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224 St James Place, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11238

BBL 3019790042 (Borough 3, Block 1979, Lot 42) · BIN 3056666 · Last updated: · Prospect Heights · ZIP 11238

Summary · as of November 10, 2026

224 St James Place (Brooklyn, NY 11238; tax lot BBL 3019790042) is an 8-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C4: old-law tenement), built around 1905, on a 3,356 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as ACOSTA, ELIZABETH P. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $3,601,000. As of November 10, 2026 (limited by DOB Job Application Filings (BIS); other open-item sources were confirmed later), NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, nine active DOB violations (five BIS violations and four DOB NOW safety violations), one active ECB violation, 15 open HPD violations and two OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were three 311 requests in the past 12 months and one HPD complaint since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

Owner of record
ACOSTA, ELIZABETH P
Building class
C4 · Old-law tenement
Year built · units
1905 · 8 res.
Lot area · zoning
3,356 sq ft · R6B
Market value (DOF)
$3,601,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
—
BBL
3019790042
BIN
3056666

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “224 St James Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (BBL 3019790042)”, data as of 2026-11-10, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/224-st-james-place-3019790042. Source: NYC Open Data.

Lot & building

Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.

Owner (as listed by the city)
ACOSTA, ELIZABETH PThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
C4 – Old-law tenementThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
Land use
Multi-family walk-up buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
Year built
1905Often an estimate for older buildings.
Floors
4
Units
8 residential / 8 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
1
Lot size
3,356 sq ft (33.33 ft × 100.67 ft)
Building floor area
11,356 sq ft
Zoning
R6BThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
3.38 built / 2.00 max residentialFloor Area Ratio = building floor area ÷ lot area. If built FAR is below the maximum, zoning may allow more floor area (other rules apply).
Historic district
Clinton Hill Historic DistrictExterior changes in a historic district need Landmarks Preservation Commission approval.
Identifiers
BBL 3019790042 (Borough 3, Block 1979, Lot 42) · BIN 3056666BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).

Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-12; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; checked unchanged 2026-11-10

Tax assessment

How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.

Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
$3,601,000The Department of Finance’s estimate of value for tax purposes. It is not an appraisal and is often far from the sale price.
Assessed value
$1,620,450The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$140,894Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 2B – residential rental, 7–10 units
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$3,601,000$1,620,4502B
2026Final$3,514,000$1,581,3002B
2025Final$4,393,000$1,976,8502B

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-12

Sales & deed history 8

Deeds recorded with the City Register (ACRIS). A deed transfers ownership. A $0 or very low price usually means a transfer between related parties, an estate, or a refinance-related transfer, not a market sale. This is not a title search; mortgages, liens and other documents are not shown.

DateTypePriceSeller (grantor)Buyer (grantee)Doc ID
1997-05-15DEED$0 / not statedIsaac, Halcyon HAcosta, Elizabeth PFT_3940005649394
1996-01-16DEED$0 / not statedBanks, FlorenceBanks, FlorenceFT_3580005042358
1994-05-24DEED$0 / not statedIsaac, Brian Lwt; Isaac, Halcyon ExecIsaac, Grace J.FT_3900004323190
1981-07-06DEED$0 / not statedGrant Carlton FIsaac Brian W; Banks Florence EBK_8130124900055
1980-07-31DEED$0 / not statedGrant Doris P; Grant Baker (Decd)Grant Carlton FBK_8030117600435
1976-06-30DEED$0 / not statedGrant JohnGrant CarltonBK_7630085501855
1973-12-18DEED$0 / not statedGrant John; Quintyne Irene GGrant JohnBK_7330067900369
1968-11-12DEED$0 / not statedGrant Doris; Grant BakerGrant John; Quintyne Irene GBK_6830028901535

Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-11-10; last loaded 2026-11-12; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-11-10; last loaded 2026-11-12; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-11-10; last loaded 2026-11-12

DOB job filings 1 open of 1

A “job” is an application to the Department of Buildings to do construction work. A job marked Permitted, not signed off had a work permit issued but the city has no record of final sign-off (inspection/completion). Old jobs left in this state are common and appear in buyer and lender due diligence; the work may or may not have been done.

