Higher is better. Based on 26 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.
Moderate Confidence
Tenant Harassment Finding on Record
HPD confirmed a finding of tenant harassment against this building's owner with a $4,000 penalty. See the for details.
This building has significant issues — we recommend careful review
Multiple issues found. We recommend getting answers on open violations before committing.
1225 East 85 Street is a two-family home built in 1955 in Brooklyn with 2 residential units. It has a Grade D health score, reflecting significant maintenance and compliance concerns, driven by 6 open Class C hazardous violations and outstanding tax liens. Our analysis reviewed 176 records across 26 public data sources, benchmarked against similar small postwar residential buildings in NYC.
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vs Neighborhood (11236)
10,620 buildings in this zip code
0th
Better than 0% of buildings in 11236
Bottom tier
Avg score: 93
WorstBest in 11236
Alerts
Outstanding Tax Liens
The city has filed tax liens against this property for unpaid taxes or charges. This can indicate financial distress.
Water/Sewer Debt
This property has outstanding water or sewer charges, which can indicate the owner is not keeping up with building expenses.
Compound Distress
This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.
Score Breakdown
Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold
0Critical
Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations
No issues
Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building
0Critical
Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building
70Fair
Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges
60Fair
Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner
31Poor
Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records
↓Getting worse — 2 violations this year vs 1 last year
Sale History
Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.
Oct 4, 2017
Deed Transfer — $650,000
Recorded
CRFN: 2017000367989
Oct 31, 2011
Mortgage — $5,858.96
Recorded
CRFN: 2011000382222
Oct 31, 2011
Subordination of Mortgage
Recorded
CRFN: 2011000382224
Oct 31, 2011
Agreement — $192,000
Recorded
CRFN: 2011000382223
Jul 30, 2002
Satisfaction of Mortgage
Recorded
May 28, 2002
Deed Transfer
Recorded
May 28, 2002
Mortgage — $214,900
Recorded
Mar 26, 2001
Assignment
Recorded
Apr 3, 1996
Deed Transfer
Recorded
Apr 3, 1996
Mortgage — $218,500
Recorded
Jun 11, 1984
Satisfaction of Mortgage
Recorded
Tax Liens
Outstanding debts owed to the city. Tax liens can indicate the owner is financially struggling to maintain the property.
May 1, 2025
Water/Sewer Debt
MEDIUM
Cycle: 10 Day Notice
Tax Class Code: 1
Building Class: B1
Water Debt Only: Yes
Apr 1, 2025
Water/Sewer Debt
MEDIUM
Cycle: 30 Day Notice
Tax Class Code: 1
Building Class: B1
Water Debt Only: Yes
Mar 1, 2025
Water/Sewer Debt
HIGH
Cycle: 60 Day Notice
Tax Class Code: 1
Building Class: B1
Water Debt Only: Yes
Feb 1, 2025
Water/Sewer Debt
HIGH
Cycle: 90 Day Notice
Tax Class Code: 1
Building Class: B1
Water Debt Only: Yes
Litigation History
Legal actions taken by the city against this building's owner for failure to maintain safe conditions.
Apr 15, 2024
Tenant Action/Harrassment — EVRAL STEWART (Judgment entered) ⚠️ After Inquest
CLOSED
Case Type: Tenant Action/Harrassment
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: YES
Case Opened: Apr 15, 2024
Harassment Finding: After Inquest
Finding Date: 07/11/2024
Penalty: $4,000
Jan 18, 2024
Tenant Action — EVRALL STEWART
CLOSED
Case Type: Tenant Action
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Jan 18, 2024
Nov 29, 2021
Tenant Action — EVRAL JACK STEWART,GLENFORD M STEWART
CLOSED
Case Type: Tenant Action
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Nov 29, 2021
Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.
