39-16 Prince Street
What the numbers say
Generated from this property's own figures using the rules set out in our methodology. Every statement below refers to a number shown on this page.
Already larger than residential zoning would allow
The building occupies a floor-area ratio of 7.10, against a residential limit of 2.43 — it is over that limit by 4.67. A building in this position almost always predates the current rules and is legally non-conforming: it may generally remain, but it typically cannot be enlarged for residential use, and it may not be rebuildable as it stands.
A material outstanding penalty balance
9 open violations carry an outstanding balance of $8,810.00. A balance at this level belongs in the price of any decision about this building. Note that this figure covers enforcement penalties only — it does not include unpaid property tax or water and sewer arrears, which are not shown anywhere on this page and are frequently the larger number.
Development & zoning
Floor-area ratio
| Built | 7.10 |
|---|---|
| Residential limit | 2.43 |
| Commercial limit | 3.40 |
| Community-facility limit | 4.80 |
Development headroom (calculated) calculated
| Highest permitted ratio | 4.80 |
|---|---|
| Unused ratio | -2.30 |
| Unused buildable area | — |
| Lot area | 39,573 sq ft |
Value & taxes
Assessment
| Assessed total | $38,851,737 |
|---|---|
| Assessed land | $1,958,852 |
| Assessed building | $36,892,885 |
| Market value on record | $0 |
| Assessed as % of market | — |
Tax
| Tax class | 2 |
|---|---|
| Taxable assessed | $0 |
| Tax rate | 12.502% |
| Estimated annual levy | — |
The levy is an estimate — taxable value × the published rate for the class. It does not account for exemptions or abatements the property may carry, and will not match an actual bill. It is not the property's total debt to the city: unpaid tax and water arrears are not shown anywhere on this page.
Assessed value by year
| Year | Assessed value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $0 | — |
| 2026 | $0 | — |
| 2025 | $0 | — |
| 2024 | $0 | — |
| 2023 | $0 | — |
Building & occupancy
Structure
| Year built | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Floors | — |
| Building area | 281,119 sq ft |
| Residential area | 34,436 sq ft |
| Commercial area | 141,424 sq ft |
Occupancy
| Ownership | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Total units | 89 |
| Residential units | 43 |
| Residential Avg unit size | 801 sq ft (calculated) |
| Commercial Avg unit size | 3,074 sq ft (calculated) |
| Building class | RM |
Neighborhood, risk & energy
Neighborhood & transit
| Nearest subway | Flushing-Main St (7) — 0.13 mi |
|---|---|
| School district | 25 |
| Police precinct | 109 |
| Nearest firehouse | Engine 273/Ladder 129 — 40-18 Union Street |
Location risk
| Flood zone | Minimal hazard (Zone X) |
|---|---|
| Hurricane evacuation zone | Zone 6 |
| Cleanup site | Voluntary cleanup site (completed) |
| Evictions on record | 2 (most recent 2022) |
Energy & emissions
| Energy use intensity | 187.4 kBtu/ft² |
|---|---|
| Greenhouse-gas emissions | 3,566 metric tons/yr |
Comparable sales
| Address | Sale date | Price | Sq ft | $/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39-16 Prince Street, 7a | 2025-10-09 | $648,000 | — | — |
| 39-16 Prince Street, 151 | 2025-05-16 | $950,000 | — | — |
| 133-04 39th Avenue | 2024-02-20 | $19,300,000 | — | — |
| 39-16 Prince Street, 5c | 2023-11-14 | $1,182,000 | — | — |
| 39-16 Prince Street, 8e | 2023-08-07 | $890,000 | — | — |
| 39-16 Prince Street, 206 | 2022-11-28 | $1,500,000 | — | — |
| 39-16 Prince Street, 5b | 2022-07-28 | $1,130,000 | — | — |
| 39-16 Prince Street, 10a | 2022-07-12 | $700,000 | — | — |
Record activity
Compliance calculated
| Open violations | 9 |
|---|---|
| Open per residential unit | 0.2 (calculated) |
| Enforcement penalties | $8,810.00 |
| Safety-violation penalties | Not available |
| Total penalties owed | $18,810.00 (calculated) |
| On tax-lien sale list | No |
Activity
| Complaints recorded | 169 |
|---|---|
| Permits / alterations | 101 |
| Recorded documents | 0 |
| Legal proceedings | 0 |
Total penalties owed combines two separate debts — enforcement penalties (from summonses) and safety-violation penalties (unfiled inspections and reports on boilers, elevators, facades and energy use). The second kind accrues quietly and is routinely missed; it is a standing debt on the building, not a fine someone can walk away from. The safety figure could not be retrieved for this property, so no total is shown — we would rather show nothing than a total that silently omits it. Neither figure includes unpaid property tax or water and sewer arrears, which are frequently the largest number of all and appear nowhere on this page. For a true payoff figure, go to the city directly.
