260 St James Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238

260 St James Place is a 5-story, 20-unit New Law Tenement built in 1930, currently owned by Margaret Brunn. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with particular concern over heating systems and rodent activity. Most recently, in June 2025, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene identified rodent-related violations that require follow-up inspections.

The building has faced multiple heat and hot water complaints, including a building-wide emergency in January 2025. Numerous HPD service requests between 2024-2025 highlight access issues during inspections related to multiple problems, including refrigerator issues, plumbing concerns, water leaks, and unsanitary conditions involving pests. Significant maintenance violations were recorded in the property inspection reports from late 2023, including problems in apartment 5A with window frames, radiator, and sink faucet, along with building-wide issues such as broken window counterbalances and fire escape obstruction by flower pots.

The building has a documented history of rodent issues, with initial reports of rat activity in 2019 and more recent inspections in 2025 showing similar concerns. Despite these challenges, the building's bedbug reporting history shows no infestations recorded from 2019 to the present, suggesting effective pest management in this regard. While some violations have been addressed and closed, several remain open or were unable to be inspected when reported, indicating potential ongoing maintenance challenges.