705 Caffrey Avenue, Queens, NY 11691
BBL 4155770016 (Borough 4, Block 15577, Lot 16) · BIN 4596187, 4541513 · Last updated:
Summary · as of November 5, 2026
705 Caffrey Avenue (Queens, NY 11691; tax lot BBL 4155770016) is an one-family home (building class A1: one-family home, two stories, detached), built around 2011, on a 3,628 sq ft lot zoned R2X. City tax records list the owner as HIRSCHFELD, AZRIEL; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated January 17, 2014 lists a price of $995,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,558,000. As of November 5, 2026, NYC Open Data shows no open DOB jobs, active DOB/ECB violations, open HPD violations or unpaid OATH tickets for this lot. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- HIRSCHFELD, AZRIEL
- Building class
- A1 · One-family home, two stories, detached
- Year built · units
- 2011 · 1 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 3,628 sq ft · R2X
- Market value (DOF)
- $1,558,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $995,000 · 2014-01-17
- BBL
- 4155770016
- BIN
- 4596187, 4541513
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “705 Caffrey Avenue, Queens, NY 11691 (BBL 4155770016)”, data as of 2026-11-05, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/705-caffrey-avenue-4155770016. 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)
- HIRSCHFELD, AZRIELThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- A1 – One-family home, two stories, detachedThe 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
- 2011Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 2012.
- Floors
- 2.5
- Units
- 1 residential / 1 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 3,628 sq ft (85.34 ft × 108 ft)
- Building floor area
- 2,743 sq ft
- Zoning
- R2XThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 0.76 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 4155770016 (Borough 4, Block 15577, Lot 16) · BIN 4596187, 4541513BBL 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 2026-11-05; 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)
- $1,558,000The 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
- $93,480The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $49,948Assessed 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 | $1,558,000 | $93,480 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $1,371,000 | $82,260 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $1,171,000 | $70,260 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-05
Sales & deed history 5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-17 | DEED | $995,000 | 705 Caffrey Llc | Hirschfeld, Azriel; Hirschfeld, Caroline | 2014012401340001 |
| 2011-09-27 | DEED | $850,000 | Engel , Marc; Kohn , Miriam | 705 Caffrey Llc | 2011100300213001 |
| 2002-06-28 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Engel, Marc | Kohn, Miriam; Engel, Joseph | FT_4900008910290 |
| 2002-04-23 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Engel, Rebecca (Exeof) | Khon, Miriam; Engel, Marc; Engel, Joseph | FT_4380008735238 |
| 1969-04-21 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Lang, Theodore H; Lang Kate | Rebecca Engel; Zelig Engel | BK_6940032001502 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-05; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-05; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-05
DOB job filings 0 open of 6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not open PLAN EXAM - APPROVED · 2012-11-23 | 420554714 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2012-04-11 | $3,500 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2013-10-31 | 420539983 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2012-03-26 | — |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2014-01-16 | 420529217 BIS | NB – New building | 2012-02-02 | — |
| Not open COMPLETED · 2012-01-30 | 420522759 BIS | SI | 2012-01-12 | — |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2012-02-07 | 420497625 BIS | DM – Demolition | 2011-10-25 | — |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2012-02-07 | 420497313 BIS | DM – Demolition | 2011-10-25 | — |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-05; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-05
Work permits 13
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-13 | 2015-01-01 | 420529217 BIS | New building | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2014-01-13 | 2015-01-01 | 420529217 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2013-06-25 | 2014-06-25 | 420529217 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2012-12-31 | 2014-01-01 | 420529217 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2012-12-31 | 2014-01-01 | 420529217 BIS | New building | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2012-05-23 | 2013-05-23 | 420529217 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2012-05-23 | 2013-01-01 | 420529217 BIS | Foundation | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2012-05-23 | 2013-01-01 | 420529217 BIS | Foundation | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2012-05-23 | 2013-01-01 | 420529217 BIS | New building | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2012-05-23 | 2013-01-01 | 420529217 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2012-01-09 | 2012-06-24 | 420497625 BIS | Demolition | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2011-12-19 | 2012-06-24 | 420497313 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
