333 East 85th Street, Manhattan, NY 10028

333 East 85th Street is a four-story, 64-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Manhattan's Upper East Side, built in 1900 and currently owned by Sami Najjar. The property has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, as evidenced by multiple complaints in recent years (most recently in October 2023), along with persistent rodent problems, with the most recent inspection in October 2024 confirming rat activity. Between 2023-2024, there were several concerning safety issues, including unverified complaints about carbon monoxide detectors and radiator problems in May 2023, and the building has been subject to repeated rodent-related inspections, with three consecutive inspections in late 2024 confirming rat activity.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to bedbug reporting requirements, with recent reports (2024-2025) showing no active infestations, albeit with historical violations for failure to file annual reports in 2021-2022. The property has had multiple emergency complaints requiring immediate attention, including issues with heating systems (both building-wide and apartment-specific), plumbing, and safety concerns. While some complaints were resolved promptly, others were closed due to inspectors being unable to gain access for verification.

The building's record also shows inspections for construction lead dust in common areas (started in late 2022) and a history of various maintenance violations, though many have been addressed through subsequent inspections. Notably, several inspections from 2019-2020 related to gas utility issues and potential illegal hotel rooms were found to have no violations warranting sanctions. The building's age and classification as an Old Law Tenement suggest that while there have been persistent maintenance challenges, there has been regular attention from city agencies to address and monitor conditions when access has been granted for inspections.