128 East 85 Street,Manhattan, NY 10028
35 Units
•Built in 1985
•7 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 1
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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Renters Recommendations
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-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 128 East 85 Street
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Tenant feedback for 128 East 85 Street highlights its excellent location near subways and Central Park, and many appreciate the responsive super and management when attentive. The building is generally clean with well-maintained neighbors and quiet surroundings. However, concerns include frequent elevator outages, inconsistent HVAC and laundry machine functionality, pest issues especially mice, and occasional owner's slow responsiveness. Several renters request upgraded laundry facilities and improved pest control measures. While some tenants find it a great option with strong water pressure and heating, others note management lapses affecting comfort and maintenance reliability. Overall, location and super service are strengths, but management consistency needs improvement.
Reviews (3)
5 stars
2 weeks ago
Great building, great super
Former Tenant
Pros:
Great super and very responsive management
Cons:
Some loud dogs and only 2 washing machines dryer doesn’t always work
Advice to owner:
New laundry
2.62 stars
2 months ago
Wonderful Area, Nice building but poorly managed
Former Tenant
Pros:
The area is perfect - one block from the 456, a short walk to the Q, near Central Park, so many conveniences within a few minutes walk.
Cons:
Elevator is out.... a lot.
They put a sign up list up for the exterminator monthly (either for an active problem or preventative), but then exterminator doesn't show.
HVACs routinely stop working.
we have 2 washers and 2 dryers in the basement, and it's rare all machines are functional. they are also dirty (rust, mildew, not sure) and leave a residue on clothes sometimes.
Perhaps worst of all, there has been a huge mouse problem in several apartments recently. Management company (not referring to Super, he does his best and he's only one person) has been incredibly lax about trying to alleviate the problem. When a problem is reported, they take several days to a week before sending an exterminator or taking any action. You'd think they would want to take care of any pest related problems as quickly as possible so they don't escalate.
This was a very nice place to live, but within the last 2 years things have gone way downhill. The management company just cashes rent checks and does not care about the living conditions of those in the building.
They put a sign up list up for the exterminator monthly (either for an active problem or preventative), but then exterminator doesn't show.
HVACs routinely stop working.
we have 2 washers and 2 dryers in the basement, and it's rare all machines are functional. they are also dirty (rust, mildew, not sure) and leave a residue on clothes sometimes.
Perhaps worst of all, there has been a huge mouse problem in several apartments recently. Management company (not referring to Super, he does his best and he's only one person) has been incredibly lax about trying to alleviate the problem. When a problem is reported, they take several days to a week before sending an exterminator or taking any action. You'd think they would want to take care of any pest related problems as quickly as possible so they don't escalate.
This was a very nice place to live, but within the last 2 years things have gone way downhill. The management company just cashes rent checks and does not care about the living conditions of those in the building.
Advice to owner:
Care about your building and tenants enough to keep the elevator working, hot water flowing, hvacs working AND PESTS OUT. There are responsibilities you've signed on for when you cash people's rent checks.
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Rents and Deposits
-- of renters received their security deposits back
It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 5 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 128 East 85 Street is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
0
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Hazardous
0
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Immediately hazardous
0
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Missing information/filings
0
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Property Owners and Associates
B
Bettina Equities Management LLC
3.9(112)
Corporate Owner•
45 Properties•1725 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 4
S
Sophia Biraglia
4.2(3)
Agent•
1 Property•35 UnitsLitigation History: No
Evictions: 1
B
Benny Caiola
3.9(110)
Shareholder•
43 Properties•1672 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 4
S
Sgrc 128 LLC
4.2(3)
Corporate Owner•
1 Property•35 UnitsLitigation History: No
Evictions: 1
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