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144-96 37th Avenue, Queens, NY 11354

BBL 4050150142 (Borough 4, Block 5015, Lot 142) · BIN 4113517 · Last updated:

Summary · as of October 31, 2026

144-96 37th Avenue (Queens, NY 11354; tax lot BBL 4050150142) is a 3-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C0: three-family walk-up), built around 1967, on a 1,860 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as NGAI, JING HUAN. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,323,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows no open DOB jobs, active DOB/ECB violations, open HPD violations or unpaid OATH tickets for this lot. There were eight 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.)

Owner of record
NGAI, JING HUAN
Building class
C0 · Three-family walk-up
Year built · units
1967 · 3 res.
Lot area · zoning
1,860 sq ft · R6
Market value (DOF)
$2,323,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
—
BBL
4050150142
BIN
4113517

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “144-96 37th Avenue, Queens, NY 11354 (BBL 4050150142)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/144-96-37th-avenue-4050150142. 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)
NGAI, JING HUANThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
C0 – Three-family walk-upThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
Land use
Multi-family walk-up buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
Year built
1967Often an estimate for older buildings.
Floors
3
Units
3 residential / 3 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
1
Lot size
1,860 sq ft (19.67 ft × 93 ft)
Building floor area
3,160 sq ft
Zoning
R6The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
1.70 built / 2.43 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 4050150142 (Borough 4, Block 5015, Lot 142) · BIN 4113517BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).

Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; data as of 2026-10-31; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; data as of 2026-10-31

Tax assessment

How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.

Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
$2,323,000The 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
$139,380The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$56,377Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 1 – 1–3 family homes (and some small mixed-use / vacant lots)
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$2,323,000$139,3801
2026Final$1,987,000$119,2201
2025Final$1,853,000$111,1801

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-10-31

Sales & deed history 5

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.

DateTypePriceSeller (grantor)Buyer (grantee)Doc ID
2020-11-18DEED$0 / not statedNgai, Jing Huan; Ngai, JeffreyNgai, Jeffrey; Ngai, Jing Huan; Ngai, Jacky2020120301475001
2017-07-24DEED$0 / not statedNgai, Jing Huan; Ngai, Wai ManNgai, Jeffrey; Ngai, Jing Huan2017080700223001
2007-04-04DEED$0 / not statedNgai, Wai Man; Ngai, Wai Kuen; Ngai, Jing Huan; Ngai, Wai Ying; Ngai, William Waikuen; Ngai, Fook KeungNgai, Jing Huan; Ngai, Wai Man2007041800726001
1997-07-24DEED$0 / not statedKuo, Michelle Chen; Kuo, ChengNgai, Wai Man; Ngai, Wai Ying; Ngai, Jing Huan; Ngai, Wai Kuen; Ngai, Fook KeungFT_4200005764320
1987-03-20DEED$0 / not statedWong, Wai Cheu; Wong, PedroKuo, Michelle Chen; Kuo, ChengFT_4690002316369

Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31

DOB job filings 0 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.

StatusJob #TypeFiledEst. cost
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2007-09-14
402125847
BIS
A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)2005-04-25$10,000

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31

Work permits 2

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.

IssuedExpiresJob #WorkPermit status
2006-03-102007-03-10402125847
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (initial)
2005-12-142006-07-17402125847
BIS
AlterationISSUED (initial)

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

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 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

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 means the condition has not been certified as corrected and/or the case is not resolved. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.

StatusIssuedSeverityWhat it was forPenalty / paid / balanceECB #
Resolved
IN VIOLATION · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2005-03-11HazardousFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE DEPARTMENT TO CORRECT/CERTIFY CORRECTIONS FOR THE VIOLATING CONDITIONS OF VIO #34446363R OF 11/24/04 WORK W/O PERMIT AT 1ST FL. ERECTED PARTITIONS FOR 2 BEDROOMS,INSTALLED$1,500 / $1,676 / $034467886Z
Resolved
IN VIOLATION · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2005-03-11HazardousRESIDENCE ALTERED FOR OCCUPANCY AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THAN THE LEGALLY APPROVED # OF FAMILIES. C OF O #170488 INDICATES LEGAL 2 FAMILY. RESIDENCE NOW ALTERED FOR 3 FAMILIES: WORK NOTED: AT 1ST FL ERECTED$5,375 / $5,979 / $034467885R
Resolved
IN VIOLATION · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2004-11-24HazardousWORK WITHOUT PERMIT: WORK NOTED: AT 1ST FLOOR LEVEL ERECTED PARTITIONSFOR (2) BED ROOMS; INSTALLED WATER WASTE LINES FOR (3) PIECE BATHROOM TOILET, SINK, TUB AND RESIDENTIAL SINK, NOTED GAS LINE UNDER$800 / $831 / $034446363R
Resolved
IN VIOLATION · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2004-11-24HazardousRESIDENCE ALTERED AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THAN THE LEGALLY APPROVED NUMBER OF FAMILIES. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY #170488 INDICATES RESIDENCE IS A LEGAL (2) FAMILY. RESIDENCE IS NOW ALTERED FOR OCCUPANCY AS A (3)$3,050 / $3,171 / $034446362P

Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 11

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.

StatusDateAgencyChargeRespondentImposed / paid / balanceTicket #
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2021-07-01Sanitation OthersFAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITSNGAI JING HUAN$25 / $25 / $0047187253Y
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2018-08-19Sanitation RecyclingSTORAGE OF RECEPTACLESNGAI$100 / $100 / $0042746445P
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2009-04-28Sanitation RecyclingDIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREANGAI— / — / —042851668R
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2009-02-19Dos - Enforcement AgentsNON-RECYCLABLES LEFT IN RECYCLING CONTAINER FOR COLLECTIONNGAI$25 / $25 / —041201784N
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2008-01-31Dos - Enforcement AgentsNON-RECYCLABLES LEFT IN RECYCLING CONTAINER FOR COLLECTIONNGAI$25 / $25 / —040901232X
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2005-03-11Dept. Of BuildingsFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE DEPARTMENTNGAI$1,500 / $1,676 / —034467886Z
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2005-03-11Dept. Of BuildingsRESID. ALTERED MANT'D FOR MORE THAN LEGALLY APPROVED NO., OF FAMILIES.NGAI$5,375 / $5,979 / —034467885R
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2004-11-24$800 / $832 / —034446363R
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2004-11-24Dept. Of BuildingsRESID. ALTERED MANT'D FOR MORE THAN LEGALLY APPROVED NO., OF FAMILIES.NGAI$3,050 / $3,172 / —034446362P
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2004-11-18— / — / —0141765609
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2000-10-19$25 / $25 / —0114620038

Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

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 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-10-31; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-10-31

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 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

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 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

311 requests (last 12 months) 8

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.

OpenedAgencyComplaintStatusClosed
2026-06-24NYPDBlocked Driveway – Partial AccessClosed2026-06-24
2026-06-22NYPDBlocked Driveway – No AccessClosed2026-06-22
2026-06-05NYPDNoise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/PartyClosed2026-06-05
2026-06-05NYPDNoise - Vehicle – Car/Truck MusicClosed2026-06-05
2026-06-05NYPDNoise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/PartyClosed2026-06-05
2026-03-21NYPDBlocked Driveway – Partial AccessClosed2026-03-21
2026-01-27DSNYSnow or Ice – RoadwayClosed2026-02-01
2025-12-30NYPDBlocked Driveway – No AccessClosed2025-12-30

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

Nearby properties

On 37 Ave

Same tax block (5015)

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