68-11 53rd Drive, Queens, NY 11378
BBL 4024050038 (Borough 4, Block 2405, Lot 38) · BIN 4447616, 4055674 · Last updated: · Maspeth · ZIP 11378
Summary · as of November 6, 2026
68-11 53rd Drive (Queens, NY 11378; tax lot BBL 4024050038) is a two-family home (building class B2: two-family home, frame (wood)), built around 1920, on a 2,782 sq ft lot zoned R4-1. City tax records list the owner as DESENA STEFANO; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated October 9, 2003 lists a price of $380,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,124,000. As of November 6, 2026 (limited by DOB Job Application Filings (BIS); other open-item sources were confirmed later), NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active DOB violation and one open HPD violation. There were five 311 requests in the past 12 months and two HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- DESENA STEFANO
- Building class
- B2 · Two-family home, frame
- Year built · units
- 1920 · 2 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 2,782 sq ft · R4-1
- Market value (DOF)
- $1,124,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $380,000 · 2003-10-09
- BBL
- 4024050038
- BIN
- 4447616, 4055674
- 1Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 1Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 1Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “68-11 53rd Drive, Queens, NY 11378 (BBL 4024050038)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/68-11-53rd-drive-4024050038. 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)
- DESENA STEFANOThe 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
- 1920Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 2 residential / 2 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 2
- Lot size
- 2,782 sq ft (28.25 ft × 95.17 ft)
- Building floor area
- 2,164 sq ft
- Zoning
- R4-1The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 0.78 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 4024050038 (Borough 4, Block 2405, Lot 38) · BIN 4447616, 4055674BBL 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; last loaded 2026-11-07; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; last loaded 2026-11-01
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $1,124,000The 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
- $67,440The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $38,695Assessed 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 | $1,124,000 | $67,440 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $968,000 | $58,080 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $1,029,000 | $61,740 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-07
Sales & deed history 6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-10-09 | DEED | $380,000 | Pilat, Adele Mary | Desena, Stefano; Desena, John | 2003102200213001 |
| 1983-03-01 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Krzewski, Stella | Krzewski, Stella; Pilat, Adele Mary | FT_4120001932512 |
| 1978-01-06 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them | Pilat Joseph Stanley; Krzewski Mary | Stella Krzewski | BK_7840104300269 |
| 1977-04-06 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Krzewski Stella | Mary Krzewski; Stanley Pilat | BK_7740097901224 |
| 1975-06-06 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Krzewski Mary; Pilat Adele; Gawlik Sabina | Stella Krzewski; Roman Krzewski | BK_7540083701610 |
| 1968-03-25 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Krzewski Roman; Krzewski Stella | Adele Pilat; Mary Krzewski; Sabina Garolik | BK_6840068800048 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-07; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-07; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-07
DOB job filings 1 open of 1
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.
| Status | Job # | Type | Filed | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2005-02-28 | 402053031 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2004-11-24 | $10,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; last loaded 2026-11-06; a later sync attempt failed on 2026-11-07; showing the last successful load
Work permits 2
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.
| Issued | Expires | Job # | Work | Permit status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-02-28 | 2006-02-28 | 402053031 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2004-11-24 | 2005-11-24 | 402053031 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
DOB violations 1 active of 1
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).
| Status | Issued | Type | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2008-12-18 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | V121808C0501B |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 2
DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active or Resolved follows the DOB violation status field. The hearing status is about the hearing and its penalty: written off means the city stopped collecting the fine, not that the condition was corrected. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.