Showing 12 of 13 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-05; 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 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-05
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 6
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: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 2008-08-27 | CLASS - 2 | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG TWO CAR GARAGE DOORS BROKE GARAGE ROOF ROTTING. STAIR RAILINGS (EXP #2) LEFT SIDE 4 STAIRS PLUS LANDING LACKING. SIDING AND PAINTING NEED MAINTAINING. REMEDY: IMMEDIATELY MAKE SAFE. MAK | $500 / $0 / $0 | 34697433J |
| Resolved Hearing: CURED/IN-VIO · Certification: CURE ACCEPTED | 2013-04-08 | CLASS - 2 | JOB SITE FENCE NOT CONSTRUCTED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION - 1-FENCE MISSINGS SECTIONS 2-SECTIONS NOT SECURED. REMEDY: MAINTAIN FENCE AS PER CODE. | $0 / $0 / $0 | 35015649Y |
| Resolved Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 2006-10-18 | Hazardous | RESIDENCE ALTERED FOR OCCUPANCY AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THAN THE LEGALLY APPROVED # OF FAM.DOB RECORDS COQ#32996 INDICATES PREMISES TO BE LEGALLY APPROVED FOR A 2-FAM.NOW PREMISES CONVERTED TO S.R.O.S.ALTERATION | $9,800 / $0 / $0 | 34541160M |
| Resolved Hearing: CURED/IN-VIO · Certification: CURE ACCEPTED | 2013-04-08 | CLASS - 2 | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN HOUSEKEEPING PER SECTION REQUIREMENTS 1-DUMPSTER OVER FLOWING W/DEBRIS 2-CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS & MISC DEBRIS THROUGHOUT SITE. REMEDY: MAINTAIN SITE AS PER CODE. | $0 / $0 / $0 | 35013167M |
| Resolved Hearing: CURED/IN-VIO · Certification: CURE ACCEPTED | 2007-03-21 | Non-Hazardous | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG.AT FRONT OF BLDG MEDIUM & SMALL CRACKS AT STAIRS.AT REAR YARD BROKEN WINDOW.AT FRONT OF GARAGE STORAGE PALLETS OBSTRUCTING PASSAGE OF SIDEWALK.ALSO NOTED,MOUND OF DEBRIS AT REAR YARD. | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34571354H |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2013-04-08 | CLASS - 1 | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SAFETY EQUIPMENT MEASURES OR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION. 1- NO RAILINGS INTERIOR & EXTERIOR GUARDRAILS. REMEDY: PROVIDE GUARD RAILINGS - MAINTAIN SITE AS PER CODE. | $1,200 / $1,200 / $0 | 35013166K |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-05
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 7
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 | 2014-10-23 | Sanitation Dept | FAILURE TO BUNDLE NEWSPAPES MAGAZINES CARDBOARD 1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITS | HIRSCHFELD | $25 / $25 / — | 040695616K |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2013-04-08 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAILURE TO INSTITUTE/MAINTAIN SAFETY EQUIPMENT ETC.,- NO GUARD RAILS | IRA RABINOWITZ ALL BORO REHAB | $1,200 / $1,200 / — | 035013166K |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2013-04-08 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOUSEKEEPING PER SECTION REQUIREMENTS | IRA RABINOWITZ ALL BORO REHAB | — / — / — | 035013167M |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2013-04-08 | Dept. Of Buildings | JOB SITE FENCE NOT CONSTRUCTED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION | IRA RABINOWITZ ALL BORO REHAB | — / — / — | 035015649Y |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2008-08-27 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL S OR APPURTENANCES | JOSEPH ENGEL | $500 / $0 / $0 | 034697433J |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2007-03-21 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING: INTERIOR. | ENGEL | — / — / — | 034571354H |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF | 2006-10-18 | Dept. Of Buildings | RESID. ALTERED MANT'D FOR MORE THAN LEGALLY APPROVED NO., OF FAMILIES. | ENGEL | $9,800 / — / — | 034541160M |
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-05
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.
No HPD registration found. Registration is required for buildings with 3 or more apartments (and for 1–2 family homes where neither the owner nor family lives there).
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-05; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-05
HPD housing-code violations 0 open of 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-05
HPD complaints 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-05
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 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-05
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