31 James Street
Building overview
Data as of Oct 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 1 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations8 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: $4,500 1BR
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 (34 vs 2 average per building).
Top issues
- Structural10
- Water/Plumbing8
- Safety7
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Structural
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
Aug 10, 2026Class C - Window/Door
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
Aug 10, 2026Class C - Water/Plumbing
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
Aug 10, 2026Class C - Safety
FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. PROPERLY SECURE 9TH AND 10TH FROM THE BOTTOM METAL TREADS, FIRE ESCAPE AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE, 3rd STORY
Aug 7, 2026Class C - Safety
FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. PROPERLY SECURE LOOSE TREADS AT 3 FROM BOTTOM AT THIRD STORY BALCONY AT FRONT FIRE ESCAPE.
Apr 21, 2006Class C
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Oct 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | — | $4,150 | — |
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 34 open HPD violations on record, including 8 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 $4,150/month for a one-bedroom.