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159-38 Highland Avenue

Queens, NY 11432BBL 4-09769-0014Map

Owner of record: Sunnah, Dewan M.u.

159-38 Highland Avenue is a two-family home built in 1940 in Queens, 11432. It has 2 residential units across 2.75 floors. The owner of record is Sunnah, Dewan M.u.. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026.

HPD violations
27
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 7, 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 · 27

  • A

    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 7, 2026

    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.

    Nov 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 15, 2024

    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.

    Nov 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 29, 2023

    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.

    Nov 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 4, 2022

    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.

    Mar 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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.

    Apr 15, 2021

    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.

    Nov 1, 2019

    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 24, 2018

    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.

    Dec 5, 2017

    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.

    Nov 22, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 38, 2nd story

    Oct 9, 2015 · Apt 38

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 38, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 38

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 38, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 38

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 38, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 38

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 38, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 38

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash in the bathroom located at apt 38, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 38

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 38, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 38

    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 = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 38, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 38

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 38, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 38

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st riser from west at north wall, north wall in the bathroom located at apt 38, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 38

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall, north wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 38, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 38

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall, south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 38, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 38

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 2

    At the time of inspection observed zoning required planting area has been removed and replaced with concrete at front of property. ; zr23-451, comply with zoning resolution

    Jul 30, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Violation of parking regulations in a residential district. noted: at front yard parked: (1)brown toyota, rav 4 suv and one white nissan (rouge. rem: conform to parking regulations.

    Jun 19, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35199014j issued on 07/19/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1;28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. note: no filed for occupancy contrary to bldg records.

    Sep 17, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Multiple dwelling converted,maintained or occupied with 3 or more add itional dwelling units than legally authorized by the co or official records. dept of bldg records to be (3)family,1st,2nd,3rd fl (dwelling)

    Jul 19, 2016 · Penalty $5,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Violation of parking regulations in a residential district. noted:deadstorage of 1 vehicle with no plates illegally parking at premises front paved yard. rem:conform to parking regulations.

    Jul 9, 2012

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families.d.o.b. records indicates to be legalfor 2 fa mily.cellar boiler rm & storage.now alreted for 3 family.

    Sep 21, 2006 · Penalty $1,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit.work noted:at cellar level erected partitiions installed water & waste lines for a (3)pc bathroom sink toilet bathtub for residential sink & gas line for stove noted:also electrical work.

    Sep 21, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 25, 2016 · Apt 2ND

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 15, 2015 · Apt 38

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 15, 2015 · Apt 38

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 15, 2015 · Apt 38

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 15, 2015 · Apt 38

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Jul 15, 2015 · Apt 38

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jul 15, 2015 · Apt 38

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 25, 2008 · Apt 1

    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
1940
Floors
2.75
Residential units
2
Building area
3,492 ft²
Lot area
4,750 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
408
Council district
24
Block / lot
9769 / 14
Assessed value
$56,520
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #412972, last renewed Dec 17, 2025.

Questions about 159-38 Highland Avenue

Who owns 159-38 Highland Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sunnah, Dewan M.u..

Does 159-38 Highland Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.

Is 159-38 Highland 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 159-38 Highland Avenue built?

City records list 1940 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159-38 Highland 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.