Ownership & last recorded sale
Owner of record
| Owner | Unavailable Owner |
|---|---|
| Parcel | 4049737501 |
| Block | 4973 |
| Lot | 7501 |
Last recorded transfer
| Date | — |
|---|---|
| Recorded price | — |
| Price per unit | Not meaningful |
| Price vs assessed | Not meaningful |
Owner of record comes from the public land-use record and may lag a recent sale. It is frequently a holding company rather than an individual. If you own or manage this property and believe something here is wrong, tell us — we read and respond to every message of that kind.
Open violations
Open violations only. A violation that was raised and later corrected is not counted — an older building accumulates hundreds of those, and the number says more about its age than its condition.
| Issued | Category | Class | Status | Amount due | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2026 | Building | AEUHAZ | Active | — | FTC-AEU-HAZ |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Building | AEUHAZ | Active | — | FTC-AEU-HAZ |
| 20 Nov 2025 | Enforcement | CLASS - 1 | ACTIVE | $2,530 | UNLAWFUL ACTS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER. FAILURE TO OBTAIN PERMITS OR FILE CERTIFICATE FOR SUMMONS 35667873M, COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER |
| 20 Nov 2025 | Enforcement | CLASS - 2 | ACTIVE | $1,280 | FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH THE DEPT OF BUILDINGS FOR SUMMONS 35667874Y, FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION |
| 18 Sep 2025 | Building | Gas Piping - a local law | Active | — | Cycle 1, Sub-cycle B (premises is in Community District 7 |
| 7 Jun 2025 | Enforcement | CLASS - 1 | ACTIVE | $2,500 | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY /USE CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C OF O. NOTED ROOFCONVERTED TO AN ENCLOSED SPACE USED AS BAR/RESTUARANT CONTRARY TO TCO(TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY) WHICH STATES TERRACE TO BE USED AS |
| 7 Jun 2025 | Enforcement | CLASS - 1 | ACTIVE | $2,500 | WORK W/O A PERMIT. NOTED ROOF WAS CONVERTED TO A FULLY ENCLOSED AIR CONDITIONED SPACE WITH ELECTRIC INSTALLED FOR MINI SPLIT AC, TV, ETC. WORK IS NOT COVERED IN FILED PERMIT #Q01214896 WHICH STATES ONLY OPEN CA |
| 7 Mar 2025 | Enforcement | CLASS - 2 | ACTIVE | — | WORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND/ OR AMENDMENTS.NOTED; AT ROOF TOP BALCONY IN THE OUTSIDE SITTING AREA ERRECTED A METAL FRAME CANOPY WITH PLASTIC COVERS AROUND. WORK EXCEEDS SCOPE OF |
| 13 Dec 2023 | Building | — | V-Building VIOLATION - ACTIVE | — | STRUCTURE RENDERED NON COMPLAINT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED CAR STRIKE HYATT PLACE HOTEL ENTRY, WHERE METAL FRAME SHIFTED INWARD, GLASS BROKEN DUE CAR STRIKE BUILDING |
Complaints
A complaint is an allegation, not a finding — many are dismissed. A sustained pattern is nevertheless informative about how a building is run.
