85-23 79th Street, Queens, NY 11421
BBL 4088500040 (Borough 4, Block 8850, Lot 40) · BIN 4494187, 4181389 · Last updated:
Summary · as of November 5, 2026
85-23 79th Street (Queens, NY 11421; tax lot BBL 4088500040) is a 3-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C0: three-family walk-up), built around 1910, on a 2,500 sq ft lot zoned R3-1. City tax records list the owner as ZHENG, SUI; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated April 28, 2025 lists a price of $910,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,390,000. 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. There were no 311 requests in the past 12 months and two HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- ZHENG, SUI
- Building class
- C0 · Three-family walk-up
- Year built · units
- 1910 · 3 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 2,500 sq ft · R3-1
- Market value (DOF)
- $1,390,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $910,000 · 2025-04-28
- BBL
- 4088500040
- BIN
- 4494187, 4181389
- 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, “85-23 79th Street, Queens, NY 11421 (BBL 4088500040)”, data as of 2026-11-05, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/85-23-79th-street-4088500040. 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)
- ZHENG, SUIThe 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
- 1910Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 3 residential / 3 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 2
- Lot size
- 2,500 sq ft (25 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 3,240 sq ft
- Zoning
- R3-1The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 1.30 built / 0.75 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 4088500040 (Borough 4, Block 8850, Lot 40) · BIN 4494187, 4181389BBL 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)
- $1,390,000The 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
- $83,400The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $39,120Assessed 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 | $1,390,000 | $83,400 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $1,255,000 | $75,300 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $1,152,000 | $69,120 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-05
Sales & deed history 12
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-28 | DEED | $910,000 | Qiu, Xiaoqian; Li, Yucheng | Chen, Shu Xiang; Zheng, Sui | 2025052000037001 |
| 2020-08-20 | DEED | $800,000 | Dong, Michael Ling | Qiu, Xiaoqian; Li, Yucheng | 2020090100447001 |
| 2016-09-01 | DEED | $725,000 | Zhao, Ru Qian; Fang, Yao | Dong, Michael Ling | 2016091601163002 |
| 2013-11-21 | DEED | $592,000 | Mateo, Jose E; Soto, Luis V | Zhao, Ru Qian; Fang, Yao | 2013112601156001 |
| 2010-12-22 | DEED | $360,800 | Diaz , Santo Jr | Mateo , Jose; Soto , Luis V | 2011010300648001 |
| 2007-01-29 | DEED | $700,000 | Harry, Alima; Harry, Suresh | Diaz, Jr., Santo | 2007020901358001 |
| 1999-09-13 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Bodhnaraine, Vishnudat; Harparsad, Bohhnaraine; Harparsad, Surendra | Harry, Alima; Harry, Suresh | FT_4060006863406 |
| 1999-02-20 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Harparsad, Bodhnaraine; Lakhan, Jamnie; Harparsad, Surendra; Harparsad, Shiv Naraine; Harparsad, Bharati; Bodhnaraine, Vishnudat | Harparsad, Bodhnaraine; Bodhnaraine, Vishnudat; Harparsad, Surendra | FT_4170006604417 |
| 1997-07-18 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Harparsad, Bodhnaraine | Bodhnaraine, Vishnudat; Harparsad, Bharati; Lakhan, Jamnie; Harparsad, Shiv Naraine; Harparsad, Bodhnaraine; Harparsad, Surendra | FT_4370005716537 |
| 1995-03-29 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Adams, Maureen; Adams, Benjamin | Harparsad, Bodhnaraine | FT_4390004675039 |
| 1985-06-21 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Lutz, Lawrence; Lutz, Maureen | Adams, Benjamin; Adams, Maureen | FT_4140002119014 |
| 1978-05-16 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Brown Edward (Exr); Moss Ezekiel M; Moss Ezekiel Mortimer (Executor Of); Moss Edward M (Exr) | Lawrence Lutz; Maureen Lutz | BK_7840107001624 |
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 1
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 SIGNED OFF · 2018-08-22 | 421581899 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2017-12-05 | $5,000 |
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 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-08 | 2018-12-08 | 421581899 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2017-12-05 | 2018-02-25 | 421581899 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (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 5
