305 East 86th Street, 14lw, Manhattan
Also known as 1660 2nd Avenue
Building overview
Data as of Jul 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
Limited highlights data — verify with a tour.
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations28 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building7 noise complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood7 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
About this building
A 21-story building located in Upper East Side-Yorkville, containing 692 residential units. Built in 1964.
The Building DNA
Building Services
Unit Perks
The neighborhood: Yorkville
Manhattan · 1,778 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $5,257 1BR · $7,250 2BR
Available Units
1 active · 20 past listings
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Open HPD violations on record for this building.
Top issues
- Structural41
- Water/Plumbing29
- Safety22
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 12ME, 12th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT EAST
Jun 15, 2026Class C - Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT THE STAIR 'B' FIRE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 12th STORY, SECTION AT EAST
Jun 12, 2026Class C - Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT THE STAIR 'C' FIRE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 12th STORY, SECTION AT EAST
Jun 12, 2026Class C - Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT COMPACTOR CLOSET DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORY
Mar 9, 2026Class C - Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT FIRE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS 'A' AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY, SECTION AT WEST
Mar 2, 2026Class C
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,025 | $3,553.75 | +13% |
| 1 Bed | — | $5,256.5 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $7,250 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $10,495 | — |
Value Verdict
Deal
Rents are 23% lower than the neighbourhood average.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
Rent
$4,025
Building Avg
Buy
$5,514
Est. Monthly Carry
Renting Saves ~$17,868/yr
Compared to buying a similar unit in this neighbourhood.
How is this calculated?+
Estimated monthly carry is the building's average rent multiplied by 1.37x — a rough heuristic for what an equivalent purchase would cost per month. The 1.37 figure approximates principal + interest on a 20% down loan at 6-7% mortgage rates, plus typical NYC property taxes, homeowner insurance, and maintenance reserves.
Annual savings is the difference between this estimated monthly carry and the building's average rent, multiplied by 12.
This is an approximation, not a per-building mortgage calculation. A full rent-vs-buy calculator with explicit inputs (down payment, rate, taxes, appreciation) is on the roadmap. See accuracy disclaimer.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
CF E 86 LLC
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 132 open HPD violations on record, including 28 Class C (the city's most serious category).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 7 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, above the neighborhood median of 2 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 308 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Yorkville is about $5,257/month for a one-bedroom.