High Priority (6)
Tax Lien
Mar 1, 2025• 1 year ago
60 Day Notice
Water/Sewer Debt
Cycle: 60 Day Notice
Tax Class Code: 1
Building Class: B1
Water Debt Only: Yes
Tax Lien
Feb 1, 2025• 1 year ago
90 Day Notice
Water/Sewer Debt
Cycle: 90 Day Notice
Tax Class Code: 1
Building Class: B1
Water Debt Only: Yes
Complaint
Jul 1, 2024• 1 year ago
CLOSE
WATER LEAK — HEAVY FLOW [EMERGENCY] (Apt 1FLOOR)
Type: EMERGENCY
Apartment: 1FLOOR
Space Type: BATHROOM
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: May 23, 2024
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Legal Action
Apr 15, 2024• 1 year ago
CLOSED
Tenant Action/Harrassment — EVRAL STEWART (Judgment entered) ⚠️ After Inquest
Case Type: Tenant Action/Harrassment
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: YES
Case Opened: Apr 15, 2024
Harassment Finding: After Inquest
Finding Date: 07/11/2024
Penalty: $4,000
Complaint
Jan 25, 2024• 2 years ago
CLOSE
PLUMBING — RADIATOR [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2)
Type: EMERGENCY
Apartment: 2
Space Type: OTHER ROOM/AREA
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Jan 19, 2024
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Complaint
Jan 25, 2024• 2 years ago
CLOSE
UNSANITARY CONDITION — MOLD [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2)
Type: EMERGENCY
Apartment: 2
Space Type: BATHROOM
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Jan 19, 2024
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
Resolution: HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are av
Housing Violation
Apr 23, 2025• 11 months ago
OPEN
Class B: § 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE REAR YARD
Class: B
Floor: 0
Status: NOV SENT OUT
Nov Type: Original
Issued Date: May 1, 2025
Cure By Date: Jun 5, 2025
Status Date: May 1, 2025
Tax Lien
Apr 1, 2025• 11 months ago
30 Day Notice
Water/Sewer Debt
Cycle: 30 Day Notice
Tax Class Code: 1
Building Class: B1
Water Debt Only: Yes
Safety Complaint
Feb 25, 2025• 1 year ago
A8
DOB Complaint #45
Category: 45
Disposition: A8
Disposition Date: 04/16/2025
Inspection Date: 04/16/2025
Unit: Q-L
Complaint
Jan 25, 2024• 2 years ago
CLOSE
ELECTRIC — LIGHTING [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 2)
Type: NON EMERGENCY
Apartment: 2
Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Jan 19, 2024
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
Complaint
Jan 25, 2024• 2 years ago
CLOSE
APPLIANCE — REFRIGERATOR [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 2)
Type: NON EMERGENCY
Apartment: 2
Space Type: KITCHEN
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Jan 19, 2024
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Informational (3)
Tax Record
Jan 1, 2027• Today
Assessed
Tax Year 2027 Market Value: $1,062,000
Owner: STEWART, GLENFORD M
Year Built: 1,955
Building Class: B1
Gross Area: 2,364 sqft
Units: 2
Stories: 1
Zoning: R5
Assessed Value: $63,720
Market Value: $1,062,000
Tax Record
Jan 1, 2026• 2 months ago
Assessed
Tax Year 2026 Market Value: $1,031,000
Owner: STEWART, GLENFORD M
Year Built: 1,955
Building Class: B1
Gross Area: 2,364 sqft
Units: 2
Stories: 1
Zoning: R5
Assessed Value: $61,860
Market Value: $1,031,000
Tax Record
Jan 1, 2025• 1 year ago
Assessed
Tax Year 2025 Market Value: $993,000
Owner: STEWART, GLENFORD M
Year Built: 1,955
Building Class: B1
Gross Area: 2,364 sqft
Units: 2
Stories: 1
Zoning: R5
Assessed Value: $59,580
Market Value: $993,000
Other Events (4)
Inspection
Oct 2, 2025• 5 months ago
Failed for Other R
Compliance (Job PC8586858)
Type: Compliance
Result: Failed for Other R
Job: PC8586858
Approved: Oct 3, 2025
Inspection
Aug 18, 2025• 7 months ago
Failed for Other R
Initial (Job PC8586858)
Type: Initial
Result: Failed for Other R
Job: PC8586858
Approved: Aug 19, 2025
Code Violation
Apr 16, 2025• 11 months ago
ACTIVE
Construction: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDUING & PARTS THEREOF IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER: ATOI PLASTER, PAINT, CEILI — $12,500 penalty
Type: Construction
ECB Status: ACTIVE
Severity: CLASS - 1
Penalty: $12,500
Amount Paid: $0
Balance Due: $12,500
Hearing: DEFAULT
Respondent: STEWART GLENFORD M
Law: 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER
Code Violation
Apr 11, 2024• 1 year ago
ACTIVE
Construction: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE-COMPLAINT MANNER. RCA IS PAST DUE 60 DAYS, ISSUED 03/11/22 BY — $3,125 penalty
Type: Construction
ECB Status: ACTIVE
Severity: CLASS - 2
Penalty: $3,125
Amount Paid: $0
Balance Due: $3,125
Hearing: DEFAULT
Respondent: STEWART GLENFORD M
Law: 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER
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