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159-12 72 Avenue

Queens, NY 11365BBL 4-06821-0050Map

Owner of record: Lin, Jiaming

159-12 72 Avenue is a two-family home built in 2015 in Queens, 11365. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Lin, Jiaming. HPD has recorded 5 housing violations here, most recently on September 19, 2026. 5 of the 5 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
5
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
7

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 19, 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 · 5

  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10sq ft at east and west walls at cellar

    Sep 19, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of lockable slide bolt at door leading to rear yard at cellar

    Sep 19, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas range at illegal class ''a'' apartment created at cellar

    Sep 19, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at residential sink at illegal class ''a'' apartment created at cellar. note: 3 piece fixtures bathroom as per dept of building certificate of occupancy # 421020120f issued on 11/24/17 is legal at cellar

    Sep 19, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy

    Sep 19, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Sep 21, 2010

    V%*-dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Jan 16, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionnote:at time of my inspection observed active jobsite some worker doing cement concrete for adjacent property at 159-10 72 ave side for dama

    Jun 30, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3303.4.1 maintenance;snow & ice. at time of inspection observed ice accumulated on public sidewalk at demolition site exp#1. last snow fall over 1 week ago. ice is creating slipping hazards to the public.

    Feb 28, 2015 · Penalty $1,630

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances. siding missing entire house broken rear window - unlocked 1st fl, front brick stoop deteriorated and unusable, rear yard garage leaning + out of plumb, garag

    Jul 14, 2008 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings the violating conditions via ecb #34609519h still exists. remedy: file certificate of correct

    Jul 14, 2008 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg exterior/grounds observed: bldg exterior wallis coming apart, aluminum siding is falling from windows, debris sca ttered around site,site is overgrown garage doors open leaving garage

    Oct 3, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 10, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B2)
Year built
2015
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,576 ft²
Lot area
4,000 ft²
Zoning
R3-2
Community board
408
Council district
24
Block / lot
6821 / 50
Assessed value
$108,540
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 159-12 72 Avenue

Who owns 159-12 72 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lin, Jiaming.

Does 159-12 72 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 5 housing violations at this property.

Is 159-12 72 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 159-12 72 Avenue built?

City records list 2015 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159-12 72 Avenue?

It has 2 residential units.

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