A pre-war mid-rise where building maintenance runs tight, but winter cold snaps tested the boilers.
This 1927 pre-war building holds 166 units just off Central Park West. While the building's own record is thin with just one open violation on file, winter operations and street friction tell the real story. Three things to know:
Boilers suffered a clear mid-winter spike. The building logged 9 heat and hot water complaints, with a concentrated cluster hitting on January 29, 2026, when residents reported building-wide heating and water supply loss. Most were resolved promptly, but winter radiator reliability is worth confirming before moving in.
Courtyard and facade roosting flagged by tenants. Two complaints logged pigeon waste issues in March 2026. On pre-war stone detailing and interior courtyards, roosting spots can become an ongoing nuisance if netting or deterrents aren't maintained.
Crosstown curb pressure stays active right outside. Within three blocks of the address, residents logged 178 illegal parking complaints over the past year — dominated by 68 blocked hydrants and 55 posted sign violations. The West 86th Street crosstown corridor sees constant delivery stops and double parking friction.
Quieter signals on this building and the blocks around it:
41 West 86th Street is a 166-unit building in Manhattan, New York City (BBL 1012000011). This building is associated with Eqr-41 West 86th LLC. Brix tracks 1 open HPD violations for this property, along with inspection history, DOB filings, tenant complaints, and rent stabilization status.
Built in 1927, this elevator apartment building sits in Manhattan and is tracked by Brix using public NYC records from HPD, DOB, ACRIS, and 311.
Tenants have filed 62 HPD complaints about this building over the last five years, most often about heat/hot water.
What tenants have called the city about here over the last five years:
The most recent complaint on this building was filed October 11, 2026.
Conditions cited on open violations at this address:
The building last changed hands on August 17, 2026 for $2,126,354,644, according to recorded deeds.
Brix score: 77/100. View the Building Report on Brix.
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Unit 5J at 41 West 86th Street has 1 open violation.
Unit UNIT1A at 41 West 86th Street has no violations, 1 permit filed ($50K, latest 2018).
Unit 2G at 41 West 86th Street has no violations, 1 permit filed ($85K, latest 2008).
Unit 4J at 41 West 86th Street has no violations, 1 permit filed ($25K, latest 2001).
Unit 4K at 41 West 86th Street has no violations, 1 permit filed ($25K, latest 2001).
Unit 4L at 41 West 86th Street has no violations, 1 permit filed ($25K, latest 2001).
Unit 16H at 41 West 86th Street has no open violations (1 past violation).
Unit 12A at 41 West 86th Street has no open violations (2 past violations).
Unit 11E at 41 West 86th Street has no open violations (26 past violations).
Unit 5H at 41 West 86th Street has no open violations (6 past violations).
Unit 2C at 41 West 86th Street has no open violations (2 past violations).
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