88-20 70th Road, Queens, NY 11375
BBL 4038980013 (Borough 4, Block 3898, Lot 13) · BIN 4531813, 4592533 · Last updated:
Summary · as of November 5, 2026
88-20 70th Road (Queens, NY 11375; tax lot BBL 4038980013) is a two-family home (building class B2: two-family home, frame (wood)), built around 2005, on a 3,350 sq ft lot zoned R3-2. City tax records list the owner as MAHARAJ, CHANDRA N; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated December 12, 2006 lists a price of $850,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,098,000. 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 seven 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
- MAHARAJ, CHANDRA N
- Building class
- B2 · Two-family home, frame
- Year built · units
- 2005 · 2 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 3,350 sq ft · R3-2
- Market value (DOF)
- $1,098,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $850,000 · 2006-12-12
- BBL
- 4038980013
- BIN
- 4531813, 4592533
- 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, “88-20 70th Road, Queens, NY 11375 (BBL 4038980013)”, data as of 2026-11-05, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/88-20-70th-road-4038980013. 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)
- MAHARAJ, CHANDRA NThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- B2 – Two-family home, frame (wood)The 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
- 2005Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 2 residential / 2 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 2
- Lot size
- 3,350 sq ft (33.5 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 2,100 sq ft
- Zoning
- R3-2The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 0.63 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 4038980013 (Borough 4, Block 3898, Lot 13) · BIN 4531813, 4592533BBL 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)
- $1,098,000The 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
- $65,880The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $65,880Assessed 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 | $1,098,000 | $65,880 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $1,178,000 | $70,680 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $983,000 | $58,980 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-05
Sales & deed history 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-12-12 | DEED | $850,000 | Forest Hills Development Corp | Ally, Raymond N.A; Maharaj, Chandra N | 2006121501033001 |
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 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
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 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
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 11
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: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 2003-05-23 | Non-Hazardous | OPERATING A PLACE OF ASSEMBLY WITHOUT A CURRENT PERMIT & FAILURE TO PROVIDE P/A PLANS AT SITE - NO P/A PERMIT FOR LARGE OUTDOOR POOL AREA AND NO APPROVAL PLANS FOR TWO INDOOR CABARET'S. REMEDY: OBTAIN A P/A | $200 / $0 / $0 | 34388049X |
| Resolved Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 2003-05-23 | Non-Hazardous | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN. DEFECT IS THAT ANSW SYSTEM (RANGE HOOD FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEM) HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED IN 2 YEARS ALSO NO RECORD OFGREASE FILTER CLEARING KITCHEN IN CABARET'S AREA, -OPEN ELECTRICAL BOXES | $800 / $0 / $0 | 34388047M |
| Resolved Hearing: STIPULATION/IN-VIO · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 1989-07-26 | Unknown | FAILURE TO HAVE APPROVED PUBLIC ASSEMBLY PLAN PA AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION . REMEDY: OBTAIN COPY OF APPROVED PA PLAN. | $100 / $100 / $0 | 34026116Z |
| Resolved Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 2005-12-27 | Non-Hazardous | FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH STOP WORK ORDER. JOB # 402079898. NOTED: S/W/O ISSUED ON 11/26/05 FOR FAILURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR SIDEWALKS AND WALKWAYS DURING CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS. WORK CONTINUED CONT | $2,500 / $0 / $0 | 34506257P |
| Resolved Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 2003-05-23 | Non-Hazardous | EXIT LIGHT DEFECTIVE/FAIL TO MEET BUILDING DEPARTMENT CODE - RATED IN CABARETS AREA - MEN + WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOM EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTING NOT WORKING + EMERGENCY LIGHT. REMEDY: REPAIR OR REPLACE IMMEDIATELY. | $310 / $0 / $0 | 34388046K |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 1991-04-02 | Non-Hazardous | FAILURE TO HAVE APPROVED P.A. PLANS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. REMEDY: PROVIDE APPROVED PLANS. | $115 / $115 / $0 | 34039041X |
| Resolved Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 2005-11-26 | Hazardous | FAILURE TO SAFELY AND PROPERLY REMOVE MATERIAL/DEBRIS FROM CONSTRUCTION SITE. DEFECT NOTED: ALL AROUND CONSTRUCTION SITE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS. THE EXCESSIVE DEBRIS CONSISTED IN: WOOD, WOOD AND STUDS WITH PROTECTING | $5,000 / $0 / $0 | 34503387J |
| Resolved Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 2003-05-23 | Non-Hazardous | FAILURE TO PROVIDE PANIC HARDWARE WHERE REQUIRED BY LAW AT ALL EXIT DOORS IN CABARET'S NOTE ILLEGAL - INOPERATVIE LOCKING HARDWARE ON EXIT DOOR'S THROUGHOUT. REMEDY: REMOVE ALL ILLEGAL HARDWARE IMMEDIATELY & | $180 / $0 / $0 | 34388048Y |
| Resolved Hearing: DEFAULT · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2000-01-04 | Non-Hazardous | OPERATION OF PLACE OF ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CURRENT PERMIT SPORT - COMPLEX,INCLUDING SWIMMINGPOOL, COURTS, AND PARKING FOR CUSTOMERS (FOREST MILLS COUNTRY & SWIM CLUB, NURSERY SCHOOL, DAY CAMP)REMEDY:OBTAIN PA PERMI | $500 / $719 / $0 | 34236165K |
| Resolved Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 2005-03-31 | Hazardous | FAILURE TO PROVIDE 24 HR NOTICE. ON INSPECTION OF ABOVE SITE ALL TWO BLDGS UNDER PERMIT #S 402024475DM,402071636DM WERE DEMOLISHED AND SITEWAS GRADED. DOB RECORDS SHOWS NO 24 HR NOTICE WAS GIVEN TO BLDG DEPT: | $2,500 / $0 / $0 | 34475967K |
| Resolved Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 2005-11-26 | Hazardous | FAILURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR SIDE WALKS AND WALKWAYS DURING CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS: DEFECT NOTED: WOOD FENCE AT CONSTRUCTION SITE IS IN DISREPAIR, PARTIALLY COLLAPSE AND BOARD MISSING THROUGH 70 | $5,000 / $0 / $0 | 34503388L |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-05
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 3
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 | 2015-11-23 | IMPROPER RECEPTACLES 1ST OFFENSE | MAHARAJ | $100 / $100 / — | 0189534768 | |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2008-10-27 | Sanitation Others | RECYCLABLES PLACED FOR COLLECTION WITH NON-RECYCLABLES | YU | — / — / — | 0163365584 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2007-09-27 | Sanitation Others | RECYCLABLES PLACED FOR COLLECTION WITH NON-RECYCLABLES | MAHARAJ | $25 / $25 / — | 0159248156 |
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 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
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) 7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-27 | NYPD | Abandoned Vehicle – With License Plate | Closed | 2026-07-27 |
| 2026-07-20 | NYPD | Abandoned Vehicle – With License Plate | Closed | 2026-07-21 |
| 2026-07-06 | NYPD | Abandoned Vehicle – With License Plate | Closed | 2026-07-06 |
| 2026-07-06 | NYPD | Abandoned Vehicle – With License Plate | Closed | 2026-07-06 |
| 2026-06-19 | NYPD | Abandoned Vehicle – With License Plate | Closed | 2026-06-19 |
| 2026-04-15 | NYPD | Abandoned Vehicle – With License Plate | Closed | 2026-04-15 |
| 2026-04-13 | NYPD | Abandoned Vehicle – With License Plate | Closed | 2026-04-13 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-05
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