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296 St James Place

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-02013-0059Map

Owner of record: Huebener Berthold

296 St James Place is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 2 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Huebener Berthold. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on March 24, 2023. 8 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
18
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
5

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 · 18

  • 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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    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.

    Oct 31, 2019

    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 29, 2017

    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
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts required.

    Feb 10, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Section 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 frame missing.

    Feb 5, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler heads public hall all stys.

    Feb 5, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative 2 sty apt craighead.

    Feb 5, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1 sty public hall vestibule.

    Feb 5, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle below entrance door 1 sty public hall vestibule.

    Feb 5, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brownstone stoop front street stairs south.

    Feb 5, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 door installed 1 sty rear.

    Feb 5, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-41.03 adm code file with this department a registration statement for building.

    Feb 5, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 17, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 1, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jun 28, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jun 28, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Jun 28, 2007 · Apt 3

    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
1899
Floors
4
Residential units
2
Building area
4,338 ft²
Lot area
1,615 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
302
Council district
35
Block / lot
2013 / 59
Assessed value
$206,940
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #312535, last renewed Oct 15, 2025.

Questions about 296 St James Place

Who owns 296 St James Place?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Huebener Berthold.

Does 296 St James Place have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.

Is 296 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 296 St James Place built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 296 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.