85 St James Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238
BBL 3019510001 (Borough 3, Block 1951, Lot 1) · BIN 3379650, 3055699 · Last updated:
Also recorded in city data as: 8500a8 St James Pl
Summary · as of November 5, 2026
85 St James Place (Brooklyn, NY 11238; tax lot BBL 3019510001) is a 3-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C0: three-family walk-up), built around 1905, on a 2,000 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as WILLIAM CLINTON. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,695,000. As of November 5, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one active DOB violation. There were six 311 requests in the past 12 months and no HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- WILLIAM CLINTON
- Building class
- C0 · Three-family walk-up
- Year built · units
- 1905 · 3 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 2,000 sq ft · R6B
- Market value (DOF)
- $2,695,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 3019510001
- BIN
- 3379650, 3055699
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 1Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “85 St James Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (BBL 3019510001)”, data as of 2026-11-05, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/85-st-james-place-3019510001. 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)
- WILLIAM CLINTONThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- C0 – Three-family walk-upThe 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
- 3
- Units
- 3 residential / 3 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 2
- Lot size
- 2,000 sq ft (20 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 2,520 sq ft
- Zoning
- R6BThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 1.26 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 3019510001 (Borough 3, Block 1951, Lot 1) · BIN 3379650, 3055699BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).
Agency lookups: DOB BIS · ZoLa (zoning map) · ACRIS
Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; data as of 2026-11-05; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; data as of 2026-11-01
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $2,695,000The 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
- $161,700The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $58,036Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 1 – 1–3 family homes (and some small mixed-use / vacant lots)
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $2,695,000 | $161,700 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $2,884,000 | $173,040 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $2,355,000 | $141,300 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-05
Sales & deed history 3
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.
| Date | Type | Price | Seller (grantor) | Buyer (grantee) | Doc ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-24 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Clinton, William J | William J Clinton, As Trustee | 2005062900741001 |
| 1993-12-01 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Seebarath, Audrey; Gomes, Angelina; Deshore, Collette; Drayton, George M. | Clinton, William | FT_3070004263207 |
| 1988-02-26 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Drayton, Mabel | Gomes, Angelina; Deshore, Collette; Drayton, George M; Seebarath, Audrey | FT_3190001346719 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-05; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-05; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-05
DOB job filings 0 open of 2
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.
| Status | Job # | Type | Filed | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2007-06-26 | 302029329 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2005-10-25 | — |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2007-09-27 | 301372903 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 2002-06-28 | $100 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-05; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-05
Work permits 4
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.
| Issued | Expires | Job # | Work | Permit status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-06 | 2007-07-06 | 301372903 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2005-11-07 | 2006-01-01 | 302029329 BIS | Equipment work / Boiler | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2005-11-07 | 2006-01-01 | 302029329 BIS | Equipment work / Fuel burning | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2005-11-07 | 2006-01-01 | 302029329 BIS | Equipment work / Fuel storage | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-05; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB violations 1 active of 19
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).
| Status | Issued | Type | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1993-08-16 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V081693LL629139278 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2010-12-16 | LANDMK-LANDMARK NONE | V*121610LANDMK11-0481 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2010-12-16 | LANDMK-LANDMARK NONE | V*121610LANDMK11-0480 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2010-12-16 | LANDMK-LANDMARK NONE | V*121610LANDMK11-0479 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2006-01-06 | LANDMK-LANDMARK NONE | V*010606LANDMK06-0343 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2006-01-06 | LANDMK-LANDMARK NONE | V*010606LANDMK06-0342 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2006-01-06 | LANDMK-LANDMARK NONE | V*010606LANDMK06-0342 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2005-01-31 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*013105LL629121151 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2002-03-26 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*032602LL629118035 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2001-02-27 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*022701LL629116998 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2000-02-07 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*020700LL629117543 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1999-03-16 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*031699LL629117241 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1998-05-04 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*050498LL629127888 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1997-09-16 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*091697LL6291223799 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1997-09-15 | LANDMK-LANDMARK NONE | V*091597LANDMK98-0137 |
Showing 15 of 19 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-05
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-05
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 12
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.
| Status | Date | Agency | Charge | Respondent | Imposed / paid / balance | Ticket # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2023-05-02 | Sanitation Others | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 6PM | WILLIAM CLINTON | $50 / $50 / $0 | 047896258P |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2017-04-01 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS | CLINTON | $25 / $25 / $0 | 041445202P |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2013-04-26 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO BUNDLE NEWSPAPES MAGAZINES CARDBOARD 1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITS | CLINTON | $25 / $25 / $0 | 0175444868 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2011-06-17 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS | WM | $25 / $50 / $-25 | 0174149250 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · STIPULATED | 2011-01-26 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | OPERATING EMISSION SOURCE WITH EXPIRED REGISTRATION | CLINTON | $350 / $350 / — | 000512007J |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2007-09-29 | Sanitation Others | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | WM | $130 / $130 / — | 0158487643 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2003-12-19 | $25 / $25 / — | 0126490908 | |||
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT | 2003-08-08 | $25 / $25 / — | 0131905950 | |||
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2002-11-13 | $25 / $25 / — | 0127849509 | |||
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT | 2001-10-31 | $25 / $25 / — | 0117763370 | |||
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2001-09-07 | $25 / $25 / — | 0117761820 | |||
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2001-05-25 | $25 / $25 / — | 0117757173 |
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-05
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
- 373530
- Last registered
- 2026-09-11
- Registration valid until
- 2027-09-01 CurrentRegistrations must be renewed every year.
| Role | Name | Company | Business city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agent | William Clinton | Brooklyn, Ny | |
| Sitemanager | William Clinton | ||
| Individualowner | William Clinton | Brooklyn, Ny |
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-05; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-05
HPD housing-code violations 0 open of 11
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.
| Status | Class | Issued | Apt | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2026-09-21 | A | 2026-05-05 | (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. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2025-09-04 | A | 2025-06-10 | (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. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2025-01-23 | I | 2024-11-29 | §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 | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2025-09-04 | A | 2024-04-11 | (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. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2025-09-04 | A | 2023-03-24 | (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. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2023-08-16 | I | 2022-11-14 | §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 | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2025-09-04 | A | 2022-03-02 | (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. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2025-09-04 | A | 2021-04-13 | (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. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2020-11-25 | I | 2019-10-31 | §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 | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2020-11-25 | I | 2018-10-19 | §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 | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2015-03-10 | A | 1996-11-19 | SECTION 27-2098 ADM CODE FILE WITH THIS DEPARTMENT A REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR BUILDING. |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-05
HPD complaints 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-05
311 requests (last 12 months) 6
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.
| Opened | Agency | Complaint | Status | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | DOT | Curb Condition – Broken Curb | Closed | 2026-09-30 |
| 2026-08-18 | DPR | Root/Sewer/Sidewalk Condition – Trees and Sidewalks Program | In Progress | — |
| 2026-08-17 | DPR | Root/Sewer/Sidewalk Condition – Trees and Sidewalks Program | In Progress | — |
| 2026-08-12 | DOT | Street Condition – Failed Street Repair | Closed | 2026-09-10 |
| 2026-08-12 | DPR | Damaged Tree – Tree Leaning/Uprooted | Closed | 2026-08-14 |
| 2026-06-16 | DPR | Damaged Tree – Branch Cracked and Will Fall | Closed | 2026-07-02 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-05
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