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59-44 159 Street

Queens, NY 11365BBL 4-06736-0059Map

Owner of record: Li Kwok Realty Corp.

59-44 159 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 2006 in Queens, 11365. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Li Kwok Realty Corp.. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on June 27, 2023. 38 of the 47 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
47
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
22
HPD complaints
23

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 27, 2023

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 · 47

  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock and assembly at door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 = 3, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approximately 12 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door leading to boiler room locked at basement

    Dec 1, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 square feet at north wall,approx 2 square feet around window frame at west wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 = 4, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 3 in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock and assembly at door in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 1, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 1, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 1, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 1, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Dec 1, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 square feet at north wall,approx 2 square feet around window frame at west wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 15588215 issued 01-dec-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub perimeter in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector ; defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ; defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx. 10 sq. ft.) in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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 6, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit the wood door in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 2, 2017 · Apt 2

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly secure the loose electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 2, 2017 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 1st bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 2, 2017 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 2, 2017 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at sink in the kitchenette located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 2, 2017 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling approximately 5 square feet in the 1st bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 2, 2017 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water(temp 160 f) located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 14, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... closet wall (appx 5 sq.ft)at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 14, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... west wall and north wall (appx 10 sq.ft) in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 14, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at south wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 14, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at east wall, and south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 14, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 14, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 14, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass at lower window sash , south wall in the kitchenette located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 14, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 14, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door to boiler room

    Dec 14, 2016

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    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 1st story public hall

    Dec 14, 2016

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 14, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    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 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 5, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 22

  • Class - 3

    Fence exceeds permited height.noed installation at pvc fence at side yard.approx.78"-0 which exceeds permitted height of 72"-0.remedy:conform fence to code.

    May 1, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for ecb #34578143j issued 5/14/07. remedy: file certificate of correction.

    Jan 6, 2009 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for ecb #34567371h issued 4/5/07. remedy: file certificate of correction.

    Jan 6, 2009 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for ecb#34566845x issued 3/19/07. remedy: file certificate of correction.

    Jan 6, 2009 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of buildings for ecb #34529425r issued 6/22/06. remedy: file certificate of correction.

    Jan 6, 2009 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements @ front a pile of dirt found w/ portion of soil sinking & hole on the ground covered w/ plywood @ southside yard/exposure 2-a pile of dirt w/ b

    Aug 8, 2008

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Job site fence defective. defect noted work under permit # 402151078. south side & part of east (front) side of const site without fence, with excessive const debris, allowing unauthorized access into constru

    Mar 5, 2008 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to safety & properly remove material debris from construction site.defect noted permit# 402151078 at rear yard of premises excessiveof const debris is being storage. debris consisted in broken tiles,

    Mar 5, 2008 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping noted: construction debris scattered throughout at construction site debris include broken concrete blocks bags with sand wood pallets plywood lumber with nail sticking

    Mar 4, 2008 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Defective jobsite fence defects noted: south side of site has no construction fence front fence with entry wood door has no chain and padlock it is secured by wire tied through door knob hole same door open at

    Dec 5, 2007 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Fail to perform adequate housekeeping.note:more than 15 cu yds old lumber wood pallets & misc garbage & construction & flammable debris scattered throughout site & creating unsafe footing/trip hazard.no contain

    Jul 13, 2007 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to post permit for work at premises no permit posted. nb#402151078.remedy:post permit for work at premises.

    May 14, 2007 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. expired permit. 8'high wood construction fence in place through out premises under fence permit # 402151078 which expired12/31/06. remedy: renew construction fence permit.

    Apr 5, 2007 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide adequate house. noted:1)construction debris(plywood2' x 4") at front & rear of property in excess of 10 yards.2)wood pallets stacked approx 5' high at rear & front of property.

    Mar 21, 2007 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to post permits for construction work at premises.noted:permits for job # 402151078-nb not posted at premises. at time of inspection. remedy: post all permits.

    Mar 19, 2007 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to safely & properly remove material debris from construction site.noted:at front wood pallets approx.5'x5'x10' stacked & in danger of falling. construction materials including wood planks 2"x8"x20'over

    Nov 17, 2006 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to post permits for const work at premises.noted:no permits posted at const site at the time of insp.remedy:post all premits

    Jun 22, 2006 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to remove combustible debris. as noted: combustible debris of about 25 cu. yd. at site. and shall not be permitted to accumulate as per fire dept regulation of fire 3, that combustible materials in ex-

    Mar 17, 2005 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to safeguard public and property affected by demolition operation defective fence noted at time of inspection inactive site jobsite fence at its s/e corner in danger collapsing defect allows for easy ac

    Feb 17, 2005

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to do adequate housekeeping during demolition operation noted at time of inspection closed of site demolition debris/bricks concretelumber scattered through out entire site creating hazardous condition

    Feb 17, 2005 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    No permit posted noted at time of inspection inactive job site(demolition)no permits posted for public information and newing remedy:post permits forthwith as per code

    Feb 17, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    No d.o.t. permit posted violation noted: at time of inspection, building was demolished down to the 1st floor deck. there was no work or activity. a 40 cubic yard debris container was stored on the street in

    Jan 27, 2005 · Penalty $400

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 20, 2023 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 23, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jun 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 2, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 2, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 2, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 2, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 2, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 14, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Dec 14, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 14, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 14, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Dec 14, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 27, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
2006
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,772 ft²
Lot area
3,000 ft²
Zoning
R3A
Community board
407
Council district
20
Block / lot
6736 / 59
Assessed value
$99,240
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #430842, last renewed Aug 7, 2025.

Questions about 59-44 159 Street

Who owns 59-44 159 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Li Kwok Realty Corp..

Does 59-44 159 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.

Is 59-44 159 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 59-44 159 Street built?

City records list 2006 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 59-44 159 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.