# 131 St James Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238

BBL 3019640010 · Block 1964 · Lot 10 · BIN 3056116  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/131-st-james-place-3019640010  
Last updated: 2026-11-04 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-05

## Summary

131 St James Place (Brooklyn, NY 11238; tax lot BBL 3019640010) is a 3-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C0: three-family walk-up), built around 1871, on a 2,000 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as JEROME HOWARD. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $4,691,000. As of November 5, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two active DOB violations, 20 open HPD violations and two OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “131 St James Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (BBL 3019640010)”, data as of 2026-11-05, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/131-st-james-place-3019640010. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 2 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 20 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 2 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: JEROME HOWARD
- Building class: C0 – Three-family walk-up
- Year built: 1871
- Floors: 4
- Units: 3 residential / 3 total
- Lot area: 2,000 sq ft · Building area: 4,370 sq ft
- Zoning: R6B
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-05

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $4,691,000, assessed value $281,460, tax class 1
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-16 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1997-04-16 from ALLEN, STACY to HOWARD, JEROME; FAUST, RENEE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1995-09-19 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1995-09-19 from CITICORP MORTGAGE, INC to ALLEN, STACY, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1995-01-26 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1995-01-26 from HICKSON, MARK DEF; BENEFICIAN FINANCE CO OF NEW YORK DEF; WHITE, EARL R. DEF; NYC PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU DEF; MOORE, OVETA DEF; MENNELLA, ANTHONY P.REF; USA; NYC ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD DEF; NYS DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION & FINANCE DEF; SHEPPARD, EUNICE DEF; NYC TRANSIT ADJUDICATION BUREAU DEF to STATE STREET BANK &TRUST COMPANY, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1990-11-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1990-11-28 from PETERSON, DEBORAH; PETERSON, MARVIN C to WHITE, EARL R, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1979-11-27 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1979-11-27 from SHEFFIELD REHABILITATION CORP to PETERSON DEBORAH; PETERSON MARVIN C, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1972-10-02 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1972-10-02 from BSR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CO INC to SHEFFIELD REHABILITATION CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1970-05-12 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1970-05-12 from CITY OF NEW YORK to BSR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CO INC, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 4 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-24 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00402216-I1: Supported Scaffold — ALTERATION TYPE 3 - CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT - SCAFFOLD PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF PIPE SCAFFOLD FOR REMEDIAL REPAIRS AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR E…. Issued 2020-09-24, expires 2021-09-24. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2020-09-14 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00398120-I1: Sidewalk Shed — ALTERATION TYPE 3 - CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT - SIDEWALK-SHED PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED FOR REMEDIAL REPAIRS AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN US…. Issued 2020-09-14, expires 2021-09-14. | rbx6-tga4 |

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-13 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LANDMK-LANDMARK NONE). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1996-07-31 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LANDMK-LANDMARK NONE). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2026-05-05 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC: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.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-11-20 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC: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.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-11-29 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-04-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC: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.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-11-22 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-03-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC: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.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-11-14 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-03-02 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC: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.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-03-02 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-04-13 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC: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.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-04-13 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2019-10-31 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2018-10-19 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2017-11-29 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2016-11-15 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): SECTION27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE ?27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF …. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2015-10-14 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): SECTION27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE ?27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF …. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2015-02-24 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): SECTION27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE ?27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF …. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2005-07-05 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2050 ADM CODE 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. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1994-08-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES BATHROOM AND KITCHEN BASEMENT APT. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-10-08 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2020-10-08 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO RODENT-DEBRIS,VEGETATION 1ST. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-11-14 | pending (RESCHEDULED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLES 1ST OCCURRENCE. Hearing pending. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

No records found.

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as JEROME HOWARD. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1997-04-16 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1997-04-16). | 636b-3b5g |
| 1997-04-16 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1997-04-16). | 636b-3b5g |
| 1999-04-06 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Officer Renee Faust-Howard, business city Bklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 1999-04-06 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Jerome Howard, business city Bklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 1999-04-06 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Jerome Howard, business city Bklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |

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