104-52 37th Drive, Queens, NY 11368
BBL 4017740018 (Borough 4, Block 1774, Lot 18) · BIN 4044504, 4549094, 4549095 · Last updated:
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
104-52 37th Drive (Queens, NY 11368; tax lot BBL 4017740018) is a two-family home (building class B2: two-family home, frame (wood)), built around 1925, on a 6,250 sq ft lot zoned R5A. City tax records list the owner as DESOUZA, CESAR. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,274,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows seven active DOB violations, five open HPD violations and six OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- DESOUZA, CESAR
- Building class
- B2 · Two-family home, frame
- Year built · units
- 1925 · 2 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 6,250 sq ft · R5A
- Market value (DOF)
- $1,274,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 4017740018
- BIN
- 4044504, 4549094, 4549095
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 7Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 5Open HPD violations
- 6OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “104-52 37th Drive, Queens, NY 11368 (BBL 4017740018)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/104-52-37th-drive-4017740018. Source: NYC Open Data.
Lot & building
Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.
- Owner (as listed by the city)
- DESOUZA, CESARThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- B2 – Two-family home, frame (wood)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- One- & two-family buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1925Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 2.5
- Units
- 2 residential / 2 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 3
- Lot size
- 6,250 sq ft (50 ft × 125 ft)
- Building floor area
- 2,013 sq ft
- Zoning
- R5AThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 0.32 built / 1.50 max residentialFloor Area Ratio = building floor area ÷ lot area. If built FAR is below the maximum, zoning may allow more floor area (other rules apply).
- Identifiers
- BBL 4017740018 (Borough 4, Block 1774, Lot 18) · BIN 4044504, 4549094, 4549095BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).
Agency lookups: DOB BIS · ZoLa (zoning map) · ACRIS
Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; data as of 2026-11-02; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; data as of 2026-11-01
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $1,274,000The Department of Finance’s estimate of value for tax purposes. It is not an appraisal and is often far from the sale price.
- Assessed value
- $76,440The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $51,463Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 1 – 1–3 family homes (and some small mixed-use / vacant lots)
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $1,274,000 | $76,440 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $1,288,000 | $77,280 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $1,075,000 | $64,500 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-02
Sales & deed history 3
Deeds recorded with the City Register (ACRIS). A deed transfers ownership. A $0 or very low price usually means a transfer between related parties, an estate, or a refinance-related transfer, not a market sale. This is not a title search; mortgages, liens and other documents are not shown.
| Date | Type | Price | Seller (grantor) | Buyer (grantee) | Doc ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-10-19 | DEED | $0 / not stated | De Sousa, Magdalena; Desouza, Magdalena; Souza, Magdalena; A/K/A Ramis Viuda Devasquez, Magdalena | A/K/A De Sousa, Cesar; Desouza, Cesar; A/K/A Souza, Cesar | 2017110800950002 |
| 1971-10-27 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Rojas Pedro; Rojas Ana | Cesar Souza; Magdalena Souza | BK_7140052000946 |
| 1969-07-22 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Spreading Chestnut Realty Corp | Ana Rojas; Pedro Rojas | BK_6940033801410 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02
DOB job filings 0 open of 0
A “job” is an application to the Department of Buildings to do construction work. A job marked Permitted, not signed off had a work permit issued but the city has no record of final sign-off (inspection/completion). Old jobs left in this state are common and appear in buyer and lender due diligence; the work may or may not have been done.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-02; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31
Work permits 0
Individual permits issued under DOB jobs (one job can have several permits, e.g. plumbing and construction). Permit expiration alone does not mean the job was completed or signed off.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB violations 7 active of 8
Violations issued by the Department of Buildings for building-code or zoning conditions. Active means DOB has not recorded the violation as resolved or dismissed. Many active DOB violations are old (e.g. elevator or boiler inspection paperwork).
| Status | Issued | Type | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active VW-VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE | 2000-08-19 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | VW081900C03RR06 | |
| Active VPW-VIOLATION UNSERVED ECB-WORK WITHOUT PERMIT-ACTIVE | 1996-05-09 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | VPW050996C03Y01 | |
| Active VW-VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE | 1996-05-02 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | VW050296C03P08 | |
| Active VP-VIOLATION UNSERVED ECB-ACTIVE | 1993-02-01 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | VP020193C03B2 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1992-09-08 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | V090892C03H2 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1990-06-22 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | RM | V062290C031P |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1988-10-03 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | R.D | V100388C033R |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1988-08-16 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | R.M | V*081688C444P03 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 12
DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active or Resolved follows the DOB violation status field. The hearing status is about the hearing and its penalty: written off means the city stopped collecting the fine, not that the condition was corrected. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.
