# 89-02 70th Road, Forest Hills, Queens, NY 11375

BBL 4038950001 · Block 3895 · Lot 1 · BIN 4095226  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/89-02-70th-road-4038950001  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-09

## Summary

89-02 70th Road (Queens, NY 11375; tax lot BBL 4038950001) is a two-family home (building class B1: two-family home, brick), built around 1960, on a 2,000 sq ft lot zoned R3-2. City tax records list the owner as HENRY LAM. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,394,000. As of November 9, 2026, NYC Open Data shows nine open HPD violations. There were six 311 requests in the past 12 months and 12 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, “89-02 70th Road, Queens, NY 11375 (BBL 4038950001)”, data as of 2026-11-09, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/89-02-70th-road-4038950001. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Forest Hills: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11375

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11375/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11375/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11375/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11375/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11375/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Queens 11375: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11375

## Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

- 89-04 70th Road (21 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/89-04-70th-road-4038950002
- 89-06 70th Road (42 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/89-06-70th-road-4038950003
- 89-08 70th Road (61 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/89-08-70th-road-4038950004
- 89-10 70th Road (82 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/89-10-70th-road-4038950005
- 89-12 70th Road (106 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/89-12-70th-road-4038950014
- 89-16 70th Road (133 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/89-16-70th-road-4038950115
- 70 Road (93 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/70-road-4038950006

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations (BIS) | 0 |
| Active DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 9 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: HENRY LAM
- Building class: B1 – Two-family home, brick
- Year built: 1960
- Floors: 3
- Units: 2 residential / 2 total
- Lot area: 2,000 sq ft · Building area: 3,160 sq ft
- Zoning: R3-2
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-09

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,394,000, assessed value $83,640, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-04-03 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1998-04-03 from FONTANA, THOMAS J (IND&EXEC); FONTANA, BARBARA (IND&EXEC); FONTANA, CAMILLA (IND&EXEC); WILLIAMS, AINA M (IND&EXEC/OF); FONTANA, RAYMOND (IND&EXEC) to LAM, HENRY, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1978-07-05 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1978-07-05 from LANGE ARTHUR; LANGE IRENE to AINA M WILLIAMS; CAMILLA FONTANA; THOMAS J FONTANA; BARBARA FONTANA; RAYMOND FONTANA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1971-10-08 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1971-10-08 from MEIGHAN JOSEPH G to ARTHUR LANGE; IRENE LANGE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1966-07-26 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1966-07-26 from MANDEL JUDITH; MANDEL LOUIS to HELEN R MEIGAN, 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).

No records found.

## Open violations (DOB, DOB NOW safety, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, DOB NOW safety violation status is Active, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open. Dismissed, cured, waived and disputed-successfully safety violations are not open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-14 | open (Nov Certified Late) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2B: § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY,…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2026-01-14 | open (Nov Certified Late) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2B: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-12-15 | open (Nov Certified Late) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2B: § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY,…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-12-15 | open (Nov Certified Late) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 2B: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR VINYL FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-12-15 | open (Nov Certified Late) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 2B: § 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-12-15 | open (Nov Certified Late) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 2B: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-12-15 | open (Nov Certified Late) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 2B: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-12-15 | open (Nov Certified Late) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2B: § 27-2005, 2007 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-09-23 | open (Nov Certified Late) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 2B: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## DOB safety violations (DOB NOW)

Active means the published violation status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived, disputed successfully and pending dismissal are not open items.

No records found.

Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Building/DOB-Safety-Violations/855j-jady), city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-29 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1): Paint/Plaster – Wall. HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-01-12 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2B): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for t… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-01-09 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2NDFLO): 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 close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-10-17 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2B): Paint/Plaster – Wall. HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for t… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-10-17 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2B): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-06-30 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2B): Paint/Plaster – Wall; Unsanitary Condition – Pests. An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourag… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-10-25 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2B): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-09-16 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2B): Unsanitary Condition – Mold; Door/Window – Window Frame; Water Leak – Slow Leak; Water Leak – Heavy Flow. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-09-13 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2B): Unsanitary Condition – Mold; Water Leak – Heavy Flow. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-06-18 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 8902): Water Leak – Heavy Flow. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-06-07 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt APT3): Door/Window – Window Frame; Paint/Plaster – Wall; Safety – Smoke Detector; Water Leak – Slow Leak; Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Flooring/Stairs – Floor. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-06-07 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3): Water Leak – Heavy Flow. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-08-27 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Residential Disposal Complaint – Bin Not Used. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-22 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Residential Disposal Complaint – Containers Left Out After Collection. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-18 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Blocked Driveway – No Access. | erm2-nwe9 |

Showing 15 of 18. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/4038950001/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 HENRY LAM. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1998-04-03 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1998-04-03). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2025-09-25 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Helen Lame, business city Forest Hills. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-09-25 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: IndividualOwner Henry Lam, business city Forest Hills. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-09-25 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Helen Lame. | feu5-w2e2 |

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