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43-55 159 Street

Queens, NY 11358BBL 4-05417-0007Map

Owner of record: Hu, Hui Qing

43-55 159 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1989 in Queens, 11358. It has 3 residential units across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is Hu, Hui Qing. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026.

HPD violations
17
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 7, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 17

  • A

    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.

    May 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Jun 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Dec 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Apr 15, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Mar 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    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.

    Apr 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Apr 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 1, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Dec 4, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 21, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • I

    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.

    Feb 27, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 3

    Violation of parking regulations in a residential district, note in driveway at time of inspection two commercial vehicles, nys plate #52294jt, gray for van w/signage top life interior. and a blue chevy van nys

    Feb 16, 2012

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c. of o. #211651. illegal occupancy noted: legal 3 family converted to an illegal 5 family dwelling. note: at cellar level, full partitions installed creating 2 class

    Feb 13, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy for more than the legally approved # of families. c. of o. #211651 indicates residence is legally approved for 3 families. residence now altered for occupancy by 5 families.

    Feb 13, 1999 · Penalty $1,100

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain fire stopping where required. note: fire code sheetrock ceiling in the boiler room of a multiple dwelling has holes and missing pieces of fire code sheetrock. remedy: repair & maintain

    Feb 13, 1999 · Penalty $125

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 15, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jul 29, 2026$1,975,000Three family dwellings3

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1989
Floors
2.5
Residential units
3
Building area
3,150 ft²
Lot area
2,933 ft²
Zoning
R4-1
Community board
407
Council district
20
Block / lot
5417 / 7
Assessed value
$107,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #424269, last renewed Mar 2, 2026.

Questions about 43-55 159 Street

Who owns 43-55 159 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hu, Hui Qing.

Does 43-55 159 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.

Is 43-55 159 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 43-55 159 Street built?

City records list 1989 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 43-55 159 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.