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241-22 85th Road, Queens, NY 11426

BBL 4079630046 (Borough 4, Block 7963, Lot 46) · BIN 4166731, 4567483 · Last updated:

Summary · as of October 31, 2026

241-22 85th Road (Queens, NY 11426; tax lot BBL 4079630046) is a two-family home (building class B3: two-family home converted from one-family), built around 1940, on a 3,705 sq ft lot zoned R3A. City tax records list the owner as JOSEPH, BENJAMIN K; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated April 12, 2011 lists a price of $680,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $956,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows no open DOB jobs, active DOB/ECB violations, open HPD violations or unpaid OATH tickets for this lot. There were two 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
JOSEPH, BENJAMIN K
Building class
B3 · Two-family home converted from one-family
Year built · units
1940 · 2 res.
Lot area · zoning
3,705 sq ft · R3A
Market value (DOF)
$956,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
$680,000 · 2011-04-12
BBL
4079630046
BIN
4166731, 4567483

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “241-22 85th Road, Queens, NY 11426 (BBL 4079630046)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/241-22-85th-road-4079630046. 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)
JOSEPH, BENJAMIN KThe 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: 2008, 2008.
Floors
2
Units
2 residential / 2 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
2
Lot size
3,705 sq ft (39 ft × 95 ft)
Building floor area
2,168 sq ft
Zoning
R3AThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
0.59 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 4079630046 (Borough 4, Block 7963, Lot 46) · BIN 4166731, 4567483BBL 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; 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)
$956,000The 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
$57,360The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$53,533Assessed 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$956,000$57,3601
2026Final$1,060,000$63,6001
2025Final$994,000$59,6401

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-02

Sales & deed history 10

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
2011-04-12DEED$680,000Paul, Davis; Paul, BijiJoseph, Jincy; Joseph, Benjamin K2011041500387001
2006-01-06DEED$375,000Romano, John; Rodriguez, Maria JPaul, Davis; Paul, Biji2006012300836001
2003-12-12DEED$150,000Romano, John Joseph; Romano, CatherineRodriguez, Maria J; Romano, John2004030201907001
1999-08-16DEED$0 / not statedRomano, Carol (Ex/Of)Romano, Catherine; Romano, John JosephFT_4310006838231
1985-07-03DEED$0 / not statedMays, AnneMays, Anne; Romano, CarolFT_4760002114776
1978-09-20DEED$0 / not statedCalvi Ralph A; Calvi Barbara AAnnie MaysBK_7840110101761
1975-07-22DEED$0 / not statedTomeo Melville Jr; Tomeo TheresaBarbara A Calvi; Ralph A CalviBK_7540084701288
1974-03-22DEED$0 / not statedTomeo Melville JrTheresa Tomeo; Melville Tomeo JrBK_7440074401169
1972-01-24DEED$0 / not statedMaas Mildred (Exec Of); Maas George L (Exec)Melville Tomeo JrBK_7240054301589
1968-02-13DEED$0 / not statedMaas MildredMildred MaasBK_6840065700144

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 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 · 2009-06-24
420037070
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2009-03-26$15,000
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2009-09-24
402291621
BIS
A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)2006-02-16$90,000

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 10

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
2009-04-082010-04-08420037070
BIS
Equipment work / Mechanical/HVACISSUED (initial)
2008-10-162009-10-16402291621
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (renewal)
2007-07-262007-12-31402291621
BIS
Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipmentISSUED (renewal)
2007-07-262008-07-13402291621
BIS
AlterationISSUED (renewal)
2007-03-062008-03-05402291621
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (initial)
2007-01-312007-07-13402291621
BIS
Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipmentISSUED (renewal)
2006-11-212007-07-13402291621
BIS
AlterationISSUED (renewal)
2006-11-212006-12-31402291621
BIS
Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipmentISSUED (renewal)
2006-05-162006-11-18402291621
BIS
Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipmentISSUED (initial)
2006-05-162006-11-18402291621
BIS
AlterationISSUED (initial)

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.

StatusIssuedSeverityWhat it was forPenalty / paid / balanceECB #
Resolved
Hearing: CURED/IN-VIO · Certification: CURE ACCEPTED
2010-01-15CLASS - 2VIOLATION OF PARKING REGULATIONS IN A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT,NOTED: DEAD STORAGE OF 1 MOTOR VEHICLES AT FRONT LAWN/YARD/ TOYOTA CAMRY LE,4 DOOR. NO PLATES. REMEDY: CONFORM TO PARKING REGULATIONS.$0 / $0 / $034824433Z
Resolved
Hearing: CURED/IN-VIO · Certification: CURE ACCEPTED
2010-03-10CLASS - 2ILLEGAL USE IN A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. NOTED: AT REAR YARD CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS STORED BEING SCAFFOLD SECTIONS,PLYWOOD,CHAIN LINK FENCE ROLLS,PAVERS & CMN BLOCKS,NEW WINDOWS,MIXING PANS. RESIDENCE IS LOCATED$0 / $0 / $034780720J
Resolved
Hearing: STIPULATION/IN-VIO · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2009-03-23CLASS - 2ALTERED BLDG OCCUPIED W/O A VALID CERTIFICATE OR OCCUPANCY. BLDG ALTERED UNDER JOB TYPE A1 #402291621 OCCUPIED THROUGHOUT (ALL WORK COMPLETED) APPL NOT SIGNED OFF C OF O NEVER OBTAINED. REMEDY: OBTAIN A VALID$500 / $500 / $034773232P
Resolved
Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED
2009-03-23CLASS - 1WORK W/O A PERMIT WORK NOTED: AT CELLAR LEVEL INSTALLED WATER & WASTE LINES FOR WASHER & DRYER AND A GAS LINE W/THE DRYER. REMEDY: OBTAIN PERMIT OR RESTORE TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION.$0 / $0 / $034773231N

Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-02

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
HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION
2010-03-10Dept. Of BuildingsILLEGAL USE IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTBIJI PAUL— / — / —034780720J
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION
2010-01-15Dept. Of BuildingsVIOLATION OF PARKING REGULATIONS IN A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTPAUL BIJI— / — / —034824433Z
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · STIPULATED
2009-03-23Dept. Of BuildingsALTERED CHANGED BUILDING OCCUPIED WITHOUT A VALID CERT OF OCCUPANCYPAUL, BIJI$500 / $500 / —034773232P
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2009-03-23Dept. Of BuildingsWORK WITHOUT A PERMITPAUL, BIJI— / — / —034773231N
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2002-10-31$25 / $25 / —0131832021

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.

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 2026-10-28; 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 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 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02

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 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02

311 requests (last 12 months) 2

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
2026-01-26DEPWater System – Dirty Water (WE)Closed2026-01-27
2025-12-29NYPDAbandoned Vehicle – With License PlateClosed2025-12-29

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02

Nearby properties

On 85 Rd

Same tax block (7963)

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