116-25 Merrick Boulevard, Queens, NY 11434
BBL 4124060121 (Borough 4, Block 12406, Lot 121) · BIN 4531637 · Last updated:
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
116-25 Merrick Boulevard (Queens, NY 11434; tax lot BBL 4124060121) is a two-family home (building class B2: two-family home, frame (wood)), built around 2005, on a 1,845 sq ft lot zoned R5B. City tax records list the owner as EMPIRE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated May 21, 2024 lists a price of $195,507. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $872,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, two active DOB violations, four active ECB violations and one OATH ticket with an unpaid balance. There was one 311 request in the past 12 months and two HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- EMPIRE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, LLC
- Building class
- B2 · Two-family home, frame
- Year built · units
- 2005 · 2 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 1,845 sq ft · R5B
- Market value (DOF)
- $872,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $195,507 · 2024-05-21
- BBL
- 4124060121
- BIN
- 4531637
- 1Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 2Active DOB violations
- 4Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 1OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “116-25 Merrick Boulevard, Queens, NY 11434 (BBL 4124060121)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/116-25-merrick-boulevard-4124060121. 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)
- EMPIRE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, LLCThe 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
- 2005Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 2 residential / 2 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 1,845 sq ft (20.84 ft × 92.5 ft)
- Building floor area
- 2,000 sq ft
- Zoning
- R5B, C2-3The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district; the overlay (C1/C2…) allows local retail on residential blocks.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 1.08 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 4124060121 (Borough 4, Block 12406, Lot 121) · BIN 4531637BBL 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 2026-11-04; 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)
- $872,000The 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
- $52,320The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $43,630Assessed 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 | $872,000 | $52,320 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $879,000 | $52,740 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $816,000 | $48,960 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-04
Sales & deed history 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-21 | DEED | $195,507 | Rizos, Esq., Referee, Susan Ellen | Empire Community Development, Llc | 2024060700807001 |
| 2007-02-07 | DEED | $565,000 | Holding Corp., Castleton | Francis, Jonathan; Clarke, Myra | 2007030400088001 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-04; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-04; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-04
DOB job filings 1 open of 1
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.
| Status | Job # | Type | Filed | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2004-12-08 | 401710582 BIS | NB – New building | 2003-08-12 | — |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-04; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31
Work permits 8
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.
| Issued | Expires | Job # | Work | Permit status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-12-08 | 2005-05-18 | 401710582 BIS | New building | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2004-12-08 | 2004-12-31 | 401710582 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2004-12-08 | 2005-05-18 | 401710582 BIS | New building | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2004-06-29 | 2004-12-01 | 401710582 BIS | New building | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2004-05-04 | 2005-05-04 | 401710582 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2004-04-14 | 2004-05-09 | 401710582 BIS | New building | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2004-04-14 | 2004-05-09 | 401710582 BIS | New building | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2004-04-14 | 2004-11-09 | 401710582 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-04; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB violations 2 active of 2
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 V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2011-12-14 | AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE | FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION | V121411AEUHAZ100349 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2011-09-07 | AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE | FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION | V090711AEUHAZ100403 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-04
ECB violations (DOB) 4 active of 5
