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229-12 Merrick Boulevard, Queens, NY 11413

BBL 4131560035 (Borough 4, Block 13156, Lot 35) · BIN 4282576 · Last updated: · Laurelton · ZIP 11413

Also recorded in city data as: 229-20 Merrick Blvd · 229-14 Merrick Blvd · 22920 Merrick Blvd

Summary · as of November 8, 2026

229-12 Merrick Boulevard (Queens, NY 11413; tax lot BBL 4131560035) is a store building (building class K1: store building (subtype K1)), built around 1938, on a 9,450 sq ft lot zoned R3-2. City tax records list the owner as 229-20 MERRICK BLVDINC. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,191,000. As of November 8, 2026 (limited by DOB Job Application Filings (BIS); other open-item sources were confirmed later), NYC Open Data shows six DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, seven active ECB violations and two OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There was one 311 request in the past 12 months and no HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

Owner of record
229-20 MERRICK BLVDINC
Building class
K1 · Store building
Year built · units
1938 · 0 res.
Lot area · zoning
9,450 sq ft · R3-2
Market value (DOF)
$1,191,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
—
BBL
4131560035
BIN
4282576

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “229-12 Merrick Boulevard, Queens, NY 11413 (BBL 4131560035)”, data as of 2026-11-08, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/229-12-merrick-boulevard-4131560035. 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)
229-20 MERRICK BLVDINCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
K1 – Store building (subtype K1)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
1938Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 2003.
Floors
1
Units
0 residential / 5 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
1
Lot size
9,450 sq ft (100 ft × 94.42 ft)
Building floor area
8,300 sq ft (incl. 8,300 sq ft commercial)
Zoning
R3-2, C1-3The 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)
0.88 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 4131560035 (Borough 4, Block 13156, Lot 35) · BIN 4282576BBL 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 2026-11-09; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; checked unchanged 2026-11-09

Tax assessment

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

Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
$1,191,000The 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
$535,950The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$535,950Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$1,191,000$535,9504
2026Final$1,131,000$508,9504
2025Final$1,348,000$606,6004

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

Sales & deed history 4

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
1987-02-12DEED$0 / not statedEsquire Color Labs Inc229-20 Merrick BlvdincFT_4130002299513
1981-08-21DEED$0 / not statedLanowitz Morris; Feldstein MonroeEsquire Color Labs IncBK_8140136100642
1981-02-11DEED$0 / not statedCardinal Teen Toy IncMorris Lanowitz; Monroe FeldsteinBK_8140131900352
1978-06-26DEED$0 / not statedEisenberg LucilleCardinal Teen Toy IncBK_7840107901468

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 2026-11-08

DOB job filings 6 open of 16

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
Permitted, not signed off
Permit Entire · 2024-08-21
Q01092762-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2024-08-20$1
Permitted, not signed off
Permit Entire · 2024-12-06
Q01052202-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2024-06-05$41,890
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2019-10-24
421693224
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2018-11-01$40,000
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2015-03-20
421033072
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2015-02-20$4,000
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB · 2015-04-23
421058820
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2014-12-01$56,600
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB · 2003-10-10
401468666
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2002-06-04$25,000
Not open
Approved · 2024-10-01
Q00682865-P2
DOB NOW
Alteration2024-09-19$26,800
Not open
Approved · 2024-09-19
Q01052202-P1
DOB NOW
Alteration2024-08-07$41,890
Not open
Approved · 2024-08-19
Q00682865-P1
DOB NOW
Alteration2024-08-06$26,800
Not open
LOC Issued · 2024-12-09
Q00682865-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2022-03-01$26,800
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2020-02-13
421912167
BIS
A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)2019-12-18$6,000
Not open
PLAN EXAM - APPROVED · 2014-04-19
440139182
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2014-04-17$11,000
Not open
PLAN EXAM - DISAPPROVED · 2015-05-11
420904114
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2013-10-04$3,000
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2011-04-27
420274429
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2010-10-13$49,500
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2007-05-02
402491362
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2006-11-09$27,000
Not open
PLAN EXAM - DISAPPROVED · 2002-12-11
401549124
BIS
A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)2002-10-23$100,000

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 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08

