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87-32 78th Street, Woodhaven, Queens, NY 11421

BBL 4089080034 (Borough 4, Block 8908, Lot 34) · BIN 4183196, 4583648, 4583652 · Last updated: · Woodhaven · ZIP 11421

Also recorded in city data as: 87-32 Gar 78 St · 87-32 Rear 78 St

Summary · as of November 9, 2026

87-32 78th Street (Queens, NY 11421; tax lot BBL 4089080034) is a two-family home (building class B1: two-family home, brick), built around 2020, on a 3,147 sq ft lot zoned R3-1. City tax records list the owner as NIAN CHAI LIN; the most recent deed with a stated price is dated August 18, 2022 at $1,298,269 (per ACRIS). The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $966,000. As of November 9, 2026 (limited by OATH Hearings Division Case Status; other open-item sources were confirmed later), NYC Open Data shows four 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
NIAN CHAI LIN
Building class
B1 · Two-family home, brick
Year built · units
2020 · 2 res.
Lot area · zoning
3,147 sq ft · R3-1
Market value (DOF)
$966,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
$1,298,269 · 2022-08-18
BBL
4089080034
BIN
4183196, 4583648, 4583652

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “87-32 78th Street, Queens, NY 11421 (BBL 4089080034)”, data as of 2026-11-09, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/87-32-78th-street-4089080034. 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)
NIAN CHAI LINThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
B1 – Two-family home, brickThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
Land use
One- & two-family buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
Year built
2020Often an estimate for older buildings.
Floors
2
Units
2 residential / 2 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
1
Lot size
3,147 sq ft (31.21 ft × 100.83 ft)
Building floor area
1,862 sq ft
Zoning
R3-1The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
0.59 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 4089080034 (Borough 4, Block 8908, Lot 34) · BIN 4183196, 4583648, 4583652BBL 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; last loaded 2026-11-10; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; checked unchanged 2026-11-10

Tax assessment

How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.

Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
$966,000The 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
$57,960The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$41,160Assessed 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$966,000$57,9601
2026Final$803,000$48,1801
2025Final$670,000$40,2001

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-10

Sales & deed history 4

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
2022-08-18DEED$1,298,2698732 Realty Corp.Lin, Nian Chai2022091200276001
2017-11-03DEED$440,000Estate Of Dorothy E. Griffith8732 Realty Corp.2017112200008001
1993-03-30DEED$0 / not statedMathes, John(Deceased); Griffith, Dorothy(Heir/Distributee)Griffith, Edward N; Griffith, DorothyFT_4430002938643
1969-02-18DEED$0 / not statedBell James E (Extr Of)Helen Mathes; John MathesBK_6940030801748

Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-10; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-10; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-10

DOB job filings 0 open of 10

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
Not open
Approved · 2021-05-07
Q00190473-P1
DOB NOW
Alteration2021-05-06$12,000
Not open
LOC Issued · 2022-02-16
Q00190473-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2019-07-22$12,000
Not open
LOC Issued · 2022-06-24
Q00153080-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2019-04-10$5,000
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2022-07-01
421676396
BIS
A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)2018-12-04—
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2019-08-08
421700467
BIS
DM – Demolition2018-11-20—
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2019-08-08
421700476
BIS
DM – Demolition2018-11-20—
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2019-08-08
421686704
BIS
DM – Demolition2018-10-05—
Not open
APPLICATION PROCESSED - NO PLAN EXAM · 2018-10-05
421686697
BIS
DM – Demolition2018-10-05—
Not open
APPLICATION PROCESSED - NO PLAN EXAM · 2018-10-05
421686722
BIS
DM – Demolition2018-10-05—
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2022-07-29
421603312
BIS
NB – New building2018-04-09—

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10

Work permits 18

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
2022-06-202022-10-12421603312
BIS
New buildingISSUED (renewal)
2021-12-292022-05-01Q00190473-I1
DOB NOW
Sprinklers
INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS TAKE-OFF FROM DOMESTIC IN A 2 STORY BUILDING . (2 FAMILY HOUSE). NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY AND EGRESS IS INVOLVED UNDER THIS
Signed-off
2021-12-292022-05-01Q00195235-I1
DOB NOW
Sprinklers
INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS TAKE-OFF FROM DOMESTIC IN A 2 STORY BUILDING . (2 FAMILYHOUSE). NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY AND EGRESS IS INVOLVED UNDER THIS
Signed-off
2021-04-212022-04-21421603312
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (renewal)
2021-04-212022-04-21421603312
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (renewal)
2021-03-292021-10-12421603312
BIS
New buildingISSUED (renewal)
2020-12-142021-03-09421603312
BIS
New buildingISSUED (renewal)
2020-08-132020-10-12421603312
BIS
New buildingISSUED (renewal)
2020-01-142021-01-13421603312
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (initial)
2020-01-132021-01-13Q00195235-I1
DOB NOW
Sprinklers
INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS TAKE-OFF FROM DOMESTIC IN A 2 STORY BUILDING . (2 FAMILYHOUSE). NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY AND EGRESS IS INVOLVED UNDER THIS
Signed-off
2020-01-132021-01-13Q00190473-I1
DOB NOW
Sprinklers
INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS TAKE-OFF FROM DOMESTIC IN A 2 STORY BUILDING . (2 FAMILY HOUSE). NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY AND EGRESS IS INVOLVED UNDER THIS
Signed-off
2019-09-092019-10-12421603312
BIS
New buildingISSUED (initial)

Showing 12 of 18 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07

DOB violations 0 active of 2

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). The active-DOB count in the summary also includes DOB NOW safety violations, listed in the next section.

