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97-04 38th Avenue, Queens, NY 11368

BBL 4017630002 (Borough 4, Block 1763, Lot 2) · BIN 4044009 · Last updated:

Also recorded in city data as: 9704 38 Ave

Summary · as of October 31, 2026

97-04 38th Avenue (Queens, NY 11368; tax lot BBL 4017630002) is a 3-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C0: three-family walk-up), built around 1920, on a 2,500 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as BARRERA, LUIS A.; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated November 9, 2004 lists a price of $667,800. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,167,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two active ECB violations and one OATH ticket with an unpaid balance. 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
BARRERA, LUIS A.
Building class
C0 · Three-family walk-up
Year built · units
1920 · 3 res.
Lot area · zoning
2,500 sq ft · R6B
Market value (DOF)
$1,167,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
$667,800 · 2004-11-09
BBL
4017630002
BIN
4044009

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “97-04 38th Avenue, Queens, NY 11368 (BBL 4017630002)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/97-04-38th-avenue-4017630002. 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)
BARRERA, LUIS A.The 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
1920Often an estimate for older buildings.
Floors
2
Units
3 residential / 3 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
1
Lot size
2,500 sq ft (25 ft × 100 ft)
Building floor area
2,140 sq ft
Zoning
R6BThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
0.86 built / 2.00 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 4017630002 (Borough 4, Block 1763, Lot 2) · BIN 4044009BBL 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; data as of 2026-11-04; 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)
$1,167,000The 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
$70,020The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$38,695Assessed 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$1,167,000$70,0201
2026Final$1,229,000$73,7401
2025Final$1,111,000$66,6601

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-04

Sales & deed history 5

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
2004-11-09DEEDO$667,800Serrano, Ruben; Sosa, ArturoBarrera, Luis A.2004111800776001
1999-07-19DEED$0 / not statedVasquez, NellySerrano, Ruben; Sosa, ArturoFT_4800006777380
1980-09-08DEED$0 / not statedSalce NellyNelly Vasquez; Nelly SalceBK_8040128001618
1977-11-09DEED$0 / not statedSalce Victor; Salce NellyNelly SalceBK_7740102900571
1968-10-31DEED$0 / not statedGorvi Andrew JNelly Salce; Victor SalceBK_6840028701346

Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-04; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-04; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-04

DOB job filings 0 open of 5

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 · 2026-06-29
Q01098700-P3
DOB NOW
Alteration2026-06-11$30,000
Not open
Approved · 2025-05-30
Q01098700-P2
DOB NOW
Alteration2025-05-14$30,000
Not open
LOC Issued · 2025-07-21
Q01098700-S1
DOB NOW
Alteration2024-09-27—
Not open
LOC Issued · 2026-07-15
Q01098700-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2024-09-06$30,000
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2003-09-02
401551511
BIS
A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)2002-10-29$30,000

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-04; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31

Work permits 3

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
2025-03-072025-08-04Q01098700-S1
DOB NOW
Plumbing
LEGALIZATION OF 3 PC BATHROOM AT CELLAR TO CURE ECB VIOLATION 34625146Y. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY AND OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
Signed-off
2025-01-302025-04-13Q01098700-I1
DOB NOW
General Construction
MINOR NONBEARING PARTITION WALL REMOVAL AND NEW 3PC BATHROOM AT CELLAR TO CURE ECB VIOLATION 34625146Y AND MODIFY EXISTING OPEN PROCH STEP. NO CHANGE IN USE, OC
Signed-off
2002-11-182003-10-22401551511
BIS
Alteration / Other / general constructionISSUED (initial)

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-04; 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 2026-11-04

