159-23 Hillside Avenue

Queens, NY 11432BBL 4-09769-0086Map

159-23 Hillside Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1912 in Queens, 11432. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Giouroukakis Thomi. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on June 18, 2025.

HPD violations: 8
DOB violations: 22
ECB violations: 7
HPD complaints: 5

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Jun 18, 2025

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 · 8

BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed
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.
Apr 22, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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 7, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
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.
Oct 30, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 22

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 9, 2014
Dob violation - active

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Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 9, 2014
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 6, 1994
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 7, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

Class - 2
Work without a permit. noted: constructed a wood frame structure of approx 19'wide x 8'deep x 9' high in rear yard very close to rear and side properties. no filing in dob records. this structure has a 32"x80"
Nov 29, 2018
Resolve
Class - 1
Electrical work w/o a permit. at time of inspection on january 18th, 2014 i observed a male working and installing 1x4"lighting fixtures underneath the outside canopy sign the lights have no electrical appli
Jan 18, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Active
Class - 1
Unlicensed electrical work: performed on january 18,2014 i observed unlicensed electrical work being performed at the above address on the ground floor. a male workers was observed insalling and wiring the
Jan 18, 2014 · Penalty $4,800
Active
Class - 1
Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment,apparatus,materials,devices appliances or wiring in use. exposed electrical components andwiring throughout entire first floor store. extension cords are being
Jan 18, 2014 · Penalty $800
Active
Hazardous
No ifireescape enclosure for boiler exposed wood beams above boiler located at right rear of bsmt level office. partitions enclosing boiler have no sheetrock on inside leaving wood studs exposed door to
Dec 22, 1993
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. defect is: at east side of parapet wall of 1 story commercial business and between 2 1/2 storyresidential apartments a crack approx.1" wide by 4'long exits where stea
Dec 16, 1993
Resolve
Non-hazardous
18,36. install aqustat to maintane water temp in boiler so the store has heat from circulator for forced hot water refer to const. for blr room incloser also fire proof ceiling in blr.room fresh air
Dec 1, 1993
Resolve

Complaints

Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close
Electric
No lighting
Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close
Electric
Power outage
Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
Electric
Power outage
Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 2
Close
Electric
Power outage
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 2
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
Year built: 1912
Floors: 2
Residential units: 2
Building area: 2,050 ft²
Lot area: 1,660 ft²
Zoning: C4-4D
Community board: 408
Council district: 24
Block / lot: 9769 / 86
Assessed value: $49,440
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #920968, last renewed Jul 10, 2025.

Questions about 159-23 Hillside Avenue

Who owns 159-23 Hillside Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Giouroukakis Thomi.

Does 159-23 Hillside Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.

Is 159-23 Hillside 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 159-23 Hillside Avenue built?

City records list 1912 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159-23 Hillside Avenue?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

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