16-22 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway-Bayswater, Queens, NY 11691
BBL 4155370152 (Borough 4, Block 15537, Lot 152) · BIN 4297970, 4822150 · Last updated: · Far Rockaway-Bayswater · ZIP 11691
Also recorded in city data as: 1622 Central Ave
Summary · as of November 9, 2026
16-22 Central Avenue (Queens, NY 11691; tax lot BBL 4155370152) is an office building (building class O2: office building (subtype O2)), built around 1964, on a 1,229 sq ft lot zoned R7-1. City tax records list the owner as NEW HORIZON COUNSELING CENTER, INC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated December 27, 2012 lists a price of $275,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $222,000. As of November 9, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, 12 active DOB violations (one BIS violation and 11 DOB NOW safety violations) and two OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- NEW HORIZON COUNSELING CENTER, INC
- Building class
- O2 · Office building
- Year built · units
- 1964 · 0 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 1,229 sq ft · R7-1
- Market value (DOF)
- $222,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $275,000 · 2012-12-27
- BBL
- 4155370152
- BIN
- 4297970, 4822150
- 2Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 12Active DOB violationsBIS 1 · DOB NOW safety 11
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 2OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “16-22 Central Avenue, Queens, NY 11691 (BBL 4155370152)”, data as of 2026-11-09, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/16-22-central-avenue-4155370152. 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)
- NEW HORIZON COUNSELING CENTER, INCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- O2 – Office building (subtype O2)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Commercial & officeCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1964Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 0 residential / 1 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 1,229 sq ft (22.58 ft × 52.17 ft)
- Building floor area
- 1,600 sq ft (incl. 1,600 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- R7-1, C2-4, DFRThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district; the overlay (C1/C2…) allows local retail on residential blocks.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 1.30 built / 3.44 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 4155370152 (Borough 4, Block 15537, Lot 152) · BIN 4297970, 4822150BBL 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 2026-11-09; 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)
- $222,000The 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
- $99,900The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $99,900Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $222,000 | $99,900 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $221,000 | $99,450 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $208,000 | $93,600 | 4 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-09
Sales & deed history 8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-12-27 | DEED | $275,000 | James , Lloyd | New Horizon Counseling Center, Inc | 2013010200611003 |
| 2012-12-27 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Williams, Hyglore; Williams, Robert | James, Lloyd | 2013010200611002 |
| 2001-03-07 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Williams, Hyglore | James, Lloyd | FT_4650007734965 |
| 1999-11-22 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Tobias, E Judith | Williams, Hyglore | FT_4540007019154 |
| 1998-09-02 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Dikman, Leo (Ref); Kurk, Mitchell (Def/Etal) | Tobias, E Judith | FT_4230006410323 |
| 1993-09-30 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 282 lots; price is for all of them | Nyc Comm Finance | City Of New York | FT_4680002999168 |
| 1986-06-18 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Kurk, Mitchell; Solomon, Belle | 1622 Realty Co | FT_4700002212670 |
| 1981-08-10 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Mc Tigue Mary B (Exec Of) | Belle Solomon; Mitchell Kurk | BK_8140135800984 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-09; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-09; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-09
DOB job filings 2 open of 5
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 - PARTIAL JOB · 2016-02-24 | 421208990 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2016-02-24 | $24,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2013-03-05 | 420590186 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2012-07-05 | $40,000 |
| Not open Approved · 2025-11-21 | Q01115606-P1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2025-11-17 | $229,225 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2026-04-02 | Q01134904-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2025-03-13 | $36,000 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2026-04-02 | Q01115606-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2024-11-07 | $229,225 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-09; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-09
Work permits 7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-06 | 2025-12-31 | Q01134904-I1 DOB NOW | Plumbing FILING TO REPLACE BATHROOM FIXTURES IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS OF AN EXISTING MEDICAL OFFICE. NO CHANGE IN EGRESS, USE OR OCCUPANCY. | Signed-off |
| 2025-02-26 | 2025-09-14 | Q01115606-I1 DOB NOW | General Construction Filing interior renovation of cellar, first and second floors of an existing medical office. No change in egress, use or occupancy. | Signed-off |
| 2025-02-26 | 2025-09-14 | Q01115606-I1 DOB NOW | Mechanical Systems Filing interior renovation of cellar, first and second floors of an existing medical office. No change in egress, use or occupancy. | Signed-off |
| 2016-02-24 | 2016-09-01 | 421208990 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2016-02-24 | 2016-09-01 | 421208990 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2013-03-05 | 2014-03-05 | 420590186 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2013-01-11 | 2013-10-12 | 420590186 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
DOB violations 1 active of 2
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). The active-DOB count in the summary also includes DOB NOW safety violations, listed in the next section.
