# 438 Beach Channel Drive, Far Rockaway-Bayswater, Queens, NY 11691

BBL 4159550003 · Block 15955 · Lot 3 · BIN 4463046, 4302129, 4529892, 4463045, 4835858, 4529514  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/438-beach-channel-drive-4159550003  
Last updated: 2026-11-09 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-09

Also recorded as: 438 Beach 40 St; 456 Beach 40 St; 452 Beach 40 St; 38-20 Beach Channel Dr; 426 Beach 40 St; 441gar Beach 38 St

## Summary

438 Beach Channel Drive (Queens, NY 11691; tax lot BBL 4159550003) is a 359-unit elevator apartment building (building class D3: elevator apartments, fireproof, no stores), built around 1976, on a 347,260 sq ft lot zoned R5. City tax records list the owner as NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $26,899,000. As of November 9, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 17 DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, two active DOB violations, eight open HPD violations and one OATH ticket with an unpaid balance. There were 41 311 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, “438 Beach Channel Drive, Queens, NY 11691 (BBL 4159550003)”, data as of 2026-11-09, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/438-beach-channel-drive-4159550003. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Far Rockaway-Bayswater: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11691

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11691/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11691/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11691/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11691/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11691/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Queens 11691: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11691

## Nearby properties

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

- 440 Beach Channel Drive (3.84 mi): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/440-beach-channel-drive-4162010001
- 444 Beach Channel Drive (3.89 mi): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/444-beach-channel-drive-4162020001

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 17 |
| Active DOB violations (BIS) | 2 |
| Active DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 8 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 1 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY
- Building class: D3 – Elevator apartments, fireproof, no stores
- Year built: 1976
- Floors: 13
- Units: 359 residential / 359 total
- Lot area: 347,260 sq ft · Building area: 253,000 sq ft
- Zoning: R5
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-09

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $26,899,000, assessed value $12,104,550, tax class 2
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-08-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1972-08-01 from NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY to NEW YORK CITY, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-27 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing Q01201787-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2025-03-27 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing Q01201571-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2018-06-11 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 421645866 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. MODIFICATIONS TO EXISTING FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AT COMMUNITY CENTER OF BUILDING # 3. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2018-03-20 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 421613640 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. FILING TO PERFORM FLOOD HARDENING WORK ASSOCIATED WITH SANDY RECOVERY. SCOPE OF IS NOT LIMITED TO RE-CONFIGURATION OF ELECTRICAL ROOM TO MAKE SPACE FOR A NEW ATS ROOM,CONSIST OF ACM/LEAD ABATEMENT WO… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2018-03-20 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 421613962 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. "INSTALLATION OF DEDICATED FUNCTION SYSTEM FEATURING SMOKE DETECTION IN COMPLIANCE WITH NFPA 72(2010) SECTION 3.3.95.4.2 FOR BUILDING #3." | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2018-03-20 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 421613285 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. FILING FOR CIVIL SITE WORK AT BEACH 41ST STREET NYCHA PROPERTIES ?BLDG. 3 & 4? RELATED TO SANDY RECOVERY RESTORATION. SCOPE OF WORK NOT LIMITED TO EXCAVATION, CLEAN EXISTING SITE DRAINAGE SYSTEM.… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2018-03-20 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 421613971 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. JOB DESCRIPTION: INSTALLATION OF DEDICATED AUTOMATIC SMOKE DETECTION FIRE ALARM SYSTEM IN COMPLIANCE WITH NFPA 23.3.3.21 FOR BUILDING #4 | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2013-04-17 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 420834985 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF A SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS DURING GENERAL CONSTRUCTION WORK. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SCAFFOLD TO COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 33 OF NYC BUILDING CODE OF 2008. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2010-11-26 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 420291339 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM ONLY, NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2010-10-13 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 420274722 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REPLACE DETERIORATED PIPING AND INSTALL NEW VALVES AS PER PLAN. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2001-01-09 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 401266009 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REPLACEMENT OF ALL KITCHEN CABINETS, COU NTERTOPS, SINKS, FAUCETS AND RE ATED PLUMBING IN ENTIRE BUILDING. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN USE OPPUPANCY OR EG RESS. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2001-01-09 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 401265411 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REPLACEMENT OF ALL KITCHEN CABINETS, COU NTERTOPS, SINKS, FAUCETS AND RE ATED PLUMBING IN ENTIRE BUILDING. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR EG RESS. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2001-01-09 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 401266018 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REPLACEMENT OF ALL KITCHEN CABINETS, COU NTERTOPS, SINKS, FAUSCETS AND R ALATED PLUMBING IN ENTIRE BUILDING. THER E WILL BE NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2001-01-05 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 401275669 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REMOVAL OF TWO (2) EXISTING H&V UNITS AN D INSTALLATION OF THREE (3) NEW PACKAGE ROOFTOP ELECTRIC COOLING STEAM HEATING AIR CONDITIONING UNITS AND ALL A SSOCIATED DUCTWORK AND STEAM PIPING. NO CH… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1998-06-02 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 400861518 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. PROPOSE TO INSTALL NEW 25,000 GALLONN FU EL OIL STORAGE TANK AND ASSOCIA ED PIPING AND CONTROLS. REMOVE 2 EXISTIN G 30,000 GALLON FUEL OIL STORAGE TANKS ND PIPING. NO CHANGE IN USE OR EGRESS. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1995-07-31 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 400562672 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REINSTATING JOB TO OBTAIN SIGN OFF. NO PHYSICAL WORK. AMENDING SCHEDULE "B" TO REFLECT JOB CONDITIONS-REPLACEMENT OF PLUMBING FIXTURES ON EXISTING ROUGHING. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS. NYC… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1993-11-18 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 400426525 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM (ANSUL) NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2026-04-22 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 421613640: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2026-04-22, expires 2027-05-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2026-04-22 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 421613294: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2026-04-22, expires 2027-05-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2025-08-15 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 421613640: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2025-08-15, expires 2026-08-15. | ipu4-2q9a |

