159-21 Grand Central Pkwy
Queens, NY 11432BBL 4-06860-0001Map
Owner of record: Kiefer, John R
159-21 Grand Central Pkwy is a walk-up apartment building built in 1938 in Queens, 11432. It has 3 residential units across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is Kiefer, John R. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on December 13, 2023. 8 of the 9 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 9
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 11
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 9
- ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling appr 2 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the , 1st yard from east at south
Dec 13, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective uneven wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 2, 1995
Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Hazardous
Work without permit work noted at cellar level erected partition sub dividing cellar t ocreate (1) apt and (1) room installed water and waste line for (3)piece bathroom toilet sink(tub)attic level erected parti
Sep 9, 2005
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupamcy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families dept of buildings records cofo#35638 indicate residence is a legal (2) family residence is now altered for occ
Sep 9, 2005
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to dept of building records of building records cofo#35638 indicates residence is a legal (2) family with garage illegal occupancy noted garage is converted into living room and is used conju
Sep 9, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work work (1) garage door at northeast corner has been cut away and approx 3'wx7'h entrance door installed the remaining garage door has been nailed shut rondering the door in operatable
Mar 6, 1997 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 22, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 22, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Aug 22, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 2
Close
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- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1938
- Floors
- 2.5
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,420 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,956 ft²
- Zoning
- R4B
- Community board
- 408
- Council district
- 24
- Block / lot
- 6860 / 1
- Assessed value
- $68,160
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 159-21 Grand Central Pkwy
Who owns 159-21 Grand Central Pkwy?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kiefer, John R.
Does 159-21 Grand Central Pkwy have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.
Is 159-21 Grand Central Pkwy 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 159-21 Grand Central Pkwy built?
City records list 1938 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 159-21 Grand Central Pkwy?
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.