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21 St James Place

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01933-0001Map

Owner of record: St James Towers

21 St James Place is an elevator apartment building built in 1963 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 326 residential units across 24 floors. The owner of record is St James Towers. HPD has recorded 78 housing violations here, most recently on September 8, 2026. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
78
DOB violations
67
ECB violations
23
HPD complaints
133

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Sep 8, 2026

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

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. The newest 10 per agency here; the full lists are a click away.

HPD housing violations · 78

  • BHazardous

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective the door in the entrance located at apt 18g, 18th story, 4th apartment from north at east

    Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 18G

    Open — Invalid certification
  • BHazardous

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 11n, 11th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 11N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • ANon-hazardous

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 22, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • BHazardous

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 11j, 11th story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 11J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • BHazardous

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 11j, 11th story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 11J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • CImmediately hazardous

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 11j, 11th story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Sep 18, 2024 · Apt 11J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • CImmediately hazardous

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 11j, 11th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 11J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • BHazardous

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets missing faucet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 24, 2024 · Apt 2N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • CImmediately hazardous

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 30, 2024 · Apt 2N

    Closed — Violation closed
  • ANon-hazardous

    Replace with new the missing doors at the base cabinet, at the sink. in the kitchen located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 30, 2024 · Apt 2N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
See all 78 HPD violations (10 shown here)

DOB building violations · 67

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 16, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Hazardous condition (facade) facade required

    Cycle 9c unsafe report filed

    Oct 10, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Vacate order. observed @ w & e elev. exp 1&3 cracked/spalled concrete balconies slabs & exposed rebars @ multi locations. these conditions have made the entired balconies at w & e elev unable to be occupied remedy: vacate balconies at exposure 1 & 3 (w & e elev)

    Aug 28, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Emergency work order due to severe cracks in multiple locations of the balcony slabs.exposure 1 and 3 line mn> ab erect side walk shed in exposures 1 and 3 immediately. remedy provide safety measures an repair immediately

    Aug 14, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    Cease use: cartop & hoistway has water damage.

    Feb 8, 2024

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 20, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 20, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 28, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 6, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 6, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
See all 67 DOB violations (10 shown here)

ECB violations · 23

  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide adequate safety measures such as shed, netting, ect, where required to protect public and property from documented unsafenotification #unsaf-909459-9c-001. unsafe facade as per 1 rcny 103-04.

    Oct 28, 2024 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances. note: exposed balcony slabs in exposure(1) and exposure 3(m-n line)6th, 8th,14, 15, 16, 17, (a-b line)2nd, 3rd, 4th floor, 8th floor, 11th floor,

    Aug 14, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    One of two cars servicing 23 floors in a multiple dwelling out of service. this condition affects numerous tenants, including those with special needs thereby creating a condition dangerous to human life

    Jul 30, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    One of two cars servicing 23 floors in a multiple dwelling out of service. this condition affects numerous tenants, including those with special needs thereby creating a condition dangerous to human life

    Jul 30, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Repair and restore to service.

    Jun 11, 2020 · Penalty $655

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Temporary construction equipment on site-expired permit.note:sidewalk shed erected on all 4 exposures job #340045855 expiration date 1/1/14.rem:obtain a permit,comply w/bldg code.

    Jan 2, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents. noted: at time of inspection (facade job,permit #320512067) chain link fence around play ground at exposure 4 is missing contrary to site safety plan.

    Dec 5, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. bc 3310.5 failure to have site safety safety manager as required at time of inspection safety manager at site scott marcellus did not have an issued license approved by bldg dept.inspection oflogindicates

    Sep 4, 2013 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 3310.6 failure to have designated site safety manager as indicated on pw-2 present (out of) site at minimum of once every 2 weeks. examination of site safety (logs) per dates 7.31.13 to 9.4.13 indicates

    Sep 4, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to take required actions to secure public safety from unsafe facades. noted: the qew1, hire by the respondent submitted a fisp3: notification of unsafe conditions form. this bldg's facade and no safety

    Mar 27, 2013 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
See all 23 ECB violations (10 shown here)

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 18G

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 18G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 15C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 18D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 18D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 11N

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 7, 2025 · Apt 18D

    Close
See all 133 HPD complaints (10 shown here)

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1963
Floors
24
Residential units
326
Building area
371,890 ft²
Lot area
120,045 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
302
Council district
35
Block / lot
1933 / 1
Assessed value
$21,804,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #373527, last renewed Oct 2, 2025.

Questions about 21 St James Place

Who owns 21 St James Place?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is St James Towers.

Does 21 St James Place have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 78 housing violations at this property.

Is 21 St James Place rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 21 St James Place built?

City records list 1963 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 21 St James Place?

It has 326 residential units and 327 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.