# 68-17 68th Avenue, Queens, NY 11375

BBL 4031720002 · Block 3172 · Lot 2 · BIN 4075214, 4521435  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/68-17-68th-avenue-4031720002  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 68-17 Austin St; 68-017 Austin St; 6817 Austin St

## Summary

68-17 68th Avenue (Queens, NY 11375; tax lot BBL 4031720002) is a school or educational building (building class W1: educational building (subtype W1)), built around 1955, on a 137,530 sq ft lot zoned R7-1. 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 $53,741,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 17 DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, four active DOB violations, five active ECB violations and three OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 82 311 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, “68-17 68th Avenue, Queens, NY 11375 (BBL 4031720002)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/68-17-68th-avenue-4031720002. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 17 |
| Active DOB violations | 4 |
| Active ECB violations | 5 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 3 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: NYC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
- Building class: W1 – Educational building (subtype W1)
- Year built: 1955
- Floors: 3
- Units: 0 residential / 0 total
- Lot area: 137,530 sq ft · Building area: 134,102 sq ft
- Zoning: R7-1
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-10-31

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $53,741,000, assessed value $24,183,450, 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.

No records found.

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-16 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing Q01226035-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2024-02-05 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing Q00974501-S1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2023-12-12 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing Q00974501-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2022-07-25 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing Q00776166-S2 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2022-07-25 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing Q00776166-S1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2022-07-23 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing Q00776166-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2020-07-14 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 421902203 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Q190-REPLACE BOILERS WITH NEW.NEW SELF CONTAINED CONTROL VALVE & STEAM TRAP ASSEMBLY, ELECTRIC MOTORIZED CONTROL VALVE. NEW MOTORIZED DAMPERS, DDC THERMOSTAT, SPLIT AC UNIT. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2019-01-15 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 421100784 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. SF/JHS190Q - FOR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT (SCAFFOLD) SUBMITTING ON BEHALF OF CONTRACTOR, IN CONJUNCTION WITH DOB JOB #421104904 (INSTALL NEW ROOFING AND FLASHING, INSTALL NEW ROOF DRAINS AND … | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2019-01-04 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 421100695 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. SH/JHS190Q - FOR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT (1052 FT OF SHED) SUBMITTING ON BEHALF OF CONTRACTOR, IN CONJUNCTION WITH DOB JOB #421104904 (INSTALL NEW ROOFING AND FLASHING, INSTALL NEW ROOF DRAI… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2019-01-02 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 421100702 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. FN/JHS190Q - FOR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT (FENCE) SUBMITTING ON BEHALF OF CONTRACTOR, IN CONJUNCTION WITH DOB JOB #421104904 (INSTALL NEW ROOFING AND FLASHING, INSTALL NEW ROOF DRAINS AND REL… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2018-09-20 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 421099876 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY CHAIN LINK FENCE TO REPAIR ADA RAMP. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2018-05-16 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 421104904 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. FILING HEREWITH FOR ROOF AND FLASHING REPLACEMENT, PLASTER PATCHING AND PAINTING. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2017-03-01 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 421103996 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF ACCESSIBLE RAMP ASSEMBLY. WORK INCLUDES REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF ASSOCIATED HANDRAILS,GAURDRAILS,CONCRETE WORK AND INSTALLATION OF NEW TRENCH DRAIN. REMOVE EXISTING EXID … | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2015-10-19 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 402899093 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. MODIFICATIONS/ADDITIONS TO EXISTING FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2015-10-16 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 402899075 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. PARTIAL REMOVAL OF INTERIOR PARTITIONS, SUSPENDED CEILING AND PLUMBING FIXTURES FROM AN EXISTING HOME ECONOMICS CLASSROOM / INTERIOR RENOVATION WITH NEW FLOOR AND WALL FINISHES, MILLWORK FOR NEW DANC… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2014-01-21 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 402893197 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REMOVE AND REPLACE 60 EXIT SIGNS INSTALL 8 NEW FOR LL26 COMPLIANCE. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2004-05-20 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 401772649 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. JS190 REMOVAL & INSTALLATION OF NON-LOAD BEARING, PARTITIONS & RELATED INSISHES | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2026-06-10 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job Q00974501-I1: General Construction — Asphalt surfacing, new colored athletic wearing surface, basketball hoops, benches, planters, playground markings, removable soccer goals, and chain link fence…. Issued 2026-06-10, expires 2027-01-22. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-06-10 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job Q01226035-I1: Construction Fence — Construction fence installation. Issued 2026-06-10, expires 2027-01-22. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-11-20 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job Q00974501-S1: Plumbing — Replacement of existing drinking fountain in play yard.. Issued 2025-11-20, expires 2026-11-20. | rbx6-tga4 |

Showing 20 of 149. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/4031720002/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-23 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2024-09-23 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2024-09-23 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. 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 |
| 2026-07-28 | open (POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: REISSUE#35725430X FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER.NO FIRESTOPPING PER BC 712.3;27-345.NOTED:IN BASEMENT,ELECTRIC METERROOM MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR HAS WIRE MESH ABOVE DOOR PREVENTING FIRE-STOPP. Active. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-07-28 | open (POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: REISSUE#35725429Z FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER.NOTED:INTERIOR FPSC DOORS DO NOT SELF-CLOSE PROPERLY WHEN TESTED AT 3RD FLR-STAIRCASE C,G.BASEMENT-CAFETERIA DOOR.CLASSROOM DOORS DO NOT S. Active. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2025-09-18 | open (POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. NO FIRE STOPPING PER BC 712.3; 27-345. NOTED: ELECTRIC METER ROOM IS MISSING FIRE STOPPING IN MULTIPLE PLACES AND DOOR HAS MESH WIRING ON THE TOP OF IT. RE. Active. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2025-09-18 | open (POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTED: INTERIORSMOKE DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING PROPERLY. CLASSROOM DOORS DO NOT SELF-CLOSE PROPERLY, 3RD FLR-320, 318, 317, 315, 307, 311, 304, 302, 301, 323,. Active. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2014-02-06 | open (POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: RE-ISSUE # 35015671K. WORK WITHOUT PERMIT. SUB-DIVIDING RM 331 W/ FULL HEIGHT PARTITIONS. REMEDY: OBTAIN PERMIT.. Active. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-20 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: INSPECTION AND TESTING. Unpaid balance $5,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-08-11 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: RECORDKEEPING. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-04-09 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: INSPECTION AND TESTING. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2020-07-16 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Parks Department: UNLAWFUL VENDING. Hearing pending. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DPR: Maintenance or Facility – Rodent Sighting. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Non-Emergency Police Matter – Other (complaint details). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-23 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Non-Emergency Police Matter – Other (complaint details). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-18 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Non-Emergency Police Matter – Other (complaint details). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Non-Emergency Police Matter – Other (complaint details). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-10 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Non-Emergency Police Matter – Other (complaint details). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-08 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Crosswalk. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-03 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to DPR: Maintenance or Facility – Structure - Outdoors. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Non-Emergency Police Matter – Other (complaint details). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Noise – Lawn Care Equipment. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-19 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Non-Emergency Police Matter – Other (complaint details). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-12 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Non-Emergency Police Matter – Other (complaint details). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-11 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Non-Emergency Police Matter – Other (complaint details). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-07 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Non-Emergency Police Matter – Other (complaint details). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Illegal Posting – Flyer or Handbill. | erm2-nwe9 |

Showing 15 of 82. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/4031720002/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 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION. | 64uk-42ks |

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