Manhattan · Block 619 · Lot 81 · 10014

85 Christopher Street

6 floors · 20 apartments · 10,950 sq ft · built 1872 · class C7 · owner of record: Christopher St.Associnc

50open violations
$4,710ECB/OATH penalties owed
5HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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RequirementDueStatus
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

OverdueRegistration expired 2026-09-01
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 69 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 69 days
Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 85 days
Annual
Gas piping inspection (2029 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2029
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 2 is on the 2029 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2029
in 1165 days
Next cycle year 2029
Annual boiler inspection (1 boiler) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2026-10-16 (Accepted). Agency page

On file2026 reports accepted

Open violations

ECB / OATH (12) · $4,710 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Jun 25, 2026Unknown CLASS - 2
ATOI, OBSERVED AC SPLIT UNIT WITH DISCONNECT BOX AT REAR OF PREMISES, ALONG EXP. 4 / 3 (REAR AREA), AT FIRST FLOOR LEVEL. THERE ARE NO PERMITS OR FILINGS AS PER DOB RECORDS., OBTAIN PERMIT
#39193867J
Mar 2, 2027
PENDING
$1,250
Jun 25, 2026Construction CLASS - 2
ATOI, OBSERVED PREMISES ADDRESS HAS ACTIVE PERMIT THAT ARE NOT POSTED ANYWHERE ON PREMISES IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE OR FOR PUBLIC VIEWING. PERMIT #M01344074-I1-EL, EXPIRING 09/23/2026, IS NOT POSTED. ACTIVE PERMI
#39193869N
Sep 3, 2026
DEFAULT
$330
Jun 25, 2026Construction CLASS - 2
ATOI, OBSERVED PREMISES ADDRESS HAS ACTIVE PERMIT THAT ARE NOT POSTED ANYWHERE ON PREMISES IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE OR FOR PUBLIC VIEWING. PERMIT # M01343382-I1-SH, EXPIRING 06/28/2026, IS NOT POSTED. ACTIVE PERM
#39193868L
Sep 3, 2026
DEFAULT
$330
Jun 25, 2026Construction CLASS - 2
ATOI, OBSERVED PREMISES ADDRESS HAS ACTIVE PERMIT THAT ARE NOT POSTED ANYWHERE ON PREMISES IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE OR FOR PUBLIC VIEWING. PERMIT # M00129746-I1-EL, EXPIRING 05/20/2027, IS NOT POSTED. ACTIVE PERM
#39193870K
Sep 3, 2026
IN VIOLATION
$300
Mar 5, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
OBSERVED VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL CRACKING AT EXPOSURE 3 ALONG THE FACADE EXTENDING THROUGH MULTIPLE STORIES, AND ADDITIONAL CRACKING AT THE PARAPET WALL AT EXPOSURE 4. THIS CONDITION INDICATES EXTERIOR WALL DET
#39179278K
May 14, 2026
IN VIOLATION
$0
Dec 31, 2025Construction CLASS - 1
EXPOSURE 3 AT CHIMNEY STACK LOCATED AT 6TH STORY ROOF LEVEL EXHIBITS LOOSE BRICK AND CRACKING AT CHIMNEY STOCK INCLUDING MASONARY COPING, ALSO SECTIONS THROUGHOUT STONES. EXPOSURE 4 AT 6TH STORY FACADE(ROOF LEV
#35686050P
Oct 9, 2026
IN VIOLATION
$2,500
Oct 5, 2020Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLAINT MANNER I OBSERVED IN APARTMENT 3A SINK IN BATHROOM WAS NOT INSTALLED TO CODE WASTE LINE GOING BACK TO STACK IS REDUCED. SINK NOT VENTED USED JIM CAP ON WASTE LINE,
#39029811X
Sep 16, 2021
IN VIOLATION
$0
Oct 5, 2020Construction CLASS - 2
WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT I OBSERVED IN APARTMENT 3A SINK WAS INSTALLED IN BATHROOM ALSO IN THE KITCHEN AREA A SINK WAS INSTALLED WITH NEW WASTE AND WATER VALVES., OBTAIN ALL PERMITS
#39029810Y
Sep 16, 2021
IN VIOLATION
$0
Sep 13, 2019Construction CLASS - 2
PREMISES 6-STORY AND BULKHEAD ABOVE ROOF LEVEL. OBSERVED ENTIRE ROOF BULK APPROX. SIZED 12'-0" X 5'-0"X 6'-0" SLIGHTLY LEANING TOWARD LEFT TO RIGHT. ALSO OBSERVED 2-WINDOWS WITH FRAME & DOOR IN BULKHEAD BROKEN,
#39009484J
Jul 9, 2020
IN VIOLATION
$0
May 9, 2013Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.DEFECTS NOTED:AT TIME OF INSPECTION FLOORS IN APARTMENTS 3B,3D AND 6D ARE LEANING OUT OF PLUMB.APARTMENT 6D HAS PROBLEMS W/ELECTRICAL OUTLETS.WINDOW IN AP
#35014716K
Aug 8, 2013
IN VIOLATION
$0
Mar 7, 2013Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL OR APPURTENANCES.NOTED: MAJOR BULGING OF THE BRICK FACADE AT THE 5TH FL. BRICK WORK PUSHED OUTWARDS APPROX3"X4" AT AREA BETWEEN THE TWO FIRE ESCAPE WINDOWS. BRICK IN DANGER OF
#35004227K
May 30, 2013
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Nov 23, 2007Boilers Non-Hazardous
B4A,16,32A,34B,48A,B,50,50A,B,C,D.50-BACKFLOW PREVENTOR NOT PIPED DOWN.50A-BOTH,BOTH BOILER ROOM LIGHTS DEFECTIVE.50B-DEBRIS IN BOILER ROOM.50C-HOLE IN FRONT WALL OF BOILER ROOM.50D-BOILER FLUE SUPPORTED W/BAND
#32055260N
Jan 17, 2008
STIPULATION/IN-VIO
$0
DOB (19)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jan 12, 2026CONSTRUCTION
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN.DETERIORATED MORTAR JOINTS & MISSING BRICKS NOTED@ CHIMNEY @ REAR CRACKED & BULGING OF BRICK WALLS NOTED @REAR &EAST WALL PARAPET OF EAST WALL LEANING.OWNER TO ENGAGE PE & CONTRACTOR TO EVALUATE EXTERIOR WALLS @ REPAIR UNDER PRMT.OBTAIN PERMT BY 2/1/26 CMPLT WRK BY 3/1/26
#FEU10202XC
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Nov 14, 2025LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#02372
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 23, 2024LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#02413
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 30, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#29708
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 30, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#09423
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 20, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#07943
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 20, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#30164
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 25, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#05940
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 17, 2020LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
#00260
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 15, 2014LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT
#01457
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 14, 2014CONSTRUCTION
5/14/14: 6TH FLOOR CENTER PIER, FRONT FACADE, FAILED. EMERGENCY VACATEOF BLDG. & CLOSURE OF CHRISTOPHER ST. REMEDY: IMMEDIATELYHIRE NYS PE & CONTRACTOR, STABILIZE FAILED PIER BRICKWORK,INSTALLSHED & PIPE SCAFFOLD. FILE & PERMIT ALL WORK BY COB 5/23/14. WORK SHOULD START IMMEDIATELY. SHORING/STABILIZ
#FEU10201DEH
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 15, 2014FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00442
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 26, 2008LANDMARK

