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53-26 196 STREET

Queens · Block 5666 · Lot 150 · Two-family converted (Class B3)

53-26 196 STREET is a Class B3 (two-family converted) building in Queens (BBL 4056660150) built in 1955, with 2 residential units across 2 floors.

The building is in NYC community district 411, council district 20, zoning district R3-2, on a 1,800-square-foot lot with a building footprint of 1,782 square feet.

The current registered owner of record per NYC PLUTO is GAN GERMELE, PENG PENG.

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on December 15, 2025 when PENG PENG INC. conveyed the property to GAN GERMELE, PENG PENG for a non-disclosed consideration. The transaction was recorded as cash (no paired mortgage instrument).

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

GAN GERMELE, PENG PENG

Most recent deed

Last transferred on Dec 15, 2025 to GAN GERMELE, PENG PENG.
Previous owner: PENG PENG INC.
Cash sale: no recorded mortgage tied to this transfer.
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Recent ACRIS documents (last 3)

DateTypeAmountParties
Dec 15, 2025DEEDNot disclosedParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Sep 18, 2018MTGE$460KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Sep 18, 2018DEED$975KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
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Building stats

Units
2
Year built
1955
Class
B3
Borough
Queens
Zoning:
R3-2
Lot size:
1,800 sqft
Building area:
1,782 sqft
Floors:
2
Assessed value:
$64K
Community district:
411
Council district:
20

HPD violations

0 open
Most severe class on record: Class B
No open violations on record. Source: NYC HPD.
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Recent HPD violation details

Most recent 3 violations issued by NYC HPD at this address:
  • Class BInspected Jan 16, 2022
    § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR AT EAST WALL AND CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM…
  • Class BInspected Jan 16, 2022
    § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT…
  • Class BInspected Jan 16, 2022
    § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR FRAME IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1STFL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FRO…
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Recent ACRIS activity

3 documents in the last 5 years (most recent Dec 15, 2025).

Frequently asked questions about 53-26 196 STREET

Who owns 53-26 196 STREET?

The current registered owner of record for 53-26 196 STREET per NYC PLUTO is GAN GERMELE, PENG PENG. The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on December 15, 2025 when the property was conveyed to GAN GERMELE, PENG PENG. 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 53-26 196 STREET last sold?

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for 53-26 196 STREET was recorded on December 15, 2025, when PENG PENG INC. conveyed the property to GAN GERMELE, PENG PENG for a non-disclosed consideration. The transaction was recorded as cash (no paired mortgage instrument).

How many HPD violations does 53-26 196 STREET have?

No open HPD housing-maintenance code violations are on record for 53-26 196 STREET. The building is not registered with NYC HPD's landlord-registration system, which is typical for owner-occupied 1-2 family dwellings. HPD violation data is pulled daily from the NYC Open Data violations feed.

What is the assessed value of 53-26 196 STREET?

NYC Department of Finance assesses 53-26 196 STREET at $64K 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 53-26 196 STREET and what does that mean?

53-26 196 STREET is NYC building class B3 — Two-family converted. A two-family dwelling that was converted from a one-family. 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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