The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. Less recorded distress than 70% of 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 6-24-unit residential buildings is 16.3 penalty
points per 10 units; this building carries 6.3. In ZIP 10024, 70% of residential buildings hold an A and
2% grade D or F.
How grades work
this building
A
B
C
Among 46,798 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more
Open with the city right now
Open HPD violations
7 total — 0 class C (immediately hazardous), 5 class B, 2 class A. Oldest open since 1980-06-30.
status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records
Patterns
No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.
No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.
What 311 hears from this address
2 service requests in the last three years. Most common: General Construction/Plumbing (1) · Overgrown Tree/Branches (1).
Filed construction activity
$10,000 in permitted construction work filed since
2016 (2 filings with a declared cost) — a rough measure of how actively
the owner maintains the building. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not
capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.
Rent-stabilization signals
Yes
Built before 1974 (1896)
Yes
Six or more residential units (8)
No
421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll
2 of 3 signals present. This is the classic profile of a rent-stabilized building (pre-1974, 6+ units) — many units in such buildings remain stabilized. The definitive answer for any unit:
request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).
Registered with HPD — the names behind the building
Registered owner(s)
39 WEST 87TH ST. HOUSING CORP.
Head officer
MARGARET RILEY
Managing agent
SYNOPTIC MANAGEMENT CORP.
Last registered
2026-07-16
as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration
What the city thinks it's worth
Tax year
City market value
Assessed value
2025
$4,749,000
$2,137,050
2026
$4,816,000
$2,167,200
2027
$4,050,000
$1,822,500
The city's market estimate has fallen
15% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
Building systems
Heating fuel
NATURALGAS
Flood exposure
Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).
Not in a hurricane evacuation zone.
Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.
No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.
Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps
(cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.
Getting around
Subway
86 St — B C · 450 ft straight-line (about a 2-minute walk) · station accessibility: none 86 St — 1 · 0.3 mi straight-line (about an 8-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: W 86 St / Central Pk West — M86-SBS · 450 ft · Select Bus Service
Citi Bike
W 89 St & Columbus Ave · 500 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and
Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.
2 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.
311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong.
Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints
appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box
on this page.
Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $79,951 on
1991-01-15 (lender: Republic National Bk/ny). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid
down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded
document.
Date
Record
Amount
Per res. unit
2026-06-26
RPTT&RET $350,000 — from JMS2026 LLC to RILEY, MARGARET A
$350,000
2026-06-10
Sold for $350,000
$350,000
$43,750
2018-07-23
RPTT&RET $935,000 — from DANIELS, JEFFRY; DANIELS, KATHLEEN to SCHNITZLER, RAFAEL
$935,000
2018-07-19
Sold for $935,000
$935,000
$116,875
2004-08-27
RPTT $949,000 — from DEUTSCH, DAVID to RILEY, MARGRET
$949,000
2004-08-26
RPTT $450,000 — from DEUTSCH, DAVID to RILEY, MARGARET
$450,000
1991-01-15
Mortgage $79,952 — from 39 WEST 87 ST HOUSIGETC to REPUBLIC NATIONAL BK/NY
$79,952
1986-10-07
Mortgage $42,000 — from KAYE, MICHAEL A to CITIBANK N A
$42,000
Ten-year activity
20100
2017
14
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
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Year
Construction
Enforcement
Housing & tenants
Ownership & money
Health & systems
Total
2017
0
0
2
0
2
4
2018
0
2
6
2
4
14
2019
4
1
0
0
2
7
2020
0
0
1
0
1
2
2021
0
0
4
0
1
5
2022
0
0
4
0
2
6
2023
0
0
6
0
3
9
2024
0
1
4
0
3
8
2025
0
0
1
1
2
4
2026
0
0
2
4
1
7
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RPTT&RET $350,000 — from JMS2026 LLC to RILEY, MARGARET A
2026-06-26
RPTT&RET — from SAPINSLEY, JOAN M to JMS2026 LLC
2026-06-10
Deed transfer (nominal price)
2026-06-10
Sold for $350,000
2026-05-14
Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2026-05-12
Boiler inspection
2026-04-29
HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2025-10-22
Rodent inspection: Passed
The full timeline
2026
2026-06-26RPTT&RET $350,000 — from JMS2026 LLC to RILEY, MARGARET A$350,000
2026-06-26RPTT&RET — from SAPINSLEY, JOAN M to JMS2026 LLC
2026-06-10Deed transfer (nominal price)
2026-06-10Sold for $350,000$350,000
2026-05-14Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2026-05-12Boiler inspection
2026-04-29HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2025
2025-10-22Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-04-22Boiler inspection
2025-02-27Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-02-20Agreement — from NYC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION to 39 WEST 87TH STREET HOUSING CORPORATION
2024-05-28311: Overgrown Tree/Branches — Dead Branches in Tree
2024-05-21Boiler inspection
2024-04-04Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-04-01HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2024-03-20311: General Construction/Plumbing — Failure To Maintain
2024-03-20DOB complaint, category ?
