54 WEST 85 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Upper West Side, NYC

Upper West Side · Manhattan, NY, 10024

Built 18874 floors10 unitsBBL 1011980153

Current rent range

$3,500 – $19,000 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized

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54 WEST 85 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10024

54 WEST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 is a 10-unit rental building in Upper West Side, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

HPD violations12last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews23.5 ★ avg

Rent-stab units10DHCR records

Building age139 ybuilt 1887

311 complaints0last 7 years

01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

Studio

$4,500/mo

2 listings

1 BR

$3,800/mo

3 listings

1 BR

$3,795/mo

1 listing

4 BR

$19,000/mo

1 listing

4 BR

$19,000/mo

1 listing

This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

March

Most expensive

December

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Potential savings: ~7% by timing your move to March.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio2 listings

$2,995

$2,995

1 Bed3 listings

$3,800

$3,800

4 Bed1 listing

$19,000

$19,000

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Manhattan

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Upper West Side

Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)

Asking rent

$5,411

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

3.5%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

21%

asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

103 nearby

within 0.75 mi

Public-safety

shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders

24/7 Noise

sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic

Environmental

brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation

Block-level

1948

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

02 / 10

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Worsening

HPDTop Violations

12 total

Door/Lock
3
Paint/Plaster
3
Electrical
1
Window/Guard
1
Pest Infestation
1

311Top Complaints

0 total

UNSANITARY CONDITION
3
Request Large Bulky Item Collection
3
Lead
2
DOOR/WINDOW
2
Noise - Residential
2

DOBTop Filings

0 total

DOB Violations
0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(3 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDApr 1, 2024
(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDJun 14, 2022
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SASH LOCK AT NORTH 2 WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT BSMT-APT A UPPER LEVEL, 1st BSMT-APT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDJun 14, 2022
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING LOCATED AT BSMT-APT A LOWER LEVEL, 1st BSMT-APT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CNOV SENT OUTJun 14, 2022
§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE ... IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT BSMT-APT A LOWER LEVEL, 1st BSMT-APT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class CNOV SENT OUTJun 14, 2022
§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE ... IN THE 1st ENTRANCE FROM EAST LOCATED AT BSMT-APT A UPPER LEVEL, 1st BSMT-APT FROM NORTH AT EAST

See all 12 HPD records

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

3.5 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

2 reviews

5★

4★

50%

3★

50%

2★

1★

Unit 4B Pros: Good location, landlord's office is on same street. Cons: Pretty shoddy work - repairs are visibly cheap and the building is old. The landlord's nephew lives in the building and is technically the super,…

positiveNov 2023

Anonymous

Pros: The neighbors are amazing Street is clean and quiet Location is perfect: close to restaurants, park, and subway Cons: Management is poor at responding Issues are poorly managed (pests are persistent, gas was shu…

mixedAug 2022

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

9 amenities

OUTDOOR

Private Outdoor Space

LAUNDRY

Dishwasher

PET FRIENDLY

Pet Friendly

OTHER

Fios Available
Fireplace
Hardwood Floors
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Rent Stabilized
Good Cause

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 10

The landlord.

54 WEST 85TH STREET, LLC

Portfolio of 1 buildingHead officer: ALAN TAUBERMail: 26 W 85 ST, NEW YORK, NY, 10024

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across NYC, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

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buildings

4.1

avg score / 5

A-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1887Building constructed10 units · 4 floors
now54 WEST 85TH STREET, LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · registration active through 2026-09-01.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 10

Location & daily life.

54 WEST 85 STREET · Manhattan · 40.785° N, -73.972° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby6 min

5 schools nearby2 min

The neighborhood

Upper West Side

The stretch of the Upper West Side flanking the American Museum of Natural History is quintessential family Manhattan — stroller-packed sidewalks, the best bagels in the city (Absolute Bagels, H&H), and Riverside Park steps away.

