# 76-21 85th Drive, Queens, NY 11421

BBL 4088450049 · Block 8845 · Lot 49 · BIN 4181236  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/76-21-85th-drive-4088450049  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

76-21 85th Drive (Queens, NY 11421; tax lot BBL 4088450049) is a 3-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C0: three-family walk-up), built around 1910, on a 2,521 sq ft lot zoned R3-1. City tax records list the owner as GAMBLE, EDWARD; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated November 1, 2004 lists a price of $330,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,056,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two active ECB violations and 11 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.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “76-21 85th Drive, Queens, NY 11421 (BBL 4088450049)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/76-21-85th-drive-4088450049. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 2 |
| Open HPD violations | 11 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: GAMBLE, EDWARD
- Building class: C0 – Three-family walk-up
- Year built: 1910
- Floors: 2
- Units: 3 residential / 3 total
- Lot area: 2,521 sq ft · Building area: 2,160 sq ft
- Zoning: R3-1
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-02

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,056,000, assessed value $63,360, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-11-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2004-11-01 from GAMBLE, JAMES W to GAMBLE, LAUREEN; GAMBLE, EDWARD, stated price $330,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1981-08-18 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1981-08-18 from VOHRER WILLIAM G; VOHRER CHRISTINA to JAMES W GAMBLE; JOANNE C GAMBLE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1976-09-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1976-09-01 from LEO ANTHONY; LEO PATRICIA to CHRISTINA VOHRER; WILLIAM G VOHRER, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1969-08-18 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1969-08-18 from DORESTE FAUST W; DORESTE FRANCES to PATRICIA LEO; ANTHONY LEO, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-08-23 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 401515874: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2002-08-23, expires 2003-04-05. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-07 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR BUILDING DEPARTMENT RECORDS.ILLEGAL ROOM IN ATTIC WITH BATHROOM FACILITIES INSTALLED.REMEDY:DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL USE. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2021-11-07 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR BUILDING DEPARTMENT RECORDS.ILLEGAL ROOM SECOND STORY.REMEDY:DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL USE.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2021-11-19 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2005, 2007 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSE HOLD ITEMS LADDER ETC AT ATTIC STY PUBLIC HALL.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-11-19 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2005, 2007 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF LENGHTS OF LUMBER AT 1ST STY PUBLIC HALL.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-11-16 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): § 27-2142 ADM CODE - THE PREMISES OR APTS. HAVE BEEN VACATED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND CANNOT BE REOCCUPIED UNTIL SO ORDERED AFTER PROOF OF COMPLIANCE FOR ATTIC VACATE # 183398. DATE POSTED AND MAILED ; NOVEMBER ,16 , 2021. EFFECTIVE DATE NOVEMBER 17 , 2021. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-11-12 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2077 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE THE ROOMING UNIT NORTH WEST 2 ROOM AT ATTIC.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-11-12 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2: § 27-2077 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE THE ROOMING UNIT .. IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-11-12 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2: § 27-2077 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE THE ROOMING UNIT IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-11-12 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2077 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE THE ROOMING UNIT NORTH WEST 1 ROOM IN THE ATTIC. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-11-12 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF PLUMBING FIXTURES INSTALLED AT ATTIC, WATER CLOSET WASH BASIN AND BATHTUB. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-11-12 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-11-12 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2: § 27-2077 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE THE ROOMING UNIT IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-11-12 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 M.D.LAW-FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO LEGALIZE THE CONVERSION FROM A PRIVATE DWELLING TO MULTIPLE DWELLING USE IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE OR RESTORE TO LAWFUL OCCUPANCY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-03 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 762185): Safety – Fire Escape; Safety – Smoke Detector; Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Plumbing – Basin/Sink; Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building; Paint/Plaster – Door/Frame; Door/Window – Door; Plumbing – Toilet. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |

## 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 GAMBLE, EDWARD. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2004-11-01 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2004-11-01). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2004-11-01 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2004-11-01). | 636b-3b5g |

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