253-52 149th Road, Queens, NY 11422
BBL 4136560031 (Borough 4, Block 13656, Lot 31) · BIN 4290131, 4528804 · Last updated:
Also recorded in city data as: 25352 149 Rd
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
253-52 149th Road (Queens, NY 11422; tax lot BBL 4136560031) is a two-family home (building class B2: two-family home, frame (wood)), built around 1965, on a 4,100 sq ft lot zoned R3X. City tax records list the owner as CANTOS CARDENAS, BERTHA; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated September 6, 2019 lists a price of $860,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,138,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one OATH ticket with an unpaid balance. There were four 311 requests in the past 12 months and three HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- CANTOS CARDENAS, BERTHA
- Building class
- B2 · Two-family home, frame
- Year built · units
- 1965 · 2 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 4,100 sq ft · R3X
- Market value (DOF)
- $1,138,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $860,000 · 2019-09-06
- BBL
- 4136560031
- BIN
- 4290131, 4528804
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 1OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “253-52 149th Road, Queens, NY 11422 (BBL 4136560031)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/253-52-149th-road-4136560031. 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)
- CANTOS CARDENAS, BERTHAThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- B2 – Two-family home, frame (wood)The 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
- 1965Often 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
- 4,100 sq ft (41 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 2,084 sq ft
- Zoning
- R3XThe 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 4136560031 (Borough 4, Block 13656, Lot 31) · BIN 4290131, 4528804BBL 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 2026-11-01; 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)
- $1,138,000The 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
- $68,280The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $40,022Assessed 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 | $1,138,000 | $68,280 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $995,000 | $59,700 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $894,000 | $53,640 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-01
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.
| Date | Type | Price | Seller (grantor) | Buyer (grantee) | Doc ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-27 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Cantos Cardenas, Bertha; Avila, Stephanie Michelle; Alvarracin Cantos, Mayra Patricia; Alvarracin Cantos, Ines Lucia | Cantos Cardenas, Bertha; Alvarracin Cantos, Mayra Patricia | 2022012001777003 |
| 2019-09-06 | DEED | $860,000 | Wagner & Wagner Llc | Alvarracin Cantos, Mayra Patricia; Avila, Stephanie Michelle; Cantos Cardenas, Bertha L; Alvarracin Cantos, Ines Lucia | 2019091000875001 |
| 2018-07-05 | DEED | $335,000 | Small, Barbara | Wagner & Wagner Llc | 2018071301013001 |
| 2002-02-28 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Clark, Keshia; Small, Barbara | Small, Barbara | FT_4740008372274 |
| 2001-03-30 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Doyamis, John | Clark, Keshia; Small, Barbara | FT_4030007684503 |
| 1988-09-20 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Kanellis, Aristides; Kanellis, Angeliki | Doyamis, John | FT_4550002502555 |
| 1987-05-06 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Masella, Rosalie | Kanellis, Aristides; Kanellis, Angeliki | FT_4810002335481 |
| 1985-12-23 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Masella, Rosalie | Masella, Rosalie | FT_4380002167538 |
| 1971-01-05 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Shapiro William; Masella Rosalie; Masella Sebastian; Shapiro Santa | Rosalie Masella; Sebastian Masella | BK_7140045000430 |
| 1966-05-18 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Skylar Homes Inc | William Shapiro; Sebastian Masella; Rosalie Masella; Santa Shapiro | BK_6640012400444 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-01; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-01; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-01
DOB job filings 0 open of 1
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 · 2019-09-13 | 421723460 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2019-01-30 | $25,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31
Work permits 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-05 | 2020-03-04 | 421723460 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2019-02-27 | 2020-01-31 | 421723460 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB violations 0 active of 6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2016-10-05 | AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE | FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION | V*100516AEUHAZ100462 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2016-10-05 | AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE | FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION | V*100516AEUHAZ100463 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2016-10-05 | AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE | FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION | V*100516AEUHAZ100465 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2016-10-05 | AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE | FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION | V*100516AEUHAZ100464 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2016-10-05 | AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE | FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION | V*100516AEUHAZ100466 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2016-10-05 | AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE | FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION | V*100516AEUHAZ100461 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01