#08-1008
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 27, 2004ZONING

#MTF02RNS
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Nov 1, 2001CONSTRUCTION

#ZSTF01PM
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 31, 2001LANDMARK

#01-0466
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 20, 2000CONSTRUCTION

#STF05RR
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 11, 2000ZONING

#MTF02RNS
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 23, 1987LANDMARK

#88-0379
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (12)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jul 30, 2026AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Mar 17, 2026AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Nov 14, 2025Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Sep 23, 2024Boiler LBLVIO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 External Low Pressure Inspection Report
Active
Jun 30, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Jun 30, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Jun 20, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Jun 20, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Apr 25, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2022 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Jan 17, 2020Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
May 15, 2014Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Jan 15, 2014AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
HPD (8) · C 5 · B 2 · A 1
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Jul 20, 2026A§ 27-2014 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. SCRAPE AND REMOVE RUST SCALES AND PAINT WITH 2 COATS OF PAINT ALL STORIES AND ITS COMPONENTS AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPEOct 23, 2026
Feb 1, 2024CApt 4B · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHFeb 27, 2024
Dec 11, 2023CApt 4B · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHJan 6, 2024
Dec 11, 2023CApt 4B · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHJan 6, 2024
Dec 11, 2023BApt 4B · § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SHOWER IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHJan 15, 2024
Oct 24, 2019CApt 4B · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE 2nd ENTIRE APARTMENT FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNov 14, 2019
Aug 7, 2019CApt 4B · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTAug 28, 2019
Aug 18, 2008B§ 300, 301, 302, M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION 1 STY STORE EXTENDED INTO REAR EAST APT.Sep 22, 2008

Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Jul 30, 2026DOB SafetyAEUHAZ: Open
Jul 20, 2026HPD A§ 27-2014 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. SCRAPE AND REMOVE RUST SCALES AND PAINT WITH 2 COATS OF PAINT ALL STORIES AND ITS COMPONENTS AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPEOpen

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City records as of Oct 23, 2026, 3:21 PM ET. BBL 1006190081.

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