307 East 85th Street, Manhattan, NY 10028

307 East 85th Street is a 5-story, 16-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Lynn Gettenberg and located in Manhattan's Upper East Side neighborhood. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and health-related issues in recent years, with the most pressing concern being recurring rodent activity, as evidenced by multiple inspections showing "Rat Activity" in 2023-2025, though the most recent March 2025 inspection passed compliance.

The building's systems have also been problematic, particularly the boiler and heating infrastructure, with recent violations in 2023 regarding illegal/defective vent/exhaust systems, boiler chimney replacements, and oil tank maintenance issues that resulted in various penalties totaling $1,875. Between 2022-2022, there were multiple complaints and violations related to heat/hot water, plumbing, paint/plaster, and door/window conditions, though in most cases, inspectors were unable to gain access to the affected units for proper assessment. The building's maintenance history shows some persistent infrastructure challenges, including window frame issues documented in both 2022 and earlier violations from 2010-2011, and various complaint types suggesting ongoing maintenance needs.

While the property has maintained an active bedbug monitoring program from 2019-2024 with zero reported infestations, the rodent issues and heating system problems represent the most substantial concerns for current and prospective tenants. The building's management has generally responded to violations, as evidenced by inspection results showing compliance on some follow-up inspections, though there have been multiple instances where initial inspections noted concerns that required further investigation or correction. The most recent health department inspection in March 2025 found violations that will require follow-up inspections.