31 James Street
Manhattan, NY 10038BBL 1-00116-0048Map
Owner of record: Dragon's Edge LLC
31 James Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10038. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Dragon's Edge LLC. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on August 7, 2026. 34 of the 38 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 38
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 90
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 38
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 6, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Certification postponment granted - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 6, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Certification postponment granted - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash ,1st window from east at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 6, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west and north walls in the bathroom located at apt 6, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Certification postponment granted - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10sq at west and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 6, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Certification postponment granted - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door knob at door in the entrance located at apt 6, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 6, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Certification postponment granted - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 6, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Certification postponment granted - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the grout at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 6, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 6, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the grout at south and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 6, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective return bell buzzer from east wall to entrance to building in the 5th room from north located at apt 6, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 6, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Certification postponment denied - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane (1 lite) at 1st window from east at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 6, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 6, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Certification postponment denied - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counterbalance at lower window sash at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 6, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure 9th and 10th from the bottom metal treads, fire escape at building front at fire escape, 3rd story
Aug 6, 2026
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all treads, all balconies all stories, at building front at fire escape
Aug 6, 2026
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — Certification postponment granted - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — Certification postponment granted - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — Certification postponment granted - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — Certification postponment granted - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Feb 2, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — Certification postponment granted - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — Certification postponment granted - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 3, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 13, 2014 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening doubled cylinder lock at entrance door in the foyer located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 13, 2014 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure loose treads at 3 from bottom at third story balcony at front fire escape.
Mar 16, 2006
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing broken metal treads 6th and 10th up 1st balcony at fire escape at north
Oct 21, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing broken metal treads 3rd and 8th from bottom 2nd balcony at fire escape at north
Oct 21, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure loose metal treads # 6 and 10 up from bottom 2nd to 3rd story balcony front at fire escape
Sep 27, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles 3 sty public hall at east.
Jun 9, 1986
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles 5th sty public hall at west.
Jun 9, 1986
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles 5th sty public hall at east.
Jun 9, 1986
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles 4th sty public hall at east.
Jun 9, 1986
Open — Nov certified late
DOB building violations · 3
- Construction other optional
Ftm: at the time of inspection, observed at expo 1, fire escape in extreme disrepair with corrosion and rust throughout fire escape, cracks in several area, stair threads detached from stringer at multiple locations, rendering 2nd means of egress unsafe to use and posing an immediate hazard to both tenants and first responders.
Aug 6, 2026
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 1
Ftm: at the time of inspection, observed at expo1, fire escape in deteriorated condition with multiple stair treads at 2nd-floor level lopsided, corrosion and rust throughout fire escape, stringers and steel me
Aug 6, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. note: at 1st flr commercial space known as (moonlight nails) approx. 5' section of ceiling buckling, loose, hanging due to water damage from flr above, in danger of falling-creating ha
Dec 28, 2005
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 6
Open - Door/window
Door
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 6
Open - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 6
Open - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 6
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 22, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 18, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 18, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 18, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 18, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 18, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 18, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 18, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 18, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 18, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 18, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 18, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - General
Cabinet
Dec 18, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 18, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 18, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Dec 18, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt APT6
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 15, 2014 · Apt NA
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 5,480 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,100 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 116 / 48
- Assessed value
- $867,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #101839, last renewed Nov 6, 2025.
Questions about 31 James Street
Who owns 31 James Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Dragon's Edge LLC.
Does 31 James Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.
Is 31 James Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 31 James Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 31 James Street?
It has 8 residential units and 10 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.