539 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

539 85th Street is a 6-story, 35-unit residential building constructed in 1942, currently owned by Ps 85 Street Family Limited Partnership and located in Bay Ridge. The building has experienced recurring issues with building-wide heat and hot water systems, with multiple emergency complaints filed in early 2023 and February 2022, though these were typically resolved quickly, often within one to two days.

In January 2023, the building faced a cluster of maintenance issues resulting in violations, including problems with heating system access, pest infestations (notably affecting apartment 2C), and various safety equipment concerns such as defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Recent maintenance history includes a plumbing complaint in May 2025 regarding toilet issues, which was investigated but found not to violate HPD housing laws. The building had documented pest issues in 2019 and 2023, though recent bedbug reports (from 2020 to 2024) indicate zero infested units during the most recent reporting periods.

Historical records show some infrastructure concerns, including a 2018 violation for inoperative door positioning/lock monitoring that resulted in a $1,250 penalty, and two Department of Buildings violations from 2020-2021 related to elevator certification. While there have been various maintenance complaints over the years, including issues with electrical wiring and appliances, most have been resolved promptly through HPD intervention. Recent filings suggest improved overall conditions, with no bedbug infestations reported since 2019 and the most recent building systems complaints generally being addressed quickly.