# 535 Grassmere Terrace, Queens, NY 11691

BBL 4157720031 · Block 15772 · Lot 31 · BIN 4301194  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/535-grassmere-terrace-4157720031  
Last updated: 2026-11-03 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 535 Briar Pl; 5-35 Briar Pl; 535450 Briar Pl; 523 Briar Pl

## Summary

535 Grassmere Terrace (Queens, NY 11691; tax lot BBL 4157720031) is a school or educational building (building class W1: educational building (subtype W1)), built around 1963, on a 134,000 sq ft lot zoned R4A. City tax records list the owner as NYC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $16,589,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows six DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, seven active ECB violations and four OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were seven 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, “535 Grassmere Terrace, Queens, NY 11691 (BBL 4157720031)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/535-grassmere-terrace-4157720031. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 6 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 7 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 4 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: NYC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
- Building class: W1 – Educational building (subtype W1)
- Year built: 1963
- Floors: 3
- Units: 0 residential / 1 total
- Lot area: 134,000 sq ft · Building area: 123,804 sq ft
- Zoning: R4A
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-04

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $16,589,000, assessed value $7,465,050, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-10-05 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1979-10-05 from ROBINSON, HIRFA; ROBINSON, RALPH; ROBINSON HIRDA to ORNELL WHITE; ORNELL WHITE INA WHITE; INA WHITE, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-02-17 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 402899841 (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 KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM FOR PS 215Q IN CONJUNCTION JOB#402894196, AS SHOWN ON PLAN. FIRE SUPP SHUTOFF VALVE FILED UNDER PRIMARY FILING JOB#402894196. SEE COMMENTS SECTION 24 FOR AD… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2014-04-30 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 402894196 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. P.S. 215, UPGRADE MECHANICAL SYSTEM AND INSTALLATION OF NEW PIPING. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2014-04-28 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 402894203 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. MANUAL & AUTOMATIC SMOKE/HEAT DETECTION/SPRINKLER ALARM SYSTEM | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2002-06-14 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 401488305 (PA – Place of assembly): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2002-06-14 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 401488298 (PA – Place of assembly): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2002-06-14 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 401488314 (PA – Place of assembly): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2017-12-04 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 402894196: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2017-12-04, expires 2018-12-04. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2017-02-08 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 402899379: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2017-02-08, expires 2017-12-27. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-06-27 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 402894196: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2016-06-27, expires 2017-06-27. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-03-03 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 402887701: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2016-03-03, expires 2016-07-08. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-02-17 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 402899841: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 2016-02-17, expires 2016-06-27. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-09-15 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 402894196: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2015-09-15, expires 2016-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-07-13 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 402894196: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2015-07-13, expires 2016-07-12. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-06-16 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 402892054: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2015-06-16, expires 2016-06-15. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-05-29 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 402892054: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2015-05-29, expires 2016-05-11. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-03-24 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 402893838: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2015-03-24, expires 2016-03-23. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-02-04 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 402892054: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2015-02-04, expires 2015-05-30. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-07-31 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 402889923: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2014-07-31, expires 2015-05-19. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-06-24 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 402887701: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2014-06-24, expires 2015-06-21. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-06-24 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 402887701: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2014-06-24, expires 2015-06-21. | ipu4-2q9a |

Showing 20 of 47. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/4157720031/permits

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-27 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTED AT 2 FLOOR CORRIDOR BY 202, 1FL. GYM ENTRANCE AND STAGE RIGHT DOORS ARE NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. REMEDY: REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: pop/in-vio. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-03-31 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: REISSUE ECB #35692063P. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANTMANNER. NOTED: SIMPLE DOORS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY AT: 2ND FLOOR CORRIDOR BY ROOM 202, 1ST FLOOR GYM, AUDITORIUM AND BY EXIT #283, 3RD FLOOR. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: pop/in-vio. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2025-03-27 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: EXIT DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. NOTED AT 3 FLOOR SMOKE STAIR B AND C, 2 FLOORS(5) B, C, 1F(5) C. D. AND EXITS 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10 AND 12 DOORS ARENOT OPERATING PROPERLY. KITCHEN ENTRANCE.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: pop/in-vio. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2025-03-27 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTED AT EXIT 9AROUND DOORWAY CRACKS AND SPALLING AT INTERIOR WALLS. REMEDY: REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: pop/in-vio. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-03-31 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: REISSUE ECB #35692066K. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANTMANNER. NOTED: AT EXIT #7 AND EXIT #9 AROUND DOORWAY. CRACKS AND SPALLING PLASTER AT INTERIOR WALLS. REMEDY: REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: pop/in-vio. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-03-31 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: REISSUE ECB #35692064R. EXIT DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. NOTED: EXIT DOORS #2, 3, 13 NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. REMEDY: REPAIR/REPLACE DOOR.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: pop/in-vio. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-03-31 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. ILLUMINATION FOR EXITS, EXIT DISCHARGES AND PUBLIC CORRIDORS PER BC 1006.1; 27-381. NOTED: EMERGENCY LIGHT #27 BY EXIT #8 NOT WORKING. REMEDY: REPAIR/REPLA. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: pop/in-vio. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-19 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: RECORDKEEPING. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-05-12 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: RECORDKEEPING. Unpaid balance $2,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2020-04-14 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2018-12-18 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: ELECTRICAL HAZARDS. Unpaid balance $1,000. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Water Maintenance – Fire Hydrant Running. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-10 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-02 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Crosswalk. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-02 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOE: School Maintenance – Snow/Ice. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-02 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Dog Waste. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-11-25 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: Elevator – Elevator - Single Device On Property/No Alternate Service. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-11-11 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOT: Street Sign - Damaged – No Parking, Standing, Stopping. | 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 NYC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1979-10-05 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1979-10-05). | 636b-3b5g |
| 1979-10-05 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1979-10-05). | 636b-3b5g |
| 1979-10-05 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1979-10-05). | 636b-3b5g |

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