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31 James Street, Manhattan

📍 Lower East Side, Manhattan Built 1900 8 units Class C7 Residential
Registered to SHARKEY YIP LLC / Partnership HPD registration · updated monthly
CRITICAL RISK
26 Open Violations
4C 17B 5A
13 Complaints (12 mo) ↑ up vs prior year
0 Last 30 Days
Renting here? This building has 4 unresolved immediately-hazardous violations — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

311 Complaint Summary

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Last 30 Days
13
Last 90 Days
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Last 365 Days
⚠️ Complaints are up 100% compared to the previous 6 months.
🐀 3 pest infestation complaints filed with HPD since 2024
Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)
PAINT/PLASTER
5(38%)
SAFETY
4(31%)
GENERAL
2(15%)
UNSANITARY CONDITION
1(8%)
ELECTRIC
1(8%)
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Source: NYC 311 / HPD · Synced daily · Covers HPD-managed residential buildings · Records from Jan 2024 onward

DOHMH Rat Inspection History

27 Inspections on Record
Passed Most Recent Result
2026-06-03 Most Recent Date
2026-06-03 Initial Passed
2025-12-03 Initial Passed
2025-06-04 Initial Passed
2025-03-12 Compliance Passed
2024-12-03 Initial Failed for Other Reason
2024-06-06 Initial Passed
2023-12-04 Initial Passed
2023-06-05 Initial Passed
2022-12-05 Initial Passed
2022-06-01 Initial Passed
2021-11-04 Compliance Passed
2021-06-08 Initial Failed for Rat Activity
2020-09-01 Initial Passed
2019-12-05 Initial Passed
2019-06-13 Initial Passed
2018-12-20 Initial Passed
2018-06-04 Initial Passed
2017-08-24 Initial Passed
2017-01-13 Initial Passed
2016-02-12 Compliance Passed
2016-01-06 Initial Failed for Rat Activity
2015-03-31 Initial Passed
2014-04-21 Initial Passed
2013-04-18 Initial Passed
2012-04-30 Initial Passed

Source: NYC DOHMH Rodent Inspections · Synced daily (30-day lookback) · Inspections may cover the building's block, not the exact address · DOHMH data publishes with ~10-day lag

HPD Housing Violations

5 Class A
17 Class B
4 Class C
Driving this immediately hazardous rating
Class C Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room… 2026-08-07
Class C Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane (1 lite) at 1st window from east at north wall… 2026-08-07
See all 26 violations ▼
Class C § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 6, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-08-07 ▼

Violation ID: #19120631

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-08-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 6, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE (1 LITE) AT 1ST WINDOW FROM EAST AT NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-08-07 ▼

Violation ID: #19120637

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-08-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE (1 LITE) AT 1ST WINDOW FROM EAST AT NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTERBALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH AT NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-08-07 ▼

Violation ID: #19120641

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-08-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTERBALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH AT NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C § 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. PROPERLY SECURE 9TH AND 10TH FROM THE BOTTOM METAL TREADS, FIRE ESCAPE AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE, 3rd STORY
2026-08-06 ▼

Violation ID: #19119750

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-08-06T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. PROPERLY SECURE 9TH AND 10TH FROM THE BOTTOM METAL TREADS, FIRE ESCAPE AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE, 3rd STORY

Class B § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-08-07 ▼

Violation ID: #19120630

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-08-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 6, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-08-07 ▼

Violation ID: #19120632

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-08-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 6, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 6, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-08-07 ▼

Violation ID: #19120633

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-08-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 6, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT WEST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 6, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-08-07 ▼

Violation ID: #19120634

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-08-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT WEST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 6, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 6, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-08-07 ▼

Violation ID: #19120635

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-08-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 6, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH ,1ST WINDOW FROM EAST AT NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-08-07 ▼

Violation ID: #19120636

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-08-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH ,1ST WINDOW FROM EAST AT NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-08-07 ▼

Violation ID: #19120638

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-08-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GROUT AT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-08-07 ▼

Violation ID: #19120639

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-08-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GROUT AT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE WEST AND NORTH WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-08-07 ▼

Violation ID: #19120642

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-08-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE WEST AND NORTH WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... GREATER THAN 10SQ AT WEST AND NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-08-07 ▼

Violation ID: #19120643

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-08-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... GREATER THAN 10SQ AT WEST AND NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR KNOB AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 6, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-08-07 ▼

Violation ID: #19120646

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-08-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR KNOB AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 6, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RETURN BELL BUZZER FROM EAST WALL TO ENTRANCE TO BUILDING IN THE 5th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 6, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-08-07 ▼

Violation ID: #19120647

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-08-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RETURN BELL BUZZER FROM EAST WALL TO ENTRANCE TO BUILDING IN THE 5th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 6, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
2025-02-02 ▼

Violation ID: #17666425

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-02-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
2025-02-02 ▼

Violation ID: #17666426

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-02-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT NORTH AND SOUTH WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
2025-02-02 ▼

Violation ID: #17666427

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-02-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT NORTH AND SOUTH WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
2025-02-02 ▼

Violation ID: #17666428

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-02-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND SOUTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 6, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
2025-02-02 ▼

Violation ID: #17666430

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-02-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND SOUTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 6, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class A § 27-2011 ADM CODE CLEANSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE GROUT AT NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-08-07 ▼

Violation ID: #19120640

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-08-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2011 ADM CODE CLEANSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE GROUT AT NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION STEAM RISER AT NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-08-07 ▼

Violation ID: #19120644

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-08-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION STEAM RISER AT NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class A § 27-2011 ADM CODE CLEANSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE GROUT AT SOUTH AND EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-08-07 ▼

Violation ID: #19120645

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-08-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2011 ADM CODE CLEANSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE GROUT AT SOUTH AND EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class A § 27-2014 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. SCRAPE AND REMOVE RUST SCALES AND PAINT WITH 2 COATS OF PAINT ALL TREADS, ALL BALCONIES ALL STORIES, AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE
2026-08-06 ▼

Violation ID: #19119751

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-08-06T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2014 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. SCRAPE AND REMOVE RUST SCALES AND PAINT WITH 2 COATS OF PAINT ALL TREADS, ALL BALCONIES ALL STORIES, AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE

Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 6, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
2025-02-02 ▼

Violation ID: #17666431

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-02-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 6, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Source: NYC HPD Housing Violations · Synced daily · Open violations only — closed violations excluded · Class I (administrative/registration notices) excluded from counts

What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 4 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 13 complaints filed in the last 12 months, prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Data current as of September 21, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data Disclaimer: All compliance data on this page is synced directly from municipal reports published via NYC Open Data. Complaint counts and HPD housing violations are updated daily. Building characteristics (built year, unit count, and building class) are derived from the NYC Department of City Planning's PLUTO database.

Data last updated: September 21, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

⚠️ Serious Concerns Found

This building has 13 complaints and 4 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations on record in the last 12 months. Review the full violation list carefully before signing any lease.

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