137-75 70th Avenue, Queens, NY 11367
BBL 4065950076 (Borough 4, Block 6595, Lot 76) · BIN 4142513 · Last updated: · Kew Gardens Hills · ZIP 11367
Summary · as of November 8, 2026
137-75 70th Avenue (Queens, NY 11367; tax lot BBL 4065950076) is a two-family home (building class B1: two-family home, brick), built around 1940, on a 2,425 sq ft lot zoned R4B. City tax records list the owner as BALSAM, ELI; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated August 13, 2013 lists a price of $582,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,316,000. As of November 8, 2026, NYC Open Data shows no open DOB jobs, active DOB/ECB violations, open HPD violations or unpaid OATH tickets for this lot. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- BALSAM, ELI
- Building class
- B1 · Two-family home, brick
- Year built · units
- 1940 · 2 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 2,425 sq ft · R4B
- Market value (DOF)
- $1,316,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $582,000 · 2013-08-13
- BBL
- 4065950076
- BIN
- 4142513
- 0Open 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, “137-75 70th Avenue, Queens, NY 11367 (BBL 4065950076)”, data as of 2026-11-08, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/137-75-70th-avenue-4065950076. 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)
- BALSAM, ELIThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- B1 – Two-family home, brickThe 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
- 1940Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 2019.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 2 residential / 2 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 2,425 sq ft (25 ft × 97 ft)
- Building floor area
- 3,572 sq ft
- Zoning
- R4BThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 1.47 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 4065950076 (Borough 4, Block 6595, Lot 76) · BIN 4142513BBL 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; last loaded 2026-11-08; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $1,316,000The 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
- $78,960The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $46,164Assessed 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 | $1,316,000 | $78,960 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $1,094,000 | $65,640 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $913,000 | $54,780 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-08
Sales & deed history 4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-13 | DEED | $582,000 | The Rachel Joseph Irrevocable Living Trust; Joseph , Jerry; Joseph, Nathan | Balsam, Eli; Balsam, Rachel | 2013082701103001 |
| 2012-11-13 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Joseph, Rachel | The Rachel Joseph Irrevocable Living Trust; Joseph, Trustee, Nathan; Joseph, Trustee, Jerry | 2012121800819001 |
| 1987-07-10 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Joseph, Nathan | Joseph, Rachel; Joseph, Siegbert | FT_4320002348232 |
| 1979-02-15 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Lindenmere Properties Inc | Nathan Joseph | BK_7940114001002 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
DOB job filings 0 open of 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not open Approved · 2020-12-27 | Q00331668-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2020-03-12 | $200 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2021-06-15 | 421566111 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2019-03-11 | $216,875 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08
Work permits 5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-03-03 | 2021-03-15 | 421566111 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2020-03-03 | 2021-03-15 | 421566111 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2019-12-06 | 2020-12-05 | 421566111 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2019-06-21 | 2020-03-09 | 421566111 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2019-06-21 | 2020-03-09 | 421566111 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
DOB violations 0 active of 0
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).
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 4
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 | 2020-01-27 | CLASS - 2 | FAILURE TO PERFORM SPECIAL INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION FOR STEEL STRUCTURES CONSTRUCTIONS AS REQUIRED INSECTION AND TABLE 1704.1;AT TIME OF INSPECTION ON THIS ALT-2 JOBSITE I OBSERVE NEW STEEL WORKS COMPLETED A | $2,500 / $2,500 / $0 | 35469824Z |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2020-01-27 | CLASS - 1 | WORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND OR APPROVED AMENDMENTS.AT TIME OF INSPECTION ON THIS ALT 2 JOBSITE I OBSERVED WORK ON GOING IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR.AS PER PLAN THEY REMOVED THE LO | $625 / $625 / $0 | 35469823R |
| Resolved Hearing: CURED/IN-VIO · Certification: CURE ACCEPTED | 2020-01-27 | CLASS - 2 | 1RCNY3301.02(D)CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT FAILS TO MAINTAIN AND OR MAKE INFINITE LOG AVAILABLE.AT TIME OF INSPECTION ON THIS ALT-2 JOB SITEI OBSERVED WORK ON GOING AND APPROX.5 PEOPLE WERE WORKING ONE WORKER S | $0 / $0 / $0 | 35469820L |
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2020-01-27 | CLASS - 1 | FAILURE TO DESIGNATE AND OR HAVE CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT PRESENT AT SITE WHEN REQUIRED AT TIME OF INSPECTION ON THIS WHEN REQUIRED OBSERVED WORK ON GOING AT LOT FLOOR AND BASEMENT/CELLAR;APPROX 5 WORKERS IN | $0 / $0 / $0 | 35469822P |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 10
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 · IN VIOLATION | 2020-01-27 | Dept. Of Buildings | WORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED CONST. DOCUMENTS AND OR APPROVED AME | SCAMPA CONTRACTING CORP | $625 / $625 / $0 | 035469823R |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2020-01-27 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAIL TO INSPECT VERIFY CONCRETE CONST AS REQ BY SECT TABLE 1704.4 | SCAMPA CONTRACTING CORP | $2,500 / $2,500 / $0 | 035469824Z |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2020-01-27 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAILURE TO DESIGNATE AND OR HAVE CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT PRESENT | SCAMPA CONTRACTING CORP | $0 / $0 / $0 | 035469822P |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2020-01-27 | Dept. Of Buildings | MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS | SCAMPA CONTRACTING CORP | $0 / $0 / $0 | 035469820L |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2019-01-12 | Sanitation Others | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | BALSAM | $0 / $0 / $0 | 0205557799 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2015-11-19 | Sanitation Dept | FAILURE TO BUNDLE NEWSPAPES MAGAZINES CARDBOARD 1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITS | BALSAM | $25 / $25 / — | 040797098R |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2014-05-08 | Sanitation Dept | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS | BALSAM | — / — / — | 043971387N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2009-06-18 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCLABLES OUT FOR COLLECTION | SIEGBERT | $25 / $25 / — | 0170832357 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2003-10-16 | $25 / $100 / $-75 | 0135972266 | |||
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2001-11-08 | $25 / $25 / — | 0118868256 |
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
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; last loaded 2026-11-08; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-08
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 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
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 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
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 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07; a later sync attempt failed on 2026-11-08; showing the last successful load
Nearby properties
Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.
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