# 162 Beach 96th Street, Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere, Queens, NY 11693

BBL 4161680025 · Block 16168 · Lot 25 · BIN 4435703, 4435704  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/162-beach-96th-street-4161680025  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-10

Also recorded as: 1-62 Beach 96 St; 162rear Beach 96 St

## Summary

162 Beach 96th Street (Queens, NY 11693; tax lot BBL 4161680025) is a 5-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C2: walk-up apartments, five or six families), built around 1929, on a 4,300 sq ft lot zoned R5D. City tax records list the owner as POWELL PATRICIA. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $391,000. As of November 10, 2026, NYC Open Data shows three DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, two active DOB safety violations (DOB NOW), five active ECB violations, three open HPD violations and 12 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were three 311 requests in the past 12 months and 12 HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “162 Beach 96th Street, Queens, NY 11693 (BBL 4161680025)”, data as of 2026-11-10, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/162-beach-96th-street-4161680025. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/neighborhoods/rockaway-beach-arverne-edgemere

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/neighborhoods/rockaway-beach-arverne-edgemere/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/neighborhoods/rockaway-beach-arverne-edgemere/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/neighborhoods/rockaway-beach-arverne-edgemere/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/neighborhoods/rockaway-beach-arverne-edgemere/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/neighborhoods/rockaway-beach-arverne-edgemere/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Queens 11693: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11693

## Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

- 166 Beach 96th Street (31 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/166-beach-96th-street-4161680027
- 156 Beach 96th Street (47 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/156-beach-96th-street-4161680023
- 168 Beach 96th Street (56 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/168-beach-96th-street-4161680028
- 170 Beach 96th Street (79 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/170-beach-96th-street-4161680029
- 172 Beach 96th Street (101 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/172-beach-96th-street-4161680030
- 174 Beach 96th Street (123 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/174-beach-96th-street-4161680032

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 3 |
| Active DOB violations (BIS) | 0 |
| Active DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) | 2 |
| Active ECB violations | 5 |
| Open HPD violations | 3 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 12 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: POWELL PATRICIA
- Building class: C2 – Walk-up apartments, five or six families
- Year built: 1929
- Floors: 2.5
- Units: 5 residential / 5 total
- Lot area: 4,300 sq ft · Building area: 2,638 sq ft
- Zoning: R5D
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-10

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $391,000, assessed value $175,950, tax class 2A
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-09-20 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2002-09-20 from HUD to POWELL, PATRICIA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2000-11-03 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2000-11-03 from WANDERMAN, MURIEL (REF); VEERASAWMY, NATASHA(DEF ETAL) to HUD, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1997-10-06 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1997-10-06 from MURPHY, EUGENE; MURPHY, THOMAS D to VEERASAWMY, ALLANA; VEERASAWMY, NATASHA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1985-05-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1985-05-30 from MURPHY, THOMAS D.; MURPHY, EUGENE P. to MURPHY, THOMAS D.; MURPHY, EUGENE P., no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1981-07-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1981-07-29 from MCELROY LAWRENCE M; MCELROY LAWRENCE; MCELROY JOAN to THOMAS D MURPHY; EUGENE P MURPHY, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-01 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing Q00909868-S1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2023-07-30 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing Q00909868-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2017-08-14 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 421539641 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. FILING FOR INSTALLATION OF NEW BRICK VENEER FACADE ON FRONT OF BUILDING NO CHANGE TO USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2023-08-24 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job Q00909868-S1: Supported Scaffold — FILING FOR SUPPORTED SCAFFOLDING.. Issued 2023-08-24, expires 2024-08-24. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-08-17 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job Q00909868-I1: General Construction — INSTALL CONCRETE STUCCO ON THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING, NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2023-08-17, expires 2024-08-17. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2018-12-07 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 421539641: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2018-12-07, expires 2019-10-25. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-03-22 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 421539641: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2018-03-22, expires 2018-09-28. | ipu4-2q9a |
| — | n/a (IN PROCESS (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 421539641: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued date not given, expires 2019-10-25. | ipu4-2q9a |
| — | n/a (IN PROCESS (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 421539641: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued date not given, expires 2019-04-13. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, DOB NOW safety, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, DOB NOW safety violation status is Active, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open. Dismissed, cured, waived and disputed-successfully safety violations are not open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-31 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Gas Piping - LL152), type FTF-PL-PER, NOD-FTF-PL-PER-202312-0070193: Cycle 1, Sub-cycle D (premises is in Community District 14). Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2025-01-31 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Gas Piping - LL152), type FTF-PL-PER, NOD-FTF-PL-PER-202312-0070192: Cycle 1, Sub-cycle D (premises is in Community District 14). Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2017-04-15 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOUSEKEEPING PER SECTION REQUIREMENTS THERE IS EXCESSIVE CONSTRUCTION DERIS AND MATERIALS IN THE FRONT YARD.REMEDY:MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOUSEKEEPING. REMEDY:MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOUSEKEEP. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2017-07-23 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER:FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH LAW OF DRAINAGE SYSTEM:PER PC702.1-27-911 OBSERVED AT EXTERIOR BUILDING AT ALL SIDE-STORM ROOF LINES NOT CONNECTED TO HOUSE DRAIN OR. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2017-04-15 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.THERE IS WOOD SCAFFOLDING ERECTED AT THE FRONT OF THE HOUSE AND IT IS CONSTRUCTED OF 2X4'S + 2X6'S.THERE ARE WORKING PALTFORMS TO INSTALL THE NEW BRICK VENEER.THE STRUCTURAL STABILITY IS. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2017-10-14 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION #35240319M ISSUED ON 04/15/17 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.WOOD SCAFFOLDING ERECTED. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2017-07-23 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.OBSERVED AT UPPER MOST FLOOR,NO SPRINKLER TEST GAUGE INSTALLED & PAINTED SPRINKLER HEAD IN STAIR CASE.PHOTO PROVIDED.REPAIR/REPLACE.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-05-07 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-06-12 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-09-20 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE FRONT OF THE BUILDING YARD. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## DOB safety violations (DOB NOW)

