# 249-05 Jericho Turnpike, Queens, NY 11426

BBL 4086660001 · Block 8666 · Lot 1 · BIN 4177112  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/249-05-jericho-turnpike-4086660001  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

Also recorded as: 249-05 Jamaica Ave

## Summary

249-05 Jericho Turnpike (Queens, NY 11426; tax lot BBL 4086660001) is a hotel (building class H4: hotel (subtype H4)), built around 2009, on a 10,000 sq ft lot zoned R4. City tax records list the owner as JERICHO 249 REALTY, LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated March 16, 2026 lists a price of $9,200,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $3,962,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two active DOB violations, four active ECB violations and six OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 13 311 requests in the past 12 months and two HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “249-05 Jericho Turnpike, Queens, NY 11426 (BBL 4086660001)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/249-05-jericho-turnpike-4086660001. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Bellerose: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/neighborhoods/bellerose

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/neighborhoods/bellerose/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/neighborhoods/bellerose/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/neighborhoods/bellerose/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/neighborhoods/bellerose/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/neighborhoods/bellerose/unpaid-oath-tickets

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 2 |
| Active ECB violations | 4 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 6 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: JERICHO 249 REALTY, LLC
- Building class: H4 – Hotel (subtype H4)
- Year built: 2009
- Floors: 3
- Units: 0 residential / 1 total
- Lot area: 10,000 sq ft · Building area: 14,979 sq ft
- Zoning: R4, C2-3
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-07

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $3,962,000, assessed value $1,782,900, tax class 4
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-16 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2026-03-16 from PARAS LLC to JERICHO 249 REALTY, LLC, stated price $9,200,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2018-03-02 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2018-03-02 from SITARA REALTY, LLC to PARAS LLC, stated price $7,850,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2008-10-23 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2008-10-23 from GONZO PROPERTY, LLC. to SITARA REALTY, LLC., stated price $1,800,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2000-04-18 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2000-04-18 from KURAS, JOHN ANDREW; KURAS, ANTOINETTE to GONZO PROPERTY, L.L.C., no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1983-09-14 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1983-09-14 from KURAS, JOHN ANDREW; KURAS, STELLA to KURAS, ANTOINETTE; KURAS, JOHN ANDREW, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1967-12-22 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1967-12-22 from PAHL INGEBORG; PAHL OTTO to STELLA KURAS; ANDREW KURAS; JOHN A KURAS, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-08-10 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 420240028: Sign. Issued 2010-08-10, expires 2011-08-10. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2010-04-12 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 420045515: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 2010-04-12, expires 2010-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-12-11 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 410187060: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2009-12-11, expires 2010-12-11. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-12-11 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 410187060: New building. Issued 2009-12-11, expires 2010-12-11. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-12-11 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 410187060: New building. Issued 2009-12-11, expires 2010-12-11. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-10-05 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 420055601: Equipment work / Fuel storage. Issued 2009-10-05, expires 2010-03-06. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-06-30 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 410187060: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2009-06-30, expires 2010-06-30. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-05-08 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 420015085: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 2009-05-08, expires 2009-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-04-23 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 410187060: New building. Issued 2009-04-23, expires 2009-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-04-23 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 410187060: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2009-04-23, expires 2009-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-04-07 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 410205898: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2009-04-07, expires 2010-03-11. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-04-07 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 410205898: Demolition. Issued 2009-04-07, expires 2010-03-11. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-11-10 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2018-01-26 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED): VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2016 CAT 1 INSP/TST. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2024-10-23 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: USE OF PROHIBITED DOOR AND/OR HARDWARE PER BC 1008.1 (2014 CODE); 27-371; BC 1008.1.9 (2014 CODE); BC 1010.1.8 (2022 CODE); BC 1010.1.9 (2022 CODE).OBSERVE. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Balance due $6,250. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2025-09-25 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: CLASS 2: PROVIDE UPDATED MAINTENANCE LOG (LAST RECORD DATED IN 2024). CAR KEEPS RELEVELING AFTER APPROACHING THE LANDINGS AND OPENING DOORS,ADJUST.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $3,125. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-03-03 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH THE DEPT OF BUILDINGS FOR SUMMONS 39128247H, FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $6,250. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-09-17 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status PENDING) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: ATOI OBSERVED WATER HEATERS ON THE 3RD & 2ND FLOORS INSTALLED WITHOUT ANY PERMITS FILE ON BIS OR DOBNOW CONTRARY TO PC 106.1 PLUMBING WORK INCLUDING WATER HEATER INSTALLATIONS AND PLUMBING SYSTEM ALTERATIONS, R. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: hearing pending. Balance due $1,250. | 6bgk-3dad |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-25 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ELEVATOR OR CONVEYING SYSTEM. Unpaid balance $3,125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-05-19 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-10-31 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: RECORDKEEPING. Unpaid balance $3,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-10-31 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: STORAGE, ACCUMULATION AND REMOVAL OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL AND WASTE. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-10-23 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: USE PROB DOOR HARDWARE. Unpaid balance $6,250. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-09-26 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $1,300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-09-17 | pending (STIPULATION OFFERED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-03-03 | pending (RESCHEDULED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB. Hearing pending. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-09 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt C06A): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-12-25 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt C07 B): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-10-29 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to DEP: Noise – Construction. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-15 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: Elevator – Elevator - Multiple Devices On Property. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-14 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DHS: Homeless Person Assistance – Chronic. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-02 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: Elevator – Elevator - Single Device On Property/No Alternate Service. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-31 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Derelict Vehicles – Derelict Vehicles. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOT: Street Condition – Failed Street Repair. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Derelict Vehicles – Derelict Vehicles. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-12 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Water System – Dirty Water (WE). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Noise – Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-23 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Blocked Driveway – No Access. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-26 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Snow or Ice – Sidewalk. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Noise – Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-11-07 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Noise – Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1). | erm2-nwe9 |

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as JERICHO 249 REALTY, LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2026-03-16 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2026-03-16). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-06-02 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Bijal Desai (JERICHO 249 REALTY, LLC), business city Bellerose. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-06-02 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Bijal Desai. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-06-02 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Bijal Desai, business city Bellerose. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-06-02 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (JERICHO 249 RELATY, LLC), business city Bellerose. | feu5-w2e2 |

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