2,994buildings tracked4.3avg LucidIQ$5,172median 1BR

62,774population$167kmedian income62%renters

Family-FriendlyCulturalLeafyPre-WarCommunity Feel

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06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

Upper West Side · 10024

Neighborhood overview

Upper West Side→

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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average

Rent trends in Upper West Side

Median rent & comparables→

1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Upper West Side· 0.7 mi Upper West Side· 0.71 mi Upper West Side· 0.98 mi Harlem· 0.99 mi East Harlem· 1.17 mi

08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

1880189019001910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1887

Building constructed

10 units · 4 floors · class C5

2024

Rent stabilization on file

1 stabilized unit registered.

now

Current owner: 54 WEST 85TH STREET, LLC

Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMFeb 20, 2025
Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
HPDLOWApr 1, 2024
HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR
311MEDIUMNov 7, 2023
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMJul 12, 2023
Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)
311MEDIUMSep 30, 2022
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
311MEDIUMJun 15, 2022
Plumbing — Gas Hook-Up/Piping - Illegal Or Defective
HPDMEDIUMJun 14, 2022
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SASH LOCK AT NORTH 2 WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATE
HPDMEDIUMJun 14, 2022
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING LOCATED AT
HPDHIGHJun 14, 2022
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE ... IN THE 1st
HPDHIGHJun 14, 2022
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE ... IN THE 1st

07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes

rent stabilized

stabilized units

2024

since

Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.

Rent Comparison

Studio
This building: $3,500 – $5,500
50% aboveArea: $2,995
1 Bed
This building: $3,800 – $3,800
—Area: —
4+ Bed
This building: $19,000 – $19,000
—Area: —

Review Summary

2 reviews

3.5 / 5

Would recommendBased on 2 reviews · avg 3.5 ★

MOST HELPFUL POSITIVE

"Unit 4B Pros: Good location, landlord's office is on same street. Cons: Pretty shoddy work - repairs are visibly cheap and the building is old. The landlord's…"

— Anonymous · Nov 2023

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Neighborhood Vibe

Family-FriendlyCulturalLeafyPre-WarCommunity Feel

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops

Nearest TransitBus · 6 min walk

Nearby Stops4

Bus

Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS

CENTRAL PARK WEST/W 79 STM10
0.3 mi6 min
CENTRAL PARK WEST/W 79 STM10
0.3 mi6 min
COLUMBUS AV/W 78 STM7M11
0.4 mi7 min
CENTRAL PARK WEST/W 77 STM10
0.4 mi8 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

P.s. 009 Sarah AndersonElementary
0.1 mi2 min
M.s. 243 Center SchoolMiddle School
0.1 mi2 min
The Global Learning CollaborativeHigh School
0.1 mi3 min
Innovation Diploma PlusHigh School
0.1 mi3 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Success Academy Charter School - Upper WestK-8
0.1 mi3 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Rodeph Sholom SchoolElementary
0.1 mi2 min
Smith SchoolMiddle School
0.2 mi3 min
Gan AliyaElementary
0.2 mi3 min

Safety & Crime

Below averageSafety score · last 12 months

LAST 12 MONTHS · 10024

Violent89

Property1,076

Quality-of-life986

Total incidents1,876

PRECINCT

Top precinct#24

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

At a glance

Year built1887

Floors4

Total units10

Rent-stab units10

ClassC5

BBL1011980153

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54 WEST 85 STREET

Rental intelligence.

Rent trends.

Neighborhood risks.

Violations, 311, & more.

What tenants actually say.

Building amenities.

The landlord.

Location & daily life.

About this area.

History of the building.

Frequently asked questions.

NYC-specific insights.

Similar buildings nearby.

54 WEST 85 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Upper West Side, NYC

54 WEST 85 STREET

Rental intelligence.

Rental intelligence.

Rent trends.

Rent trends.

Neighborhood risks.

Neighborhood risks.

Violations, 311, & more.

Violations by Unit

Violations, 311, & more.

What tenants actually say.

What tenants actually say.

Building amenities.

Building amenities.

The landlord.

54 WEST 85TH STREET, LLC

The landlord.

Location & daily life.

Upper West Side

Location & daily life.

About this area.

History of the building.

History of the building.

Frequently asked questions.

NYC-specific insights.

Similar buildings nearby.

54 WEST 85 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Upper West Side, NYC

Rental intelligence.

Rent trends.

Neighborhood risks.

Violations, 311, & more.

Violations by Unit

What tenants actually say.

Building amenities.

The landlord.

54 WEST 85TH STREET, LLC

Location & daily life.

Upper West Side

History of the building.