# 135-20 40th Road, Queens, NY 11354

BBL 4050370053 · Block 5037 · Lot 53 · BIN 4449969  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/135-20-40th-road-4050370053  
Last updated: 2026-11-03 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

Also recorded as: 135-20-135-22 40 Rd

## Summary

135-20 40th Road (Queens, NY 11354; tax lot BBL 4050370053) is a 3-unit store building (building class K4: store building (subtype K4)), built around 1993, on a 2,370 sq ft lot zoned C4-2. City tax records list the owner as ASIA PLAZA CORP. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,837,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, seven active DOB violations and five active ECB violations. There were two 311 requests in the past 12 months and no 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, “135-20 40th Road, Queens, NY 11354 (BBL 4050370053)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/135-20-40th-road-4050370053. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Flushing-Willets Point: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/neighborhoods/flushing-willets-point

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

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 2 |
| Active DOB violations | 7 |
| Active ECB violations | 5 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: ASIA PLAZA CORP
- Building class: K4 – Store building (subtype K4)
- Year built: 1993
- Floors: 3
- Units: 3 residential / 4 total
- Lot area: 2,370 sq ft · Building area: 7,267 sq ft
- Zoning: C4-2
- 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 $1,837,000, assessed value $826,650, tax class 4
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-03-25 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1992-03-25 from TSAI, JEN T; TSAI, JEN TAI to ASIA PLAZA CORP, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 4 lots. | 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).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-08-07 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 400564484 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. MODIFY EXISTING ANSUL SYSTEM. THIS APPLICATION IS FILED UNDER NB 400206353. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1993-12-10 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 400431760 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. TO FURBISH EXISTING EATING & DRINKING ES TABLISHMENT. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2025-05-15 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job Q01220666-I1: General Construction — Minor interior renovation of existing eating and drinking establishment: To install a no-bearing partitions and two doors. No change of use, egress, bulk, and …. Issued 2025-05-15, expires 2025-09-15. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-02-21 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job Q01179047-S1: Plumbing — REMOVE ECB VIOLATION #34995063R & 35299057H, AND PROPOSE PLUMBING WORK ON MEZ., 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR AS PER PLAN FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUP…. Issued 2025-02-21, expires 2026-02-21. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-02-21 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job Q01179047-I1: General Construction — REMOVE ECB VIOLATION #34995063R & 35299057H, AND PROPOSE INTERIOR RENOVATION ON MEZ., 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR AS PER PLAN FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR…. Issued 2025-02-21, expires 2025-09-02. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2019-03-19 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job Q00039850-I1: Supported Scaffold — Installation of temporary sidewalk shed and supported scaffold per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2014 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egr…. Issued 2019-03-19, expires 2020-03-19. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2019-03-19 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job Q00039850-I1: Sidewalk Shed — Installation of temporary sidewalk shed and supported scaffold per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2014 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egr…. Issued 2019-03-19, expires 2020-03-19. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2019-03-19 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job Q00039850-I1: Supported Scaffold — Installation of temporary sidewalk shed and supported scaffold per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2014 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egr…. Issued 2019-03-19, expires 2020-03-19. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2019-03-19 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job Q00039850-I1: Sidewalk Shed — Installation of temporary sidewalk shed and supported scaffold per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2014 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egr…. Issued 2019-03-19, expires 2020-03-19. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2018-06-13 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 421620142: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 2018-06-13, expires 2019-06-09. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-05-08 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job Q00039850-I1: Supported Scaffold — Installation of temporary sidewalk shed and supported scaffold per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2014 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egr…. Issued 2018-05-08, expires 2019-05-08. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2018-05-08 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job Q00039850-I1: Sidewalk Shed — Installation of temporary sidewalk shed and supported scaffold per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2014 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egr…. Issued 2018-05-08, expires 2019-05-08. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2018-05-08 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job Q00039850-I1: Supported Scaffold — Installation of temporary sidewalk shed and supported scaffold per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2014 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egr…. Issued 2018-05-08, expires 2019-05-08. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2018-05-08 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job Q00039850-I1: Sidewalk Shed — Installation of temporary sidewalk shed and supported scaffold per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2014 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egr…. Issued 2018-05-08, expires 2019-05-08. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2017-07-31 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 421533184: Sign. Issued 2017-07-31, expires 2017-09-21. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-06-02 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 440223223: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2015-06-02, expires 2016-03-05. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-06-02 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 440223223: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2015-06-02, expires 2016-06-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2007-05-16 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 402594929: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 2007-05-16, expires 2008-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1998-06-12 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 400859353: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 1998-06-12, expires 1998-09-11. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1998-06-12 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 400859353: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 1998-06-12, expires 1998-09-11. | ipu4-2q9a |

Showing 20 of 36. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/4050370053/permits

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-05 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2017 INSPECTION/TEST. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2016-12-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2015 INSPECTION/TEST. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2016-04-07 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2015-06-10 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2014 INSPECTION/TEST. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2014-10-31 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2013 INSPECTION/TEST. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2014-03-31 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2012 INSPECTION/TEST. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2010-10-08 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (VCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2018-10-11 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: EC400.8.USE OF FLEXIBLE CORDS AS PERMANENT WIRING METHOD.OBSERVED:AT MAIN ENTRANCE THE CONNECTION OF FLEXIBLE CORD TO EXPOSED BX CABLES.ALSOON 2ND FLOOR A FLEXIBLE CORD PASSING THROUGH WALL ABOVE DOORWAY CONNEC. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2018-10-11 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: LUMINARES NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY.OBSERVED LIGHTING FOR SIDE WALK SHED SHED NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY WITH OPEN KNOCKOUTS ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER AND NO SUPPORT OF BOXERS AND CONDUITS.REM:INSTALL LUMINARIES PROPERL. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2018-10-11 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. OBSERVED AT EXP#1THE FIRE DEPT CONNECTION INSTALLED BELOW THE REQUIRED 24 INCHES & IS LOCATED AT A HEIGHT OF 16 INCHES. REMEDY: REPAIR &/OR REPLACE.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2018-10-11 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: UNAPPROVED/UNSAFE/UNSUITABLE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT,APPARATUS,MATERIALS DEVICES,APPLIANCES,OR WIRING IN USE.OBSERVED OUTSIDE OF MAIN ENTRANCE EXPOSED BX CABLES WITH EXPOSED AND ENERGIZED CONDUCTORS NOT PROPERLY. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2018-10-11 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO PROVIDE GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER PROTECTION AS REQUIRED.OBSERVED ON ROOFTOP AREA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS USING EXTENSION CORDS WITHOUT GFCI PROTECTION AS REQUIRED.ALSO NOTED:NO GFCI PROTECTION F. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |

## 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.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-22 | pending (RESCHEDULED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB. Hearing pending. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-07-30 | pending (RESCHEDULED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: REMOVED OR DEFACED A WRITTEN POSTED VACATE ORDER. Hearing pending. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |

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

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

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-19 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-21 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Obstruction – Trash or Recycling. | erm2-nwe9 |

## 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 ASIA PLAZA CORP. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1992-03-25 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1992-03-25). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-09-25 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Officer Ohmi Morimoto, business city Cliffside Park. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-25 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Shareholder Ohmi Morimoto, business city Cliffside Park. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-25 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Winnie Zhu. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-25 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Shareholder Eugene Morimoto, business city Cliffside Park. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-25 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (ASIA PLAZA CORPORATION), business city Cliffside Park. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-25 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Shareholder Shinbi Morimoto, business city Cliffside Park. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-25 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Eugene Morimoto, business city Cliffside Park. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-25 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Winnie Zhu, business city College Point. | feu5-w2e2 |

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