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131 St James Place

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01964-0010Map

Owner of record: Jerome Howard

131 St James Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1871 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Jerome Howard. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 20 of the 20 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
20
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
5

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 20

  • A

    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
  • 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 20, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • 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 29, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 14, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • A

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Oct 31, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Oct 19, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 29, 2017

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 15, 2016

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Oct 14, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 24, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department at cellar

    Jul 2, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures bathroom and kitchen basement apt

    Aug 4, 1994

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 4

  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    May 7, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Sep 13, 1996

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Sep 13, 1996

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jul 31, 1996

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • General

    Mold

    Nov 2, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 2, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sprinkler

    Jul 8, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sprinkler

    Jul 2, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    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
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1871
Floors
4
Residential units
3
Building area
4,370 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
302
Council district
35
Block / lot
1964 / 10
Assessed value
$281,460
Landmark / historic district
Clinton Hill Historic District

HPD registration #361021, last renewed Apr 6, 1999.

Questions about 131 St James Place

Who owns 131 St James Place?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jerome Howard.

Does 131 St James Place have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.

Is 131 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 131 St James Place built?

City records list 1871 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 131 St James Place?

It has 3 residential units.

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