ECB violations (DOB) 2 active of 9

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
2008-07-11CLASS - 2FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMM'S ORDER TO CORRECT VIO #34625145M FOR WORK W/O PERMIT @ CELLAR INSTALLED PLUMBING, PARTITIONS + DOOR TO CREATE 1ILLEGAL(CHASE) A APT IN CELLAR NO RECORD OF CORRECTION. REMEDY: COMPLY$0 / $0 / $034692573Z
Resolved
Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED
2008-02-20HazardousWORK W.O PERMIT NOTED@CELLAR LEVEL ERRECTED FULL HEIGHT PART.INSTALLEDWATER&WASTE LINES FOR A 3PCBTRHM(TOILET,SNK,SHR)& RESIDENTIAL SINK W. GASLINE FOR STOVE@KITCH.ALSO ERECTED 6WX10LX8H EXT.WITH DOOR ENTRY TO$0 / $0 / $034625145M
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2003-06-25Non-HazardousFAILURE TO MAINTAIN NOTED AT STOP FRONT OF HOUSE NO RALLANGE PROVIDED EITHER SIDE REMEDY MAINTAIN PREMISES PROVIDE RAILINGS$180 / $180 / $034404710R
Active
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED
2008-02-20HazardousFAILED TO MNT EXT.AT REAR APPROX 20YRDS CONSTRUCTION DEBRISRMD:REMOVE ALL DEBRIS MAKE SAFE$350 / $581 / $034625147X
Resolved
Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED
2003-07-14Non-HazardousOPERATION OF A PLACE OF ASSEMBLY CONTRARY TO DOB RECORDS WHEN RECORDS DO NOT ALLOW THE OPERATION OF A PLUBLIC ASSEMBLY LEGAL USE OF 1ST FL IS FOR A 1 FAMILY USE NOW ARRANGED AS A CHURCH WITH SEATING FOR APPROX$0 / $0 / $034404327Y
Active
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED
2008-02-20HazardousRES.ALTRD FOR OCCUP.AS DWELLING FOR MORE THAN THE LEGAL APPROVED#OF FAMS.DOB RECS INDICATE RES.AS A 2FMS,NOW ALTRD &OCCUPIED AS A3FMS PLUS 2SRO'S ALT.WORK NOTED@CELLAR LEVEL CREATED CLASS A APT. WITH FULL KITCH$1,000 / $1,000 / $034625146Y
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2003-07-14HazardousOCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE DEPT OF BLDG RECORDS ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY NOTED DEPT OF BLDG RECORDS INDICATE 1ST FL TO BE 1 FAMILY 1ST FL NOW OCCUPIED AS A CHURCH WITH APPROX 116 SEATS BAND AREA PUDIUM$800 / $800 / $034404326M
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2003-07-14HazardousWORK W/O PERMIT WORK NOTED AT CELLAR LEVEL INSTALLED PLUMBING WASTE LINE FOR 3 PC BATHROOM SINK TOILET SHOWER AT 1ST FL INSTALLED AN A/C UNIT ATTACHED TOO 2 2'X 4' ON CEILING HAVING PLUMBING ELECTRICAL LINES$800 / $800 / $034404328X
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2002-09-06Non-HazardousWORK W/O A PERMIT : WORK NOTED : ON 1ST FLOOR ENTIRE AREA INSIDE WALL REMOVED FROM FLOOR TO CEILING AND INSTALLED BEAMS TO CREATE FROM ROOM TO OPEN AREA FOR USE AS A CHURCH REMOVED ALL KITCHEN, BATHROOM FIXTURE$500 / $500 / $034338427Z

Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-04

OATH tickets (all agencies) 1 unpaid of 29

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 #
Unpaid balance Default
DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED
2025-09-28Police DepartmentOPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETSONA CURICHO$25 / $0 / $250220893146
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2026-03-26Sanitation OthersFAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETBARRERA LUIS A$50 / $50 / $0049647325L
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2024-05-14Sanitation RecyclingNON-RECYC LEFT IN RECYC CONTAINER FOR COLLECTION 1TO8 DWELLING UNITSBARRERA LUIS A$25 / $25 / $0047997517N
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2022-10-18Dos - Enforcement AgentsNON-RECYC LEFT IN RECYC CONTAINER FOR COLLECTION 1TO8 DWELLING UNITSBARRERA LUIS A$25 / $25 / $0047643026K
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2022-09-16Sanitation OthersFAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETBARRERA LUIS A$50 / $50 / $0047528577N
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2018-04-25Dos - Enforcement AgentsFAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETBARRERA$100 / $100 / $0044751994R
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2016-08-09Sanitation DeptNON-RECYC LEFT IN RECYC CONTAINER FOR COLLECTION 1TO8 DWELLING UNITSBARRERA$25 / $25 / —043885013H
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2016-06-21Sanitation DeptNON-RECYC LEFT IN RECYC CONTAINER FOR COLLECTION 1TO8 DWELLING UNITSBARRERA$25 / $25 / —044284160K
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2016-05-17Sanitation DeptFAILURE TO BUNDLE NEWSPAPES MAGAZINES CARDBOARD 1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITSBARRERA$25 / $25 / —041176705Y
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2015-10-20IMPROPER MISUSED CURBSIDE RECYCLING CONTAINER 1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITSBARRERA$25 / $25 / —0188117739
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT
2014-01-07Sanitation DeptNON-RECYC LEFT IN RECYC CONTAINER FOR COLLECTION 1TO8 DWELLING UNITSBARRERA$25 / $25 / —041144356Z
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2013-12-03Sanitation DeptNON-RECYC LEFT IN RECYC CONTAINER FOR COLLECTION 1TO8 DWELLING UNITSBARRERA$25 / $25 / —040829115N

Showing 12 of 29 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 2026-11-04

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 2026-11-04; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-04

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 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-04

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 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-04

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
2026-05-19DOHMHRodent – Condition Attracting RodentsClosed2026-06-02

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-04

Nearby properties

On 38 Ave

Same tax block (1763)

All properties on 38 Ave, Queens · All of Queens 11368 (Corona)

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