85-12 52nd Avenue, Queens, NY 11373
BBL 4028760010 (Borough 4, Block 2876, Lot 10) · BIN 4065294 · Last updated: · Elmhurst · ZIP 11373
Summary · as of November 6, 2026
85-12 52nd Avenue (Queens, NY 11373; tax lot BBL 4028760010) is a 4-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C3: walk-up apartments, four families), built around 2013, on a 3,800 sq ft lot zoned R5. City tax records list the owner as WCZ CONDO LLC. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,054,000. As of November 6, 2026 (limited by DOB Job Application Filings (BIS); other open-item sources were confirmed later), NYC Open Data shows two open HPD violations. There was one 311 request 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
- WCZ CONDO LLC
- Building class
- C3 · Walk-up apartments, four families
- Year built · units
- 2013 · 4 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 3,800 sq ft · R5
- Market value (DOF)
- $1,054,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 4028760010
- BIN
- 4065294
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 2Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “85-12 52nd Avenue, Queens, NY 11373 (BBL 4028760010)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/85-12-52nd-avenue-4028760010. 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)
- WCZ CONDO LLCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- C3 – Walk-up apartments, four familiesThe 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
- 2013Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 2011, 2012.
- Floors
- 3
- Units
- 4 residential / 4 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 3,800 sq ft (40 ft × 95 ft)
- Building floor area
- 3,595 sq ft
- Zoning
- R5The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 0.95 built / 1.50 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 4028760010 (Borough 4, Block 2876, Lot 10) · BIN 4065294BBL 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; last loaded 2026-11-07; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; last loaded 2026-11-01
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $1,054,000The 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
- $474,300The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $386,100Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 2A – residential rental, 4–6 units
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $1,054,000 | $474,300 | 2A |
| 2026 | Final | $897,000 | $403,650 | 2A |
| 2025 | Final | $780,000 | $351,000 | 2A |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-07
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-03-05 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Wang, Su Zhen; Chen, Zhen Jian | Wcz Condo Llc | 2013030501577001 |
| 2011-08-15 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Wang, Su Zheng | Chen, Zhen Jian; Wang, Su Zheng | 2011081600211001 |
| 2007-06-25 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Chen, Zhen Jian; Wang, Su Zhen | Wang, Su Zhen | 2007071300294001 |
| 2000-09-14 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Skey Realty Corporation | Chen, Zhen Jian; Wang, Su Zhen | FT_4950007399595 |
| 1998-11-13 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Scerre, Jean M | Skey Realty Corp | FT_4610006420061 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-07; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-07; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-07
DOB job filings 0 open of 9
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 · 2014-08-21 | 420961016 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 2014-03-25 | $80,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2013-10-09 | 420786304 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2012-11-14 | $88,000 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - IN PROCESS · 2012-11-08 | 440027089 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2012-11-08 | $106,480 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - IN PROCESS · 2012-11-08 | 440027061 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2012-11-08 | $106,480 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - IN PROCESS · 2012-11-08 | 440027070 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2012-11-08 | $61,600 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2012-11-07 | 420517630 BIS | DM – Demolition | 2011-12-21 | — |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2013-11-20 | 420377577 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2011-07-11 | — |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2013-11-25 | 420329763 BIS | NB – New building | 2011-03-08 | — |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - APPROVED · 1999-07-14 | 400999087 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 1999-07-12 | — |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; last loaded 2026-11-06; a later sync attempt failed on 2026-11-07; showing the last successful load
Work permits 9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-04-30 | 2014-04-30 | 420329763 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2013-03-22 | 2014-03-21 | 420329763 BIS | New building | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2013-03-22 | 2014-03-21 | 420329763 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2012-12-12 | 2013-05-04 | 420786304 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2012-12-11 | 2013-05-04 | 420329763 BIS | Foundation | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2012-12-11 | 2013-05-04 | 420329763 BIS | Foundation | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2012-12-11 | 2013-05-04 | 420329763 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2012-09-05 | 2013-08-31 | 420517630 BIS | Demolition | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2012-09-05 | 2013-08-31 | 420517630 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
DOB violations 0 active of 1
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).