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: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 2009-03-13 | CLASS - 2 | ILLEGAL USE IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT: NOTED: A VAN BEING STORED IN SIDE YARD W/O PLATE DEAD STORAGE. REMEDY: DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL USE. | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34766769J |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2017-11-03 | CLASS - 1 | WORK W/O A PERMIT. NOTED: @ CELLAR LEVEL ERECTED FULL HEIGHT PARTITIONWALLS, CREATED 2 ROOMS & BATHROOM. INSTALLED WATER & WASTE LINES FOR A2PC BATHROOM & ADDITIONAL WATER & WASTE LINES FOR A SHOWER, DIVIDED FR | $800 / $800 / $0 | 35301752J |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2017-11-03 | CLASS - 1 | RESIDENCE ALTERED FOR OCCUPANCY AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THAN THE LEGALLY APPROVED NUMBER OF FAMILIES. NOTED: DOB RECORDS INDICATE A 2 FAMILY 1ST & 2ND FL DWELLING, CELLAR BOILER & STORAGE. RESIDENCE HAS BEEN ALT | $2,400 / $2,400 / $0 | 35301753L |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 1999-03-13 | Hazardous | WORK W/O PERMIT(S). ERECTED PERMANENT STRUCTURE ATTACHED TO GARAGE APPROX 8'X10'X7' W/ ROOF & METAL SUPPORTS. REMEDY: OBTAIN PERMITS OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION. | $800 / $800 / $0 | 34196835R |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 1996-07-22 | Hazardous | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUANCY OR BUILDING DEPARTMENT RECORDS. CELLAR CHANGED FROM STORAGE AND ORDINARY USE TO AN APARTMENT. PARTITIONS ERECTED AND KITCHEN AND BAH FACILITIES | $800 / $850 / $0 | 34143603Z |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-05
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 20
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 | 2023-03-02 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS | QIU XIAOQIAN | $25 / $25 / $0 | 047696959L |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2022-11-03 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS | QIU XIAOQIAN | $25 / $25 / $0 | 047663847X |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2020-08-31 | Sanitation Others | RECYC PLACED FOR COLLECTION W NON-RECYC 1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITS | DONG | $25 / $25 / $0 | 0212364608 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2019-09-09 | Sanitation Others | RECYC PLACED FOR COLLECTION W NON-RECYC 1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITS | DONG | $25 / $25 / $0 | 0208679332 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2019-04-22 | Sanitation Others | RECYC PLACED FOR COLLECTION W NON-RECYC 1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITS | DONG | $25 / $25 / $0 | 0207175550 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2019-02-28 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS | DING | $25 / $25 / $0 | 0206617602 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2018-08-23 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSE | DANG | $100 / $100 / $0 | 0205138570 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2017-11-03 | Dept. Of Buildings | 1OR2 FAMILY CONVERTED MAINTAINED AS DWELLING FOR 4 OR MORE FAMILIES | DONG | $2,400 / $2,400 / $0 | 035301753L |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2017-11-03 | Dept. Of Buildings | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT | DONG | $800 / $800 / $0 | 035301752J |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2016-07-20 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | DIRTY AREA | ZHAO | $300 / $0 / $0 | 040807826M |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2016-07-07 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS | ZHAO | $25 / $0 / $0 | 040899741Y |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT | 2015-10-21 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA | ZHAO | $300 / $300 / — | 0186170409 |
Showing 12 of 20 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
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 6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed Violation Closed · 2013-08-16 | B | 2009-05-01 | 1 | SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LEADING TO CELLAR LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY |
| Closed Violation Closed · 2013-08-16 | B | 2009-05-01 | 1 | SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT SWITCH IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY |
| Closed Violation Closed · 2013-08-16 | B | 2009-05-01 | 1 | SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES AT CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LEADING TO CELLAR LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY |
| Closed Violation Closed · 2013-08-16 | B | 2009-05-01 | 1 | SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR BELL IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY |
| Closed Violation Closed · 2013-08-16 | B | 2009-05-01 | 1 | SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WALL LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2013-08-16 | C | 2009-04-10 | SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE KEYED CYLINDER LOCK AT METAL SECURITY DOOR AT FRONT ENTRANCE TO BUILDING , 1st STORY |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-05
HPD complaints 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-20 | CLOSE | 1 | Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed |
| 2019-06-15 | CLOSE | 2 | Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed |
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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