70-30 68th Place, Queens, NY 11385
BBL 4036560020 (Borough 4, Block 3656, Lot 20) · BIN 4478434, 4088887 · Last updated:
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
70-30 68th Place (Queens, NY 11385; tax lot BBL 4036560020) is a two-family home (building class B2: two-family home, frame (wood)), built around 1925, on a 2,280 sq ft lot zoned R4-1. City tax records list the owner as ZENG, CHRISTINE; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated December 28, 2015 lists a price of $848,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,062,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows seven open HPD violations. There were no 311 requests in the past 12 months and one HPD complaint since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- ZENG, CHRISTINE
- Building class
- B2 · Two-family home, frame
- Year built · units
- 1925 · 2 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 2,280 sq ft · R4-1
- Market value (DOF)
- $1,062,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $848,000 · 2015-12-28
- BBL
- 4036560020
- BIN
- 4478434, 4088887
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 7Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “70-30 68th Place, Queens, NY 11385 (BBL 4036560020)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/70-30-68th-place-4036560020. 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)
- ZENG, CHRISTINEThe 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
- 1925Often 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
- 2,280 sq ft (24 ft × 95 ft)
- Building floor area
- 2,330 sq ft
- Zoning
- R4-1The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 1.02 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 4036560020 (Borough 4, Block 3656, Lot 20) · BIN 4478434, 4088887BBL 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 2026-11-01; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; data as of 2026-11-01
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $1,062,000The 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
- $63,720The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $42,193Assessed 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 | $1,062,000 | $63,720 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $1,048,000 | $62,880 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $970,000 | $58,200 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-01
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-21 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Zeng, Christine | Zeng, Christine; The Christine Zeng Living Trust | 2023032300342001 |
| 2015-12-28 | DEED | $848,000 | Miden, Eric W | Zeng, Christine | 2016010400376001 |
| 2004-03-15 | DEED | $495,000 | The Marion M. Hermanns Revocable Trust; Ille, Carole M. / Ind; Dauble, Grace M. / Lwt; Sullivan, Elizabeth / Ex; Sullivan, Richard / Ex; Hermanns, Marion M. / Ind & Trustee | Miden, Eric W. | 2004031701761001 |
| 1998-08-04 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Hermanns, Marion M | Marion M Hermanns Revocable Trust; Hermanns, Marion (Trstee) | FT_4100006460810 |
| 1994-10-25 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Ille, Carole M.; Dauble, Grace M; Dauble, Frederick C(Dist/Of); Hermanns, Marion M(Dist) | Dauble, Grace M.; Hermanns, Marion M | FT_4100004562010 |
| 1994-08-03 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Dauble, Frederick C; Dauble, Frederick(Admn/Of) | Hermanns, Marion M; Ille, Carole M | FT_4660004483566 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-01; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-01; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-01
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 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01; 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 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01; 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 2026-11-01
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 5
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 | 2022-08-28 | Sanitation Others | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES 1ST OCCURRENCE | ZENG CHRISTINE | $50 / $50 / $0 | 047571561M |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2021-03-30 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLES 1ST OFFENSE | ZENG CHRISTINE | $100 / $100 / $0 | 047093832L |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2018-06-01 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS | ZENG | $25 / $25 / $0 | 044633150J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2017-01-24 | NON-RECYC LEFT IN RECYC CONTAINER FOR COLLECTION 1TO8 DWELLING UNITS | ZENG | $25 / $25 / — | 0193957024 | |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2012-01-25 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | ILLEGAL PLACEMENT POSTERS STICKERS ON WINDSHIELDS WIPERS ON VEHICLES | GLADIS BURGER DELI | $100 / $0 / $0 | 042243233Z |
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01
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
- 461587
- Last registered
- 2023-02-06
- Registration valid until
- 2023-09-01 ExpiredRegistrations must be renewed every year.
| Role | Name | Company | Business city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individualowner | Christine Zeng | Ridgewood, Ny | |
| Lessee | Christine Zeng | Ridgewood, Ny | |
| Sitemanager | Christine Zeng |
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-01; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-01
HPD housing-code violations 7 open of 10
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 | |
| Open Info Nov Sent Out · 2024-12-04 | I | 2024-12-04 | §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 | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2023-01-09 | A | 2023-01-09 | 2FL | § 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH |
| Open Nov Certified Late · 2023-02-03 | C | 2023-01-09 | § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED AT IRON SECURITY DOOR AT BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE , 2nd STORY | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2023-01-09 | B | 2023-01-09 | 2FL | § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH |
| Open Not Complied With · 2023-01-06 | B | 2022-09-20 | 2FLOOR | § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER CEILING IN THE 5th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2FLOOR, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST |
| Open First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation · 2025-08-14 | A | 2022-09-20 | 2FLOOR | § 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE 5th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2FLOOR, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2023-07-12 | A | 2023-02-22 | 2FL | § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE NORTH WALL IN THE 6th ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH |
| Closed Violation Closed · 2023-02-21 | C | 2023-01-09 | 2FL | § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) NORTH WALL IN THE 6th ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2023-02-07 | I | 2023-01-09 | §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 |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01
HPD complaints 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-13 | CLOSE | 2FLOOR | Electric – Outlet/Switch Water Leak – Heavy Flow Paint/Plaster – Ceiling Flooring/Stairs – Floor Electric – Lighting | 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 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01
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 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01
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