239-15 87th Avenue, Queens, NY 11426
BBL 4079590010 (Borough 4, Block 7959, Lot 10) · BIN 4166645, 4597713 · Last updated:
Summary · as of November 6, 2026
239-15 87th Avenue (Queens, NY 11426; tax lot BBL 4079590010) is a two-family home (building class B3: two-family home converted from one-family), built around 1940, on a 4,372 sq ft lot zoned R3A. City tax records list the owner as MARTINEZ, MANUEL F; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated May 3, 2006 lists a price of $745,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,222,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off and six active ECB violations. There were 28 311 requests 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
- MARTINEZ, MANUEL F
- Building class
- B3 · Two-family home converted from one-family
- Year built · units
- 1940 · 2 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 4,372 sq ft · R3A
- Market value (DOF)
- $1,222,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $745,000 · 2006-05-03
- BBL
- 4079590010
- BIN
- 4166645, 4597713
- 2Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 6Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “239-15 87th Avenue, Queens, NY 11426 (BBL 4079590010)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/239-15-87th-avenue-4079590010. 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)
- MARTINEZ, MANUEL FThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- B3 – Two-family home converted from one-familyThe 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
- 1940Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 2005.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 2 residential / 2 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 2
- Lot size
- 4,372 sq ft (39 ft × 119 ft)
- Building floor area
- 2,224 sq ft
- Zoning
- R3AThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 0.51 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 4079590010 (Borough 4, Block 7959, Lot 10) · BIN 4166645, 4597713BBL 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 2026-11-06; 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)
- $1,222,000The 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
- $73,320The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $64,109Assessed 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 | $1,222,000 | $73,320 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $1,063,000 | $63,780 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $1,023,000 | $61,380 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-06
Sales & deed history 6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-05-03 | DEED | $745,000 | Jhingen, Brij; Sharma, Satish | Martinez, Manuel F | 2006051500854001 |
| 2004-03-17 | DEED | $349,500 | Thomas, Joseph V | Jhingen, Brij; Sharma, Satish | 2004040602251001 |
| 2003-11-07 | DEED | $300,000 | Hoban, Michael C | Thomas, Joseph V | 2003112700067001 |
| 1994-11-16 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Dukeman, Maureen; Dukeman, Peter J | Hoban, Michael C | FT_4090004542409 |
| 1984-09-14 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Friedenberg, Kate | Dukeman, Maureen; Dukeman, Peter J. | FT_4110002047911 |
| 1979-02-08 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Friedenberg Peter Exec Of | Kate Friedenberg | BK_7940113801618 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-06; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-06; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-06
DOB job filings 2 open of 4
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 - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2004-11-08 | 401951713 BIS | NB – New building | 2004-06-07 | — |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2005-05-13 | 401871042 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 2004-05-05 | $85,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 1994-08-03 | 400478611 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1994-07-08 | $5,000 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - APPROVED · 1993-08-27 | 400385702 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 1993-06-18 | $20,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
Work permits 5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-05-13 | 2006-05-13 | 401871042 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2004-11-08 | 2005-11-08 | 401951713 BIS | New building | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2004-06-15 | 2005-06-06 | 401871042 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1994-07-29 | 1996-07-29 | 400478611 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1994-07-19 | 1995-07-19 | 400478611 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06; 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 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
ECB violations (DOB) 6 active of 10
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Hearing: WRITTEN OFF Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 2005-03-10 | Hazardous | JOBSITE FENCE DEFECTIVE. STRUCTURE IS OPEN TO PUBLIC/UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND JOBSITE FENCE IS MISSING AT REAR AND IN FRONT HAS FALLEN DOWN. REMEDY: REPAIR/INSTALL FENCE AROUND JOB SITE. | $500 / $0 / $0 | 34492636K |
| Active Hearing: WRITTEN OFF Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 2005-03-10 | Hazardous | NO GUARD RAILS HAVE BEEN PROVIDED AT REAR ENTRANCE TO CELLAR 7' DROP AND AT FRONT ENTRANCE HOLE IN FLOOR TO CELLAR 7'DROP (STAIRCASE MISSING) NOTE: SITE IS COMPLETELY OPEN TO PUBLIC. REMEDY: PROVIDE GUARDRAILS | $1,000 / $0 / $0 | 34492638Y |
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 2004-11-10 | Hazardous | JOB SITE FENCE DEFECTIVE: NOTED: 1) AT FRONT & SIDE OF SITE FENCE HAS FALLEN OR BEEN REMOVED, BUILDING IS NOT SECURED. REMEDY: REPAIR/REPLACE JOB SITE FENCE. | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34454951N |
