522 Grassmere Terrace, Queens, NY 11691
BBL 4157720007 (Borough 4, Block 15772, Lot 7) · BIN 4301181 · Last updated:
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
522 Grassmere Terrace (Queens, NY 11691; tax lot BBL 4157720007) is a two-family home (building class B2: two-family home, frame (wood)), built around 1960, on a 2,678 sq ft lot zoned R4A. City tax records list the owner as OKAFOR, PETER; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated February 20, 2003 lists a price of $305,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $715,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two active ECB violations and three open HPD violations. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- OKAFOR, PETER
- Building class
- B2 · Two-family home, frame
- Year built · units
- 1960 · 2 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 2,678 sq ft · R4A
- Market value (DOF)
- $715,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $305,000 · 2003-02-20
- BBL
- 4157720007
- BIN
- 4301181
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 2Active ECB violations
- 3Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “522 Grassmere Terrace, Queens, NY 11691 (BBL 4157720007)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/522-grassmere-terrace-4157720007. 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)
- OKAFOR, PETERThe 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
- 1960Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 2 residential / 2 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 2,678 sq ft (32 ft × 82.92 ft)
- Building floor area
- 2,162 sq ft
- Zoning
- R4AThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 0.81 built / 1.00 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 4157720007 (Borough 4, Block 15772, Lot 7) · BIN 4301181BBL 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 2026-10-31; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; data as of 2026-10-31
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $715,000The 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
- $42,900The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $22,896Assessed 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 | $715,000 | $42,900 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $768,000 | $46,080 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $684,000 | $41,040 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-10-31
Sales & deed history 8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-11-14 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Okafor, Peter | Okafor, Blessing N; Okafor, Peter | 2005112900706001 |
| 2003-02-20 | DEEDO | $305,000 | Balfour, Rita | Okafor, Peter | 2003030400600002 |
| 2000-04-15 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Better Homes Depot Inc | Balfour, Rita | FT_4290007137529 |
| 1999-01-21 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Botter, Allan S (Ref); Adams, Iris (Def) | Better Homes Depot | FT_4930006520393 |
| 1987-11-10 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Adams, Peter L.; Adams, Iris | Adams, Iris | FT_4210002393621 |
| 1985-07-24 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Leslie, Iris Adams | Adams, Peter L.; Adams, Iris | FT_4630002121963 |
| 1984-05-21 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Adams, Peter L.; Leslie, Iris Adams | Leslie, Iris Adams | FT_4060002028106 |
| 1982-08-02 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Rosenzweig, Rae A/K/A; Rosenzweig, Ray | Leslie, Iris Adams; Adams, Peter L. | FT_4430001901143 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB job filings 0 open of 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31
Work permits 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
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 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
ECB violations (DOB) 2 active of 4
DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active means the condition has not been certified as corrected and/or the case is not resolved. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.
| Status | Issued | Severity | What it was for | Penalty / paid / balance | ECB # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active WRITTEN OFF | 2007-11-16 | Hazardous | RESIDENCE ALTERED FOR OCCUPANCY AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THAN THE LEGALLY APPROVED # OF FAMILIES.DOB RECORDS C OF O#144821 INDICATES PREMISES TO BE LEGALLY APPROVED FOR 2 FAMILY.CELLAR BOILER ROOM,STORAGE.RESIDEN | $3,050 / $0 / $0 | 34622458J |
| Active WRITTEN OFF | 2007-11-16 | Hazardous | WORK W/O A PERMIT.WORK NOTED:AT CELLAR LEVEL ERECTED PARTITIONS & INSTALLED WATER & WASTE LINES FOR A 2PC BTHRM(TOILET,SINK)VOID SPACE APPROX 3-0' X 5-0 WITH NEW SHEETROCK WALL.RESIDENTIAL SINK & GAS LINE FOR S | $800 / $0 / $0 | 34622459L |
| Resolved CURED/IN-VIO · CURE ACCEPTED | 2007-11-16 | Non-Hazardous | VIOLATION OF PARKING REGULATIONS IN A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.NOTED:AT FRONT OF PREMISES DRIVEWAY DEAD STORAGE OF 1 VEHICLE BROWN TOYOTA CAMRY 4 DOORS FLAT TIRES,NO PLATE.NOV#JT2SV21EOJ0099557.REM:CONFORM TO PARK | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34622460Z |
| Resolved CURED/IN-VIO · CURE ACCEPTED | 2007-11-16 | Non-Hazardous | IMPROPER DRAINAGE FAILURE TO RETAIN WATER AS LL/103/89 DEFECT IS:AT FRONT LEADER LINE NOT CONNECTED TO STORM DRAIN WATER DIRECTED TO SIDEWALK.REMEDY:PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AS REQUIRED MAINTAIN PROPERTY. | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34622461K |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2014-07-07 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO BUNDLE NEWSPAPES MAGAZINES CARDBOARD 1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITS | PETER | $25 / $0 / $0 | 0178479557 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT | 2013-11-08 | Sanitation Dept | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS | OKAFOR | $25 / $25 / — | 041099585M |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2011-11-22 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | IMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSE | OKAFOR | $100 / $100 / — | 040683681Z |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2007-11-16 | Dept. Of Buildings | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT: HAZARDOUS. | OKAFOR PETER | $800 / $0 / $0 | 034622459L |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2007-11-16 | Dept. Of Buildings | VIOLATION OF PARKING REGULATIONS IN A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. | OKAFOR PETER | — / — / — | 034622460Z |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2007-11-16 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING: EXTERIOR | OKAFOR PETER | — / — / — | 034622461K |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2007-11-16 | Dept. Of Buildings | ADDITIONAL DAILY PENALTY FOR CONTINUED VIOLATION OF 27-118.1 A -1 2 | OKAFOR PETER | $3,050 / $0 / $0 | 034622458J |
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
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 2026-10-31; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-10-31
HPD housing-code violations 3 open of 6
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.
| Status | Class | Issued | Apt | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2016-10-27 | B | 2016-10-27 | 2 | SECTION 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY |
| Open Info Nov Sent Out · 2016-10-27 | I | 2016-10-26 | SECTION27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE ?27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF P | |
| Open Nov Certified Late · 2014-08-21 | B | 2014-02-03 | 2 | SECTION 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION SINK WASTE LINE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2016-12-09 | C | 2016-10-26 | 2 | § 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY |
| Closed Violation Closed · 2014-02-03 | C | 2014-01-27 | 2 | SECTION 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES THROUGHOUT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2014-04-18 | C | 2014-01-27 | 2 | SECTION 27-2029 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
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 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
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 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
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