# 61-37 56th Drive, Queens, NY 11378

BBL 4027100017 · Block 2710 · Lot 17 · BIN 4521104, 4060535  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/61-37-56th-drive-4027100017  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

## Summary

61-37 56th Drive (Queens, NY 11378; tax lot BBL 4027100017) is a two-family home (building class B2: two-family home, frame (wood)), built around 1899, on a 2,500 sq ft lot zoned R4-1. City tax records list the owner as SOBEK CECYLIA. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $771,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active DOB violation and two active ECB violations. There were three 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, “61-37 56th Drive, Queens, NY 11378 (BBL 4027100017)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/61-37-56th-drive-4027100017. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Maspeth: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/neighborhoods/maspeth

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

## Open items

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

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: SOBEK CECYLIA
- Building class: B2 – Two-family home, frame (wood)
- Year built: 1899
- Floors: 2
- Units: 2 residential / 2 total
- Lot area: 2,500 sq ft · Building area: 920 sq ft
- Zoning: R4-1
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-06

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $771,000, assessed value $46,260, tax class 1
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-24 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1988-08-24 from BENE, DOROTHY; GUMIN, BENJAMIN to SOBEK, VINCENT A/K/A; SOBEK, CECYLIA; SOBEK, WINCENTY, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1986-12-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1986-12-01 from WIGNES, ANNA (EX/OF) to BENE, DOROTHY, 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).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-02-27 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 402297171 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Legalize Half Bathroom, Remove Bathtub, Remove Kitchen Sink, Remove Stove. Cap plumbing lines and gas lines. Remove violation # 34503439M, 34503438KNo change use, bullk, egress or occupancy. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1996-10-22 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 400678085 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. ADDITIONAL FLOOR 182 SQ FEETON FIRST FLO OR AS PER SUBMITTED PLAN . NO C NAGE IN EGRESS , OCCUPANCY OR USE . | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2006-03-23 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 402297171: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2006-03-23, expires 2007-03-23. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2006-02-28 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 402297171: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2006-02-28, expires 2007-02-28. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1997-05-15 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 400678085: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 1997-05-15, expires 1998-05-15. | ipu4-2q9a |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-03-13 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2005-12-06 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, hazardous: RESIDENCE ALTERED FOR OCCUPANCY AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THAN THE LEGALLY APPROVED NUMBER OF FAMILIES. DEPT OF BLDGS RECORD INDICATES PREMISESTO BE LEGALLY APPROVED FOR A (2) FAMILY WITH BASEMENT AS BOILER ROOM/S. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2008-03-13 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, non-hazardous: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE N.Y.C. DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS COMMISSIONERS ORDER TO CERTIFY CORRECTION FOR VIOLATION. NOTICE OF VIOLATION #34503439M. REMEDY: FILE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION FORM.. 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. | 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.

No records found.

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-15 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Derelict Vehicles – Derelict Vehicles. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-31 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Abandoned Vehicle – With License Plate. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Blocked Driveway – Partial Access. | 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 SOBEK CECYLIA. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1988-08-24 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1988-08-24). | 636b-3b5g |
| 1988-08-24 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1988-08-24). | 636b-3b5g |
| 1988-08-24 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1988-08-24). | 636b-3b5g |

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