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217 St James Place

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01980-0005Map

Owner of record: Franklyn Rouse

217 St James Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1879 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Franklyn Rouse. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on March 24, 2023.

HPD violations
9
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Mar 24, 2023

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 · 9

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 2 sty apt 2 er1. , section '' ''

    Oct 1, 1996 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color soffit stairs 2 sty public hall er1.

    Aug 25, 1994

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items basement sty pub hall.

    Jun 24, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jul 27, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit. work noted: three family illegally converted into a four family dwelling. new partitions, floors, windows, plumbing anmd electrical wiring remedy: obtain permits & approvals if feasible or restore premises to prior legal condition

    Apr 27, 1999

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit.work noted: three family dwelling being illegal- ly converted into four family dwelling. new paritions, floors, windows all in a "landmark" building with no permits filed. plumbing and elect electrical work was also done on premises. stop all work remedy: stop all construction, obtain permits and approvals

    Jun 15, 1998

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • 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

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: three (3) family illegally convert-ed into a four (4) family dwelling. new partitions, floors, windows, plumbing and electrical wiring. remedy: obtain permits & approvals if

    Apr 27, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted. three family dwelling being illegally converted in four family dwelling. new partitions, floors, windows, are in a hardmark" building with no permits filed plumbing and electr

    Jun 15, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to do adequate house keeping. construction debris piled in rear yard approx. four feet high blocking basment apt. windows causing a health hazardous. remedy: remove all debris immediately in a proper ma

    Jun 15, 1998 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • 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
1879
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,040 ft²
Lot area
1,875 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
302
Council district
35
Block / lot
1980 / 5
Assessed value
$153,660
Landmark / historic district
Clinton Hill Historic District

HPD registration #340498, last renewed Sep 3, 2025.

Questions about 217 St James Place

Who owns 217 St James Place?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Franklyn Rouse.

Does 217 St James Place have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.

Is 217 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 217 St James Place built?

City records list 1879 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 217 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.