# 11-22 Grassmere Terrace, Queens, NY 11691

BBL 4157100019 · Block 15710 · Lot 19 · BIN 4300218, 4517006  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11-22-grassmere-terrace-4157100019  
Last updated: 2026-11-03 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

## Summary

11-22 Grassmere Terrace (Queens, NY 11691; tax lot BBL 4157100019) is a two-family home (building class B3: two-family home converted from one-family), built around 1920, on a 7,132 sq ft lot zoned R4-1. City tax records list the owner as BUCKHAM, ALTON E. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $933,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two active DOB violations, five active ECB violations and one open HPD violation. There were 10 311 requests in the past 12 months and 11 HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “11-22 Grassmere Terrace, Queens, NY 11691 (BBL 4157100019)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11-22-grassmere-terrace-4157100019. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Far Rockaway-Bayswater: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/neighborhoods/far-rockaway-bayswater

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/neighborhoods/far-rockaway-bayswater/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/neighborhoods/far-rockaway-bayswater/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/neighborhoods/far-rockaway-bayswater/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/neighborhoods/far-rockaway-bayswater/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/neighborhoods/far-rockaway-bayswater/unpaid-oath-tickets

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 2 |
| Active ECB violations | 5 |
| Open HPD violations | 1 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: BUCKHAM, ALTON E
- Building class: B3 – Two-family home converted from one-family
- Year built: 1920
- Floors: 2.75
- Units: 2 residential / 2 total
- Lot area: 7,132 sq ft · Building area: 3,399 sq ft
- Zoning: R4-1
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-06

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $933,000, assessed value $55,980, tax class 1
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-04-07 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1986-04-07 from RIVERA, FELIX to BUCKHAM, ALTON E, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1983-04-27 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1983-04-27 from SMITH, CAROL ANN; SMITH, THOMAS to RIVERA, FELIX, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1981-12-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1981-12-28 from SMITH CAROL ANN; BENJAMIN MARTIN O to THOMAS SMITH; CAROL ANN SMITH, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1981-10-14 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1981-10-14 from WEHLEN HILDA to CAROL ANN SMITH; MARTIN BENJAMIN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

No records found.

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-15 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE): FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2011-03-26 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2011-05-18 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: FAILURE TO COMPLY W/ AN ORDER OF THE COMMS RESP FAILED TO COMPLY W/ THE COMMS ORDER #Q565/07 TO VACATE ENTIRE BLDG OWNER OCCUPIES PREMISES REM: COMPLY W/ COMMS ORDER. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2011-03-26 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: RESIDENCE ALTERED FOR OCCUPANCY AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THAN THE LEGALLY APPROVED # OF FAMILIES. DEPT OF BLDG RECORDS INDICATES PREMISES TO BE LEGALLY APPROVED FOR A 1 FAMILY. NOW PREMISES CONVERTED A CLASS'A'. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2011-09-08 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: FAILURE TO COMPLY W/ COMM ORDER TO VACATE ENTIRE BLDG RE VAC # Q565 107 AND REVACATE AGAIN ENTIRE BLDG VACATED ON 6/14/11 BY INSP SOLOV BADGE #2151 NOTE ONE ADULT FEMALE IN BLDG REFUSED ACCESS BEING USED AS DAY. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2011-03-26 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: SEC. 28-203.1(1) FAILURE TO COMPLY W/REQUIREMENT 28-201.1 & 28-201.2.1(4) AS PER ADMIN. CODE NON COMPLYING NOTED: BUILDING VACATE ENTIRE 9-9-07 VACATE ORDER #Q565107. AT TIME OF INSPECTION 3-26-11 BUILDING OCCU. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2007-09-09 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, hazardous: RESIDENCE ALTERED FOR OCCUPANCY AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THAN THE LEGALLY APPROVED NUMBER OF FAMILIES. DEPT. OF BLDG RECORDS INDICATES PREMISES TO BE LEGALLY APPROVED FOR A 1 FAMILY. NOW PREMISES CONVERTED TO 5. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-05-18 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

No records found.

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-07 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt FL2): Paint/Plaster – Ceiling; Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Appliance – Electric/Gas Range. HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more i… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-06-03 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourag… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-06-03 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourag… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-05-14 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3RDFLO): Electric – Power Outage. HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-04-29 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3FLOOR): Electric – Power Outage. HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for t… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-04-14 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3RDFLO): Electric – Power Outage. HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-06-04 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Electric – Power Outage. HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more i… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-06-04 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2NDFL): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourag… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-01-11 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourag… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-10-02 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2NDFLO): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourag… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-07-28 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2FL): Safety – Carbon Monoxide Detector; Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Safety – Smoke Detector. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-10-07 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: UNSANITARY CONDITION – PESTS. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-07 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: APPLIANCE – ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-07 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: PAINT/PLASTER – CEILING. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-07 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: UNSANITARY CONDITION – PESTS. | erm2-nwe9 |

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## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as BUCKHAM, ALTON E. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1986-04-07 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1986-04-07). | 636b-3b5g |

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