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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

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 7, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
4
About 50% of the building's 8 apartments
Up from 2 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 38

  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.