138 St James Place

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01963-0059Map

138 St James Place is a two-family home built in 1872 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Gittens, George. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 8 of the 16 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 16
DOB violations: 4
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 34

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation May 5, 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

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. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 16

ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
May 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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 20, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of kick down door stop permanently installed at building entrance door
Sep 24, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of kick down door stop permanently installed at vestibule door
Sep 24, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 11, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 24, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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.
Mar 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed

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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 15, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor 2 sty public hall center.
Jul 8, 1988
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood paneling basement public hall.
Jul 8, 1988
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration dropped ceiling basment public hall.
Jul 8, 1988
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
§ 178, 217 m/d law make effective the light and ventilation of skylight by removing from beneath same the domelight located in ceiling 3 sty public hall.
Jul 8, 1988
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
§ 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar rear.
Oct 20, 1987
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 4

Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 2
Close
Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 2
Close
Safety
Fire escape
Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
General
Cabinet
Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
Electric
Lighting
Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 4
Close

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Electric
Wiring
Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
Safety
Fire escape
Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 5
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 5
Close
Safety
Sprinkler
Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 5
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 14, 2024 · Apt FLOOR2
Close
Safety
Sprinkler
Jul 14, 2024 · Apt FLOOR2
Close
Safety
Smoke detector
Jul 14, 2024 · Apt FLOOR2
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 14, 2024 · Apt FLOOR2
Close
Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jul 14, 2024 · Apt FLOOR2
Close
Safety
Fire escape
Jul 14, 2024 · Apt FLOOR2
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 14, 2024 · Apt FLOOR2
Close
Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jul 14, 2024 · Apt FLOOR2
Close
Safety
Sprinkler
Jul 14, 2024 · Apt FLOOR2
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 14, 2024 · Apt FLOOR2
Close
Safety
Fire escape
Jul 14, 2024 · Apt FLOOR2
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 14, 2024 · Apt FLOOR2
Close
Safety
Sprinkler
Jul 14, 2024 · Apt FLOOR2
Close
Safety
Sprinkler
Jul 14, 2024 · Apt FLOOR2
Close
Safety
Smoke detector
Jul 14, 2024 · Apt FLOOR2
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 14, 2024 · Apt FLOOR2
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 14, 2024 · Apt FLOOR2
Close
Safety
Sprinkler
Jul 14, 2024 · Apt FLOOR2
Close
Safety
Sprinkler
Jul 14, 2024 · Apt FLOOR2
Close
Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Two-family home (B3)
Year built: 1872
Floors: 3
Residential units: 2
Building area: 3,600 ft²
Lot area: 2,000 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 302
Council district: 35
Block / lot: 1963 / 59
Assessed value: $217,800
Landmark / historic district: Clinton Hill Historic District

HPD registration #320616, last renewed Jul 19, 2024.

Questions about 138 St James Place

Who owns 138 St James Place?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gittens, George.

Does 138 St James Place have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.

Is 138 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 138 St James Place built?

City records list 1872 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 138 St James Place?

It has 2 residential units.

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