Showing 20 of 142. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/4159550003/permits

## Open violations (DOB, DOB NOW safety, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, DOB NOW safety violation status is Active, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open. Dismissed, cured, waived and disputed-successfully safety violations are not open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-22 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (FISPNRF-NO REPORT AND / OR LATE FILING (FACADE) FACADE REQUIRED): FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9A TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2022. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1997-01-13 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2008-09-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 2H: § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) SOUTH WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 2H, 2nd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM NO…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-09-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 2H: § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st DOOR FRAME FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST L…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-09-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 2H: § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st DOOR FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL, SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-09-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 2H: § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) EAST WALL, WEST WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 2H, …. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2003-03-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 7E: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AT WEST & EAST WALL'S AT KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 7E, 7th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2003-03-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 7E: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET'S AT WEST WALL AT 2 ND ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 7E, 7th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2003-03-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 7E: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE gasket at bottom refrigurator door IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 7E, 7th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1967-04-21 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): D26-19.07 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING AT FRONT OF BUILDING. SURVEY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## DOB safety violations (DOB NOW)

Active means the published violation status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived, disputed successfully and pending dismissal are not open items.

No active DOB NOW safety violations.


37 resolved or not active. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/4159550003/violations?type=dob_safety_violation

Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Building/DOB-Safety-Violations/855j-jady), city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-01 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: INSPECTION AND TESTING. Unpaid balance $5,000. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-02 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Double Parked Blocking Vehicle. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-19 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Banging/Pounding. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-17 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOT: Street Light Condition – Street Light Out. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-29 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-26 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DCWP: Consumer Complaint – Online or Mail Order. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DCWP: Consumer Complaint – Shipping Company. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-19 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to DOT: Street Sign - Missing – No Parking, Standing, Stopping. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-06 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-27 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Talking. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Banging/Pounding. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-23 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Double Parked Blocking Traffic. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-19 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Talking. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-18 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-13 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Talking. | erm2-nwe9 |

Showing 15 of 41. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/4159550003/complaints

## 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 NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1972-08-01 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1972-08-01). | 636b-3b5g |

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