241-23 85th Road, Queens, NY 11426
BBL 4079620023 (Borough 4, Block 7962, Lot 23) · BIN 4166692, 4567737 · Last updated:
Summary · as of November 6, 2026
241-23 85th Road (Queens, NY 11426; tax lot BBL 4079620023) is a two-family home (building class B3: two-family home converted from one-family), built around 1936, on a 3,705 sq ft lot zoned R3A. City tax records list the owner as GALAV, GEETANJALI; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated October 12, 2005 lists a price of $635,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,041,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active DOB violation and two active ECB violations. 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
- GALAV, GEETANJALI
- Building class
- B3 · Two-family home converted from one-family
- Year built · units
- 1936 · 2 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 3,705 sq ft · R3A
- Market value (DOF)
- $1,041,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $635,000 · 2005-10-12
- BBL
- 4079620023
- BIN
- 4166692, 4567737
- 1Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 1Active DOB violations
- 2Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “241-23 85th Road, Queens, NY 11426 (BBL 4079620023)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/241-23-85th-road-4079620023. 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)
- GALAV, GEETANJALIThe 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
- 1936Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 1999, 2009.
- 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
- 2,016 sq ft
- Zoning
- R3AThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 0.54 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 4079620023 (Borough 4, Block 7962, Lot 23) · BIN 4166692, 4567737BBL 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)
- $1,041,000The 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
- $62,460The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $53,624Assessed 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 | $1,041,000 | $62,460 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $1,001,000 | $60,060 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $934,000 | $56,040 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-10-12 | DEED | $635,000 | Navas, Sonia; Navas , Jairo | Galav, Geetanjali; Galav, Shashi | 2005101902279001 |
| 2004-03-04 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Navas, Sonia | Navas, Jairo; Navas, Sonia | 2004031800565001 |
| 1997-01-21 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Pecora, James T | Navas, Sonia | FT_4600005545760 |
| 1974-03-15 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Pecora James T; Pecora Marianne T | James T Pecora | BK_7440074300414 |
| 1969-10-08 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Pecora James T | Marianne T Pecora; James T Pecora | BK_6940035501849 |
| 1969-03-25 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Voelker Margaret L; Voelker Edgar J | James T Pecora | BK_6940031501229 |
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 1 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 - PARTIAL JOB · 2006-03-20 | 402306982 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2006-03-17 | $28,000 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - DISAPPROVED · 2006-02-06 | 402282720 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2006-01-31 | $30,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2002-05-20 | 400865541 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 1998-06-16 | $1,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 1997-03-04 | 400723295 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 1997-02-24 | $5,000 |
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 4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-03-20 | 2007-02-13 | 402306982 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1999-12-07 | 2000-12-06 | 400865541 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1999-07-23 | 2000-07-07 | 400865541 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1997-02-26 | 1998-02-26 | 400723295 BIS | Alteration / 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 1 active of 1
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).
| Status | Issued | Type | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2007-08-27 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | V082707C1304SA |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
ECB violations (DOB) 2 active of 6
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 1999-10-25 | Hazardous | FAILURE TO AMINTAIN DEFECT IS .OUTSIDE CHIMMENY ENDS ON THE CARNIZE LEVEL. REMEDY : MAKE SAFE IMMEDIATELY OBTAIN PERMIT , EXTEND CHIMME TO REQUREED HEIGHT. | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34224469L |
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 2015-08-07 | CLASS - 1 | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL(S) OR APPURTENANCES.NOTED: AT 2ND FLR, WOOD BALCONY OF GLASS SLIDING DOOR,APPRX 8'X5'HAS DISLODGED AND COLLAPSED.WOOD JOISTS ARE SPLIT AND ROTTED.VACATE FRONT BALCONY.RMDY: | $0 / $0 / $0 | 35137010Z |
| Active Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2006-05-09 | Hazardous | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOUSEKEEPING. PREMISES IS UNDER ALT 2 P#402306982 & CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IS PILED IN THE FRONT YARD. DEBRIS IS WOOD & BLACK GARBAGE BAGS. REMEDY:PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOUSEKEEPING | $500 / $500 / $0 | 34504595Z |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2004-12-16 | Hazardous | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. C OF O INDICATES (400865541) CELLAR TO BE ORDINARY (BOILER ROOM & STORAGE). ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY NOTED: CELLAR NOW FOR DWELLING WITH, LIVING ROOM AREA (CHAIRS T.V. E | $800 / $800 / $0 | 34458278K |
| Active Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2006-01-30 | Hazardous | WORK W/O A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: APPROX. 13' X 25' EXTENSION AT REAR OF PREMISES EXT. HAS POURED 8' HIGH CONCRETE FOUNDATION WALL WITH 2 DOOR OPENINGS CUT INTO EXISTING FOUNDATION. INTERIOR OF EXISTING FOUNDATION | $800 / $800 / $0 | 34506043J |
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 2004-12-16 | Hazardous | WORK W/O A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: AT CELLAR LEVEL, ERECTED PARTITIONS TO CREATE 2 ROOMS AND INSTALLED WATER & WASTE LINES FOR 2 PIECE BATHROOM (TOILET, SINK). REMEDY: OBTAIN PERMIT OR RESTORE TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDIT | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34458279M |
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 · SETTL IN-VIO | 2019-03-04 | Sanitation Others | SNOW,ICE DIRT ON SIDEWALKS | GALAV | $350 / $229 / $0 | 0205882454 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2017-04-17 | Sanitation Others | NON-RECYC LEFT IN RECYC CONTAINER FOR COLLECTION 1TO8 DWELLING UNITS | GEETANJALI | $25 / $25 / $0 | 0194699973 |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2015-08-07 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL S OR APPURTENANCES | GEETANJAL GALAV | — / — / — | 035137010Z |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO | 2015-05-21 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSE | GALAV | $300 / $253 / $0 | 0186437323 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2007-04-12 | Sanitation Others | RECYCLABLES PLACED FOR COLLECTION WITH NON-RECYCLABLES | GALAV | $25 / $25 / — | 0158691033 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2006-05-09 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOUSEKEEPING. | SHASHI | $500 / $500 / — | 034504595Z |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2006-01-30 | Dept. Of Buildings | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT: HAZARDOUS. | GALAV | $800 / $800 / — | 034506043J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2004-12-16 | $800 / $800 / — | 034458278K | |||
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2004-12-16 | — / — / — | 034458279M | |||
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2002-10-31 | $25 / $25 / — | 0131832040 | |||
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2002-07-05 | $250 / $250 / — | 0119582421 |
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) 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.
| Opened | Agency | Complaint | Status | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | DOB | Building/Use – No Certificate Of Occupancy/Illegal/Contrary To CO | Open | 2026-09-04 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-06
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