# 40-13 Bell Boulevard, Queens, NY 11361

BBL 4062880005 · Block 6288 · Lot 5 · BIN 4138267  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/40-13-bell-boulevard-4062880005  
Last updated: 2026-11-03 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-08

Also recorded as: 4013 Bell Blvd

## Summary

40-13 Bell Boulevard (Queens, NY 11361; tax lot BBL 4062880005) is a store building (building class K2: store building (subtype K2)), built around 1908, on a 1,933 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as YMS PROPERTIES LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated April 23, 2021 lists a price of $1,650,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $493,000. As of November 8, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one active DOB violation, five active ECB violations and nine OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 11 311 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.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “40-13 Bell Boulevard, Queens, NY 11361 (BBL 4062880005)”, data as of 2026-11-08, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/40-13-bell-boulevard-4062880005. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Bayside: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11361

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11361/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11361/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11361/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11361/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11361/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Queens 11361: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11361

## Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

- 40-15 Bell Boulevard (16 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/40-15-bell-boulevard-4062880004
- 40-11 Bell Boulevard (16 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/40-11-bell-boulevard-4062880006
- 40-17 Bell Boulevard (32 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/40-17-bell-boulevard-4062880003
- 40-09 Bell Boulevard (34 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/40-09-bell-boulevard-4062880007
- 40-19 Bell Boulevard (61 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/40-19-bell-boulevard-4062880001
- 40-05 Bell Boulevard (62 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/40-05-bell-boulevard-4062880008
- 213-44 40th Avenue (87 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/213-44-40th-avenue-4062880014
- 213-38 40th Avenue (102 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/213-38-40th-avenue-4062880013

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 1 |
| Active ECB violations | 5 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 9 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: YMS PROPERTIES LLC
- Building class: K2 – Store building (subtype K2)
- Year built: 1908
- Floors: 2
- Units: 0 residential / 2 total
- Lot area: 1,933 sq ft · Building area: 2,200 sq ft
- Zoning: R6B, C1-2
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-08

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $493,000, assessed value $221,850, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-23 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2021-04-23 from SOMECK, ALAN to YMS PROPERTIES LLC, stated price $1,650,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2021-03-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2021-03-30 from SOMECK, JAMES; SOMECK, DENNIS; SOMECK, YVETTE; SOMECK, RICHARD to SOMECK, ALAN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2011-01-14 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2011-01-14 from DAVID SOMECK B TRUST to SOMECK, ALAN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2011-01-12 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2011-01-12 from SOMECK FAMILY TRUST; SOMECK, YVETTE to YVETTE SOMECK A TRUST; DAVID SOMECK C TRUST, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2011-01-12 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2011-01-12 from YVETTE SOMECK A TRUST; DAVID SOMECK C TRUST to DAVID SOMECK B TRUST, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1996-08-22 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1996-08-22 from SOMECK, DAVID; SOMECK, YVETTE to SOMECK FAMILY TRUST; SOMECK, YVETTE (TRUSTEE); SOMECK, DAVID (TRUSTEE), no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1984-02-27 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1984-02-27 from DORMEY CORSET, INC to SOMECK, YVETTE; SOMECK, DAVID, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1974-04-18 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1974-04-18 from FEINBERG ROSE to DORMEY CORSET INC, 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).

No records found.

