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516 East 86 Street, Manhattan — Grade A | OpenStoop

516 EAST 86 STREET, Manhattan

Building Health Grade: A (90/100)

Year Built: 1978 · Units: 24

516 East 86 Street

Manhattan 10028

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Health Score

Higher is better. Based on 25 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.

High Confidence

This building is in excellent condition — well-maintained and fully compliant

No red flags found. Standard due diligence recommended.

516 East 86 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1978 in Manhattan with 24 residential units. It holds a Grade A health score overall, though our data shows a facade in need of repair. Our analysis reviewed 129 records across 25 public data sources, benchmarked against similar large postwar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (10028)

937 buildings in this zip code

41st

Better than 41% of buildings in 10028

Average

Avg score: 84

WorstBest in 10028

Alerts

Facade Needs Repair

The building facade has been classified as requiring repair (SWARMP status) during a required inspection.

Score Breakdown

Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold

100Excellent

Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations

43Poor

Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building

87Good

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

No issues

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

No issues

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

No issues

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

No issues

Violations by Year↓ Improving

Total: 16 violations · Peak: 2 in 2012

Event Activity by Category

Financial

26

Compliance

24

Complaints

23

Inspections

20

Permits

19

Violations

16

Legal

1

Total: 129 events across 7 categories

Key Statistics

4

Housing Violations→

City-documented problems with living conditions

Below average

0

Class C (Hazardous)

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

10

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

Near average

4

Building Complaints→

Building-related 311 complaints (housing, safety, maintenance — excludes noise, parking, street)

Below average

8

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Below average

1978

Built 48 years ago

Sale History

Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.

Apr 17, 2013

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2013000152518

Oct 27, 2003

Mortgage — $4,375.06

Recorded

CRFN: 2003000434419

Oct 27, 2003

Agreement

Recorded

CRFN: 2003000434420

Sep 11, 1998

Agreement

Recorded

Dec 29, 1993

PAT

Recorded

Dec 29, 1993

Agreement

Recorded

Aug 24, 1992

Satisfaction of Agreement

Recorded

Apr 23, 1990

Assignment

Recorded

Jul 10, 1985

Assignment

Recorded

Jul 10, 1985

Assignment

Recorded

Dec 2, 1980

Agreement

Recorded

Oct 3, 1980

Mortgage

Recorded

Oct 3, 1980

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Oct 3, 1980

Assignment

Recorded

Date unknown

Assignment

Recorded

Date unknown

Assignment

Recorded

Date unknown

Mortgage

Recorded

No tax liens found for this property.

Litigation History

Legal actions taken by the city against this building's owner for failure to maintain safe conditions.

Aug 21, 2007

Tenant Action — BETTINA EQUITIES COMPANY LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Aug 21, 2007

Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.

High Priority (2)

Complaint

Feb 5, 2026• 3 months ago

CLOSE

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt BLDG)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: BLDG

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Jan 30, 2026

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new

311 Complaint

Jan 31, 2026• 3 months ago

CLOSED

ENTIRE BUILDING

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: ENTIRE BUILDING

Descriptor2: NO HEAT

Resolution Description: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed

Closed Date: Feb 5, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Informational (9)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

MALEX 516 LLC

Year Built: 1,978

Building Class: D3

Gross Area: 13,550 sqft

Units: 24

Stories: 8

Zoning: R10A

Assessed Value: $1,300,950

Market Value: $2,891,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2026• 4 months ago

Assessed

MALEX 516 LLC

Year Built: 1,978

Building Class: D3

Gross Area: 13,550 sqft

Units: 24

Stories: 8

Zoning: R10A

Assessed Value: $1,200,150

Market Value: $2,667,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2026• 4 months ago

