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79-29 68th Avenue, Queens, NY 11379

BBL 4037820054 (Borough 4, Block 3782, Lot 54) · BIN 4091739 · Last updated:

Summary · as of November 5, 2026

79-29 68th Avenue (Queens, NY 11379; tax lot BBL 4037820054) is a 3-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C0: three-family walk-up), built around 1925, on a 2,342 sq ft lot zoned R4-1. City tax records list the owner as DROUIN, JOHN; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated May 21, 2010 lists a price of $565,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,295,000. As of November 5, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off and 16 open HPD violations. There were six 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.)

Owner of record
DROUIN, JOHN
Building class
C0 · Three-family walk-up
Year built · units
1925 · 3 res.
Lot area · zoning
2,342 sq ft · R4-1
Market value (DOF)
$1,295,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
$565,000 · 2010-05-21
BBL
4037820054
BIN
4091739

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “79-29 68th Avenue, Queens, NY 11379 (BBL 4037820054)”, data as of 2026-11-05, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/79-29-68th-avenue-4037820054. 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)
DROUIN, JOHNThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
C0 – Three-family walk-upThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
Land use
Multi-family walk-up buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
Year built
1925Often an estimate for older buildings.
Floors
2
Units
3 residential / 3 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
1
Lot size
2,342 sq ft (23.42 ft × 100 ft)
Building floor area
2,200 sq ft
Zoning
R4-1The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
0.94 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 4037820054 (Borough 4, Block 3782, Lot 54) · BIN 4091739BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).

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)
$1,295,000The 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
$77,700The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$43,446Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 1 – 1–3 family homes (and some small mixed-use / vacant lots)
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$1,295,000$77,7001
2026Final$1,126,000$67,5601
2025Final$1,065,000$63,9001

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-05

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.

DateTypePriceSeller (grantor)Buyer (grantee)Doc ID
2010-05-21DEED$565,000Schiavi, Benjamin J Jr.Drouin, John; Drouin, Anita2010052600548001
2003-01-23DEEDO$395,000Ratkewitch, Aisha; Ratkewitch, StephenSchiavi, Benjamin2003021201588001
1988-09-27DEED$0 / not statedRatkewitch, Aisha; Ratkewitch, Marion; Ratkewitch, StephenRatkewitch, Aisha; Ratkewitch, Stephen; Chalecki, JohnFT_4960002557396
1984-04-23DEED$0 / not statedRatkewitch, Samuel; Ratkewitch, MarionRatkewitch, Stephen; Ratkewitch, Aisha; Ratkewitch, MarionFT_4800002012880
1971-10-08DEED$0 / not statedSafer AnnaSamuel Ratkewitch; Marion RatkewitchBK_7140051600693
1966-11-15DEED$0 / not statedCastoria Salvatore John; Castoria IreneAnna SaferBK_6640028100188

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 2 open of 4

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.

StatusJob #TypeFiledEst. cost
Permitted, not signed off
Permit Entire · 2022-11-17
Q00593141-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2022-03-30$26,400
Permitted, not signed off
Permit Entire · 2022-11-15
Q00593110-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2021-09-15$93,600
Not open
Approved · 2022-11-17
Q00593141-P1
DOB NOW
Alteration2022-11-15$26,400
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2004-07-14
401628770
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2003-03-28$4,500

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 5

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.

IssuedExpiresJob #WorkPermit status
2022-04-012022-12-31Q00593141-I1
DOB NOW
Plumbing
HEREWITH FILING A PLUMBING APPLICATION TO REPAIR AND REPLACE PLUMBING FIXTURES AND ROUGHING DUE TO FIRE AND SMOKE DAMAGE AS PER PLAN HEREWITH SUBMITTED. NO CHAN
Signed-off
2022-03-032023-03-03Q00593110-I1
DOB NOW
General Construction
ON EXISTING (2) STORY BUILDING AND (3) FAMILY HOUSE, FILING A GC ALTERATION FOR MISCELLANEOUS INTERIOR RENOVATION DUE TO FIRE, WATER, AND SMOKE DAMAGE ON THE C
Permit Issued
2021-09-172022-01-14Q00593110-I1
DOB NOW
General Construction
ON EXISTING (2) STORY BUILDING AND (3) FAMILY HOUSE, FILING A GC ALTERATION FOR MISCELLANEOUS INTERIOR RENOVATION DUE TO FIRE, WATER, AND SMOKE DAMAGE ON THE C
Permit Issued
2003-04-142004-04-13401628770
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (initial)
2003-04-072004-04-06401628770
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (initial)

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 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 2026-11-05

OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 4

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.

