137-33 96th Place, Queens, NY 11417
BBL 4115330037 (Borough 4, Block 11533, Lot 37) · BIN 4507557, 4248776 · Last updated:
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
137-33 96th Place (Queens, NY 11417; tax lot BBL 4115330037) is a two-family home (building class B3: two-family home converted from one-family), built around 1925, on a 2,500 sq ft lot zoned R4A. City tax records list the owner as SIRPAUL, PRAKASH; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated July 24, 2025 lists a price of $829,160. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $904,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off. There was one 311 request in the past 12 months and one HPD complaint since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- SIRPAUL, PRAKASH
- Building class
- B3 · Two-family home converted from one-family
- Year built · units
- 1925 · 2 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 2,500 sq ft · R4A
- Market value (DOF)
- $904,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $829,160 · 2025-07-24
- BBL
- 4115330037
- BIN
- 4507557, 4248776
- 1Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “137-33 96th Place, Queens, NY 11417 (BBL 4115330037)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/137-33-96th-place-4115330037. 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)
- SIRPAUL, PRAKASHThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- B3 – Two-family home converted from one-familyThe 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
- 2
- Lot size
- 2,500 sq ft (25 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 1,608 sq ft
- Zoning
- R4AThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 0.64 built / 1.00 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 4115330037 (Borough 4, Block 11533, Lot 37) · BIN 4507557, 4248776BBL 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)
- $904,000The 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
- $54,240The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $38,672Assessed 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 | $904,000 | $54,240 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $840,000 | $50,400 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $839,000 | $50,340 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-04
Sales & deed history 7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-24 | DEED | $829,160 | Defbear 137-33 96th Pl., Llc | Sirpaul, Prakash; Sirpaul, Nalini | 2025081801005001 |
| 2016-06-09 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Defendini, George; Defendini, Alexander | Defbear 137-33 96th Pl.,Llc | 2017071700281002 |
| 2005-12-30 | DEED | $530,000 | Colon, Christopher; Bolettieri, Catherine; Roccaforte, Michael; Colon, Francine | Defendini, George; Defendini, Alex | 2006011701761002 |
| 2005-02-08 | DEED | $450,000 | Roccaforte, Michael | Colon, Francine | 2005030101206002 |
| 2000-10-31 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Bolettieri, Catherine D | Colon, Christopher; Bolettieri, Catherine D | FT_4430007438143 |
| 1970-01-06 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Igel Donald F; Igel Jean | Catherine D Bolettiere; Frank J Bolettiere | BK_7040037501416 |
| 1966-04-07 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Igel Amelia; Igel William | Jean Igel; Donald Frank Igel | BK_6640008900327 |
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 4
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 · 2019-03-13 | 421633922 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2018-05-14 | $40,500 |
| Not open Approved · 2020-12-28 | Q00112287-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2019-08-14 | $1,500 |
| Not open APPLICATION PROCESSED-PART-NO PAYMENT · 2018-05-09 | 421632086 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2018-05-09 | $40,500 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2012-04-27 | 420365321 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2011-06-08 | $20,000 |
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 4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-13 | 2019-06-05 | 421633922 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2018-05-14 | 2018-10-19 | 421633922 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2018-05-14 | 2019-05-14 | 421633922 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2011-07-07 | 2012-06-08 | 420365321 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | 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 0 active of 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2011-05-18 | AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE | FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION | V*051811AEUHAZ100328 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-04
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 1
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: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2011-02-24 | CLASS - 1 | WORK W/O A PERMIT. ILLEGAL WORK NOTED: THE CELLAR SLAB HAS BEEN LOWERED APPROX 18 INCHES & UNDERMINING THE EXISTING FOUNDATION WALLS. TEMPORARY SHORING ALSO INSTALLED & SOME UNDERPINNING @ EXPOSURE 4 THE STRUCT | $1,600 / $1,600 / $0 | 34890238Z |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-04
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 8
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO | 2024-10-02 | Sanitation Others | LOOSE RUBBISH 1ST OCCURRENCE | DEFBEAR 137-33 96TH PL LLC | $300 / $178 / $0 | 048586736N |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2024-08-23 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST | LLC | $600 / $600 / $0 | 0803167898 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2024-02-03 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS | DEFBEAR 137-33 96TH PL LLC | $25 / $26 / $0 | 048275669Y |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2022-11-30 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO RODENT-DEBRIS,VEGETATION 1ST | 137-33 96TH PL LLC | $600 / $600 / $0 | 0802485970 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2022-11-30 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST | 137-33 96TH PL LLC | $600 / $600 / $0 | 0802485980 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2022-03-02 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | IMPROPER DISPOSAL--BEDDING 1ST OCCURRENCE | DEFBEAR 137-33 96TH PL LLC | $80 / $80 / $0 | 047202588Z |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2011-02-24 | Dept. Of Buildings | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT | ALEX,GEORGE DEFENDINI | $1,600 / $1,600 / — | 034890238Z |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2007-07-25 | Sanitation Others | NON-RECYCLABLES LEFT IN RECYCLING CONTAINER FOR COLLECTION | DEFENDINI | $25 / $25 / — | 0159203716 |
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.
- HPD building ID
- 506190
- Last registered
- 2026-06-30
- Registration valid until
- 2027-09-01 CurrentRegistrations must be renewed every year.
| Role | Name | Company | Business city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agent | Prakash Sirpaul | PRAKASH | Ozone Park, Ny |
| Headofficer | Prakash Sirpaul | Ozone Park, Ny | |
| Officer | Nalini Sirpaul | Ozone Park, Ny | |
| Sitemanager | Prakash Sirpaul |
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 4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2026-07-01 | I | 2025-11-25 | §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 PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2022-01-28 | I | 2021-04-21 | §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 PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2019-08-30 | I | 2018-10-31 | §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 PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2018-02-14 | I | 2018-01-10 | §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 PREMISE |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-04
HPD complaints 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-06 | CLOSE | BLDG | Unsanitary Condition – Garbage/Recycling Storage | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-10 | NYPD | Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party | Closed | 2026-09-10 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-04
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