StatusIssuedTypeDescriptionNumber
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2019-01-09AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONV*010919AEUHAZ101131
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2019-01-09AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONV*010919AEUHAZ101132

Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10

DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) 0 active of 2

Safety violations DOB NOW publishes for devices such as boilers, elevators and gas piping (Local Law 152). Active means the published status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived and successfully disputed violations are counted under “resolved or not active” and are not open items. Active ones are included in the summary’s active DOB violation total.

No active DOB NOW safety violations for this lot.

2 resolved or not active
StatusIssuedTypeDeviceNumberRemarks
Not active
Dismissed
2019-01-09FTC-AEU-HAZAEUHAZ010919AEUHAZ101132
Not active
Dismissed
2019-01-09FTC-AEU-HAZAEUHAZ010919AEUHAZ101131

Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10

ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 7

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.

StatusIssuedSeverityWhat it was forPenalty / paid / balanceECB #
Resolved
Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED
2018-10-01CLASS - 1WORK W/O PERMIT(S)-WORK NOTED-AT TIME OF INSPECTION-ENTIRE PREMISES-DEMO/RENO W/ ALL PARTITIONS AND CEILINGS DEMO/REMOVED W/ ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND SWITCHES/FIXTURES HANGING REMOVED WATER/WASTE LINES INCLUDING$0 / $0 / $035355888M
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2019-01-19CLASS - 2FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35355889Y ISSUED ON 10-01-18 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.$3,125 / $3,285 / $035391332P
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2019-08-01CLASS - 1FAILURE TO NOTIFY THE DEPT PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF DEMOLITION. NOTED:AT TIME OF MY INSPECTION OF A 2 STY BLDG DEMOLITION COMPLETED I OBSERVED IN DOB'S RECORDS THAT NO NOTIFICATION WAS GIVEN PRIOR TO THE START$2,500 / $2,500 / $035440976Z
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2018-11-19CLASS - 2FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION #35355889Y ISSUED ON 10/01/18 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUL$1,250 / $1,250 / $035391884N
Resolved
Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED
2019-01-19CLASS - 1FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/ VIOLATION #35355888M ISSUED ON 10/01/18 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01. WORK W/O A PERMIT$0 / $0 / $035391333R
Resolved
Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED
2019-06-06CLASS - 1FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.NOTED:AT THE REAR OFTHE BUILDING THE GARAGE IS IN A STATE OF DISREPAIR WITH BROKEN DOORS AND CRACKS.REM:REPAIR AND OR REPLACE$0 / $0 / $035422288X
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2018-10-01CLASS - 1FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT ORDER-AT TIME OF INSPECTION-REAR BUILDING AND THE GARAGE IN TOTAL DISREPAIR-SEVERAL AREA W/ VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL CRACKS THROUGHOUT. ENGINEERING REPORT REQUIRED$1,250 / $1,250 / $035355889Y

Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-10

OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 41

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
2025-06-12Dos - Enforcement AgentsFAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITSNIAN CHAI LIN$25 / $25 / $0048692692J
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2025-04-09Sanitation OthersIMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1STNIAN CHAI LIN$0 / $0 / $0049094668X
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2025-03-24Sanitation OthersIMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1STNIAN CHAI LIN$50 / $50 / $0049044295R
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2025-01-23Sanitation OthersSNOW,ICE DIRT ON SIDEWALKSNIAN CHAI LIN$100 / $100 / $0048901671Z
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2024-09-21Sanitation OthersFAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETNIAN CHAI LIN$50 / $50 / $0048590089H
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2024-02-15Sanitation OthersNON-RECYC LEFT IN RECYC CONTAINER FOR COLLECTION 1TO8 DWELLING UNITSLIN NIAN CHAI$25 / $25 / $0048279319M
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED
2023-07-06Dos - Enforcement AgentsFAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS8732 REALTY CORP$25 / $29 / $0047906092K
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED
2023-03-30Dos - Enforcement AgentsFAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS8732 REALTY CORP$25 / $30 / $0047806154Z
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2020-04-06Sanitation OthersFAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET8732 REALTY CORP$100 / $100 / $00210597696
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2019-12-04Sanitation OthersFAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET8732 REALTY CORP$100 / $100 / $00209228250
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2019-08-01Dept. Of BuildingsFAILURE TO PROVIDE REQUIRED NOTIFICATION PRIOR TO DEMOLITION3C CONSTRUCTION$2,500 / $2,500 / $0035440976Z
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2019-06-06Dept. Of BuildingsFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER8732 REALTY CORP$0 / $0 / $0035422288X

Showing 12 of 41 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09

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; last loaded 2026-11-10; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-10

HPD housing-code violations 4 open of 8

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
Info Nov Sent Out · 2025-11-25
I2025-11-25§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 · 2024-12-05
I2024-12-05§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 · 2023-11-29
I2023-11-29§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 · 2022-11-18
I2022-11-18§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 Closed · 2019-08-08
B2015-10-012NDFL§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTERBALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2NDFL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Closed
Violation Closed · 2019-08-08
B2015-10-012NDFL§ 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE LOCATED AT APT 2NDFL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Closed
Violation Closed · 2019-08-08
B2015-10-012NDFLHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2018.4 ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF BEDBUGS LOCATED AT APT 2NDFL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Closed
Violation Closed · 2019-08-08
B2015-10-012NDFL§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTERBALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 2NDFL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-10; last loaded 2026-11-10

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 2026-11-10; last loaded 2026-11-10

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.

OpenedAgencyComplaintStatusClosed
2026-02-13NYPDIllegal Parking – Double Parked Blocking TrafficClosed2026-02-13

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-10; last loaded 2026-11-10

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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