| Status | Issued | Type | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2012-05-29 | UB-UNSAFE BUILDINGS NONE | V*052912UB4090/12 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07
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: CURED/IN-VIO · Certification: CURE ACCEPTED | 2013-02-01 | CLASS - 2 | WORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS &/OR APPROVEDAMENDMENTS. THE RAKERS & WHALERS ARE MISSING AT EXPOSURE 4 & THIS IS CONTRARY TO WHAT IS INDICATED ON THE PLANS. THE STRUCTURAL STABILITY IS | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34999791N |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2012-09-12 | CLASS - 1 | SEC. 3309.10 FAILURE TO PROVIDE ROOF PROTECTION. AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION APPROX 6 WORKER ON SITE - DEMOLISHING 2 STORY BLDG. I OBSERVED ATEXPOSURE 4 ADJACENT BLDG ADDRESS 85-06 52 AVE. DRIVEWAY A CANOPY WAS | $1,600 / $1,600 / $0 | 34941583R |
| Resolved Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2013-02-01 | CLASS - 1 | FAILURE TO SAFEGUARD ALL PERSONS & PROPERTY AFFECTED BY CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS. DUE TO POOR EXCAVATION OPERATIONS AT 85-12 52ND AVE THE DRIVEWAY AT 85-16 52ND AVE HAS LARGE CRACKS,& THE DRIVEWAY AT 85-06 52ND | $0 / $2,400 / $-2,400 | 34999789Y |
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 2004-04-14 | Hazardous | OCCUPANCY IS CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR BLDG DEPT RECORDS FIRST STORY SUBDIVIDED INTO (2)CLASS "A" APARTMENTS USE CHANGED FROM STORAGE & ORDINARY USE TO AN APARTMENT PARTITIONS | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34425040J |
| Resolved Hearing: CURED/IN-VIO · Certification: CURE ACCEPTED | 2013-02-01 | CLASS - 2 | SEC. 3303.15 FAILURE TO PERFORM PROPER CONCRETE WASHOUT WATER PROCEDURES. THERE IS CONCRETE WASHOUT ALL OVER THE STREET & WASHING DOWN THE STREET TO THE CATCH BASIN. 420329763NB REMEDY: FOLLOW PROPER CONCRETE | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34999790L |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2012-09-12 | CLASS - 2 | JOB SITE FENCE NOT CONTRUCTED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION. AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION APPROX 6 WORKER ON SITE DEMOLISHING 2 STORY BLDG. I OBSERVED NO 8FT JOB SITE CONST,FENCE WAS ERECTED AT EXPOSURE 4 APPROX 4 | $800 / $800 / $0 | 34941584Z |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 30
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 | 2026-01-03 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLES 1ST OCCURRENCE | WCZ CONDO LLC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049558839Y |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-03-27 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST | WCZ CONDO LLC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049087061Y |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-01-31 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER MISUSED CURBSIDE RECYCLING CONTAINER 9+ DWELLING UNITS | WCZ CONDO LLC | $100 / $100 / $0 | 048967000J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2024-09-30 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | UNCOVERED RECEPTACLES 1ST OCCURRENCE | WCZ CONDO LLC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048661250K |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2019-04-29 | Dep - Bwso | FAILED TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL TEST REPORT FOR A BACKFLOW PREVENTER | WCZ CONDO LLC | $500 / $500 / $0 | 0600123188 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2019-04-29 | Dep - Bwso | FAILED TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL TEST REPORT FOR A BACKFLOW PREVENTER | WCZ CONDO LLC | $500 / $500 / $0 | 0600123179 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2019-04-29 | Dep - Bwso | FAILED TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL TEST REPORT FOR A BACKFLOW PREVENTER | WCZ CONDO LLC | $500 / $500 / $0 | 0600123197 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2018-04-13 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | NON-RECYC LEFT IN RECYC CONTAINER FOR COLLECTION 1TO8 DWELLING UNITS | WCZ CONDO LLC | $25 / $25 / $0 | 043977158R |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2016-02-12 | RECYC PLACED FOR COLLECTION W NON-RECYC 1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITS | LUCZ CONDO LLC | $25 / $25 / — | 0186172389 | |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2015-03-20 | IMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSE | WCZ CONDO LLC | — / — / — | 042774117Y | |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT | 2015-02-23 | SNOW,ICE DIRT ON SIDEWALKS | WCZ CONDO LLC | $350 / $350 / — | 0185877836 | |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT | 2015-02-19 | Sanitation Dept | SNOW,ICE DIRT ON SIDEWALKS | WCZ CONDO LLC | $350 / $351 / — | 040817323J |
Showing 12 of 30 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
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
- 947793
- Last registered
- 2026-09-21
- Registration valid until
- 2027-09-01 CurrentRegistrations must be renewed every year.
| Role | Name | Company | Business city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sitemanager | Zhen Chen | ||
| Headofficer | Zhen Chen | Elmhurst, Ny | |
| Shareholder | Zhen Chen | Elmhurst, Ny | |
| Corporateowner | WCZ CONDO LLC | Elmhurst, Ny | |
| Agent | Zhen Chen | WCZ CONDO LLC | Elmhurst, Ny |
| Officer | Su Wang | Elmhurst, Ny | |
| Shareholder | Su Wang | Elmhurst, Ny |
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-07; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-07
HPD housing-code violations 2 open of 2
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 Nov Sent Out · 2015-08-31 | C | 2015-08-31 | 3R | SECTION 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 0; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 7; IN THE ENTIRE A |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2015-08-31 | C | 2015-08-31 | SECTION 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) THROUGHOUT THE PUBLIC AREAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07
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 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
311 requests (last 12 months) 1
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.
| Opened | Agency | Complaint | Status | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-23 | DSNY | Snow or Ice – Snow Tracking | Closed | 2026-02-23 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
Nearby properties
Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.
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