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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 22, 2009

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 11, 2009
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All time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 10, 2008

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

23

BCLOSEDDec 10, 2008

Ecb & buildings violations served

Oct 27, 2008

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

23

BCLOSEDNov 25, 2008

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Jun 27, 2008

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

23

BCLOSEDAug 5, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 24, 2008

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

1E

ACLOSEDApr 24, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 17, 2008

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

23

BCLOSEDMay 13, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 8, 2006

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMay 15, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 3, 2003

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 9, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 25, 2003

Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit

80

DCLOSEDJul 20, 2004

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

Sep 12, 2003

Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded

62

ACLOSEDSep 15, 2003

Buildings violation(s) served

Jan 15, 2003

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJan 16, 2003

Please see complaint number

Nov 19, 2002

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDDec 31, 2002

Buildings violation(s) served

May 28, 2002

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJul 15, 2002

Please see complaint number

May 28, 2002

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJun 18, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 21, 2002

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJun 4, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 11, 2002

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDJan 11, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 7, 2002

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJan 7, 2002

Buildings violation(s) served

Aug 5, 1999

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDNov 19, 1999

Buildings violation(s) served

May 5, 1999

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJun 9, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 23, 1999

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMay 19, 1999

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 12, 1999

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

66

BCLOSEDMar 12, 1999

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Mar 1, 1999

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 26, 1999

Buildings violation(s) served

Feb 22, 1999

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDMar 4, 1999

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 26, 1998

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 13, 1998

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 8, 1998

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 28, 1999

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

Aug 31, 1998

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 28, 1999

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

Jul 6, 1998

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJul 13, 1998

Buildings violation(s) served

May 5, 1998

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 28, 1999

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

Mar 3, 1998

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 20, 1998

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 16, 1998

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 28, 1999

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

Jan 16, 1998

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 28, 1999

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

Jan 15, 1998

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 28, 1999

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

Jan 9, 1998

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 28, 1999

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

Sep 9, 1997

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 25, 1997

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 28, 1996

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 4, 1996

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

Aug 10, 1993

Structural Stability Affected

43

ACLOSEDAug 11, 1993

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 30, 1993

Structural Stability Affected

43

ACLOSEDJul 30, 1993

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

Mar 15, 1993

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMay 6, 1993

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 22, 2009
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 11, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 10, 2008
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Dec 10, 2008

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED
Oct 27, 2008
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Nov 25, 2008

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Jun 27, 2008
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Aug 5, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Apr 24, 2008
Suspended (Hanging) Scaffolds – No Permit/License/Dangerous/Accident
1E
Closed Apr 24, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 17, 2008
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed May 13, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 8, 2006
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed May 15, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 3, 2003
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Dec 9, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Sep 25, 2003
Elevator Not Inspected/Illegal/No Permit
80
Closed Jul 20, 2004

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

ACLOSED
Sep 12, 2003
Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded
62
Closed Sep 15, 2003

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Jan 15, 2003
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jan 16, 2003

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Nov 19, 2002
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Dec 31, 2002

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
May 28, 2002
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jul 15, 2002

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
May 28, 2002
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jun 18, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 21, 2002
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jun 4, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jan 11, 2002
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Jan 11, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jan 7, 2002
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Jan 7, 2002

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Aug 5, 1999
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Nov 19, 1999

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
May 5, 1999
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jun 9, 1999

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 23, 1999
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed May 19, 1999

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Mar 12, 1999
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Mar 12, 1999

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Mar 1, 1999
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Mar 26, 1999

Buildings violation(s) served

CCLOSED
Feb 22, 1999
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Mar 4, 1999

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Oct 26, 1998
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Nov 13, 1998

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Sep 8, 1998
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 28, 1999

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 31, 1998
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 28, 1999

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 6, 1998
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jul 13, 1998

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
May 5, 1998
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 28, 1999

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 3, 1998
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 20, 1998

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 16, 1998
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 28, 1999

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 16, 1998
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 28, 1999

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 15, 1998
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 28, 1999

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 9, 1998
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 28, 1999

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 9, 1997
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Sep 25, 1997

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 28, 1996
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Apr 4, 1996

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

ACLOSED
Aug 10, 1993
Structural Stability Affected
43
Closed Aug 11, 1993

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jul 30, 1993
Structural Stability Affected
43
Closed Jul 30, 1993

Insufficient information/unable to locate address

BCLOSED
Mar 15, 1993
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed May 6, 1993

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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