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 2005-03-10 | Hazardous | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN HOUSE KEEPING JOB SITE SIDEWALK IN FRONT HAS FENCE/WOOD COVERING ENTIRE WALK-WAY ALSO SIDEWALK HAS SNOW AND ICE NOTE: SIDEWALK HAS FALLEN ONTO SIDEWALK.REMEDY:REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS/AND ICE | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34492639X |
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 2004-11-10 | Hazardous | FAILURE TO SAFEGUARD PUBLIC & PROPERTY AFFECTED BY CONSTRUCTION OPERA-TIONS. NOTED: 1) BLDG ERECTED TO 2ND FLOOR, ROOF IN PLACE. THERE IS NOJOB SITE FENCE AT SIDE OR REAR OF PROPERTY. 2) BLDG IS WIDE OPEN, GIV- | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34454952P |
| Active Hearing: WRITTEN OFF Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 2004-07-16 | Non-Hazardous | WORK WITH A PERMIT WORK NOTED ERECTED WOOD FENCE (1) APPROX 8' FEET X 25 LONG @ SOUTH FRONT ADJACENT TO PUBLIC SIDEALK (2) APPROX 8' HIGH X 80 LONG ADJACENT TO DWELLING @ SOUTHWEST .NORTHWEST REMEDY:OBTAIN | $500 / $0 / $0 | 34442610R |
| Active Hearing: WRITTEN OFF Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 2004-07-16 | Hazardous | JOB SITE FENCE DEFECTIVE (ALT #4018710472)NOTED DEFECTS LEANING & MISSING SECTIONS OF WOOD FENCE CONSTRUCTION FENCE 8' HIGH NOTED LOCATIONS (1) LEANING WEST SIDE REAR APPROX 12'LENGTH ADJACENT TO DWELLING | $5,000 / $0 / $0 | 34442609J |
| Resolved Hearing: CURED/IN-VIO · Certification: CURE ACCEPTED | 2004-09-14 | Non-Hazardous | FAILURE TO PROVIDE APPROVED PLANS AT PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. JOB #401871042. WORK NOTED: WALL FRAMING AT 1ST FLOOR. REMEDY: STOP ALL WORK / EXCEPT ERECTING FENCE TO MAKE SITE SAFE / CONTACT OFFICE. | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34448458Z |
| Active Hearing: WRITTEN OFF Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 2004-09-14 | Hazardous | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN. JOB #401871042. NOTED: 1)EXCESSIVE CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN FRONT YARD. LUMBER WITH NAILS STICKING OUT, CONCRETE BLOCKS,BRICKS & OTHER RUBBISH MATERIALS. 2)NO FENCE IN FRONT/DRIVEWAY AREA. A | $2,500 / $0 / $0 | 34448457R |
| Active Hearing: WRITTEN OFF Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 2005-03-10 | Non-Hazardous | FAILURE TO POST CONTRACTORS SIGN AT JOBSITE. REMEDY: POST CONTRACTOR'SSIGN. | $250 / $0 / $0 | 34492637M |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 11
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 | 2011-11-28 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | IMPROPER RECEPTACLES 1ST OFFENSE | MARTINEZ | $100 / $100 / — | 040775093K |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF | 2005-03-10 | Dept. Of Buildings | JOB SITE FENCE DEFECTIVE. | SHARMA | $500 / — / — | 034492636K |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF | 2005-03-10 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAILURE TO POST CONTRACTOR'S SIGN. | SHARMA | $250 / — / — | 034492637M |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF | 2005-03-10 | Dept. Of Buildings | NO GUARD RAILS | SHARMA | $1,000 / — / — | 034492638Y |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2005-03-10 | — / — / — | 034492639X | |||
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2004-11-10 | — / — / — | 034454952P | |||
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2004-11-10 | — / — / — | 034454951N | |||
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2004-09-14 | — / — / — | 034448458Z | |||
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF | 2004-09-14 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING: EXTERIOR HAZARDOUS . | THOMAS | $2,500 / — / — | 034448457R |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF | 2004-07-16 | Dept. Of Buildings | JOB SITE FENCE DEFECTIVE. | SATISH SHARMA | $5,000 / — / — | 034442609J |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF | 2004-07-16 | Dept. Of Buildings | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. | SATIAH SHARMA | $500 / — / — | 034442610R |
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-06
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; data as of 2026-11-06; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-06
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 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
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 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-06
311 requests (last 12 months) 28
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-31 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant | Closed | 2026-11-01 |
| 2026-09-07 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant | Closed | 2026-09-07 |
| 2026-09-06 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant | Closed | 2026-09-06 |
| 2026-09-03 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant | Closed | 2026-09-03 |
| 2026-08-30 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant | Closed | 2026-08-30 |
| 2026-08-23 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant | Closed | 2026-08-23 |
| 2026-08-18 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant | Closed | 2026-08-18 |
| 2026-08-14 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant | Closed | 2026-08-14 |
| 2026-07-11 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant | Closed | 2026-07-11 |
| 2026-07-05 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant | Closed | 2026-07-05 |
Showing 10 of 28 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-06
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