| Status | Issued | Severity | What it was for | Penalty / paid / balance | ECB # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved Hearing: CURED/IN-VIO · Certification: CURE ACCEPTED | 2004-10-21 | Non-Hazardous | WORK W/O PERMIT: WORK NOTED: AT CELLAR LEVEL ERECTED PARTITONS & INSTALLED WATER & WASTE LINE FOR 2PC BATHROOM, TOILET, SINK & RESIDENTIAL SINK REMEDY: OBTAIN PERMIT OR RESTORE TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34449739J |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2004-10-21 | Non-Hazardous | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO DEPT OF BUILDING RECORDS. DOB RECORDS INDICATE RESIDENCE TO BE A LEGAL (2) FAMILY WITH CELLAR FOR STORAGE AND BOILER ROOM. ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY NOTED CELLAR IS NOW CONVERTED INTO LIVING | $800 / $800 / $0 | 34449738H |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 3
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 PAID IN FULL | 2014-10-08 | FAILURE TO BUNDLE NEWSPAPES MAGAZINES CARDBOARD 1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITS | DESENA | $25 / $25 / — | 0185083791 | |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2004-10-21 | — / — / — | 034449739J | |||
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2004-10-21 | $800 / $800 / — | 034449738H |
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
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.
- HPD building ID
- 442163
- Last registered
- 2024-11-18
- Registration valid until
- 2025-09-01 ExpiredRegistrations must be renewed every year.
| Role | Name | Company | Business city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individualowner | John Desena | Maspeth, Ny | |
| Sitemanager | John Desena |
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-07; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-07
HPD housing-code violations 1 open of 11
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 Info Nov Sent Out · 2025-11-25 | I | 2025-11-25 | §27-2107 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 PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Closed · 2025-01-10 | C | 2023-10-30 | 2 | § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND 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, 1st RA |
| Closed Violation Closed · 2024-03-21 | A | 2023-10-30 | 2 | § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ..... 1st DOOR FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST |
| Closed Violation Closed · 2024-03-21 | A | 2023-10-30 | 2 | § 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE KITCHEN , THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2023-11-29 | I | 2023-10-30 | §27-2107 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 PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Closed · 2025-01-10 | C | 2023-10-30 | 2 | § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st DOOR FRAME FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL, WEST W |
| Closed Violation Closed · 2024-03-21 | A | 2023-10-30 | 2 | § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE 4th DOOR FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL, 1st DOOR FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST |
| Closed Violation Closed · 2025-05-12 | C | 2023-10-30 | 2 | § 27-2056.7, 27-2056.8, 27-2056.9 ADM CODE -CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY PERFORMING ACTIVITIES NECESSARY TO ABATE TESTED LEAD-BASED PAINT FROM REQUIRED WINDOW AND/OR DOOR FRICTION SURFACE |
| Closed Violation Closed · 2025-01-10 | C | 2023-10-30 | 2 | § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) SOUTH WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED |
| Closed Violation Closed · 2025-01-10 | C | 2023-10-30 | 2 | § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) BASEBOARD AT NORTH WALL, 1st DOOR FRAME FROM S |
| Closed Violation Closed · 2024-03-21 | A | 2023-10-30 | 2 | § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT .... EAST WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07
HPD complaints 2
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.
| Received | Status | Apt | Problem(s) | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-09 | CLOSE | 2 | Safety – Carbon Monoxide Detector Safety – Smoke Detector | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. |
| 2023-10-21 | CLOSE | TOPFLO | Paint/Plaster – Window/Frame | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
311 requests (last 12 months) 5
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.
| Opened | Agency | Complaint | Status | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-25 | DEP | Water Maintenance – Leak | Closed | 2026-09-02 |
| 2026-06-24 | NYPD | Noise - Vehicle – Car/Truck Music | Closed | 2026-06-25 |
| 2026-06-24 | NYPD | Noise - Vehicle – Car/Truck Horn | Closed | 2026-06-25 |
| 2026-01-16 | DSNY | Snow or Ice – Roadway | Closed | 2026-01-20 |
| 2026-01-16 | DEP | Water System – Leak (Use Comments) (WA2) | Closed | 2026-01-16 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
Nearby properties
Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.
More in Maspeth: Open HPD violations · Active DOB violations · Active ECB violations · Open DOB jobs · Unpaid OATH tickets
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