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86-45 St James Avenue

Queens, NY 11373BBL 4-01581-0028Map

Owner of record: James House Arms, LLC

86-45 St James Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1963 in Queens, 11373. It has 125 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is James House Arms, LLC. HPD has recorded 183 housing violations here, most recently on October 2, 2026. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 122 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
183
DOB violations
34
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
581

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 2, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
122
About 98% of the building's 125 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 183

  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at fire escape from west at north building front at fire escape

    Oct 2, 2026

    Open — 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.

    May 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 9th from bottom on 2nd story balcony at center stack at building front at fire escape

    Jan 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 9th from bottom at 2nd story balcony center stack building front at fire escape

    Nov 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at secondary egress door leading balcony to fire escape in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4h, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''a-k'', at east

    Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 4H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4h, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''a-k'', at east

    Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 4H

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling near vestibule door at basement

    Oct 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling near vestibule door at basement

    Oct 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire stair exit at basement, section ''a-k'', at east

    Oct 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4h, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''a-k'', at east

    Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 4H

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt lf, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east original violation 18210265 issued 06-sep-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Sep 6, 2025 · Apt LF

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective floor near steam pipe in the 1st room from north at west located at apt lf, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 6, 2025 · Apt LF

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ventilation system in the bathroom located at apt lf, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 6, 2025 · Apt LF

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt lf, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 6, 2025 · Apt LF

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt lf, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 6, 2025 · Apt LF

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4v, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 4V

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4v, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 4V

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4v, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 4V

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4v, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 4V

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges laundry room at basement, section ''l-y'', at west

    Jan 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east

    Dec 29, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east

    Dec 29, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system . door locked in basement at boiler room

    Dec 29, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east

    Dec 29, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east

    Dec 29, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the foyer located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east

    Dec 29, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east

    Dec 29, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east

    Dec 29, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east

    Dec 29, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east

    Dec 29, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at compactor closet, 2nd story, section ''west ''

    Dec 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door to room with fire escape window in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 5N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective compactor closet door latch at compactor closet, 2nd story, section ''west''

    Dec 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective compactor closet door latch at compactor closet, 6th story, section ''west''

    Dec 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 5N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 5N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective stair b fire door hinges at compactor closet, 5th story, section ''east''

    Dec 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at compactor closet, 2nd story, section ''west''

    Dec 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at compactor closet, 6th story, section ''west''

    Dec 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 5N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 square feet west wall in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 5s, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''l-y'', at west

    Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 5S

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 5s, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''l-y'', at west

    Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 5S

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling west south and east walls in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 5s, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''l-y'', at west

    Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 5S

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 5s, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''l-y'', at west

    Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 5S

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4v, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at south

    Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 4V

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5s, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west

    Nov 18, 2024 · Apt 5S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges compactor closet at public hall, 5th story, section at west

    Nov 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges fire stair exit at basement, section at west

    Nov 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5s, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west

    Nov 18, 2024 · Apt 5S

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 34

  • Failure to correct swarmp conditions (facade) facade required

    Failure to correct swarmp conditions

    Aug 1, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2023

    Jun 23, 2024

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

    Cycle 9c unsafe report filed

    Feb 16, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 14, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 14, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 21, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 26, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 26, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 27, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 27, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 11, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 11, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

    May 30, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 11, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 24, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 24, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 4, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 4, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 4, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 4, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Oct 1, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 17, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 17, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 21, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    4p3783

    Aug 7, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    4p3784

    Aug 7, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 13, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 13, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 28, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Plumbing none

    P-plumbing none

    Sep 27, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 2

    56y13,56o02,40o02,81m07. 40o02- oil on car top.

    Jul 21, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    56y13,56o02,40o02,81m07,41t07. 40o02- oil on car top. 40o02- oil on car top.

    Jul 21, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit work noted: at 2nd flr level apt 2-v installed full height partition subdivide living room & dining room created 2nd bedroom. remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition.

    Aug 6, 2009 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain defects are missing protected guard rail and inadequate metting at balcony 2nd fl remedy: make safe provide adequate guardrailings at 2nd fl balcony at front

    Jan 30, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    35o,50y,08v,14m,15l,16h,18l,21l,57o, 15-door slaming

    Jul 25, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    08v,14m,15l,16h,18l,21l,35o,50y,57o, 15-door slaming

    Jul 25, 1998

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 6S

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 5U

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 4H

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Sep 3, 2025 · Apt LF

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 3, 2025 · Apt LF

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Sep 3, 2025 · Apt LF

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 6S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 6S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 6S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 6S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 6F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 15, 2024 · Apt 6S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 15, 2024 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2024 · Apt 6S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2024 · Apt 6S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close

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 (D1)
Year built
1963
Floors
6
Residential units
125
Building area
116,538 ft²
Lot area
35,000 ft²
Zoning
R7B
Community board
404
Council district
25
Block / lot
1581 / 28
Assessed value
$3,818,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #420268, last renewed Aug 1, 2025.

Questions about 86-45 St James Avenue

Who owns 86-45 St James Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is James House Arms, LLC.

Does 86-45 St James Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 183 housing violations at this property.

Is 86-45 St James Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 122 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 98% of its 125 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 86-45 St James Avenue built?

City records list 1963 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 86-45 St James Avenue?

It has 125 residential units.

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