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-23 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2026-05-14 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT 2ND FLOOR, 4 ROOMS CREATED WITH FULL HEIGHT PARTITIONS, INSTALLED WATER AND WASTE LINE FOR 3 PC. BATH(BOWL,SINK, SHOWER, INSTALLED ELECTRIC LINES FOR SWITCHES,PLUGS AND FIXTURE. 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 $12,500. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-09-28 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status PENDING) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: UNLAWFUL ACTS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER. FAILURE TO OBTAIN PERMITS OR FILE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTIONS FOR VIO#39188597M., COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: hearing pending. Balance due $2,500. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-05-14 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: AT 2ND FLOOR CREATED 4 ROOMS, 2 BEDROOMS OBSERVED AND FULL BATH. BUILDING LISTED AS STORE. NO SECOND MEANS OF EGRESS OBSERVED., DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY OR AMEND C OF O; VACATE 2ND FLOOR FORTHWITH. 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 $12,500. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-06-10 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status PENDING) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: FAILURE TO OBEY VACATE ORDER # 4A34837, ISSUED AT 05-14-2026 FOR ENTIRE 2ND FLOOR. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED, BUILDING 2ND FLOOR REAR SIDE IS OCCUPIED AND PEOPLES ARE COME IN & OUT FOR THEIR OFFICE AND OT. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: hearing pending. Balance due $10,000. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-09-28 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status PENDING) | 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 #39188596K., FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-25 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: UNREAS NOISE: SOUND REPRO DEVICE FOR COMM BUS ADVT PURPOSE. Unpaid balance $2,275. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-06-05 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES COM PLACED OUT PRIOR TO ONE HOUR OF CLOSING. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-02-22 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Miscellaneous Agencies: UNREAS NOISE: SOUND REPRO DEVICE FOR COMM BUS ADVT PURPOSE. Unpaid balance $1,750. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-02-18 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Miscellaneous Agencies: UNREAS NOISE: SOUND REPRO DEVICE FOR COMM BUS ADVT PURPOSE. Unpaid balance $1,750. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-02-15 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Miscellaneous Agencies: UNREAS NOISE: SOUND REPRO DEVICE FOR COMM BUS ADVT PURPOSE. Unpaid balance $1,750. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-02-12 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Miscellaneous Agencies: UNREAS NOISE: SOUND REPRO DEVICE FOR COMM BUS ADVT PURPOSE. Unpaid balance $1,750. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-02-11 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Miscellaneous Agencies: UNREAS NOISE: SOUND REPRO DEVICE FOR COMM BUS ADVT PURPOSE. Unpaid balance $1,750. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-02-10 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Miscellaneous Agencies: UNREAS NOISE: SOUND REPRO DEVICE FOR COMM BUS ADVT PURPOSE. Unpaid balance $1,750. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-02-09 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Miscellaneous Agencies: UNREAS NOISE: SOUND REPRO DEVICE FOR COMM BUS ADVT PURPOSE. Unpaid balance $1,750. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-09-28 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: UNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-09-28 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-06-10 | pending (RESCHEDULED · ADJOURNED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAILURE TO OBEY A VACATE ORDER FROM THE COMMISSIONER. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-05-14 | pending (RESCHEDULED) | OATH ticket from Nyc Sheriff: UNLAWFUL SALE OF FLAVORED TOBACCO 1ST. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-05-14 | pending (RESCHEDULED) | OATH ticket from Nyc Sheriff: UNLICENSED RETAIL CIGARETTE ACTIVITY 1ST. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-05-14 | pending (RESCHEDULED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. Hearing pending. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-05-14 | pending (RESCHEDULED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C OF O OR BUILDING DEPT RECORDS. Hearing pending. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-05-14 | pending (RESCHEDULED) | OATH ticket from Nyc Sheriff: UNLAWFUL SALE OF FLAVORED TOBACCO 1ST. Hearing pending. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-06 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Indoor Air Quality – Other (Explain Below). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to OOS: Cannabis Retailer – Unlicensed. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-10 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-10 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: General Construction/Plumbing – Failure to Comply with Vacate Order. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-29 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-27 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to OOS: Cannabis Retailer – Suspicious Activity. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-27 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to OOS: Cannabis Retailer – Unlicensed. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-12 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to OOS: Cannabis Retailer – Unlicensed. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Illegal Dumping – Removal Request. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-07 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Illegal Dumping – Removal Request. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-11-27 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: Building/Use – Illegal Conversion Of Residential Building/Space. | 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 YMS PROPERTIES LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2021-04-23 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2021-04-23). | 636b-3b5g |

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