James Oddo

James Oddo
Oddo in 2009
Commissioner of the New York City Department of Buildings
In office
April 27, 2023 – December 31, 2025
MayorEric Adams
Preceded byEric Ulrich
Succeeded byAhmed Tigani
15th Borough President of Staten Island
In office
January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2021
Preceded byJames Molinaro
Succeeded byVito Fossella
Minority Leader of the New York City Council
In office
January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2013
Preceded byThomas Ognibene
Succeeded byVincent Ignizio
Member of the New York City Council
from the 50th district
In office
February 1, 1999 – December 31, 2013
Preceded byJohn Fusco
Succeeded bySteven Matteo
Personal details
BornJames Steven Oddo
(1966-01-12) January 12, 1966
PartyRepublican
Spouse
Kim Petersen
(m. 2014)
EducationFordham University (BA)
New York Law School (JD)
Signature
WebsiteOfficial website

James Steven Oddo (born January 12, 1966) is an American attorney and politician who served as the Borough President of Staten Island from 2014 to 2021. Oddo had previously served as a member of the New York City Council, representing the 50th district from 1999 to 2013. He is currently serving as the Commissioner for the New York City Department of Buildings under Mayor Eric Adams.