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344 East 85 Street
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344 East 85 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10028

64 Units

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Built in 1920

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6 Floors

2.8(6)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 344 East 85 Street
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    Recent reviews of 344 East 85 Street reveal a mixed experience for tenants. The building benefits from a central location, helpful and responsive staff, and some well-designed apartment layouts with charming details like crown moldings and courtyard space. However, persistent issues include poor noise insulation amplified by proximity to a busy bar, leading to loud late-night disturbances and cigarette smells. Complaints about cleanliness, garbage management, and pest control are common, with roach infestations and unpleasant hallway odors frequently mentioned. Heating problems and inconsistent maintenance response further detract from comfort. While some residents appreciate the management and recommend the building, others call for improved pest control, tenant vetting, and more effective noise and maintenance management.

    Reviews (6)

    4 months ago
    Tenant's honest review
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    It's centrally located.
    Cons:
    It's next to a bar. There is noise from the bar patrons next door. They hand out in front of the bar from Wednesday through Saturday. Their pot a cigarette smoke comes into the apartments all day and night.
    Advice to owner:
    Get the bar owner to properly manage its patrons.
    Over 1 year ago
    We like our apartment but it has its flaws
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Dane and Anthony, the supers, are wonderful! We like the modern lobby, the beautiful crown molding and the outside courtyard. Our apartment layout is good for the size. Management is actually pretty responsive to most things.
    Cons:
    We’ve had roaches, drain flies, regular flies that are constantly swirling in front of the building. We clean our unit constantly and still had these issues. Our washer unit flooded for weeks and our floorboards had to be replaced which wasn’t great. The units that share a wall with Ryan’s Daughter can hear the music late at night.
    Advice to owner:
    More comprehensive infestation management please! It took months to get the roaches out because the exterminator only comes once a month.

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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 7 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 344 East 85 Street is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.35 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    8
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 06, 2025: § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling with acustic tiles installed .basment level at laundry room
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    Hazardous
    11
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 06, 2025: § 27-2005 hmc: refit cabinet door at east wall. in the foyer located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 4th apartment from west at north
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    Immediately hazardous
    3
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 28, 2025: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 hmc, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( c) mdl and 28 rcny §25-171: replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at compactor closet, 2nd story
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    Missing information/filings
    1
    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 17, 2025: §27-2107 adm code owner failed to file a valid registration statement with the department as required by adm code §27-2097 and is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
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    Property Owners and Associates
    J
    John Mccarthy
    3.7(33)
    Head Officer•
    23 Properties•382 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 5
    D
    Deborah Kasner
    2.8(6)
    Agent•
    1 Property•64 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    E
    344 East 85TH St LLC
    2.8(6)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•64 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    H
    Hubb Nyc Property Management
    3.4(77)
    Corporate Owner•
    44 Properties•813 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 16

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