Work permits 26

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
2024-12-062025-01-04Q01052202-I1
DOB NOW
General Construction
HEREWIDTH FILING A POST APPROVAL AMENDMENT FOR MINOR CHANGES TO FLOOR PLANS. ADDING TO SCOPE OF WORK FOR REPAIR & REPLACEMENT OF WHOLE EXTERIOR FACADE PLUS THE
Permit Issued
2024-12-062025-01-04Q01052202-I1
DOB NOW
Structural
HEREWIDTH FILING A POST APPROVAL AMENDMENT FOR MINOR CHANGES TO FLOOR PLANS. ADDING TO SCOPE OF WORK FOR REPAIR & REPLACEMENT OF WHOLE EXTERIOR FACADE PLUS THE
Permit Issued
2024-10-302024-12-02Q01052202-I1
DOB NOW
General Construction
HEREWIDTH FILING A POST APPROVAL AMENDMENT FOR MINOR CHANGES TO FLOOR PLANS. ADDING TO SCOPE OF WORK FOR REPAIR & REPLACEMENT OF WHOLE EXTERIOR FACADE PLUS THE
Permit Issued
2024-10-302024-12-02Q01052202-I1
DOB NOW
Structural
HEREWIDTH FILING A POST APPROVAL AMENDMENT FOR MINOR CHANGES TO FLOOR PLANS. ADDING TO SCOPE OF WORK FOR REPAIR & REPLACEMENT OF WHOLE EXTERIOR FACADE PLUS THE
Permit Issued
2024-08-212024-12-02Q01092762-I1
DOB NOW
Sidewalk Shed
installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed and construction plywood fence. no change in use, occupancy or egress. all work to comply with chapter 33 of nycc.
Permit Issued
2024-08-212024-12-02Q01092762-I1
DOB NOW
Construction Fence
installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed and construction plywood fence. no change in use, occupancy or egress. all work to comply with chapter 33 of nycc.
Permit Issued
2024-08-212024-12-02Q01092762-I1
DOB NOW
Sidewalk Shed
installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed and construction plywood fence. no change in use, occupancy or egress. all work to comply with chapter 33 of nycc.
Permit Issued
2024-08-212024-12-02Q01092762-I1
DOB NOW
Construction Fence
installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed and construction plywood fence. no change in use, occupancy or egress. all work to comply with chapter 33 of nycc.
Permit Issued
2022-08-112022-12-16Q00682865-I1
DOB NOW
General Construction
replacement & reinforcement for damaged wood joist. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application
Signed-off
2022-04-042022-06-25Q00682865-I1
DOB NOW
General Construction
replacement & reinforcement for damaged wood joist. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application
Signed-off
2019-12-202020-11-01421912167
BIS
Alteration / Other / general constructionISSUED (initial)
2019-10-242020-01-16421693224
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (initial)

Showing 12 of 26 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

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 0 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).

StatusIssuedTypeDescriptionNumber
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2019-03-06AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONV*030619AEUHAZ101245
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2013-03-13AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONV*031313AEUHAZ100217