Active means the published violation status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived, disputed successfully and pending dismissal are not open items.

| Issued | Status | Type | Device | Number | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-31 | open (Active) | FTF-PL-PER | Gas Piping - LL152 | NOD-FTF-PL-PER-202312-0070193 | Cycle 1, Sub-cycle D (premises is in Community District 14) |
| 2025-01-31 | open (Active) | FTF-PL-PER | Gas Piping - LL152 | NOD-FTF-PL-PER-202312-0070192 | Cycle 1, Sub-cycle D (premises is in Community District 14) |

2 resolved or not active. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/4161680025/violations?type=dob_safety_violation

Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Building/DOB-Safety-Violations/855j-jady), city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-13 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-04-25 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO RODENT-DEBRIS,VEGETATION 1ST. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-04-14 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2020-09-03 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB. Unpaid balance $3,125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2020-01-16 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB. Unpaid balance $3,125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-06-07 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB. Unpaid balance $5,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2018-11-20 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB. Unpaid balance $3,125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2018-10-15 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: UNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER. Unpaid balance $6,250. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2018-08-04 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB. Unpaid balance $3,125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2018-06-08 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB. Unpaid balance $3,125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2018-02-17 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB. Unpaid balance $2,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2018-01-13 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: UNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER. Unpaid balance $12,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-09-14 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-18 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Unsanitary Condition – Garbage/Recycling Storage. 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. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-04-26 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Plumbing – Water Supply. 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… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-09-27 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt AIRBNB): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. 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… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-09-10 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Unsanitary Condition – Garbage/Recycling Storage. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-10-03 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BASEME): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the conditio… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-10-02 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BASEME): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-08-25 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BASEME): Unsanitary Condition – Garbage/Recycling Storage. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-07-28 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BASEME): Plumbing – Water Supply; Unsanitary Condition – Sewage. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-04-13 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BASEME): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-04-11 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BST): Paint/Plaster – Wall. 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… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-03-14 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BASEME): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-03-14 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BASEME): 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 c… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-07-12 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-12 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Talking. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-18 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: UNSANITARY CONDITION – GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE. | erm2-nwe9 |

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as POWELL PATRICIA. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2002-09-20 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2002-09-20). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-08-30 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Patricia Powell. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-30 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: IndividualOwner Patricia Powell, business city Rockaway Beach. | feu5-w2e2 |

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