| Status | Issued | Severity | What it was for | Penalty / paid / balance | ECB # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 1996-01-24 | Non-Hazardous | ILLEGAL USE IN A RESIDENTAIL DISTRICT STORAGE OF 4 UNLICENSED VEHICLES 2VANS 2 CARS AT SIDE OF HOUSE IN A R-6 RESTRICTED ZONE REMEDY DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL USE. | $500 / $0 / $0 | 34134481P |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2000-08-19 | Non-Hazardous | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT WORK NOTED:HAVING ERECTED A 1ST MASONRY STRUCTURE IN REAR YARD.REMEDY:OBTAIN A PERMIT OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION. | $500 / $500 / $0 | 34258471X |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2000-08-19 | Non-Hazardous | ILLEGAL USE IN A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT ILLEGAL USE NOTE:OPERATION OF A CAR WASH IN REAR OF BUILDING CARWASH IS A COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE WITH PRICING MENU AND IS KNOWN AS HITLIST HAND WASH.FULL CAR AND TRUCK DETAI | $480 / $480 / $0 | 34258472H |
| Resolved Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 1991-11-22 | Non-Hazardous | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT OF DEPT. OF BUILDING RECORDS FROM:TWO FAMILY DWELLING AND REAR GARAGE USED FOR ILLEGAL AUTO REPAIR SHOP AND STORAGE. REMEDY:DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL USE OF GARAGE AND RESTORE PREMISES | $1,000 / $0 / $0 | 34065293L |
| Resolved Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 1998-12-14 | Non-Hazardous | RESIDENCE ALTERED FOR OCCUAPNCY FOR MORE THAN THE LEGALLY APPROVED # OF FAMILIES. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY #Q114832 INDICATES RESIDENCE LEGALLY APPROVED FOR 2 FAMILIES RESIDENCE NOW ALTERED FOR OCCUPANCY BY | $800 / $0 / $0 | 34192411P |
| Resolved Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 1998-12-14 | Non-Hazardous | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REAR AND SIDE YARDS ARE LITTERED WITH VARIOUS AUTOMOBILE PARTS AND TIRES, MOTORVYVLE PARTS, BICYCLES, PLYWOOD SHEET-ROCK, EMPTY PALES OF COMPOUND, CABINETS WOOD. REMEDY: CLEAN AND | $800 / $0 / $0 | 34192412R |
| Resolved Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 1994-04-14 | Non-Hazardous | WORK W/O PERMIT NOTED: CEMENT BLOCK STRUCTURE ERRECTED APROX 26'*20' & ONE STORY HIGH. REMEDY: OBTAIN PERMIT, OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION | $350 / $75 / $0 | 34107208K |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 1998-12-14 | Non-Hazardous | VIOLATION OF PARKING REGULATIONS IN A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. AT SIDE DRIVEWQY ,. THERE IS ONE BLUE 1978 CHEVY VAN (UNLICENSED)BEING STORED REMEY:CONFROM TO PARKING REGULATIONS | $480 / $480 / $0 | 34192413Z |
| Resolved Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 1991-11-22 | Non-Hazardous | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT OF DEPT. OF BUILDING RECORDS FROM: TWO FAMILY DWELLING W/BOILER AND STORAGE IN BASEMENT. TO: MULTIPLE FAMILY SLEEPING QUARTERS IN BASEMENT AND ATTIC. REMEDY: DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL | $1,000 / $0 / $0 | 34065294N |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 1990-10-04 | Non-Hazardous | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO BUILDING DEPT RECORDS-CHANGED TO STORAGE OF MOTOR VEHICLES IN DRIVEWAY AND REAR YARD (APPROX 10 VEHICLES). REMEDY OBTAINA CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL USE | $285 / $285 / $0 | 34046835N |
| Resolved Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 1998-12-14 | Non-Hazardous | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. WORK NOTED ON WEST SIDE OS SAID BLDG. A 8'X15X9WOODEN SHED HAS BEEN CONSTRUCTED. (NO ACCESS TO INTERIOR). REMEDY: OBTAIN APPROVALS AND PERMITS FOR WORK STATED ABOVE OF FEASIBLE OR RES. | $800 / $0 / $0 | 34192414K |
| Resolved Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 1998-12-14 | Non-Hazardous | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPACNCY #Q114832 CONVERTING A LEGAL 2 FAMILY INTO ILLEGAL 4 FAMILY AT CELLAR LEVEL. STORAGE AREA HASBEEN CONVERTED INTO 2 APTS. FRONT APT. HAS 2 BEDROOMS, RECAR APT. HAS | $800 / $0 / $0 | 34192410N |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-02
OATH tickets (all agencies) 6 unpaid of 47
Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s block and lot. Default means the respondent did not appear at the hearing, which typically results in the maximum penalty. Tickets may be issued to tenants or businesses at the address, not just the owner. DOB ECB tickets appear here too.
