426 East 85th Street, Manhattan, NY 10028
The 17-unit, 5-story Old Law Tenement at 426 East 85th Street, built in 1925 and currently owned by 426 E 85 LLC, is experiencing ongoing pest and maintenance challenges. Most concerning is a persistent rodent problem, with the Department of Health conducting multiple inspections between 2024 and 2025, consistently finding rodent activity despite bait applications as recently as June 2025. The building has also faced recurring maintenance issues, particularly in 2024, with multiple complaints and violations related to plumbing, windows, heat/hot water, and water leaks.
Notable violations include mold conditions in Apartment 4A (greater than 10 sq ft at ceiling), various door/window repairs needed, and multiple instances of insufficient access for HPD inspections between September and December 2024. Building safety concerns were highlighted by two complaints about shaking/vibrating in March-April 2024, though the investigations had mixed results regarding access and violations. More recent 2024-2025 issues include ongoing rodent activity and maintenance requests for various building systems.
The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in any of the annual filings from 2018 through 2024, and only a handful of non-emergency violations related to paint/plaster issues and maintenance concerns. While some violations have been resolved, including those related to water leaks and bathroom repairs in Apartment 4A, others remain open as of the latest inspection data. The building's age and class suggest ongoing maintenance challenges typical of older NYC tenements, with recent inspections indicating active efforts to manage pest control through regular bait applications, though with limited success based on inspection results showing continued rodent activity.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 17 |
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Year built | 1925 |
Total area | 8145 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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