StatusJob #TypeFiledEst. cost
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2003-10-14
301638752
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2003-09-17—

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-10; last loaded 2026-11-11; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10

Work permits 3

Individual permits issued under DOB jobs (one job can have several permits, e.g. plumbing and construction). Permit expiration alone does not mean the job was completed or signed off.

IssuedExpiresJob #WorkPermit status
2003-10-142003-10-27301638752
BIS
Equipment work / Fuel burningISSUED (initial)
2003-10-142003-10-27301638752
BIS
Equipment work / BoilerISSUED (initial)
2003-10-142003-10-27301638752
BIS
Equipment work / BoilerISSUED (initial)

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07

DOB violations 5 active of 7

Violations issued by the Department of Buildings for building-code or zoning conditions. Active means DOB has not recorded the violation as resolved or dismissed. Many active DOB violations are old (e.g. elevator or boiler inspection paperwork). The active-DOB count in the summary also includes DOB NOW safety violations, listed in the next section.

StatusIssuedTypeDescriptionNumber
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2017-02-24LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORTV022417LBLVIO07980
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2009-01-01LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV010109LL629113818
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
1994-06-01LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV060194LL629129533
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
1993-08-16LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV081693LL629139291
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
1993-06-01LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV060193LL629129532
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2009-12-31LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDV*123109LBLVIO12607
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2005-01-31LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV*013105LL629114862

Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-11

DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) 4 active of 4

Safety violations DOB NOW publishes for devices such as boilers, elevators and gas piping (Local Law 152). Active means the published status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived and successfully disputed violations are counted under “resolved or not active” and are not open items. Active ones are included in the summary’s active DOB violation total.

StatusIssuedTypeDeviceNumberRemarks
Active
Active
2017-02-24LBLVIOBoiler022417LBLVIO07980VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Active
2009-01-01LL6291Boiler010109LL629113818
Active
Active
1994-06-01LL6291Boiler060194LL629129533
Active
Active
1993-06-01LL6291Boiler060193LL629129532

Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-11

ECB violations (DOB) 1 active of 1

DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active or Resolved follows the DOB violation status field. The hearing status is about the hearing and its penalty: written off means the city stopped collecting the fine, not that the condition was corrected. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.

StatusIssuedSeverityWhat it was forPenalty / paid / balanceECB #
Active
Hearing: PENDING
2026-05-18CLASS - 3A8:ELECTRICAL WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF LIGHT FIXTURES AND EMERGENCY LIGHTING IN HALLWAY. AN APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTION IS NOT ON FILE., OBTAIN PERMIT; OBTAIN PE$250 / $0 / $25039189014X

Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-11

OATH tickets (all agencies) 2 unpaid of 13

Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s block and lot. Default means the respondent did not appear at the hearing, which typically results in the maximum penalty. Tickets may be issued to tenants or businesses at the address, not just the owner. DOB ECB tickets appear here too.

StatusDateAgencyChargeRespondentImposed / paid / balanceTicket #
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2023-02-10Sanitation OthersDIRTY SIDEWALKACOSTA ELIZABETH P$300 / $0 / $300047476573Y
Unpaid balance Default
DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED
2009-10-06Dep - Bureau Of Env. CompliancOPERATING EMISSION SOURCE WITH EXPIRED REGISTRATIONACOSTA$875 / $1,050 / $87000508143M
Hearing pending
RESCHEDULED
2026-05-18Dept. Of BuildingsELECTRICAL WORK WITHOUT A PERMITACOSTA ELIZABETH P$250 / $0 / $250039189014X
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT
2016-04-22FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1STELIZABETH ACOSTA$600 / $330 / —0800824375
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION
2016-01-07Fire Department Of NycPORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND FIRE HOSESF. BANOSE. ACOSTA— / — / —011459304P
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2015-12-16Sanitation OthersDIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREAACOSTA$100 / $100 / $00189062538
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED
2008-02-20Sanitation OthersDIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREAACOSTA$130 / $100 / —0158477303
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION
2007-11-14Fire Department Of NycFAILED TO PROVIDE BUCKETS EXTINGUISHERSF BANKS ACOSTA— / — / —011038635Y
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2007-06-19Sanitation OthersDIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREAACOSTA$100 / $100 / —0158991654
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2004-12-10$25 / $25 / —0144977434
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2004-08-11$25 / $25 / —0141993529
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2003-08-29$25 / $25 / —0135590465

