43-06 159 Street
Queens, NY 11358BBL 4-05416-0036Map
Owner of record: Gao & Lee Capital Realty LLC
43-06 159 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1926 in Queens, 11358. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Gao & Lee Capital Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2023. 2 of the 28 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 28
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 40
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 28
- IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 24, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 25, 2019 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 25, 2019 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2018 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2018 · Apt A2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2018 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2018 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door lock at north yard
Nov 2, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 2, 2018 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 2, 2018 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system .. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 2, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 2, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Nov 2, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 2, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 2, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 2, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temp. is 173f exceeding the max. 130f allowed in the entire apartment located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 19, 2018 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 7, 2018 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 29, 2017 · Apt A2
Open — Certification postponment denied - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum allowable temperature of 130* in the entire apartment located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 29, 2017 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the max. allowable temperature of 130* in the entire apartment located at apt a2, 1st story
Dec 23, 2017 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water in the entire apartment located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 5, 2017 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 2nd marble tread from bottom stair at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Sep 16, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt a2, 1st story, apartment at north
Sep 16, 2017 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the kitchen located at apt a2, 1st story, apartment at north
Sep 16, 2017 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt a2, 1st story, apartment at north
Sep 16, 2017 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 16, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 5
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 1
Sec 28-201.1 failure to comply w/ commissioner order to correct vio#34637963m for w/o w/o permit @ cellar installed 3pc bath resid sink & gas line for stove no record of correction rem: comply w/ comms order &
Mar 11, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec 28-201.1 failure to deeply w/ comms order to correct vio#34637963m for work w/o permit @ cellar installed 3pc btrm resid sink & gas linefor stove no record of correction remedy: comply w/ comms order & data
Aug 1, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. dept of bldgs indicate premises to be legally approved for 16 family. cellar boiler & storage residence is now
Mar 15, 2008 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit. work noted: at cellar level erected partitions & installed water & waste lines for 3 piece bathroom, (sink,toilet,shower)residential sink & gas line with stove at kitchen area. remedy: obtain
Mar 15, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2019 · Apt A2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 2, 2019 · Apt A2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 21, 2019 · Apt A2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 21, 2019 · Apt A2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 21, 2019 · Apt A2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 20, 2018 · Apt A2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 20, 2018 · Apt A2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 20, 2018 · Apt A2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2018 · Apt A2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 29, 2018 · Apt A2
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 18, 2018 · Apt A2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 31, 2018 · Apt A2
Close - General
Mailbox
Feb 26, 2018 · Apt A2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 30, 2018 · Apt A2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 25, 2017 · Apt A2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 5, 2017 · Apt A2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt A2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 27, 2017 · Apt A2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 24, 2017 · Apt A2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 18, 2017 · Apt A2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 15, 2017 · Apt A2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2017 · Apt A2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2017 · Apt A2
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 14, 2017 · Apt A2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 5, 2017 · Apt A2
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 1, 2017 · Apt A2
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Aug 1, 2017 · Apt A2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2014 · Apt L5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2014 · Apt L5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2014 · Apt L5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2014 · Apt L5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 2, 2014 · Apt L5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2013 · Apt L5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2013 · Apt L5
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 3, 2011 · Apt A2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 3, 2011 · Apt A2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 2, 2011 · Apt A2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 29, 2006 · Apt D1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 29, 2006 · Apt D1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2006 · Apt D3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1926
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 11,985 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,450 ft²
- Zoning
- R4-1
- Community board
- 407
- Council district
- 20
- Block / lot
- 5416 / 36
- Assessed value
- $349,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #402984, last renewed Jul 9, 2025.
Questions about 43-06 159 Street
Who owns 43-06 159 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gao & Lee Capital Realty LLC.
Does 43-06 159 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.
Is 43-06 159 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 38% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 43-06 159 Street built?
City records list 1926 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 43-06 159 Street?
It has 16 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.