| Status | Issued | Type | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2019-04-05 | EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2017 INSPECTION/TEST | V040519EVCAT103876 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved | 2019-12-04 | E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED | V*120419E9027/665297 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) 11 active of 11
Safety violations DOB NOW publishes for devices such as boilers, elevators and gas piping (Local Law 152). Active means the published status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived and successfully disputed violations are counted under “resolved or not active” and are not open items. Active ones are included in the summary’s active DOB violation total.
| Status | Issued | Type | Device | Number | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Active | 2025-01-31 | FTF-PL-PER | Gas Piping - LL152 | NOD-FTF-PL-PER-202312-0069434 | Cycle 1, Sub-cycle D (premises is in Community District 14) |
| Active Active | 2023-08-11 | FTF-VT-CAT1-CO | Elevators | VIO-FTF-VT-CAT1-202012-0003394 | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2020 Cat1 Test Report |
| Active Active | 2023-08-11 | FTF-VT-CAT1-CO | Elevators | VIO-FTF-VT-CAT1-201912-0002809 | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2019 Cat1 Test Report |
| Active Active | 2023-08-11 | FTF-VT-CAT1-CO | Elevators | VIO-FTF-VT-CAT1-201812-0003259 | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2018 Cat1 Test Report |
| Active Active | 2019-11-08 | LBLVIO | Boiler | 110819LBLVIO14505 | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT |
| Active Active | 2019-04-05 | EVCAT1 | Elevators | 040519EVCAT103876 | |
| Active Active | 2018-04-06 | LBLVIO | Boiler | 040618LBLVIO17495 | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT |
| Active Active | 2017-02-24 | LBLVIO | Boiler | 022417LBLVIO14760 | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORT |
| Active Active | 2015-10-01 | LBLVIO | Boiler | 100115LBLVIO13154 | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORT |
| Active Active | 2015-03-03 | LBLVIO | Boiler | 030315LBLVIO15668 | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT |
| Active Active | 2013-03-01 | LBLVIO | Boiler | 030113LBLVIO16873 | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT |
Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
ECB violations (DOB) 0 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2007-05-22 | Non-Hazardous | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG NOTED:AT TOP FLOOR ATTACHED TO PARAPET BRICK WALL SOFFIT,CROWN MOLDINGS & DENTAL MOLDING LOSE & IN DANGER OF FALLING WIDE OF BLDG APPROX 22'L X 3'H SECTION.REMEDY:MAINTAIN BLDG (REMOVE | $800 / $800 / $0 | 34580607L |
| Resolved Hearing: DEFAULT · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2016-04-04 | CLASS - 2 | 97P16 ACCESS TO DEVICE DENIED BY BUILDING REPRESENTATIVE. | $2,500 / $507 / $0 | 38241930K |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-09
OATH tickets (all agencies) 2 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2025-06-17 | Fire Department Of Nyc | AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION | NEW HORIZON COUNSELING | $1,000 / $0 / $1,000 | 014191767X |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2024-10-30 | Fire Department Of Nyc | FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS | NEW HORIZON COUNSELING CENTER | $5,000 / $0 / $5,000 | 012160836X |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2024-10-28 | Fire Department Of Nyc | FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS | NEW HORIZON COUNSELING CENTER | $1,000 / $1,000 / $0 | 012157675R |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2016-08-04 | Fire Department Of Nyc | AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION | NEW HORIZONT COUNSELING CTR IN | $5,000 / $6,417 / $0 | 011493563Z |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT | 2016-04-04 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ELEVATOR OR CONVEYING SYSTEM | NEW HORIZON COUNSELING CENTER | $2,500 / $508 / — | 038241930K |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2015-11-22 | Dept Of Transportation | FAILURE TO FULLY REPLACE DEFECTIVE SIDEWALK FLAG | FIRST CHOICE PLUMBING CORP | $500 / $528 / $0 | 0700302177 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2015-10-22 | Fire Department Of Nyc | AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION | NEW HORIZON COUNSELING CENTER | $1,000 / $1,148 / $0 | 011453259H |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2015-10-18 | Dept Of Transportation | FAILURE TO FULLY REPLACE DEFECTIVE SIDEWALK FLAG | FIRST CHOICE PLUMBING CORP | $500 / $528 / $0 | 0700228073 |
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
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 2026-11-09; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-09
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 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
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 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
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 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
Nearby properties
Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.
More in Far Rockaway-Bayswater: Open HPD violations · Active DOB violations · Active ECB violations · Open DOB jobs · Unpaid OATH tickets
Closest on Central Ave
- 16-18 Central Avenue (33 ft) (five open items)
- 16-24 Central Avenue (51 ft) (four open items)
- 16-12 Central Avenue (73 ft) (five open items)
- 16-11 Central Avenue (160 ft) (one open item)
- 16-15 Central Avenue (167 ft) (12 open items)
- 16-00 Central Avenue (182 ft) (42 open items)
Same tax block (15537), closest first
- 15-26 Central Avenue (279 ft) (three open items)
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