31 James Street
Building overview
Data as of Jul 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1900
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations4 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 5-story building located in Chinatown-Two Bridges, containing 8 residential units. Built in 1900.
The neighborhood: Two Bridges
Manhattan · 300 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $3,500 1BR · $3,150 2BR
2 parks · 3.0 acres · incl. Coleman Playground
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Higher than typical for this neighborhood (14 vs 2 average per building).
Top issues
- Safety4
- Rubbish4
- Structural3
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Safety
FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. PROPERLY SECURE LOOSE TREADS AT 3 FROM BOTTOM AT THIRD STORY BALCONY AT FRONT FIRE ESCAPE.
Apr 21, 2006Class C - Safety
FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING BROKEN METAL TREADS 6TH AND 10TH UP 1ST BALCONY AT FIRE ESCAPE AT NORTH
Oct 28, 2005Class C - Safety
FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING BROKEN METAL TREADS 3RD AND 8TH FROM BOTTOM 2ND BALCONY AT FIRE ESCAPE AT NORTH
Oct 28, 2005Class C - Safety
FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. PROPERLY SECURE LOOSE METAL TREADS # 6 AND 10 UP FROM BOTTOM 2ND TO 3RD STORY BALCONY FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE
Sep 29, 2005Class C - Water/Plumbing
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
Feb 4, 2025Class B
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $3,800 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $3,500 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $3,150 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
DRAGON'S EDGE LLC
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 14 open HPD violations on record, including 4 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (2 average per building).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 0 noise complaints with 311 in the past year — none on record for this building.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 153 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Two Bridges is about $3,500/month for a one-bedroom.