530 East 86 Street
Composite verdict
HPD violation data is temporarily unavailable for this building, so its maintenance and complaint history cannot be assessed from public records. What is available: the building is a 15-floor, 46-unit elevator co-op built in 1928 (98 years old), with no rent-stabilized units registered, no bedbug filings in the past 3 years, and zero recorded violent or property crime incidents nearby. The noise environment earns a D grade — 50 noise complaints in the past 12 months, dominated by street/sidewalk noise (25 of those calls) — and the broader 311 picture flags 28 Water System complaints and 25 Unsanitary Condition complaints in the area, which are worth probing given the building's age.
Class B
Class C
past 12 months
units
(out of 100)
rent
rating
min walk
(311 complaints)
errands grade
nearby
- HPD violation data is temporarily unavailable — can the co-op board or managing agent provide a written record of open and closed HPD violations, and the building's current HPD registration status?
- The building was constructed in 1928 and is 98 years old — what major systems (boiler, plumbing, elevator, electrical) have been updated, and can you share documentation of those upgrades?
- 311 records show 28 Water System complaints and 25 Unsanitary Condition complaints in the surrounding area over the past year — have any of those originated from this building, and are there any known water or sanitation issues in the units or common areas?
- The noise grade for this location is D, with 25 street/sidewalk noise complaints and 18 residential noise complaints in the past 12 months — how well does the building's construction (windows, walls, floors) insulate against street and neighbor noise, and have residents raised noise concerns?
- The building is registered as a co-op with 0 rent-stabilized units out of 46 total — is this unit being offered as a sublet, and if so, what are the co-op board's subletting rules, approval process, and any restrictions on lease renewal or duration?
- There are 4 rat-related 311 complaints and 25 unsanitary condition complaints in the area — what pest control measures does the building have in place, and how frequently are common areas and the building's exterior inspected?
- Inspect the elevator, lobby, hallways, and stairwells closely for signs of deferred maintenance — water stains, peeling paint, cracked plaster, or aging infrastructure consistent with a 98-year-old building where HPD records are currently inaccessible.
- Check windows and exterior-facing walls in the unit for soundproofing quality, given the D noise grade and 25 street/sidewalk noise complaints — open and close windows, listen for ambient street noise, and ask which direction the unit faces relative to the street.
- Look at the building's basement or service areas if accessible, and examine hallway ceilings and walls near plumbing chases for any evidence of water damage or leaks, given the 28 Water System complaints logged in the area.
530 East 86 Street sits in Manhattan, ZIP 10028. The closest subway is 86 St (Q) (7-minute walk), served by the Q line. Within an 800-meter walk you'll find 98 restaurants, 25 cafes, 31 groceries, and 7 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 high noise activity — 50 noise complaints filed via 311, mostly street and sidewalk noise.
- Mar 5, 2025 "FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION"
- May 12, 2021 "FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION"
- May 12, 2021 "FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION"
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- 525-535 GARAGE CORP.
- LONE STAR NEWS, INC.
- Yorkville Community School
- P.S. 290 Manhattan New School
- 86 St (Q)
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