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228-15 49th Road, Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills, Queens, NY 11364

BBL 4075000180 (Borough 4, Block 7500, Lot 180) · BIN 4161080 · Last updated: · Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills · ZIP 11364

Summary · as of November 10, 2026

228-15 49th Road (Queens, NY 11364; tax lot BBL 4075000180) is a one-family home (building class A7: one-family home (subtype A7)), built around 1960, on a 12,718 sq ft lot zoned R2. City tax records list the owner as LAU, YU CHAU. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $3,857,000. As of November 10, 2026, NYC Open Data shows no open DOB jobs, active DOB or DOB NOW safety violations, active ECB violations, open HPD violations or unpaid OATH tickets for this lot. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

Owner of record
LAU, YU CHAU
Building class
A7 · One-family home
Year built · units
1960 · 1 res.
Lot area · zoning
12,718 sq ft · R2
Market value (DOF)
$3,857,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
—
BBL
4075000180
BIN
4161080

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “228-15 49th Road, Queens, NY 11364 (BBL 4075000180)”, data as of 2026-11-10, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/228-15-49th-road-4075000180. 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)
LAU, YU CHAUThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
A7 – One-family home (subtype A7)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
1960Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 2000.
Floors
2
Units
1 residential / 1 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
1
Lot size
12,718 sq ft (48 ft × 109 ft)
Building floor area
7,183 sq ft
Zoning
R2The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
0.56 built / 0.75 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 4075000180 (Borough 4, Block 7500, Lot 180) · BIN 4161080BBL 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; last loaded 2026-11-10; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; checked unchanged 2026-11-10

Tax assessment

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

Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
$3,857,000The 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
$231,420The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$157,067Assessed 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$3,857,000$231,4201
2026Final$3,530,000$211,8001
2025Final$3,315,000$198,9001

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-10

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.

DateTypePriceSeller (grantor)Buyer (grantee)Doc ID
2000-06-30DEED$0 / not statedChoi, Woong Hi; Choi, Jae LimLau, Yu Chau; Lau, Paula Yuen WahFT_4190007288619
1984-10-23DEED$0 / not statedJanof, Herbert; Janof, RubyChoi, Woong Hi; Choi, Jae LimFT_4560002054256
1984-07-30DEED$0 / not statedJanof, RubyJanof, Ruby; Janof, HerbertFT_4000002032200

Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-10; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-10; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-10

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.

StatusJob #TypeFiledEst. cost
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2003-10-09
401165207
BIS
A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)2000-08-31$150,000
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 1998-10-05
400888857
BIS
A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)1998-09-14$4,000

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10

Work permits 6

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
2003-06-052004-06-04401165207
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (renewal)
2003-05-022004-05-01401165207
BIS
AlterationISSUED (renewal)
2001-01-162001-12-10401165207
BIS
AlterationISSUED (renewal)
2000-10-052001-10-05401165207
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (initial)
2000-09-262000-12-10401165207
BIS
AlterationISSUED (initial)
1998-09-291999-06-30400888857
BIS
Alteration / Other / general constructionISSUED (initial)

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 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). The active-DOB count in the summary also includes DOB NOW safety violations, listed in the next section.

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10

DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) 0 active of 0

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.

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10

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.

StatusIssuedSeverityWhat it was forPenalty / paid / balanceECB #
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2000-11-06HazardousFAILURE TO PROVIDE 8'HIGH FENCE WHERE REQUIRED DURING CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS.NO CONSTRUCTION FENCE AT REAR AND REAR SIDES OF CONSTRUCTION SITE.REM:PROVIDE FENCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE.STOP ALL CONSTRUCTION WO$480 / $480 / $034263742P
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2000-12-08Non-HazardousFAILURE TO PROVIDE CONTRACTOR'S SIGN. DURING CUTERATION ONE FAMILY BUILDING UNDER PERMIT #401165207 CONTRACTOR NOT POSTED CONTRACTOR'S SIGN. REMEDY:PROVIDE CONTRACTOR'S SIGN AS D.O.B. REQUIREMENT.$500 / $500 / $034267902N
Resolved
Hearing: CURED/IN-VIO · Certification: CURE ACCEPTED
2000-11-06Non-HazardousFAILURE TO PROVIDE APPROVEDPLANS AT PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION.NO PLANS AT ALL AT SITE.REM:PROVIDE APPROVED PLANS.$0 / $0 / $034263741N
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2000-12-08Non-HazardousWORK CONTRARY TO APPROVED PLANS. WORK DOES NOT CONFORMING TO APPROVED PLANS #401165207 ON 1ST FLOOR CEILING INSTALLED 4-SKYLIGHTS. REMEDY:ALL WORK CONFORM TO APPROVED PLANS.$250 / $250 / $034267901L

Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-10

OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 5

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 · IN VIOLATION
2000-12-08$500 / $500 / —034267902N
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2000-12-08$250 / $250 / —034267901L
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2000-11-06$480 / $480 / —034263742P
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION
2000-11-06— / — / —034263741N
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2000-07-01$50 / $50 / —0109341275

Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-10; last loaded 2026-11-10

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 2026-11-10; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-10

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 2026-11-10; last loaded 2026-11-10

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 2026-11-10; last loaded 2026-11-10

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 2026-11-10; last loaded 2026-11-10

Nearby properties

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

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