234 St James Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238

234 St. James Place is a 4-story, 8-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1905, currently owned by Abdul Abdallah. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, with significant water-related problems emerging as the most persistent concern.

In recent months (July 2024), there were multiple complaints regarding water leaks and ceiling paint/plaster issues, including both slow leaks and instances of heavy flow, with several complaints categorized as emergencies. These issues resulted in open violations related to water damage in Apartment 1L. The building has also faced recurring violations of the Housing Maintenance Code regarding bedbug reporting requirements, with open Class A violations from 2022-2023, and a notable inspection in 2022 documented mold issues around the bathtub in Apartment 1L. The Department of Buildings records indicate several concerning incidents, including a significant boiler-related violation in 2018 involving multiple safety issues such as a leaking steam flange, improper pipe support, debris in the boiler room, and missing safety discharge pipe.

The building's boiler system has continued to be a focus of regulatory attention, with violation notices in 2023 regarding failure to file necessary low pressure inspection reports, though these violations were subsequently dismissed. More recently, March 2024 violations remain active, though specific details are not provided in the records. While many service requests from 2024 were closed without violations being issued, the frequency and nature of the complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges within the building. The property has also exhibited various other maintenance issues over the years, including a heat/hot water complaint in 2022 that was reportedly resolved quickly.