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Hearing: WRITTEN OFF Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 2011-08-20 | CLASS - 1 | NB OCCUPIED W/O A VALID C/O. NOTED: STRUCTURE ERECTED AS PER JOB #401710582 HAS BEEN COMPLETED & BEING OCCUPIED W/O BEING SIGNED OFF. REMEDY: OBTAIN FINAL C/O. | $10,000 / $0 / $0 | 34927377P |
| Active Hearing: WRITTEN OFF Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 2011-06-14 | CLASS - 2 | RESIDENCE ALTERED FOR OCCUPANCY AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THAN THE LEGALLY APPROVED NUMBER OF FAMILIES DOB RECORDS NB401710582 NOT SIGNED OFF INDICATE RESIDENCE IS APPROVED FOR 2FAMILY RESIDENCE IS NOW ALTERED FOR | $6,000 / $0 / $0 | 34914073N |
| Resolved Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 2004-06-29 | Non-Hazardous | EXPIRED PERMITS (NB) VIOLATION NOTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION BUILDING WAS FRAMED TO THE 1ST FLOOR WITH 2ND FLOOR DECK IN PLACE THERE WAS NO WORK OR ACTIVITY DOB RECORDS INDICATE WORK PERMITS (N.B) FOR THE ABOVE | $2,500 / $0 / $0 | 34439801M |
| Active Hearing: WRITTEN OFF Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 2011-06-14 | CLASS - 1 | NEW BLDG OCCUPIED W/O A VALID CERT OF OCCUPANCY NOTED JOB# NB401710582 IS OCCUPIED W/O SIGNED OFF REM: OBTAIN A VALID CERT OF OCCUPANCY | $5,000 / $0 / $0 | 34914825R |
| Active Hearing: WRITTEN OFF Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 2011-06-14 | CLASS - 2 | WORK W/O A PERMIT WORK NOTED AT CELLAR LVL ERECTED FULL HEIGHT PARTITIONS FOR 2ROOMS AND INSTALLED WATER AND WASTE LINE FOR SHOWER TUB & RESIDENTIAL SINK WORK IS 100% COMPLETE REM: OBTAIN PERMIT | $4,000 / $0 / $0 | 34914074P |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-04
OATH tickets (all agencies) 1 unpaid of 19
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 DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED | 2026-06-18 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 6PM | EMPIRE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT L | $80 / $0 / $80 | 049881508J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2026-02-17 | Sanitation Others | UNCOVERED RECEPTACLES 1ST OCCURRENCE | EMPIRE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT L | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049544338Z |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-10-30 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY AREA | EMPIRE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT L | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049404984Z |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-10-09 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | DIRTY AREA | EMPIRE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT L | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049419845K |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO | 2019-12-19 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | UNCOVERED RECEPTACLES 1ST OFFENSE | FRANCIS | $300 / $253 / $0 | 046391153Z |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO | 2018-11-02 | Sanitation Others | SPILLAGE FROM TRUCK OR RECEPTACLE | FRANCIS | $450 / $375 / $0 | 0206360651 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO | 2015-12-28 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | UNCOVERED RECEPTACLES 1ST OFFENSE | FRANCIS | $300 / $324 / $0 | 041067249R |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2014-09-05 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSE | FRANCIS | $300 / $0 / $0 | 0185242741 |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2011-08-20 | Dept. Of Buildings | NEW BUILDING OR OPEN LOT OCCUPIED WITHOUT A VALID CERT OF OCCUPANCY | JOHNATHAN FRANCIS | $10,000 / $0 / $0 | 034927377P |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2011-06-14 | Dept. Of Buildings | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT | FRANCIS JONATHAN | $4,000 / $0 / $0 | 034914074P |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2011-06-14 | Dept. Of Buildings | RESIDENCE ALTER FOR OCCUP AS DWELLING FOR MORE THAN LEGALLY APPROVED | FRANCIS JONATHAN | $6,000 / $0 / $0 | 034914073N |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2011-06-14 | Dept. Of Buildings | NEW BUILDING OR OPEN LOT OCCUPIED WITHOUT A VALID CERT OF OCCUPANCY | FRANCIS JONATHAN | $5,000 / $0 / $0 | 034914825R |
Showing 12 of 19 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 2026-11-04
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 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-04; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-04
HPD housing-code violations 0 open of 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-04
HPD complaints 2
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.
| Received | Status | Apt | Problem(s) | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-28 | CLOSE | 2NDFL | Paint/Plaster – Wall Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only | 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 encourage |
| 2024-10-27 | CLOSE | 2NDFLO | Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-04
311 requests (last 12 months) 1
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.
| Opened | Agency | Complaint | Status | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-11 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Commercial Overnight Parking | Closed | 2026-03-11 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-04
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