StatusDateAgencyChargeRespondentImposed / paid / balanceTicket #
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2023-08-24Sanitation OthersDIRTY SIDEWALKDROUIN JOHN$50 / $50 / $0048029016N
No balance due
WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF
2014-03-18Sanitation OthersFAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITSDROVIN$25 / $0 / $00184501855
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2011-12-27Dos - Enforcement AgentsNON-RECYC LEFT IN RECYC CONTAINER FOR COLLECTION 1TO8 DWELLING UNITSDROUIN$25 / $25 / —040845498J
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT
2000-04-04$25 / $25 / —0115113130

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.

HPD building ID
461194
Last registered
2023-10-24
Registration valid until
2024-09-30 ExpiredRegistrations must be renewed every year.
RoleNameCompanyBusiness city
JointownerJohn DrouinMiddle Village, Ny
AgentJohn DrouinMiddle Village, Ny
JointownerAnita DrouinMiddle Village, Ny
SitemanagerJohn Drouin

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 16 open of 31

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.

StatusClassIssuedAptCondition
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2026-05-06
A2026-05-06(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Open
Info Nov Sent Out · 2025-11-21
I2025-11-21§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 · 2025-06-11
A2025-06-11(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Open
Info Nov Sent Out · 2024-12-02
I2024-12-02§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 · 2021-07-14
I2021-07-13§ 27-2089 ADM CODE THE PREMISES HAVE BEEN VACATED BY AN ORDER OF THIS DEPARTMENT AND CANNOT BE REOCCUPIED EXCEPT FOR CARETAKER UNTIL A NEW CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY HAS BEEN OBTAINED. VACATE # 167982, ENTIRE BUILDING, POSTED AT ENTRANCE DOOR OF ALL APARTMENT, M
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2021-07-02
C2021-07-022§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FIRE DAMAGE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2021-07-02
C2021-07-021§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FIRE DAMAGE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2021-07-02
C2021-07-023§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FIRE DAMAGE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2016-03-03
A2016-03-031§ 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION SUSPENDED CEILING IN THE 2nd PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH
Open
Invalid Certification · 2016-04-05
A2016-03-031§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION THE 1st RADIATOR FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Open
Invalid Certification · 2016-04-05
A2016-03-031§ 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION SUSPENDED CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Open
Invalid Certification · 2016-04-05
C2016-03-031§ 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 WINDOW FRAME FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL IN TH
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2016-03-03
C2016-03-031§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Open
Invalid Certification · 2016-04-05
C2016-03-031§ 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 SOUTH WALL, 1st CLOSET FROM EAST
Open
Invalid Certification · 2016-04-05
A2016-03-031§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE 1st DOOR FRAME FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Open
Invalid Certification · 2016-04-05
C2016-03-031§ 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 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2023-12-13
A2023-03-28(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2022-11-02
I2022-03-03§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 Dismissed · 2023-12-13
A2022-03-03(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2023-12-13
A2021-04-14(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.

Showing 20 of 31 records — open violations are listed first; the API lists every one. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

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) 6

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.

OpenedAgencyComplaintStatusClosed
2026-10-20NYPDBlocked Driveway – No AccessClosed2026-10-20
2026-08-31NYPDIllegal Parking – Blocked SidewalkClosed2026-09-01
2026-08-15NYPDBlocked Driveway – No AccessClosed2026-08-15
2026-07-01DOTCurb Condition – DefacementClosed2026-07-15
2026-05-08NYPDBlocked Driveway – No AccessClosed2026-05-08
2026-01-05NYPDAbandoned Vehicle – With License PlateClosed2026-01-06

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-05

Nearby properties

On 68 Ave

Same tax block (3782)

All properties on 68 Ave, Queens · All of Queens 11379 (Middle Village)

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