161 Beach 5th Street, Queens, NY 11691
BBL 4156090002 (Borough 4, Block 15609, Lot 2) · BIN 4616951 · Last updated:
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
161 Beach 5th Street (Queens, NY 11691; tax lot BBL 4156090002) is a two-family home (building class B2: two-family home, frame (wood)), built around 2016, on a 1,788 sq ft lot zoned R4A. City tax records list the owner as SALTMEADOW HOLDINGS LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated April 1, 2019 lists a price of $33,000,000 in a deed covering 30 lots. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,057,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows four open HPD violations. There was one 311 request in the past 12 months and three HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- SALTMEADOW HOLDINGS LLC
- Building class
- B2 · Two-family home, frame
- Year built · units
- 2016 · 2 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 1,788 sq ft · R4A
- Market value (DOF)
- $1,057,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $33,000,000 · 2019-04-01
- BBL
- 4156090002
- BIN
- 4616951
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 4Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “161 Beach 5th Street, Queens, NY 11691 (BBL 4156090002)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/161-beach-5th-street-4156090002. 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)
- SALTMEADOW HOLDINGS LLCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- B2 – Two-family home, frame (wood)The 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
- 2016Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 3
- Units
- 2 residential / 2 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 1,788 sq ft (23.08 ft × 77.48 ft)
- Building floor area
- 3,885 sq ft
- Zoning
- R4AThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 2.17 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 4156090002 (Borough 4, Block 15609, Lot 2) · BIN 4616951BBL 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 2026-11-02; 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)
- $1,057,000The 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
- $63,420The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $57,028Assessed 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 | $1,057,000 | $63,420 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $1,037,000 | $62,220 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $981,000 | $58,860 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-02
Sales & deed history 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-01 | DEED | $33,000,000 one deed covering 30 lots; price is for all of them | Jds Seagirt Llc | Saltmeadow Holdings Llc | 2019040900298008 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02
DOB job filings 0 open of 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-02; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31
Work permits 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02; 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 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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 | 2017-03-20 | CLASS - 1 | FAILURE TO INSTITUTE MAINTAIN SAFETY MEASURES OR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION NO GUARDRAILS.UNDER ALT2#421372810.NOTED:OBSERVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.BALCONYS AND STAIRS WITHOUT ANY GUARDRAILS INSTALLED AT MULTIPLE A | $1,200 / $1,385 / $0 | 35184429J |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2017-03-20 | CLASS - 1 | FAILURE TO PROVIDE/USE LIFELINE WHILE WORKING ON SCAFFOLD.UNDER ALT2#421374694.NOTE:AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT AN ACTIVE JOBSITE,CONSTRUCTION WORK ON A PUMP JACK TYPE SCAFFOLD APPROX:25FT ABOVE GRADE NOT | $1,600 / $1,847 / $0 | 35184431Z |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2017-03-20 | CLASS - 1 | FAILURE TO SAFEGUARD ALL PERSONS AND PROPERTY AFFECTED BY CONSTRUCTIONOPERATIONS.UNDER ALT2# 421374792.NOTE:AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT SEVERAL APARTMENT UNITS NO TEMPORARY GUARDRAILS INSTALLED.APPROX:10F | $10,000 / $11,548 / $0 | 35184428H |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2017-03-20 | CLASS - 1 | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOUSEKEEPING PER SECTION REQUIREMENTS.UNDER ALT2#421372810.NOTE:ON AN ACTIVE PERMIT FOUND GARBAGE AND ALL SORTSOF DEBRIE FROM CONCRETE,REBAR,BAGS OF DEBRIE FROM CONSTRUCTION WORK AL | $2,400 / $2,771 / $0 | 35184430R |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-02
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 1
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 | 2026-03-19 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK | SALTMEADOW HOLDINGS LLC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049631926K |
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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
- 987303
- Last registered
- 2025-07-29
- Registration valid until
- 2026-09-01 ExpiredRegistrations must be renewed every year.
| Role | Name | Company | Business city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporateowner | SALTMEADOW HOLDINGS LLC | Teaneck, Nj | |
| Agent | David Schwartz | Far Rockaway, Ny | |
| Headofficer | Adam Mermelstein | Teaneck, Nj | |
| Sitemanager | David Schwartz | ||
| Officer | David Schwartz | Far Rockaway, Ny |
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-02; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-02
HPD housing-code violations 4 open of 5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2024-05-02 | B | 2024-05-02 | § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN BASEMENT. | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2024-05-02 | B | 2024-05-02 | § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK OVER CEILING IN GARAGE. | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2024-05-02 | B | 2024-05-02 | § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK OVER CEILING IN BASEMENT. | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2024-05-02 | B | 2024-05-02 | § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2020-12-23 | I | 2019-11-08 | §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 2026-11-02
HPD complaints 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-16 | CLOSE | 2 | Electric – Wiring | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new |
| 2024-01-09 | CLOSE | B | Plumbing – Toilet Paint/Plaster – Ceiling | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. |
| 2023-11-29 | CLOSE | B | Unsanitary Condition – Sewage | 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 2026-11-02
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-19 | DSNY | Dirty Condition – Trash | Closed | 2026-03-19 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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On Beach 5 St
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- 1-55 Beach 5th Street (four open items)
- Beach 5th Street
- 6 Road
All properties on Beach 5 St, Queens · All of Queens 11691 (Far Rockaway-Bayswater)
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