Would renters recommend 85 Fairview Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040?

0% of tenants who reviewed 85 Fairview Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 85 Fairview Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040?

0% of tenants who reviewed 85 Fairview Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 85 Fairview Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040 have any open violations?

This building has 10 open violations.

What are the biggest complaints about 85 Fairview Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040?

Tenants rated cleanliness, garbage management, heat, owner responsiveness and pest control below average at this building.

Has 85 Fairview Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040 had any litigation cases?

This building has 2 housing court litigation cases.

Has 85 Fairview Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040 had any evictions?

This building has 1 recorded eviction.

Which neighborhood does 85 Fairview Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040 fall under?

In the neighborhood Fort George, New York.

85 Fairview Avenue

Fort George, Manhattan, NY 10040

24 units·4 floors·Built in 1928

2.4

3 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.

Worst landlord

This building is associated with one of NYC's 100 worst landlords.

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Cleanliness

Trash management

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Water pressure

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Neighbors

Noise levels

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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 3 days ago

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

Building average0.41Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

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About 85 Fairview Avenue

85 Fairview Avenue is a modestly reviewed but soundly run building. Tenants rate it 2.4/5 across 3 reviews, with 0% recommending it and 0% approving of the owner. It records 1 eviction, 10 open violations, and 2 litigation cases. Data last updated October 30, 2026. This 4-floor, 24-unit building at 85 Fairview Avenue in Fort George, Manhattan was built in 1928 and is managed by 85 Fairview DE LLC. As a pre-war building, it reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan. The neighborhood of Fort George is a residential area of Manhattan. This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. It is pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. The 1 and A subway lines are nearby, providing service to various locations throughout Manhattan.

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for 85 Fairview Avenue highlight persistent issues with building management and maintenance. Tenants commend the attentive super and appreciate features like in-unit washers and good water pressure. However, many report noisy neighbors, broken security cameras, frequent package theft, and pest problems including mice and cockroaches. Garbage management and overall cleanliness are consistently rated poorly. The owner is seen as unresponsive, with apathetic management staff further frustrating residents. The neighborhood's lively atmosphere may not suit everyone, especially those preferring quiet. Renters advise the management to improve building care, enhance security, and respond more effectively to tenant concerns for a better living experience.

Reviews of 85 Fairview Avenue

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Awful do not move here

Pros

The water pressure is good and it is very close to the subway

Cons

-Noisy neighbors -No landlord -Stolen packages -No cameras -Trash left in hall (management doesn't care) -Mouse and bug issues

Former tenant·2 months ago

Finally moved out lol

Pros

Amazing super, loved the super. Super kind and attentive and always knew what was going on. He tried to help as much as he can. He's super responsive, within a day he's knocking at your door helping with whatever he can. He super hands on. There's another man who comes in to mop the floors who is also super friendly and diligent. Washer dryer in unit woo woo!

Cons

Management, I don't know who but the years I lived here it just got worse every year. Everyone has an attitude like it's an inconvenience to ask for assistance from your building management company. Israel is super helpful and kind but can be sloppy sometimes, forgetful. He means well so he deserves grace but all the other apathetic and unconcerned reps answering the phone were a big reason I wanted to move. Cameras are broken and have been for a while which is extremely scary, I don't think they have any intention on fixing it or protecting anyone who lives in this building. Everyone's packages in the building get stolen regularly and the building does not care. We all talked about it lol. They'll cover their a**see by saying they're working on it and it's something to do with a third party you have no idea about to shut you up but everyone complains about this. There's often homeless people sleeping in the foyer, worst case scenario they smell or it smells like crack :) it happens not as often as before but just a warning ... I'm a native New Yorker and I was offput by this so if this is upsetting to you and you have a hard time disassociating from unpleasant imagery ignore. The drug addict issue was also by the garbage which I mean is more a neighborhood issue than a building issue but again, native New Yorker. Not a huge shocker for me but may be for somebody who is not trying to see that. No buzzer. I love having everything linked to my phone but sometimes having just a normal way to get someone upstairs without making them call is nice. Not a con for me I love it but if you don't like loud music or a lot of energy, bit the best block for you. I think it's romantic and nostalgic but it may cause you to resent the neighborhood if you're an outsider just looking for cheaper rent in a Dominican neighborhood. If you don't like chasing management for absolutely everything don't move here, they are not concerned about tenants and if you are someone who needs a more caring and less apathetic approach to renting, do not move here because everything is on you to chase even if it's a follow up. The building needs more love, it's ugly af. The floor letters are falling off.

Advice to the owners

Please care

Building owners and associates

One of the owners or associates of this building is on the worst landlord watchlist.

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Israel Raskin
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85 Fairview De Llc
2.4(3)
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1 building
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Meilech Simkowitz
2.4(3)
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1 building
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Worst landlord
Eleanor Patrick
3.0(58)
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40 buildings

Israel Raskin

2.4(3)

1 building

85 Fairview De Llc

2.4(3)

1 building

Meilech Simkowitz

2.4(3)

1 building

Worst landlord

Eleanor Patrick

3.0(58)

40 buildings

85 Fairview Avenue

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