159-20 88th Avenue, Queens, NY 11432
BBL 4097640024 (Borough 4, Block 9764, Lot 24) · BIN 4208948 · Last updated:
Summary · as of November 6, 2026
159-20 88th Avenue (Queens, NY 11432; tax lot BBL 4097640024) is an one-family home (building class A5: one-family home, attached or semi-detached), built around 1910, on a 1,254 sq ft lot zoned R7X. City tax records list the owner as ETTIENNE RUDOLPH M. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $680,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two active ECB violations. There were 12 311 requests 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
- ETTIENNE RUDOLPH M
- Building class
- A5 · One-family home, attached or semi-detached
- Year built · units
- 1910 · 1 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 1,254 sq ft · R7X
- Market value (DOF)
- $680,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 4097640024
- BIN
- 4208948
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 2Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “159-20 88th Avenue, Queens, NY 11432 (BBL 4097640024)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-20-88th-avenue-4097640024. 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)
- ETTIENNE RUDOLPH MThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- A5 – One-family home, attached or semi-detachedThe 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
- 1910Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 2.5
- Units
- 1 residential / 1 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 1,254 sq ft (19 ft × 66 ft)
- Building floor area
- 1,491 sq ft
- Zoning
- R7X, DJThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 1.19 built / 5.00 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 4097640024 (Borough 4, Block 9764, Lot 24) · BIN 4208948BBL 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 2026-11-07; 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)
- $680,000The 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
- $40,800The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $28,374Assessed 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 | $680,000 | $40,800 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $677,000 | $40,620 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $661,000 | $39,660 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-07
Sales & deed history 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-09-10 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Ettienne, Rudolph M.; Francis, Winifred; Ettienne, Imogene | Ettienne, Imogene; Ettienne, Rudolph M. | FT_4600002397860 |
| 1984-08-28 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Treasure Real Estateinc | Francis, Winifred; Ettienne, Imogene; Ettienne, Rudolph M | FT_4770002040677 |
| 1984-07-31 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Fried, Mary | Treasure Real Estateinc | FT_4970002032497 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-07; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-07; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-07
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 · 2025-09-16 | Q01219518-P1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2025-09-12 | $29,784 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2025-09-24 | Q01219518-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2025-05-01 | $29,784 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-07; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
Work permits 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-16 | 2025-10-21 | Q01219518-I1 DOB NOW | Solar ROOFTOP SOLAR INSTALLATION. NO CHANGE TO USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS. | Signed-off |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-07; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; data as of 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 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-07
ECB violations (DOB) 2 active of 2
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: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2011-06-10 | CLASS - 3 | WORK W/O A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: AT CELLAR LEVEL ERECTED FULL HEIGHT PARTITION FOR 1 ROOM. WORK IS 100% COMPLETE. REMEDY: OBTAIN PERMIT. | $200 / $201 / $0 | 34914066P |
| Active Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2011-06-10 | CLASS - 2 | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE BLDG DEPT RECORDS. DOB RECORDS INDICATE RESIDENCE IS A LEGAL 1 FAMILY. ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY NOTED: ATCELLAR LEVEL CREATED BEDROOM W/BED,CLOTHING,DRAWERS,LIVING AREA W/SOFA | $1,200 / $1,211 / $0 | 34914065N |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-07
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 | 2025-03-07 | Sanitation Others | LOOSE RUBBISH 1ST OCCURRENCE | ETTIENNE RUDOLPH M | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048966396K |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2015-10-05 | Sanitation Dept | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS | ETTIENNE | $25 / $25 / — | 044283097M |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2014-06-16 | Sanitation Dept | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS | ETTIENNE | $25 / $25 / — | 044250364R |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2014-04-14 | Sanitation Dept | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS | ETTIENNE | $25 / $25 / — | 044280281Z |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2012-10-15 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | NON-RECYC LEFT IN RECYC CONTAINER FOR COLLECTION(1TO8 DWELLING UNITS) | ETTIENNE | $25 / $25 / — | 041098024H |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2011-06-10 | Dept. Of Buildings | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY CERT OF OCCUP OR BUILDING DEPT | ETTIENNE, RUDOLPH M. | $1,200 / $1,211 / — | 034914065N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2011-06-10 | Dept. Of Buildings | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT | ETTIENNE, RUDOLPH M. | $200 / $202 / — | 034914066P |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2009-08-31 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | NON-RECYCLABLES LEFT IN RECYCLING CONTAINER FOR COLLECTION | ETTIENNE | $25 / $25 / — | 040903998Z |
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-06
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 2026-11-07; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-07
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 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-07
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-12 | CLOSE | 3FLATT | Electric – Wiring | HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed. |
| 2019-12-24 | CLOSE | 2D | Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the co |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; data as of 2026-11-07
311 requests (last 12 months) 12
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-08 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation | Closed | 2026-10-08 |
| 2026-09-03 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant | Closed | 2026-09-03 |
| 2026-09-02 | NYPD | Blocked Driveway – No Access | Closed | 2026-09-02 |
| 2026-08-30 | NYPD | Panhandling – N/A | Closed | 2026-08-30 |
| 2026-08-23 | NYPD | Blocked Driveway – No Access | Closed | 2026-08-23 |
| 2026-06-27 | NYPD | Blocked Driveway – No Access | Closed | 2026-06-28 |
| 2026-06-18 | NYPD | Blocked Driveway – Partial Access | Closed | 2026-06-18 |
| 2026-06-17 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Parking Permit Improper Use | Closed | 2026-06-17 |
| 2026-06-17 | NYPD | Blocked Driveway – No Access | Closed | 2026-06-17 |
| 2026-05-03 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation | Closed | 2026-05-03 |
Showing 10 of 12 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; data as of 2026-11-07
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