428 East 85th Street, Manhattan, NY 10028

The five-story tenement building at 428 East 85th Street, owned by Daniel Dermer and constructed in 1910, has experienced recurring heating system issues, with three emergency heat/hot water complaints filed in the past five years (2020, 2021, and most recently in January 2025). The most recent heating complaint remains unresolved as HPD could not gain access to inspect the system.

The building has also had two health-related incidents in 2023, including a mosquito complaint in July and a rat sighting in August, though no violations were found during the corresponding health inspections. The property underwent inspections in 2018 for site conditions and permit issues, with no violations recorded in either case.

On a positive note, the building has maintained an excellent record regarding bedbug infestations, with zero reported cases in the annual filings from 2019 through 2024, and consistent passing scores on rodent inspections dating back to 2010, including the most recent inspection in August 2023. The property has a total of 20 units and has demonstrated compliance with health and safety regulations in areas outside of the heating system, with no significant violations noted during regular inspections. The building management has been responsive to complaints, though access issues have sometimes prevented definitive resolutions, particularly regarding heating system problems.