ECB violations (DOB) 0 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: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 2016-07-13 | CLASS - 1 | UNAPPROVED/UNSAFE/UNSUITABLE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT,APPARATUS, MATERIALS,DEVICES,APPLIANCES OR WIRING IN USE:@TIME OF INSP,@CELLAR LEVEL,OBSERVED OPEN & EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRING THROUGHOUT APT,POSING SHOCK HAZAR | $1,600 / $0 / $0 | 35125402J |
| Resolved Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 2016-07-13 | CLASS - 1 | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER.NOTED:@EXP#1(FRONT) BROCK MORTAR STEPS(5) ARE BROKEN,& DEFECTIVE,W/CRACKS APPROX 3" WIDE.THE FIRST STEP @GROUND LEVEL HAS PARTIALLY COLLAPSED CAUSING A HAZARDOU | $1,000 / $0 / $0 | 35124132Y |
| Resolved Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 2016-07-13 | CLASS - 1 | ELECTRICAL WORK W/OUT A PERMIT.NOTED:@EXP#3(REAR).STRUCTURE MEASURING APPROX 12' X 18' X 7'H,INSTALLED NEW ELECTRICAL LINES,BRANCH WIRING FOR LIGHTING.OUTLETS,FIXTURES,SWITCH,EXTERIOR OUTLET.PERMIT.WERE NOT FIL | $4,000 / $0 / $0 | 35124131M |
| Resolved Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 2016-07-13 | CLASS - 1 | WORK W/OUT A PERMIT:@THE TIME OF INSP,I OBSERVED ERECTED FULL HEIGHT PARTITIONS TO CREAT A CLASS "A" APT @CELLAR LEVEL INCLUDING (1)BEDROOM (1)STORAGE ROOM,(1)LAUNDRY ROOM.(1)3PC BATHROOM,& LIVING/SLEEPING ROOM | $4,000 / $0 / $0 | 35125401H |
| Resolved Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 2016-07-13 | CLASS - 1 | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE C OF O OR DOB RECORDS:@TIME OF INSP, OBSERVED A CLASS "A" APT @THE CELLAR LEVEL.FULL HEIGHT PARTITIONS HAVE BEEN ERECTED TO CREATE (1)BEDROOM,(1)STORAGE ROOM (1)LAUNDRY | $2,400 / $0 / $0 | 35125400X |
| Resolved Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 2016-07-13 | CLASS - 1 | WORK W/OUT A PERMIT.NOTED:@EXP#3(REAR) CONST A STRUCTURE MEASURING APPROX 12' X 18' X 7'H.THE STRUCTURE CONSISTS OF (4) WALLS,PITCHED ROOF,WINDOWS & DOOR MATERIALS USED ARE WOOD(2" X 4")STUDS,PLYWOOD,SIDING.THE | $4,000 / $0 / $0 | 35124130K |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01
OATH tickets (all agencies) 1 unpaid of 7
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2018-12-31 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY AREA | WAGNER WAGNER LLC | $300 / $0 / $300 | 0205881821 |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2016-07-13 | Dept. Of Buildings | ELECTRICAL WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT | BARBARA SMALL | $4,000 / $0 / $0 | 035124131M |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2016-07-13 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER | BARBARA SMALL | $1,000 / $0 / $0 | 035124132Y |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2016-07-13 | Dept. Of Buildings | UNAPPROVED UNSAFE UNSUITABLE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OR WIRING IN USE | BARBARA SMALL | $1,600 / $0 / $0 | 035125402J |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2016-07-13 | Dept. Of Buildings | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C OF O OR BUILDING DEPT RECORDS | BARBARA SMALL | $2,400 / $0 / $0 | 035125400X |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2016-07-13 | Dept. Of Buildings | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT | BARBARA SMALL | $4,000 / $0 / $0 | 035124130K |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2016-07-13 | Dept. Of Buildings | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT | BARBARA SMALL | $4,000 / $0 / $0 | 035125401H |
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01
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 2026-11-01; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-01
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 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01
HPD complaints 3
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.
| Received | Status | Apt | Problem(s) | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-29 | CLOSE | 2NDFL | Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed |
| 2025-11-15 | CLOSE | SECOND | Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only | HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed. |
| 2023-11-12 | CLOSE | 2 | Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01
311 requests (last 12 months) 4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-13 | NYPD | Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party | Closed | 2026-09-13 |
| 2026-07-19 | NYPD | Noise - Residential – Banging/Pounding | Closed | 2026-07-19 |
| 2025-11-29 | HPD | HEAT/HOT WATER – APARTMENT ONLY | Closed | 2025-12-02 |
| 2025-11-15 | HPD | HEAT/HOT WATER – APARTMENT ONLY | Closed | 2025-11-16 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01
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