159-01 59 Avenue
Queens, NY 11365BBL 4-06726-0070Map
Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education
159-01 59 Avenue is a school building built in 1964 in Queens, 11365. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 17
- ECB violations
- 61
- HPD complaints
- 0
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
HPD has not cited this building.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 0
No HPD violations on record
DOB building violations · 17
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 3, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 3, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
Cease use
Mar 27, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 61
- Class - 2
Re-issue #35725586m. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: smoke doors removed at main entrance if school, interior smoke doors do not self-close properly at 1st floor-gym door, auditori
Mar 16, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manenr. noted: missing fire stopping at gas no firestopping per bc 712,3; 27-345. meter room and oil tank from cellar level. remedy: provide/maintain fire stopping
Sep 18, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: smoke doors removed on main entrance of school. remedy: repair and/or replace door.
Sep 18, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing. noted: emergency exit doors not self-closing in various locations(1) door main entrance, (2) on first fl gym, (1)stair f first fl, (1)auditorium front and one in rear (1)door exit 4
Sep 18, 2025 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Emergency signs at elevator call stations missing defective or non-compliant with section requirements. noted: missing elevator sign on 1st floor. remedy: install and/or repair signs.
Sep 18, 2025 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35433859y date of issue 7-01-2021 exit door not self closing properly. at basement level exit#6 & 7 at 1st fl exit-1,stair 1 at 1st fl gymnasium in main entrance 1 door & rear entrance 1 door,1st floor
Mar 30, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345. at basement level old electrical room 1 place 1 hole w/pipe no fire stopping. remedy: provide/maintain fire stopping.
Mar 30, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Easco boiler model# fst-200. missing hand valve before anti-siphon at oil tank. resolve violating condition and submit certificate of correction.
Apr 23, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Easco boiler model# fst-200. missing hand valve before anti-siphon at oil tank. resolve violating condition and submit certificate of correction.
Apr 23, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner:illumination forexits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381. noted:in the auditorium two of the emergency lights were not working when t
Mar 20, 2019
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing. noted: at exit #6 & 7 the doors are not closing properly. remedy: repair/replace door
Mar 20, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
B254 eascoboiler mdl#fst-200: 50ai honeywell solonid valve leaking water on feed line. rmdy: resolve violating conditions and submit certificate of correction.
Feb 13, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner:illumination forexits exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381. noted the emergency lights in the gymnasium and two lights in the auditori
Mar 28, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35221127y failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: (exerior) on the roof i obseved a clogged drain with a pool of water on the roof of the old school. rmdy: repair and/or replace.
Apr 19, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345. noted: missing fire stopping at electrical closet near room 442,at 4th fl,& missing fire stopping at electrical & boiler
Nov 7, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: a clogged drain was observed at roof,approx 7'x7'x12" water volume remains at old school roof. remedy: repair &/or replace.
Nov 7, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: broken or defective ceiling light fixture was observed at right stairs leading to exit 7 from auditorium at basement level. remedy: repair &/or replace.
Nov 7, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. noted: at 1st fl,staircase'h',door that not close properly was observed. remedy: repair/replace door.
Nov 7, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: lack of emergency lighting for exits,exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-542. noted: right exit from stage in the auditorium,basement level,& @
Nov 7, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc3307.6.5 failure to maintain adequate illumination beneath sidewalk shed as required by code. noted: sidewalk shed erected under job#402895952 along exp2, has inoperable bulbs rendering affected area visibly
Dec 31, 2015 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue#35086013r exit door not self closing.noted:@1a,broken door closer on exit door 1st fl stairway a.rem:comply w/code,replace door closer.
Apr 23, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue#35086016m failure to maintain bldg code-compliant:lack of emergency lighting per bc 1006;27-542 noted:inoperative & missing emergency lighting in auditorium & cafeteria under p/a cert of operation#4016
Apr 23, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary. 3 cars parked in school yard handball court. certificate of occupancy # q168633 does not indicate off street parking. remedy: discontinue illegal use or amend c of o if feasible.
Mar 10, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Exit doors swing against the flow of egress. at 1st fl, the 3 doors at stair "a" & 3 doors at stair "b" swing against the flow of egress, exit sign illuminated over door. -immediately- remedy: correct conditio
Mar 10, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Emergency lighting inoperative. at 1st floor cafeteria & auditorium, emergency lighting with battery back up is not working. remedy: repair if feasible or replace emergency lighting.
