Would renters recommend 500 East 85 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028?

84% of tenants who reviewed 500 East 85 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 500 East 85 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028?

84% of tenants who reviewed 500 East 85 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 500 East 85 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 have any open violations?

This building has no open violations.

Has 500 East 85 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 had any litigation cases?

This building has no housing court litigation cases.

Is 500 East 85 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 good cause eviction protected?

500 East 85 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 is covered by good cause eviction protections.

Who owns or manages 500 East 85 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028?

500 East 85 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 is owned or managed by Glenwood Management Corp.

Is 500 East 85 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 pet friendly?

Tenants report that 500 East 85 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 is pet friendly.

Which neighborhood does 500 East 85 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 fall under?

In the neighborhood Yorkville, New York.

Does 500 East 85 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 have a doorman, elevator or laundry?

500 East 85 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 has a doorman, an elevator, a laundry room, a gym and parking.

500 East 85 Street

Yorkville, Manhattan, NY 10028

233 units·23 floors·Built in 1968

4.5

6 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases.

Good cause building

This building guarantees a renewal and capped rent increases, if you follow your lease terms.

Highlights

Evictions

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Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

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Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 6 days ago

Average violations per unit in this building is better than the city average.

Building average0Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Renter Q&A

Are there many dogs in this building?

Over 1 year ago

No. Used to be a no dogs policy, but it was lifted during pandemic. They recently changed it back again, so very few dogs. Also, owners must use service elevator with their pets.

Over 1 year ago

Answer

Is the laundry room often crowded?

Over 2 years ago

No…plus, you can use the app that shows the machines in use so you know when to go.

Over 2 years ago

Answer

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500 East 85 Street

Yorkville, Manhattan, NY 10028

233 units·23 floors·Built in 1968

4.5

6 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases.

Good cause building

This building guarantees a renewal and capped rent increases, if you follow your lease terms.

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

Building ratings

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

Photos of 500 East 85 Street

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 6 days ago

Average violations per unit in this building is better than the city average.

Building average0Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Renter Q&A

Are there many dogs in this building?

Over 1 year ago

No. Used to be a no dogs policy, but it was lifted during pandemic. They recently changed it back again, so very few dogs. Also, owners must use service elevator with their pets.

Over 1 year ago

Answer

Is the laundry room often crowded?

Over 2 years ago

No…plus, you can use the app that shows the machines in use so you know when to go.

Over 2 years ago

Answer

FAQs

Review 500 East 85 Street

Reviews are anonymous and could truly help the next renter that considers this building.

Review 500 East 85 Street

Reviews are anonymous and could truly help the next renter that considers this building.

About 500 East 85 Street

500 East 85 Street is a well-reviewed and well-maintained building. Tenants rate it 4.5/5 across 6 reviews, with 84% recommending it and 84% approving of the owner. It records 0 evictions, 0 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated October 20, 2026. Managed by Glenwood Management Corp., the building at 500 East 85 Street in Yorkville, Manhattan has 23 floors and 233 units. Built in 1968, it was constructed during the post-war era, when Manhattan saw large-scale residential development. This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. It is also pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. The Q subway line is nearby, providing service along the East Side of Manhattan. Yorkville is a residential neighborhood on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Ratings, tenant reviews, and public open-data are available for this building on Openigloo.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews of the building at 500 East 85th Street highlight its responsive management, clean and well-maintained apartments, and a quiet atmosphere. Residents appreciate the attentive staff and the building's solid amenities, including good heating and water pressure. However, concerns have been raised about dated common areas, lack of outdoor space, and occasional noise from neighbors. While some tenants wish for better communication from management, the general consensus is that the building offers a favorable living experience in a great neighborhood, making it an appealing choice for potential renters.

Reviews of 500 East 85 Street

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Solid uptown building

Pros

attentive management, apartments are in good shape

Cons

common areas need work

Advice to the owners

Please renovate the common areas.

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Solid management company

Pros

Responsive management company, quiet building (except for the occasional annoying neighbor and outdoor sirens), nice/attentive doormen and staff, large apartment with good closet space, comfortable apartment temps in winter and summer, gym and laundry in building

Cons

No outdoor space or indoor common areas, either private or shared (most of management’s other buildings have these), very dated and tired carpeting and walls in hallways

Building owners and associates

J
Joshua London
4.5(6)
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1 building
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Top rated
Glenwood Management Corp.
4.5(142)
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34 buildings
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Carole Pittelman
4.5(6)
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1 building
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New Hyde Park Realty Lp Ii
4.5(6)
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1 building

Joshua London

4.5(6)

1 building

Top rated

Glenwood Management Corp.

4.5(142)

34 buildings

Carole Pittelman

4.5(6)

1 building

New Hyde Park Realty Lp Ii

4.5(6)

1 building

500 East 85 Street

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