📊 311tracker

420 East 86th Street, Manhattan

📍 Upper East Side, Manhattan Built 1935 48 units Class R4 Residential
Registered to PAUL LOWENFELS CONDO HPD registration · updated monthly
CRITICAL RISK
12 Open Violations
3C 7B 2A
8 Complaints (12 mo) ↑ up vs prior year
0 Last 30 Days
Renting here? This building has 3 unresolved immediately-hazardous violations — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

311 Complaint Summary

0
Last 30 Days
8
Last 90 Days
8
Last 365 Days
⚠️ Complaints are up 100% compared to the previous 6 months.
🐀 1 pest infestation complaint filed with HPD since 2024
Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)
ELECTRIC
5(63%)
FLOORING/STAIRS
2(25%)
UNSANITARY CONDITION
1(13%)
📅 Monthly Activity Heatmap (Last 12 Months)
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul

Source: NYC 311 / HPD · Synced daily · Covers HPD-managed residential buildings · Records from Jan 2024 onward

DOHMH Rat Inspection History

23 Inspections on Record
Bait applied Most Recent Result
2026-03-25 Most Recent Date
2026-03-25 Treatments Bait applied
2026-03-23 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity
2026-03-09 Treatments Bait applied
2026-01-19 Treatments Bait applied
2025-12-18 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity
2025-11-18 Treatments Bait applied
2025-11-03 Treatments Bait applied
2025-10-27 Treatments Bait applied
2025-10-06 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity
2025-09-03 Initial Failed for Rat Activity
2024-01-05 Initial Passed
2022-12-19 Initial Passed
2019-11-26 Initial Passed
2018-12-06 Initial Passed
2018-05-11 Initial Passed
2018-03-08 Initial Failed for Other Reason
2017-10-11 Initial Passed
2017-04-25 Initial Passed
2016-10-20 Initial Passed
2012-07-24 Initial Passed
2011-12-09 Compliance Passed
2011-11-02 Initial Failed for Rat Activity
2010-11-09 Initial Passed

Source: NYC DOHMH Rodent Inspections · Synced daily (30-day lookback) · Inspections may cover the building's block, not the exact address · DOHMH data publishes with ~10-day lag

HPD Housing Violations

2 Class A
7 Class B
3 Class C
Driving this immediately hazardous rating
Class C Active mice infestation 2026-06-12
Class C Building door missing or defective self-close mechanism 2026-06-12
See all 12 violations ▼
Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2026-06-12 ▼

Violation ID: #19002268

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-12T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class C § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 1st STORY
2026-06-12 ▼

Violation ID: #19002269

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-12T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 1st STORY

Class C § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING HOOK AND EYE AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
2026-06-12 ▼

Violation ID: #19002271

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-12T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING HOOK AND EYE AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2026-06-12 ▼

Violation ID: #19002264

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-12T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2026-06-12 ▼

Violation ID: #19002265

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-12T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2026-06-12 ▼

Violation ID: #19002266

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-12T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2026-06-12 ▼

Violation ID: #19002267

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-12T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE AT LATCH SET AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 1st STORY
2026-06-12 ▼

Violation ID: #19002270

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-12T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE AT LATCH SET AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 1st STORY

Class B § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT EAST
2026-01-02 ▼

Violation ID: #18545580

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-01-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT EAST

Class B § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT EAST
2026-01-02 ▼

Violation ID: #18545581

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-01-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT EAST

Class A § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE WINDOW STOOLS AT THE SOUTH AND EAST WALLS IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT EAST
2026-01-02 ▼

Violation ID: #18545582

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-01-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE WINDOW STOOLS AT THE SOUTH AND EAST WALLS IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT EAST

Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CAULKING AROUND THE WINDOWS AT THE SOUTH AND EAST WALLS IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT EAST
2026-01-02 ▼

Violation ID: #18545583

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-01-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CAULKING AROUND THE WINDOWS AT THE SOUTH AND EAST WALLS IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT EAST

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Source: NYC HPD Housing Violations · Synced daily · Open violations only — closed violations excluded · Class I (administrative/registration notices) excluded from counts

What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 3 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 8 complaints filed in the last 12 months, prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Data current as of July 8, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data Disclaimer: All compliance data on this page is synced directly from municipal reports published via NYC Open Data. Complaint counts and HPD housing violations are updated daily. Building characteristics (built year, unit count, and building class) are derived from the NYC Department of City Planning's PLUTO database.

Data last updated: July 8, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

⚠️ Serious Concerns Found

This building has 8 complaints and 3 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations on record in the last 12 months. Review the full violation list carefully before signing any lease.

Get notified of any new activity →
Free forever. Cancel anytime.

📊 NYC Building Insights

Read our data analysis of NYC's worst landlords, most complained buildings, and Grade A properties.

Read the blog →

Renter Reviews

No reviews yet

Be the first to share your experience at this building.

Leave a Review

0 / 1000

Used only to verify your submission. Never displayed publicly.

Reviews are submitted by site visitors and reflect their personal experience. 311tracker does not verify tenancy or the accuracy of individual claims.

About This Data

Complaint data is sourced from the NYC 311 Service Requests dataset (NYC Open Data). Violation data is from the HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations dataset. Building info is based on NYC PLUTO by NYC Department of City Planning.

All records are public-domain municipal data provided as-is. Updated daily. Last verified: July 8, 2026.