2023
2023-11-15HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2023-08-02Rodent inspection: Passed
2023-07-13Boiler inspection
2023-06-19Asbestos abatement: Removal — Green Team of NY Inc.
2023-03-16HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2021-04-01HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2019-04-01Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC BUILDING CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANC$5,000
2019-03-28Permit Sidewalk Shed — Permit Issued
2019-03-28Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. LIVE LOAD 300 LBS PER SQUARE FEET. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE $5,000
2018
2018-12-19Boiler inspection
2018-11-22311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2018-11-22Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2018-09-06Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2018-08-23Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2018-08-20DOB violation P: ON 08-20-18 @ APPROX. 02:15PM I OBSERVED IN THE CELLAR 2 NEW GAS METER BARS, NEW GAS PIPING AND GAS FITTINGS INSTALLED ON AN UNAPP
2018-08-15311: Plumbing — Gas Utility Referral
2018-08-15DOB complaint, category ?
2018-08-03Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2018-07-23RPTT&RET $935,000 — from DANIELS, JEFFRY; DANIELS, KATHLEEN to SCHNITZLER, RAFAEL$935,000
2018-07-19Sold for $935,000$935,000
2018-07-16311: Overgrown Tree/Branches — Dead Branches in Tree
2018-01-03311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2017
2017-11-06Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-03-31311: Noise - Vehicle — Engine Idling
2017-03-30311: Air Quality — Air: Odor/Fumes, Vehicle Idling (AD3)
2017-02-14Rodent inspection: Passed
2016
2016-10-26HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2016-04-18FDNY inspection (RISK)
2016-04-07Rodent inspection: Passed
2015
2015-10-02HPD class I: SECTION27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE ?27-2097 AND IS THER
2015-07-12311: Noise - Residential — Loud Talking
2015-05-08Rodent inspection: Passed
2014
2014-05-15Rodent inspection: Passed
2013
2013-04-05Rodent inspection: Passed
2012
2012-03-27Rodent inspection: Passed
2011
2011-10-13Rodent inspection: Passed
2011-03-23311: Street Condition — Failed Street Repair
2010
2010-10-22Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2010-10-06Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2010-09-27Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2010-09-16Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2010-09-13Rodent inspection: Passed
2009
2009-12-16Agreement — from NYCDOT DIV. OF FRANCHISES, CONCESSIONS & to 39 WEST 87TH STREET HOUSING CORPORATION
2009-05-29DOB complaint, category ?
2009-05-12Permit EW — ISSUED
2008
2008-01-03DOB violation LL6291:
2007
2007-10-16Permit EW — ISSUED
2007-10-16Permit EW — ISSUED
2007-09-14Permit PL — ISSUED
2007-08-28Permit EW — ISSUED
2007-08-28Permit EW — ISSUED
2007-07-19Job filed: Combination of two existing apartments, including partition changes. Plumbing and Mechanical work as per plans. Installation of a convenience stair. N$13,000
2006
2006-10-03DOB complaint, category ?
2004
2004-08-27RPTT $949,000 — from DEUTSCH, DAVID to RILEY, MARGRET$949,000
2004-08-26RPTT $450,000 — from DEUTSCH, DAVID to RILEY, MARGARET$450,000
2003
2003-06-03DOB complaint, category ?
2001
2001-10-25Permit EW — ISSUED
2001-08-31DOB complaint, category ?
