253-16 Cullman Avenue, Queens, NY 11362
BBL 4083820004 (Borough 4, Block 8382, Lot 4) · BIN 4561485, 4173197 · Last updated: · Douglaston-Little Neck · ZIP 11362
Summary · as of November 6, 2026
253-16 Cullman Avenue (Queens, NY 11362; tax lot BBL 4083820004) is a two-family home (building class B1: two-family home, brick), built around 2006, on a 5,774 sq ft lot zoned R2A. City tax records list the owner as SIKAI NORTH AMERICAN LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated September 21, 2020 lists a price of $1,420,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,286,000. As of November 6, 2026 (limited by DOB Job Application Filings (BIS); other open-item sources were confirmed later), NYC Open Data shows no open DOB jobs, active DOB/ECB violations, open HPD violations or unpaid OATH tickets for this lot. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- SIKAI NORTH AMERICAN LLC
- Building class
- B1 · Two-family home, brick
- Year built · units
- 2006 · 2 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 5,774 sq ft · R2A
- Market value (DOF)
- $2,286,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $1,420,000 · 2020-09-21
- BBL
- 4083820004
- BIN
- 4561485, 4173197
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “253-16 Cullman Avenue, Queens, NY 11362 (BBL 4083820004)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/253-16-cullman-avenue-4083820004. 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)
- SIKAI NORTH AMERICAN LLCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- B1 – Two-family home, brickThe 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
- 2006Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 2 residential / 2 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 2
- Lot size
- 5,774 sq ft (57.17 ft × 101 ft)
- Building floor area
- 3,300 sq ft
- Zoning
- R2AThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 0.57 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 4083820004 (Borough 4, Block 8382, Lot 4) · BIN 4561485, 4173197BBL 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; last loaded 2026-11-07; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; last loaded 2026-11-01
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $2,286,000The 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
- $137,160The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $95,558Assessed 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 | $2,286,000 | $137,160 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $2,050,000 | $123,000 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $2,086,000 | $125,160 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-07
Sales & deed history 7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-21 | DEED | $1,420,000 | Chen, Tony Qiang; Chen, Xuehua; Chen, Xue Hua | Sikai North American Llc | 2020093000982002 |
| 2010-11-29 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Chen, Tony Qiang | Chen, Xue Hua; Chen, Tony Qiang | 2010120300419001 |
| 2010-09-20 | DEED | $990,000 | Dai, Jian Feng | Chen, Tony Qiang | 2010092300305001 |
| 2009-03-17 | DEED | $10 | Triple Mint Construction Corp | Dai, Jian Feng | 2009031700812001 |
| 2005-10-11 | DEED | $720,000 | Paek, Un Sup; Paek, Kyung Ae | Triple Mint Construction Corp. | 2005102200199001 |
| 1986-10-29 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Shtainer, Maria; Shtainer, Bertgold | Paek, Un Sup; Paek, Kyung Ae | FT_4130002261313 |
| 1980-11-26 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Gross Arthur; Gross Ida | Maria Shtainer; Bertgoloshtainer | BK_8040130000052 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-07; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-07; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-07
DOB job filings 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2006-06-14 | 402256795 BIS | DM – Demolition | 2005-12-05 | — |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2008-06-17 | 402231919 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2005-10-21 | — |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2008-07-09 | 402231018 BIS | NB – New building | 2005-10-20 | — |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2008-09-15 | 402231009 BIS | NB – New building | 2005-10-20 | — |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; last loaded 2026-11-06; a later sync attempt failed on 2026-11-07; showing the last successful load
Work permits 14
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-28 | 2009-08-28 | 402231009 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2008-01-22 | 2009-01-21 | 402231018 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2007-06-05 | 2007-12-31 | 402231009 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2007-06-05 | 2008-03-06 | 402231009 BIS | New building | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2007-03-23 | 2007-06-20 | 402231009 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2007-03-23 | 2007-06-20 | 402231018 BIS | New building | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2007-03-23 | 2007-06-20 | 402231009 BIS | New building | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2006-08-15 | 2007-03-06 | 402231018 BIS | New building | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2006-06-20 | 2007-06-20 | 402231009 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2006-06-19 | 2007-03-06 | 402231009 BIS | New building | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2006-06-15 | 2006-06-17 | 402231009 BIS | New building | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2006-06-15 | 2006-12-31 | 402231009 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
Showing 12 of 14 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
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 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 2
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: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2006-08-01 | Hazardous | FAILURE TO PROVIDE PROTECTION @ SIDES OF EXCAVATION VIOLATION NOTED:@ TIME OF INSPECTION SITE WAS EXCAVATED APPROX 8 TO 10 FOOT IN DEPTH, WITH WALK IN THE EXCAVATED AREA IN PROGRESS.PLYWOOD FORMS WERE BEING | $1,000 / $1,000 / $0 | 34531124X |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2006-08-01 | Non-Hazardous | FAILURE TO POST DOT PERMIT VIOL. NOTED : AT TIME OF INSP. FOUNDATION FORMING WAS IN PROGRESS. THERE WAS A 40 CU. YD. DEBRIS CONTAINER STORE IN THE ST. IN FRONT OF THE JOB SITE, W DEBRIS INSIDE THE CONTAINER NO | $400 / $400 / $0 | 34536125K |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 13
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 Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2025-06-02 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | ABANDONING VEHICLE | ROGERS | $280 / $280 / $0 | 049151474X |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2019-03-03 | Sanitation Others | SNOW,ICE DIRT ON SIDEWALKS | CHEN TONY | $130 / $100 / $0 | 0206892905 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2010-10-09 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA | CHEN | $100 / $100 / — | 0174457499 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2010-08-25 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA | DAI | $100 / $100 / — | 0174457260 |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2010-08-18 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA | DAI | $300 / $0 / $0 | 0173351687 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2010-07-19 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA | DAI | $100 / $100 / — | 0173997221 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2010-06-09 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA | DAI | $130 / $130 / — | 0173997111 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2010-05-16 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA | DAI | $100 / $100 / — | 0173352228 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2010-02-11 | Sanitation Others | SNOW,ICE DIRT ON SIDEWALKS | DAI | $100 / $100 / — | 0173351283 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2009-09-28 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA | DAI | $100 / $100 / — | 0170873120 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2007-06-16 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA | TRIPLE MINT CONSTRUCTION CORP | $300 / $346 / — | 0158705169 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2006-08-01 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAILURE TO POST D.O.T. PERMIT FOR STREET SIDEWALK CLOSING. | TRIPLE MINT CONSTRUCTION CORP | $400 / $400 / — | 034536125K |
Showing 12 of 13 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
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 2026-11-07; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-07
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 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07
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 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
311 requests (last 12 months) 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
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.
More in Douglaston-Little Neck: Open HPD violations · Active DOB violations · Active ECB violations · Open DOB jobs · Unpaid OATH tickets
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- 253-06 Cullman Avenue (80 ft)
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Same tax block (8382), closest first
- 66-06 254th Street (50 ft)
- 66-14 254th Street (69 ft)
- 253-15 Grand Central Pkwy (120 ft)
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