| Status | Date | Agency | Charge | Respondent | Imposed / paid / balance | Ticket # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2024-05-22 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | DESOUZA CESAR | $300 / $0 / $300 | 048305388M |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2019-08-26 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | NON-RECYC LEFT IN RECYC CONTAINER FOR COLLECTION 1TO8 DWELLING UNITS | DESOUZA | $25 / $0 / $25 | 046499306P |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2019-03-18 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | RECYC PLACED FOR COLLECTION W NON-RECYC 1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITS | DESOUZA | $25 / $0 / $25 | 043888195L |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2019-03-03 | Sanitation Recycling | SNOW,ICE DIRT ON SIDEWALKS | DESOUZA | $350 / $0 / $350 | 040636186J |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2019-03-03 | Sanitation Others | SNOW,ICE DIRT ON SIDEWALKS | DESOUZA | $350 / $0 / $350 | 0206606364 |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2019-02-11 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS | DESOUZA | $25 / $0 / $25 | 0206603798 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-04-14 | Sanitation Others | FAIL TO RECYCLE ORGANIC WASTE 1-8 DWELLING UNITS 1ST | DESOUZA CESAR | $25 / $25 / $0 | 049074580N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2023-06-10 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | DESOUZA CESAR | $50 / $50 / $0 | 047841496M |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2017-06-03 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | SOUZA | $100 / $100 / $0 | 0195990576 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT | 2016-03-07 | IMPROPER RECEPTACLES 1ST OFFENSE | SOUZA | $130 / $130 / — | 042843317P | |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2015-09-05 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA | SOUZA | $100 / $100 / — | 0188112971 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2014-01-09 | Sanitation Dept | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS | SOUZA | $25 / $25 / — | 043752736M |
Showing 12 of 47 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
HPD registration & contacts
Owners of most rental buildings must register with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development each year and list an owner and managing agent.
No HPD registration found. Registration is required for buildings with 3 or more apartments (and for 1–2 family homes where neither the owner nor family lives there).
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-02; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-02
HPD housing-code violations 5 open of 5
Violations HPD inspectors issued for conditions in residential buildings (heat, leaks, mold, pests, lead paint, etc.). Class letters show how serious: Class A – non-hazardous (HPD gives 90 days to correct); Class B – hazardous (30 days to correct); Class C – immediately hazardous (24 hours to correct for most conditions); Class I – information / order (e.g. orders to register, lead or other administrative orders). Open means HPD has not recorded the condition as corrected.
| Status | Class | Issued | Apt | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2009-08-20 | C | 2009-08-20 | SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER LOCK AT METAL GATE IN ENTRANCE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2009-08-20 | C | 2009-08-20 | § 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES AT KITCHEN SINK BATHROOM WASH BASIN 2ND STORY APARTMENT #2 | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2009-08-20 | C | 2009-08-20 | SECTION 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES AT 2ND STORY APARTMENT #2 FLOOOR KITCHEN AND BATHROOM. | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2009-08-20 | C | 2009-08-20 | 1 | SECTION 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES KITCHEN AND BATHROOM IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2009-08-20 | C | 2009-08-20 | 2FL | SECTION 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES AT 2ND STORY APT 2 KITCHEN & BATHROOM. IN THE 1st ENTIRE APARTMENT FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
HPD complaints 0
Complaints tenants or others made to HPD (usually via 311) about housing conditions, from 2019 onward. A complaint is not a violation; HPD may inspect and issue one.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
311 requests (last 12 months) 0
Recent 311 service requests the city geocoded to this lot: noise, illegal parking, heat, sanitation and more. Anyone can file them, so they describe activity at or near the address, not necessarily the building itself.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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