245 East 87 Street
Composite verdict
This 20-floor, 118-unit elevator co-op at 245 East 87th Street (built 1966) shows zero open HPD violations across all classes and an A-grade landlord response record — a genuinely strong maintenance picture. The main concern flagged by the data is noise: 128 noise complaints in the past 12 months earn an F grade for noise activity, driven primarily by 57 commercial noise complaints, and the broader 311 data also shows 67 HEAT/HOT WATER complaints in the surrounding area. Crime scores a B (76/100) with 34 nearby incidents, mostly property crimes like petit and grand larceny. Rent stabilization data shows only 1 stabilized unit among 49 tracked, so this is effectively a market-rate building.
Class B
Class C
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- The noise data shows 57 commercial noise complaints and 28 street/sidewalk noise complaints in the past 12 months, earning an F grade — which direction does the unit face, and what commercial establishments are directly adjacent to the building?
- 311 records show 67 HEAT/HOT WATER complaints in the surrounding area — has this building specifically had any heat or hot water outages in the past two winters, and how quickly were they resolved?
- The building was built in 1966 and is 60 years old — what major mechanical systems (boiler, elevators, plumbing, electrical) have been upgraded, and when were those upgrades completed?
- There are 85 'Homeless Person Assistance' calls in the area, the single highest 311 category — where are these calls concentrated relative to the building entrance, and how does the co-op manage building access and lobby security?
- Property crime accounts for 18 of 34 nearby incidents, with 9 petit larceny and 7 grand larceny cases — what physical security measures are in place (key fob access, cameras, package room or secure delivery area)?
- Only 1 of 49 tracked units appears rent-stabilized and zero units have been deregulated since 2007 — can you confirm the regulatory status of this specific unit in writing before lease signing, and clarify whether any co-op subletting restrictions or board approval requirements apply?
- Stand outside the building on East 87th Street and identify the commercial establishments immediately adjacent — note any bars, restaurants, or loading zones that could be the source of the 57 commercial noise complaints, and check whether the unit's windows face that exposure.
- Inspect the elevator, lobby, and common hallways for signs of deferred maintenance consistent with a 60-year-old building: look at the condition of the elevator cab and controls, hallway lighting, and any visible pipe or ceiling staining that might indicate plumbing issues.
- Check the building entrance and intercom system in person — verify that the front door locks securely, that the intercom or video system is functional, and observe foot traffic and street conditions on the block given the property crime levels and homeless assistance call volume in the area.
245 East 87 Street sits in Manhattan, ZIP 10128. The closest subway is 86 St (Q) (1-minute walk), served by the 4, 5, 6, and Q lines. Within an 800-meter walk you'll find 162 restaurants, 54 cafes, 54 groceries, and 12 pharmacies — a walkable-errands grade of A. Nearby public schools include Yorkville Community School (grades K to 5), a 4-minute walk. Noise activity over the past 12 months is very high noise activity — 128 noise complaints filed via 311, mostly commercial noise. NYPD CompStat data places this precinct at a 76/100 safety score.
- Feb 22, 2024 "FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9C TECHNICAL REPORT BY 2/21/2024"
- Apr 29, 2021 "FAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3"
- Apr 6, 2018 "VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT"
- HANGER PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS EAST, INC.
- P.C. RICHARD & SON LONG ISLAND CORPORATION
- P.C. RICHARD & SON LONG ISLAND CORPORATION
- Yorkville Community School
- P.S. M169 - Robert F. Kennedy
- 86 St (Q)
- 86 St (4,5,6)
- 96 St (Q)
- 96 St (6)
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