| Date | Problem | Type | Status | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Aug 2026 | No Access | Blocked Driveway | Closed | 8 Aug 2026 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | Loud Music/Party | Noise - Street/Sidewalk | Closed | 29 Jul 2026 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | Garage or Parking Lot | Consumer Complaint | In Progress | — |
| 18 Jul 2026 | Letter Grading | Food Establishment | In Progress | — |
| 18 Jul 2026 | Loud Music/Party | Noise - Street/Sidewalk | Closed | 18 Jul 2026 |
| 10 Jul 2026 | N/A | Encampment | Closed | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 1 Jul 2026 | Food Vendor | Vendor Enforcement | Closed | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 29 Jun 2026 | Food Vendor | Vendor Enforcement | Closed | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 19 Jun 2026 | Blocked Hydrant | Illegal Parking | Closed | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 19 Jun 2026 | Food Vendor | Vendor Enforcement | Closed | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 13 Jun 2026 | Non-Chronic | Homeless Person Assistance | Closed | 14 Jun 2026 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 3 or More | Food Poisoning | Closed | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | Posted Parking Sign Violation | Illegal Parking | Closed | 3 Jun 2026 |
| 30 May 2026 | Food Vendor | Vendor Enforcement | Closed | 30 May 2026 |
| 23 May 2026 | Stoop Line Stand | Consumer Complaint | Closed | 26 May 2026 |
| 20 May 2026 | Food Vendor | Vendor Enforcement | Closed | 20 May 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | Garage or Parking Lot | Consumer Complaint | Closed | 22 Jul 2026 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Sidewalk Violation | Sidewalk Condition | Closed | 1 May 2026 |
| 14 Feb 2026 | Hydrant Running Full (WA4 | Water System | Closed | 15 Feb 2026 |
| 22 Dec 2025 | No Permit or License | Food Establishment | Closed | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | Graffiti | Graffiti | Closed | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | Food Spoiled | Food Establishment | Closed | 19 Jan 2026 |
| 9 Nov 2025 | Partial Access | Blocked Driveway | Closed | 10 Nov 2025 |
| 11 Oct 2025 | Blocked Sidewalk | Illegal Parking | Closed | 11 Oct 2025 |
| 6 Oct 2025 | Posted Parking Sign Violation | Illegal Parking | Closed | 7 Oct 2025 |
| 27 Sep 2025 | Loud Music/Party | Noise - Residential | Closed | 27 Sep 2025 |
| 9 Sep 2025 | Car/Truck Horn | Noise - Vehicle | Closed | 9 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | 1 or 2 | Food Poisoning | Closed | 5 Sep 2025 |
| 18 Aug 2025 | Blocked Hydrant | Illegal Parking | Closed | 18 Aug 2025 |
| 29 Jul 2025 | Restaurant | Consumer Complaint | Closed | 25 Aug 2025 |
| 22 Jul 2025 | 1 or 2 | Food Poisoning | Closed | 23 Jul 2025 |
| 19 Jul 2025 | Driver Complaint - Passenger | For Hire Vehicle Complaint | Closed | 1 May 2026 |
| 11 Jul 2025 | Smoke/Odor | Mobile Food Vendor | Closed | 9 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Jun 2025 | Food Contaminated | Food Establishment | Closed | 6 Aug 2025 |
| 26 May 2025 | Other/Unknown | Street Sign - Damaged | Closed | 30 May 2025 |
| 26 May 2025 | Other/Unknown | Street Sign - Damaged | Closed | 30 May 2025 |
| 26 May 2025 | Car/Truck Music | Noise - Vehicle | Closed | 26 May 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | Catch Basin Search (SC2 | Sewer | Closed | 10 Apr 2025 |
| 23 Mar 2025 | Loud Music/Party | Noise - Street/Sidewalk | Closed | 23 Mar 2025 |
| 9 Mar 2025 | Loud Music/Party | Noise - Street/Sidewalk | Closed | 9 Mar 2025 |
| 5 Mar 2025 | Work Without A Permit - Occupied Multiple Dwelling | Real Time Enforcement | Closed | 6 Mar 2025 |
| 5 Mar 2025 | Illegal Conversion Of Residential Building/Space | Building/Use | Closed | 6 Mar 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | No Certificate Of Occupancy/Illegal/Contrary To CO | Building/Use | Closed | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | Work Without A Permit - Occupied Multiple Dwelling | Real Time Enforcement | Closed | 17 Dec 2024 |
| 15 Dec 2024 | Turtle Under 4 inches Long | Illegal Animal Sold | Closed | 15 Dec 2024 |
| 8 Dec 2024 | Double Parked Blocking Traffic | Illegal Parking | Closed | 8 Dec 2024 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | Work Without A Permit - Occupied Multiple Dwelling | Real Time Enforcement | Closed | 29 Nov 2024 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | Cons - Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits | General Construction/Plumbing | Closed | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 12 Nov 2024 | Loud Music/Party | Noise - Street/Sidewalk | Closed | 12 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Nov 2024 | Waste Left in Front of Residence | Commercial Disposal Complaint | Closed | 13 Nov 2024 |
Showing the 50 most recent of 150. The full set is available in the interactive report.