Mar 10, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. at 1st floor exit 'a', broken door closer. remedy: replace door closer.
Mar 10, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. at transportable units t1 to t2, interior fire door is racked to frame and not plumb, preventing proper closure. remedy: repair door and frame.
Mar 10, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Excessive combustibles. combustible decorations hanging wall to wall and on conduits at entry corridor and cafeteria. remedy: remove all noted items.
Mar 10, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue: 34981889x 2' feet high concrete wall by the main entrance is spalling & crumbling. remedy: repair &/or replace concrete wall.
Jul 9, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit sign not illuminated. at forth flr stairway b & main entry no illuminated exit sign. rem:install illuminated exit sign.
Jun 15, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
The concrete fence foundation wall approximately 2' feet is spalling &crumbling located at the corner of 159 street & 59 avenue. rem:repair &/or replace concrete fence foundation wall.
Jun 15, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
The exterior retaining wall is cracked and missing some section of theconcrete leaving exposed rebars locate adjacent to 159 st in the playground. remedy: repair/replace concrete retaining wall.
Jun 24, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
The concrete block wall is vertically cracked located in the auditorium stage at basement level. remedy: repair/replace concrete block wall.
Jun 24, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
The electrical room is lacking firestopping at the pipe penetration atcellar level. remedy: provide/maintain firestopping.
Jun 24, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue 34645792r. the plaster is spalling off the ceiling located in room 120 & 121 on the 1st flr level. remedy: repair/replace plaster onceiling.
Jun 24, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue 34645795m. the plaster is spalling located at rm 413 on the 4th flr level. remedy: repair/replace plaster on wall.
Jun 24, 2009
Resolve - Hazardous
Plaster on the ceiling is cracked located in room 413 4th flr level. remedy; repair plaster on ceiling.
Jun 25, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Exit stairway "a" & "b" doors are missing at the cafeteria exit 1st flr level. remedy: replace missing exit doors.
Jun 25, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissue: 34577905m brick facade has become porous and allowing rain water to enter the building causing interior damages in room 120 & 121 1st flr level. remedy: water proof brick facade.
Jun 25, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissue: 345779064 plaster on the wall & ceiling is spalling & cracked located in room 120 & 121 on the 1st flr level. remedy: repair plaster on wall & ceiling.
Jun 25, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissue:34517325l roof has become porous & allowing rain water into the bldg causing interior damages in rm 120 & 121 the 1st fl.remedy:water-proof roof.
Jun 26, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissue:34517326n plaster is spalling & cracked on the wall & ceiling in classroom 120 & 121 on the 1st fl.remedy:plaster wall & ceiling.
Jun 20, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain interior wall and ceiling in class rm 120 and 121.remedy:repair defect wall and ceiling
Mar 30, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior of bldg roof n.w roof leak into rm 120 & 121 location rm 121 and 120 ceiling and wall. remedy:repair roof leak
Mar 30, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain noted in room 409 at ceiling by pipe due to sustawned water damage plaster was cracked peeled and porius. remedy; make all nessary repairs.
Mar 3, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall noted on roof smoke stack has stairstep cracks punning approx 12-15 feet. remedy; make all necessary repairs.
Mar 3, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain noted at first floor blower room structural cracks throughout walls and ceiling also noted eight foot horizontal strucural crack on concrete wall of fresh air chamber crack has 1/8 to 1/2 ne
Mar 3, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain noted in gymnasium on east wall by windows due to sustained water damage concrete has become porols and leaks during rain. remedy: make all necessary repairs.
Mar 3, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to use panic hardware where required by law noted in gymnasium where occupancy load is 300x door knobs in use at exits six and eight instad of required panic hardware. remedy; provide panic hardware.
Mar 3, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Use panic hardware where required by law noted in careteria occupancy load is 300x door knobs in use at exits 3,4,5 and six instead of required panic hardware. remedy: provide panic hardware.
Mar 3, 2003
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- School building (W1)
- Year built
- 1964
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 103,750 ft²
- Lot area
- 70,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R3A
- Community board
- 407
- Council district
- 20
- Block / lot
- 6726 / 70
- Assessed value
- $14,746,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 159-01 59 Avenue
Who owns 159-01 59 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.
Does 159-01 59 Avenue have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 159-01 59 Avenue 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 159-01 59 Avenue built?
City records list 1964 as the year it was built.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.