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131 EAST 85 STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10028 · BIN 1047931 · Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill · On record since Mar 15, 1993 · Built 1985

NeighborhoodⓘUpper East Side-Carneg…
Among the most complained-about buildings in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill
More complaints than 99% of residential buildings in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
99th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have decreased in recent years
↓ Down 37% in the last 2 years (29 vs 46 prior 2 yrs)
50250'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
112 Priority A and B complaints over 33 years — 3.5 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
3.5/yr97th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1993
188
1 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
26
Total Priority Bⓘ
86
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
4%
4 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Mar 15, 1993. Latest: May 26, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrs
Complaint log
188total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jan 2, 2020

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDJan 2, 2020
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All time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor

Ecb violation served

Feb 20, 2019

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDApr 13, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 26, 2018

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDJul 27, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Feb 13, 2017

Facade (LL11/98) – Unsafe Notification

2L

DCLOSEDApr 11, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 17, 2016

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDMar 20, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 11, 2016

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDMar 22, 2016

Ecb violation served

Mar 8, 2016

Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric – Illegal

2G

CCLOSEDMay 31, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 11, 2016

Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1Z

DCLOSEDJan 11, 2016

Ecb violation served

Jan 5, 2016

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDJan 12, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 13, 2015

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDOct 14, 2015

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Oct 7, 2015

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDFeb 19, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 25, 2015

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDSep 13, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 12, 2015

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 22, 2015

Ecb violation served

Jul 9, 2015

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDFeb 19, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 1, 2015

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDFeb 19, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 19, 2015

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJun 19, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 21, 2015

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDJun 24, 2015

Stop work order fully rescinded n

May 12, 2015

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMay 14, 2015

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Apr 6, 2015

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDApr 13, 2015

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 27, 2015

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDJul 18, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 26, 2015

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 24, 2015

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Mar 25, 2015

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDApr 15, 2015

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Feb 18, 2015

Suspended (Hanging) Scaffolds – No Permit/License/Dangerous/Accident

1E

ACLOSEDFeb 18, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 1, 2014

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 21, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 29, 2014

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDNov 30, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 1, 2014

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDNov 3, 2014

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Oct 31, 2014

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDNov 1, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 18, 2014

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDOct 18, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 29, 2014

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDSep 30, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 22, 2014

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDSep 24, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 20, 2014

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDJul 22, 2014

Please see complaint number

Jun 18, 2014

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDJun 25, 2014

Ecb violation served

Apr 3, 2014

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDApr 9, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 27, 2014

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 26, 2014

Please see complaint number

Mar 27, 2014

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 26, 2014

Buildings violation(s) served

Mar 25, 2014

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 26, 2014

Please see complaint number

Mar 10, 2014

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDMar 10, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 7, 2014

SST Tracking Complaint

4F

DCLOSEDApr 10, 2014

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Feb 19, 2014

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDFeb 20, 2014

Ecb violation served

Feb 19, 2014

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 30, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 15, 2013

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDOct 15, 2013

Please see complaint number

Jul 26, 2013

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDOct 8, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 23, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 26, 2014

Please see complaint number

Apr 25, 2013

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDOct 8, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 25, 2013

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDApr 27, 2013

Ecb violation served

Apr 15, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 16, 2013

Please see complaint number

Apr 15, 2013

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 16, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 31, 2012

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 15, 2012

Buildings violation(s) served

Jan 30, 2012

Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded

62

ACLOSEDJan 30, 2012

Buildings violation(s) served

Aug 29, 2011

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 11, 2012

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Jan 2, 2020
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Jan 2, 2020

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Feb 20, 2019
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Apr 13, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jul 26, 2018
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Jul 27, 2018

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

DCLOSED
Feb 13, 2017
Facade (LL11/98) – Unsafe Notification
2L
Closed Apr 11, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Mar 17, 2016
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Mar 20, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 11, 2016
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Mar 22, 2016

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Mar 8, 2016
Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric – Illegal
2G
Closed May 31, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Jan 11, 2016
Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1Z
Closed Jan 11, 2016

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jan 5, 2016
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jan 12, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 13, 2015
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Oct 14, 2015

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Oct 7, 2015
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Feb 19, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 25, 2015
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Sep 13, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 12, 2015
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Dec 22, 2015

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jul 9, 2015
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Feb 19, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 1, 2015
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Feb 19, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 19, 2015
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Jun 19, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 21, 2015
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Jun 24, 2015

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
May 12, 2015
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed May 14, 2015

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Apr 6, 2015
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Apr 13, 2015

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Mar 27, 2015
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Jul 18, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 26, 2015
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jun 24, 2015

Stop work order fully rescinded n

ACLOSED
Mar 25, 2015
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Apr 15, 2015

Stop work order fully rescinded n

ACLOSED
Feb 18, 2015
Suspended (Hanging) Scaffolds – No Permit/License/Dangerous/Accident
1E
Closed Feb 18, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 1, 2014
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jan 21, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 29, 2014
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Nov 30, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 1, 2014
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Nov 3, 2014

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

ACLOSED
Oct 31, 2014
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Nov 1, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Oct 18, 2014
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Oct 18, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 29, 2014
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Sep 30, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Sep 22, 2014
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Sep 24, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 20, 2014
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jul 22, 2014

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jun 18, 2014
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jun 25, 2014

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Apr 3, 2014
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Apr 9, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 27, 2014
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 26, 2014

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Mar 27, 2014
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 26, 2014

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Mar 25, 2014
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 26, 2014

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Mar 10, 2014
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Mar 10, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Mar 7, 2014
SST Tracking Complaint
4F
Closed Apr 10, 2014

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Feb 19, 2014
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Feb 20, 2014

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Feb 19, 2014
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Apr 30, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 15, 2013
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Oct 15, 2013

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jul 26, 2013
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Oct 8, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 23, 2013
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 26, 2014

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Apr 25, 2013
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Oct 8, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Apr 25, 2013
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Apr 27, 2013

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Apr 15, 2013
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 16, 2013

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Apr 15, 2013
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 16, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 31, 2012
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 15, 2012

Buildings violation(s) served

ACLOSED
Jan 30, 2012
Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded
62
Closed Jan 30, 2012

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Aug 29, 2011
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jan 11, 2012

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

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