Showing 12 of 13 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-12

HPD registration & contacts

Owners of most rental buildings must register with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development each year and list an owner and managing agent.

HPD building ID
373458
Last registered
2019-08-14
Registration valid until
2020-11-01 ExpiredRegistrations must be renewed every year.
RoleNameCompanyBusiness city
JointownerFlorence BanksBrooklyn, Ny
SitemanagerFlorence Banks
JointownerElizabeth AcostaAsbury Pk, Nj
HeadofficerElizabeth AcostaBrooklyn, Ny
OfficerFlorence BanksBrooklyn, Ny
AgentFlorence BanksBrooklyn, Ny

Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-10; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-10

HPD housing-code violations 15 open of 16

Violations HPD inspectors issued for conditions in residential buildings (heat, leaks, mold, pests, lead paint, etc.). Class letters show how serious: Class A – non-hazardous (HPD gives 90 days to correct); Class B – hazardous (30 days to correct); Class C – immediately hazardous (24 hours to correct for most conditions); Class I – information / order (e.g. orders to register, lead or other administrative orders). Open means HPD has not recorded the condition as corrected.

StatusClassIssuedAptCondition
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2026-05-05
A2026-05-05(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
Info Nov Sent Out · 2025-11-20
I2025-11-20§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 PREMISE
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2025-06-10
A2025-06-10(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
Info Nov Sent Out · 2024-11-29
I2024-11-29§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 PREMISE
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2024-04-11
A2024-04-11(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
Info Nov Sent Out · 2023-11-22
I2023-11-22§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 PREMISE
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2023-03-24
A2023-03-24(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
Info Nov Sent Out · 2022-11-14
I2022-11-14§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 PREMISE
Open
Info Nov Sent Out · 2022-03-02
I2022-03-02§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 PREMISE
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2022-03-02
A2022-03-02(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
Info Nov Sent Out · 2021-04-13
I2021-04-13§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 PREMISE
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2021-04-13
A2021-04-13(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
Nov Sent Out · 2016-03-23
B2016-03-233RSECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Open
Nov Certified Late · 2016-08-16
A2016-03-23SECTION 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGENCY?S HOUSING INFORMATION GUIDE. A SAMPLE NOTICE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.NYC.GOV/HPD. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2016-03-23
B2016-03-233RSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INTERCOM SYSTEM IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2018-09-17
I2017-11-29§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 PREMISE

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-11

HPD complaints 1

Complaints tenants or others made to HPD (usually via 311) about housing conditions, from 2019 onward. A complaint is not a violation; HPD may inspect and issue one.

ReceivedStatusAptProblem(s)Outcome
2021-11-18CLOSEBLDGHeat/Hot Water – Entire BuildingThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-11

311 requests (last 12 months) 3

Recent 311 service requests the city geocoded to this lot: noise, illegal parking, heat, sanitation and more. Anyone can file them, so they describe activity at or near the address, not necessarily the building itself.

OpenedAgencyComplaintStatusClosed
2026-11-05NYPDIllegal Parking – Blocked HydrantClosed2026-11-05
2026-06-15NYPDIllegal Parking – Double Parked Blocking TrafficClosed2026-06-15
2026-05-07DOBElectrical – Electrical Wiring Defective/ExposedClosed2026-05-18

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-12

Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

More in Prospect Heights: Open HPD violations · Active DOB violations · Active ECB violations · Open DOB jobs · Unpaid OATH tickets · Active vacate orders

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