Permits & alterations
The absence of a permit does not prove no work was done — it may equally mean work was done without one.
| Issued | Type | Status | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 2025 | Sign | Signed-off | INSTALL AN NEW ILLUMINATED SIGN READ AKINO SUSHI ALL YOU CAN EAT FOR STE#103 AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE,EGRESS, AND OCCUPANCY |
| 25 Aug 2021 | Sign | Signed-off | ILLUMINATED BUSINESS ACCESSORY WALL SIGN. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY |
| 1 Sep 2020 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 8 Oct 2019 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 19 Aug 2019 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 13 Aug 2019 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 19 Dec 2018 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 13 Mar 2018 | Sign | Signed-off | INSTALL ILLUMINATED SIGN ON FRONT OF STORE |
| 10 Aug 2017 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 28 Dec 2016 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 24 Oct 2016 | SG | ISSUED | — |
| 22 Sep 2016 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 11 Aug 2016 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 8 Aug 2016 | SG | ISSUED | — |
| 8 Aug 2016 | SG | ISSUED | — |
| 28 Dec 2015 | SG | ISSUED | — |
| 7 Dec 2015 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 30 Nov 2015 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 20 Nov 2015 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 12 Nov 2015 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 9 Nov 2015 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 9 Nov 2015 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 9 Nov 2015 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 2 Nov 2015 | SG | ISSUED | — |
| 26 Oct 2015 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 26 Oct 2015 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 15 Oct 2015 | SG | ISSUED | — |
| 15 Oct 2015 | SG | ISSUED | — |
| 27 Aug 2015 | SG | ISSUED | — |
| 27 Aug 2015 | SG | ISSUED | — |
| 27 Aug 2015 | SG | ISSUED | — |
| 27 Aug 2015 | SG | ISSUED | — |
| 27 Aug 2015 | SG | ISSUED | — |
| 17 Aug 2015 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 17 Aug 2015 | SG | ISSUED | — |
| 17 Aug 2015 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 29 Dec 2014 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 26 Dec 2014 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 24 Dec 2014 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 15 Dec 2014 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 5 Dec 2014 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 3 Dec 2014 | NB | ISSUED | — |
| 13 Nov 2014 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 27 Oct 2014 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 22 Oct 2014 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 31 Dec 2013 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 14 Nov 2013 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 1 Oct 2013 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 22 Apr 2013 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 22 Apr 2013 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
Showing the 50 most recent of 101. The full set is available in the interactive report.
About this page
Compiled from New York City public records — data retrieved 6 days ago. Coverage on this parcel: 13 of 15 record groups populated. The derived figures — unused floor-area ratio, buildable area, the assessed-value trend and the per-unit ratios — are calculated by us and appear in no public dataset; the formulas are in the methodology.
This is a research tool, not advice. It is not a title search, a lien search, a survey or an inspection, and it does not replace any of them. If a figure here matters to a decision, verify it at the source. See Terms.