2000
2000-12-28Mortgage assigned — from NCB CAPITAL CORPORATION to NATIONAL CONSUMER COOPERATIVE BANK
2000-12-28Mortgage assigned — from NCB CAPITAL CORPORATION to NATIONAL CONSUMER COOPERATIVE BANK
2000-12-28Mortgage assigned — from HSBC BANK USA to NCB CAPITAL CORPORATION
2000-12-28Agreement — from 39 WEST 87TH STREETHOUSING CORPORATION to NCB CAPITAL CORPORATION
2000-12-28Mortgage assigned — from 39 WEST 87TH STREETHOUSING CORPORATION to NCB CAPITAL CORPORATION
2000-11-13Job filed: INSTALL NEW WOOD DECK. NO CHANGE IN EGRESS OCCUPANCY OR USE.$2,000
2000-11-13Job filed: INSTALL NEW WOOD DECK. NO CHANGE IN EGRESS OCCUPANCY OR USE.$2,000
2000-10-02DOB violation C:
2000-10-02ECB Non-Hazardous violation: WORK W/O A PERMIT:NOTED: A WOOD DECK AND STRUCTURE HAS BEEN ERECTED ON THE ROOF OF SAID PREMISE COVERING APPROX. 50% OF SAID ROOF $500
2000-09-26DOB complaint, category ?
1999
1999-05-11DOB complaint, category ?
1999-01-21ECB Non-Hazardous violation: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: AN EXISTING DECK HAS BEEN PREVOUSLYERECTED ON ROOF & REAR 4TH FLOOR BALCONY AREA, APPROX. 10'X1
1998
1998-12-01DOB complaint, category ?
1998-09-30Permit PL — ISSUED
1998-09-04Permit AL — RE-ISSUED
1997
1997-12-09Permit PL — ISSUED
1997-12-09Permit EW — ISSUED
1997-12-09Permit PL — ISSUED
1997-02-10DOB violation LL6291:
1995
1995-08-29DOB violation LL6291:
1994
1994-03-18DOB violation LL6291:
1993
1993-03-18DOB violation LL6291:
1991
1991-01-15Mortgage assigned — from NAIMARK, ETHERL; NAIMARK, ABRAHAM D to REPUBLIC NATIONAL BK/NY
1991-01-15Mortgage $79,952 — from 39 WEST 87 ST HOUSIGETC to REPUBLIC NATIONAL BK/NY$79,952
1991-01-15Agreement — from 39 WEST 87 ST HOUSING CP to REPUBLIC NATIONAL BK/NY
1991-01-15PAT — from NAIMARK, ABRAHAM D.; NAIMARK, ETHERL to KISCH, HINDY
1991-01-15Mortgage assigned — from NAIMARK, ABRAHAM D.; NAIMARK, ETHEL to REPUBLIC NATIONAL BK/NY
1990
1990-05-29SAGE — from LANDMARKS PRSVN COMMSN
1987
1987-07-10HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEILING CELLAR AT CENTER.
1987-07-10HPD class A: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REFIT STREET ENTRANCE DOOR TO BASEMENT STY.
1987-07-10HPD class B: D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE AT FRONT CELLAR R45.
1987-07-10HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PAVING CELLAR THROUGHOUT.
1987-07-10HPD class B: D26-19.07 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNS
1987-07-10HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WALL TILE AT BASEMENT VESTIBULE WEST WALL.
1986
1986-10-07Mortgage $42,000 — from KAYE, MICHAEL A to CITIBANK N A$42,000
1986-10-07Agreement — from KAYE, MICHAEL A. to CITIBANK, N.A.
1985
1985-04-19Deed — from FULTON CONCEPTS, INC. to GAUNT, DAVID; LINDBERGH, KRISTINA; MURONO, SEIKI; RAPHAEL, STEPHEN M.
1985-04-19Deed — from LINDBERGH, KRISTINA; MURONO, SEIKI; GAUNT, DAVID; RAPHAEL, STEPHEN M. to 39 W 87TH ST HSG CORP
1980
1980-12-31Deed — from FULTON CONCEPTS, INC to GAUNT, DAVID; MURANO, SEIKI; RAPHAEL, STEPHEN M; LINDBERGH, KRISTINA
1980-09-09Mortgage — from FULTON CONCEPTS, INC to NAIMARK, ABRAHAM D; NAIMARK, ETHEL
1980-09-09Mortgage — from FULTON CONCEPTS, INC to NAIMARK, ABRAHAM D; NAIMARK, ETHEL
1980-09-09Deed — from NAIMARK, ABRAHAM D; NAIMARK, ETHEL to FULTON CONCEPTS, INC
1980-06-30HPD class A: D26-12.01 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CLGS 2 STY FRONT APT 3A BATHROOM & FRONT WEST ROOM.
1966
1966-04-11Mortgage — from NAIMARK ABRAHAM D.; NAIMARK ETHEL to GREATER NY SVNG BANK.