159-13 72 Avenue
Queens, NY 11365BBL 4-06798-0005Map
Owner of record: Bamyan Tower LLC
159-13 72 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 2014 in Queens, 11365. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Bamyan Tower LLC. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2026. 7 of the 19 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 19
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 18
- HPD complaints
- 3
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 19
- 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.
May 8, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 21, 2025
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.
Jun 13, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Dec 2, 2024
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.
Apr 17, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 31, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 15, 2022
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 10, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Mar 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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.
Apr 20, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at west wall at public hall, 4th story
Feb 15, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall at public hall, 4th story
Feb 15, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 .. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 15, 2019
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
Feb 15, 2019
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
Feb 15, 2019
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.
Feb 15, 2019
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
Feb 15, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Feb 15, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 4
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 13, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 18
- Class - 2
3303.4.1 maintenance: slipping tripping hazards. note: 4story buildingunder construction. at exp#1 the sidewalk is patched loosely and unev en. section approx 8'x5'. repair sidewalk to avoid possible hazards.
Jul 1, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Sign note:sidewalk shed has been erected @front of the bldg under permit #421042954-01-eq-sh sidewalk shed info panel not provided.rem:comply w/code.
Jan 23, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved const docs &/or approved amendments note:sidewalk shed has been erected @front of the building under permit#421042954-01-eq-sh sws junior beams have been extented 9'-10' over t
Jan 23, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide sidewalk shed where required. at time of inspectionnoted that new bldg 40 feet did not have a sidewalk shed erected @ exposure #1 potentially exposing walking pedestrians to a hazard should
Oct 7, 2014 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3307.3 overhead protection for walkway & sidewalk at time of inspection noted that new bldg construction site did not have any overheadprotection @ exposure #2 & 3 rear of adjoining bldg,exposure #2 is a
Oct 7, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requiirements. at time of inspection noted that the site had excessive debris on the 1st,2nd,3rd & 4th floors & rear back yard also @ exposure #1 front entr
Oct 7, 2014 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 2205.6.2 field connections noted at time of inspection of 4 sty new bldg w/interior steel frame 1st,2nd,3rd & 4th fl,stair treads whre being fabricated & installed on site,rough cuts. no approved shop note
Oct 7, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. at time of inspection noted @ the 4th fl of job site a pipescaffold erected over the stairs on planking & cinder blocks. improper
Oct 7, 2014 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to institite/maintain safety equipment measures or temp.construction + no guard rails.nb construction in progress missing guard rails system @ stairs shaft @ 2nd fls & @ balcony in the back.rem:provide
Aug 19, 2014 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
3303.11 required means of egress shall be maintained @ all times during cons @ time of insp observed n.b.under cons.no egress/ingress has been provided @ site pipe scaffolds cmu block & other cons materials are
Jul 24, 2014 · Penalty $400
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Electrical work w/o a permit @ time of insp observed nb under cons temp electrical boxes provides power to jobsite installed inside jobsite.search of dob records as of 7:30am show no permit issued for temp elec
Jul 24, 2014 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted plans @ jobsite @ time of insp for nb app#42063249 noted @ time of insp site open working & was unable to provide plans when asked.stop all work make safe.rem:provide plans
Jul 22, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Pursuant to sec. 28-207.2 of the admin code of the city of ny you are hereby ordered to immediately stop all work at the above premises because work does not conform to approved const.docs or amendments.@ the t
May 22, 2014 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
3309.6 pursuant to sec.28-207.2 of the admin code of the city of ny you are hereby ordered to immediately stop all work at the above premises because of failure to monitor adjoining structures for movement in a
May 22, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
3309.4failure to preserve & protect adjoining structures affected by excavation operations.@the time of inspec.there were visible signs of cracking & displacement of the adjoinng driveway at exp.4.remedy provid
May 22, 2014
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply w/an order of the dept to correct vio #34536668r forwork w/permit in the cellar installed,3pc bathroom.remedy:comply w/dept order & obtain permit.
Dec 12, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to dob records. dob records "c of o" 20333 indicates premises 1 fam cellar ordinary. illegal occupancy noted: at cellar level created 2 bedrms (bed,dresser etc) & 3pc bethrm (toilet,sink,show
Aug 18, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o permit. work noted: at cellar level installed water & waste lines for 3pc bathrm (toilet,sink,shower) remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition.
Aug 18, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 6, 2020 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 6, 2020 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 4A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 2014
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 5,305 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,375 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 408
- Council district
- 24
- Block / lot
- 6798 / 5
- Assessed value
- $401,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #432203, last renewed Nov 25, 2020.
Questions about 159-13 72 Avenue
Who owns 159-13 72 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bamyan Tower LLC.
Does 159-13 72 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.
Is 159-13 72 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 159-13 72 Avenue built?
City records list 2014 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 159-13 72 Avenue?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.