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

ECB violations (DOB) 7 active of 12

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: ADMIT/IN-VIO · Certification: COMPLIANCE-INSP/DOC
2015-08-01CLASS - 1FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOV #34994820K ISSUED ON 12/20/12 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUANT TO 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1RCNY102-01. WORK W/O PERMIT IN THE CELLAR. REMEDY: COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER &$2,430 / $2,430 / $035044916M
Resolved
Hearing: DEFAULT · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2012-12-20CLASS - 1WORK W/O PERMIT.NOTED:@CELLAR HAVING ALTERED FLOOR/STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS (BRALLED)/SHORED 1ST FL @CELLAR USING 4X4 @EXP#2,#4 & CENTER OF FL TO SUPPORT REFRIDGERATION UNITS @1ST FL.CLOSED-UP STAIRS @INTERIOR 1ST FL$4,000 / $8,566 / $-4,00034994820K
Active
Hearing: WRITTEN OFF
Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation.
2014-11-21CLASS - 1FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOTICE OF VIOLATION #34994820K ISSUED ON 12/20/12. (ALTERATION WORK @ CELLAR) REMEDY: COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER.$24,000 / $0 / $035058787M
Active
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED
2018-11-30CLASS - 1WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. NOTED: WORKERS REMOVING AND IN PROCESS OF REPLACING THE STORE FRONT AWNING WITHOUT ANY PROTECTION FOR THE PUBLIC. MEN ARE WORKING ON LADDER REMOVING THE AWNING AND PEDESTRIANS PASSING UND$2,500 / $2,500 / $035374792L
Resolved
Hearing: DEFAULT · Certification: COMPLIANCE-INSP/DOC
2013-02-05CLASS - 1FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOV #34994820K ISSUED ON 12.20.12 FOR WORK W/O PERMIT - ALTERED FLR AND STRUCTURALSYSTEM AT CELLAR AND 1ST FLR TO SUPPORT REFRIGERATION UNITS, STAIRWELL$12,000 / $24,686 / $-12,01135003366X
Active
Hearing: ADMIT/IN-VIO
2015-12-05CLASS - 2FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOV#34994820K ISSUED ON 12/20/12 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSU ANT TO 28-201.1, 28-204 AND 1RCNY 102-01. RMDY: COMPLY W/COMMISSIONERS$830 / $830 / $035047094X
Active
Hearing: WRITTEN OFF
Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation.
2014-07-29CLASS - 1FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOTICE OF VIOLATION #34994820K ISSUED ON 12/20/12. WORK W/O PERMIT - CELLAR STRUCTURAL WORK. REMEDY: COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER.$6,000 / $0 / $035056102L
Active
Hearing: WRITTEN OFF
Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation.
2014-09-13CLASS - 1FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOTICE OF VIOLATION #34994820K ISSUED ON 12/20/12,FOR WORK W/O PERMIT - CELLAR STRUCTURAL WORK. REMEDY: COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER.$24,000 / $0 / $035056915Z
Active
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED
2008-06-06HazardousSEC 27-954 ALTERATION WORK NOTED: AT CELLAR LEVEL CREATED A STORAGE FOR RETAIL STORE. STORAGE AREA IS MORE THAN 4000 FT AND FILLED WITH COMBUSTIBLE ITEMS. CELLAR DOES NOT HAVE SPRINKLER SYSTEM AS REQUIRE BY BLD$200 / $200 / $034651288Z
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: COMPLIANCE-INSP/DOC
2013-04-17CLASS - 1FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOV #34994820K. ISSUED ON 12.20.12 FOR WORK W/O PERMIT - ALTERED FLR AND STRUCTURAL SUPPORT SYSTEM AT CELLAR AND IFC. TO SUPPORT REFRIGERATION UNITS AND$6,000 / $6,000 / $035016578K
Resolved
Hearing: DEFAULT · Certification: COMPLIANCE-INSP/DOC
2013-07-01CLASS - 1FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOV #34994820K ISSUED ON 12.21.12. (WORK W/O PERMIT @ CELLAR STRUCTURAL TO SUPPORTREFORM) REMEDY: COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER.$12,000 / $24,495 / $-12,00035053797N
Active
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED
2013-09-12CLASS - 1FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOTICE OF VIOLATION #34994820K ISSUED ON 12/21/12,FOR WORK W/O PERMIT - CELLAR STRUCTURAL WORK. REMEDY: COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER.$6,000 / $6,000 / $035059740J

Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-09

OATH tickets (all agencies) 2 unpaid of 68

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 #
Unpaid balance Default
DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED
2024-07-11Veterinary-DohmhOPERATE BOARDING KENNEL, GROOMING PARLOR, PET SHOP W O VALID PERMITMERRICK DISCOUNT INC$2,000 / $0 / $2,0000803119011
Unpaid balance
DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION
2018-05-04Dos - Enforcement AgentsILLEGAL PLACEMENT OF STICKERS OR DECALS ON PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTYPLEASANT LEARN PLAY CTR$150 / $0 / $150042069042P
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION
2024-08-08Fire Department Of NycCERTIFICATES OF FITNESS AND CERTIFICATES OF QUALIFICATIONMY BEAUTY SUPPLY INC$0 / $0 / $0014140125Y
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION
2021-05-27Fire Department Of NycCERTIFICATES OF FITNESS AND CERTIFICATES OF QUALIFICATION99 LIMON INC$0 / $0 / $0011781759R
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2019-03-08Dos - Enforcement AgentsILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICENYC EVENT SPACE LLC$0 / $0 / $0043957453L
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2018-11-30Dept. Of BuildingsWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT229-20 MERRICK BLVD INC$2,500 / $2,500 / $0035374792L
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2017-03-15Sanitation OthersSNOW,ICE DIRT ON SIDEWALKS229-20 MERRICK BLVD INC$100 / $100 / $00194609223
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2017-01-09Sanitation DeptSNOW,ICE DIRT ON SIDEWALKS229-20 MERRICK BLVDINC$100 / $100 / —044541368Y
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION
2016-11-14Dos - Enforcement AgentsDIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA229-20 MERRICK BLVDINC$100 / $100 / —044592021P
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2016-10-21Fire Department Of NycPERMITS229-20 MERRICK BLVD, INC$700 / $700 / —011491746M
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT
2016-10-08Dos - Enforcement AgentsDIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA99 LIMON INC$300 / $300 / —044472702Y
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2016-06-13Sanitation DeptDIRTY AREA229-20 MERRICK BLVDINC$100 / $100 / —041176873N

Showing 12 of 68 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

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) 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.

OpenedAgencyComplaintStatusClosed
2026-06-30NYPDGraffiti – Police Report RequestedClosed2026-06-30

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07

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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