Assessed

MALEX 516 LLC

Year Built: 1,978

Building Class: D3

Gross Area: 13,550 sqft

Units: 24

Stories: 8

Zoning: R10A

Assessed Value: $1,200,150

Market Value: $2,667,000

Rent Stabilized

Oct 14, 2025• 6 months ago

Expires 2026-09-01

Rent stabilization registration

Registration Ends: Sep 1, 2026

Registration

Oct 14, 2025• 6 months ago

Registered

HPD registration filed

Registration Ends: Sep 1, 2026·Last Registration: Oct 14, 2025

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2025• 1 year ago

Assessed

MALEX 516 LLC

Year Built: 1,978

Building Class: D3

Gross Area: 13,550 sqft

Units: 24

Stories: 8

Zoning: R10A

Assessed Value: $1,129,050

Market Value: $2,509,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2025• 1 year ago

Assessed

MALEX 516 LLC

Year Built: 1,978

Building Class: D3

Gross Area: 13,550 sqft

Units: 24

Stories: 8

Zoning: R10A

Assessed Value: $1,129,050

Market Value: $2,509,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2024• 2 years ago

Assessed

MALEX 516 LLC

Year Built: 1,978

Building Class: D3

Gross Area: 13,550 sqft

Units: 24

Stories: 8

Zoning: R10A

Assessed Value: $1,089,900

Market Value: $2,422,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2024• 2 years ago

Assessed

MALEX 516 LLC

Year Built: 1,978

Building Class: D3

Gross Area: 13,550 sqft

Units: 24

Stories: 8

Zoning: R10A

Assessed Value: $1,089,900

Market Value: $2,422,000

Other Events (9)

hpd bedbug

Dec 11, 2025• 4 months ago

Filed

Annual bedbug filing — no infestations reported

Filing Period Start: Nov 1, 2024·Filing Period End: Oct 31, 2025

Inspection

Dec 11, 2025• 4 months ago

DOB NOW: Inspection

Work Type: Suspended Scaffold

Job Description: FACADE REPAIRS, SCAFFOLD INSPECTIONS, 3 MEN LETTER

Permit Status: Permit Issued

Estimated Cost: $0

Applicant Name: MARC AUGUSTIN

Boiler Record

Oct 29, 2025• 6 months ago

Accepted

Boiler external (low pressure) — WEIL MCLAIN BL888SF

Make: WEIL MCLAIN

Model: BL888SF

Pressure: Low Pressure

Defects: No

Inspection

Sep 22, 2025• 7 months ago

DOB NOW: Inspection

Work Type: General Construction

Job Description: FISP CYCLE 9C REPAIRS, BRICK REPLACEMENT, MORTAR REPOINTING, LINTEL REHABILITATION, AND CONCRETE ADJOINING WALL(S) RESTORATION. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.

Permit Status: Signed-off

Estimated Cost: $45,600

Applicant Name: JOHN FALLON

Work On Floor: Floor Number(s) 001 through 008, Penthouse 009 through 009

Inspection

Jul 11, 2025• 10 months ago

DOB NOW: Inspection

Work Type: Sidewalk Shed

Job Description: INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.

Permit Status: Permit Issued

Estimated Cost: $1

Applicant Name: JOHN FALLON

Work On Floor: Open Space

Boiler Record

Dec 23, 2024• 1 year ago

Accepted

Boiler external (low pressure) — WEIL MCLAIN BL888SF

Make: WEIL MCLAIN

Model: BL888SF

Pressure: Low Pressure

Defects: No

hpd bedbug

Dec 17, 2024• 1 year ago

Filed

Annual bedbug filing — no infestations reported

Filing Period Start: Nov 1, 2023·Filing Period End: Oct 31, 2024

hpd bedbug

Dec 27, 2023• 2 years ago

Filed

Annual bedbug filing — no infestations reported

Filing Period Start: Nov 1, 2022·Filing Period End: Oct 31, 2023

Boiler Record

Dec 15, 2023• 2 years ago

Accepted

Boiler external (low pressure) — WEIL MCLAIN BL888SF

Make: WEIL MCLAIN

Model: BL888SF

Pressure: Low Pressure

Defects: No

Property Details

Year Built

1978

Total Units

24

Residential Units

24

Building Class

D3

Location

BBL

1015820045

Zipcode

10028

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