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137-03 256 STREET

Queens · Block 13630 · Lot 12 · Two-family frame (Class B2)

137-03 256 STREET is a Class B2 (two-family frame) building in Queens (BBL 4136300012) built in 1995, with 2 residential units across 2 floors.

The building is in NYC community district 413, council district 31, zoning district R3X, on a 4,107-square-foot lot with a building footprint of 2,300 square feet.

The current registered owner of record per NYC PLUTO is OKPALA, KASIE.

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on January 19, 2023 when Yellow Stone Homes Llc; Hancock Bedford Llc conveyed the property to for $999K. The transaction was recorded as cash (no paired mortgage instrument).

The building is registered with NYC HPD's landlord-registration system and has no open HPD housing-maintenance code violations on record as of May 18, 2026.

Data sourced daily from NYC PLUTO (Department of City Planning), NYC ACRIS (Department of Finance), and NYC HPD housing-maintenance code violations.

Owner of record

OKPALA, KASIE

HPD registered contacts

People legally accountable to HPD for conditions at this building, in registration-priority order:
  • Site ManagerKasie Okpala

Most recent deed

Last transferred on Jan 19, 2023 for $999K.
Previous owner: Yellow Stone Homes Llc; Hancock Bedford Llc
Cash sale: no recorded mortgage tied to this transfer.
🔒 See all transfers before the 2023 sale →

Recent ACRIS documents (last 3)

DateTypeAmountParties
Jan 19, 2023DEED$999KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Apr 15, 2022DEED$713KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Aug 8, 2005MTGE$200KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
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Building stats

Units
2
Year built
1995
Class
B2
Borough
Queens
Zoning:
R3X
Lot size:
4,107 sqft
Building area:
2,300 sqft
Floors:
2
Assessed value:
$68K
Community district:
413
Council district:
31

HPD violations

0 open
Most severe class on record: Class C (immediately hazardous)
No open violations on record. Source: NYC HPD.
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Recent HPD violation details

Most recent 5 violations issued by NYC HPD at this address:
  • Class IInspected Nov 25, 2025
    §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…
  • Class IInspected Dec 5, 2024
    §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…
  • Class IInspected Nov 29, 2023
    §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…
  • Class BInspected Apr 28, 2023
    § 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 M.D. LAW- ABOVE FRAME BUILDING HAS BEEN CONVERTED FROM A PRIVATE DWELLING TO A MULTIPLE DWELLING AND IS NOW OCCUPIED…
  • Class BInspected Apr 28, 2023
    § 27-2073 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEA…
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Recent ACRIS activity

3 documents in the last 5 years (most recent Jan 19, 2023).

Frequently asked questions about 137-03 256 STREET

Who owns 137-03 256 STREET?

The current registered owner of record for 137-03 256 STREET per NYC PLUTO is OKPALA, KASIE. The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on January 19, 2023 when the property was conveyed to . PLUTO ownership is refreshed monthly by NYC Department of Finance; the registered owner may not reflect transactions recorded within the last 30 days.

When was 137-03 256 STREET last sold?

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for 137-03 256 STREET was recorded on January 19, 2023, when Yellow Stone Homes Llc; Hancock Bedford Llc conveyed the property to for $999K. The transaction was recorded as cash (no paired mortgage instrument).

How many HPD violations does 137-03 256 STREET have?

No open HPD housing-maintenance code violations are on record for 137-03 256 STREET as of May 18, 2026. The building is registered with NYC HPD's landlord-registration system. HPD violation data is pulled daily from the NYC Open Data violations feed.

What is the assessed value of 137-03 256 STREET?

NYC Department of Finance assesses 137-03 256 STREET at $68K for the current tax year. NYC assesses property at a fraction of estimated market value (the assessment ratio varies by tax class — 6% for tax class 1 one-to-three-family dwellings, approximately 45% for tax class 2 rental apartment buildings), so the market value implied by this assessment is meaningfully higher. Assessment data is published by NYC Department of Finance.

What building class is 137-03 256 STREET and what does that mean?

137-03 256 STREET is NYC building class B2 — Two-family frame. A two-family residential building of frame construction. Building class is assigned by NYC Department of Finance and recorded in PLUTO; it determines the property's tax class and the regulatory regime that applies.

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