# 85-37 89th Street, Queens, NY 11421

BBL 4088720034 · Block 8872 · Lot 34 · BIN 4182178  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/85-37-89th-street-4088720034  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

85-37 89th Street (Queens, NY 11421; tax lot BBL 4088720034) is a two-family home (building class B1: two-family home, brick), built around 1901, on a 2,017 sq ft lot zoned R3-1. City tax records list the owner as ZHAO, ZHI; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated June 11, 2025 lists a price of $890,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $939,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off and 10 open HPD violations. There was one 311 request in the past 12 months and 39 HPD complaints 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, “85-37 89th Street, Queens, NY 11421 (BBL 4088720034)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/85-37-89th-street-4088720034. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 2 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 10 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: ZHAO, ZHI
- Building class: B1 – Two-family home, brick
- Year built: 1901
- Floors: 2
- Units: 2 residential / 2 total
- Lot area: 2,017 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 2026-10-31

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $939,000, assessed value $56,340, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-11 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2025-06-11 from 8537 MANAGEMENT, INC. to ZHAO, ZHI, stated price $890,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2022-02-10 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2022-02-10 from APPELL, MARIKA; APPEL, MARIKA to 8537 MANAGEMENT, INC., stated price $838,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2018-10-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2018-10-01 from MARIKA APPELL AS EXECUTOR; THE ESTATE OF ALEXANDER JOMBACH to APPELL, MARIKA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2005-03-30 | recorded (DEED, LE) | DEED, LE dated 2005-03-30 from JOMBACH, THERESA; JOMBACH, JANOS; A/K/A THERESIA JOMBACH to APPEL, MARIKA; JOMBACH, ALEXANDER, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-12 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing Q01260821-S1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2025-08-11 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing Q01260821-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2025-08-20 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job Q01260821-S1: Plumbing — INSTALL GAS AND PLUMBING FIXTURES IN EXISTING 2 STORY BUILDING. PLUMBING WORK AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE IN EGRESS, USE OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2025-08-20, expires 2026-08-20. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-08-19 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job Q01260821-I1: General Construction — INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING 2 FAMILY DWELLING ON CELLAR, 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE IN EGRESS, USE OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2025-08-19, expires 2026-08-19. | rbx6-tga4 |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-25 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §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 PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-12-05 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §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 PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-12-14 | open (Invalid Certification) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2FL: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-12-14 | open (Invalid Certification) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2FL: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-12-14 | open (Invalid Certification) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 2FL: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELAIN ENAMEL GLAZE AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-12-14 | open (Invalid Certification) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT SOUTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-03-28 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 2FL: § 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRE AT SOUTH WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-03-28 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2FL: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-03-28 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2FL: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCK AND ASSEMBLY AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-03-28 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2FL: § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-12 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt SECOND): Safety – Fire Escape; Unsanitary Condition – Mold; Safety – Smoke Detector; Safety – Window Guard Broken/Missing; Safety – Carbon Monoxide Detector; Unsanitary Condition – Pests. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-12-12 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt SECOND): Door/Window – Door To Dumbwaiter; Plumbing – Bathtub/Shower; Paint/Plaster – Radiator; General – Bell/Buzzer/Intercom; Paint/Plaster – Wall; Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only; General – Cabinet; Door/Window – Window Frame; Appliance – Refrigerator; Paint/Plaster – Ceiling. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-12-07 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2NDFLO): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water. Heat was not required at the time of the inspection. No violations were issued. If the conditi… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-11-29 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. 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 close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-12-27 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-12-23 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the c… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-12-22 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. 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 close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-12-20 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2FL): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-12-20 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-12-18 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only; Electric – Wiring. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-12-18 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt FL2): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only; General – Bell/Buzzer/Intercom. 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 close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-12-15 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-12-15 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-12-13 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. 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 close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-12-12 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in … | ygpa-z7cr |

Showing 15 of 40. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/4088720034/complaints

## 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 ZHAO, ZHI. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2025-06-11 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2025-06-11). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2023-06-29 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (8537 MANAGEMENT, INC.), business city East Elmhurst. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2023-06-29 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Meijie Wang, business city East Elmhurst. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2023-06-29 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Meijie Wang, business city East Elmhurst. | feu5-w2e2 |

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