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159-07 Hillside Avenue

Queens, NY 11432BBL 4-09769-0102Map

Owner of record: Okolo Malachy Z

159-07 Hillside Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Queens, 11432. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Okolo Malachy Z. HPD has recorded 67 housing violations here, most recently on September 30, 2026. 46 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
67
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
58

What to know

Concern
15 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 30, 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 · 67

  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at kitchen in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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., 1st story

    Sep 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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 missing , 1st story

    Sep 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing , 1st story

    Sep 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing

    Sep 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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, 1st story

    Sep 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose door knob at fire door leading to 2nd story at north , 1st story

    Sep 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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 8, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 13, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 3, 2024

    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 17, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace the broken or defective water closet in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace the broken or defective bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace the broken or defective wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures wash basin, water closet and bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures water closet, washbasin and bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock at cellar at boiler room

    Dec 13, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • 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
  • C

    Replace with new the missing water closet and wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective refrigerator gasket at lower door in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective acustic tiles at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 28, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 28, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 28, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 28, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 28, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system and bell buzzer at apt 2r north 1 apartment , 2nd story

    Jul 28, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door knob in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood counter top in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wood wall cabinet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic wall tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Jul 28, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at stairwell '' a '' , at east wall at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jun 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass at entrance door to building at front areaway, 1st story

    Jun 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material not intact at sky light at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 5, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2rr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 5, 2023 · Apt 2RR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wall cabinet above stove in the kitchen located at apt 2rr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 5, 2023 · Apt 2RR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2rr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 5, 2023 · Apt 2RR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2rr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 5, 2023 · Apt 2RR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 2rr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 5, 2023 · Apt 2RR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2rr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 5, 2023 · Apt 2RR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2rr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 5, 2023 · Apt 2RR

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 30, 2000

    Vw-violation work without permit - active

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    B254,4a,5a,15,44d,32a,50,50a. 50-boiler relief valve not mounted in a vertical upright position; 50a-remove threads from boiler relief and pipe to floor.

    Dec 12, 2013 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall hazardous defects noted the front brick facade has diagonal step cracking and vertical cracking and is approx 3 1/2 out of plumb and the steel lintel is bending also

    Jan 31, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit. illegal work noted at cellar level 3 sinks used as hair washing stations have been installed. remedy: obtain permits for illegal work noted above or restore premises to prior legal condit

    May 30, 2000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to c of o q185397 converting offices on first floor into a beauty salon with 8 hair cutting stations, 3 hair washing stations and 5 hair drying stations secondary means of egress have been ob

    May 30, 2000 · Penalty $800

    Active

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 15, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 3, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 3, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 3, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 3, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 3, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Jul 3, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 26, 2023 · Apt 2RR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 26, 2023 · Apt 2RR

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    May 26, 2023 · Apt 2RR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 3, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 16, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 6, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 16, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 16, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 16, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 22, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 14, 2014 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 14, 2014 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 14, 2014 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 14, 2014 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 9, 2014 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 9, 2014 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 9, 2014 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 9, 2014 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 9, 2014 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 9, 2014 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 7, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 25, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 24, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Nov 5, 2013 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Nov 5, 2013 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 5, 2013 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jan 13, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jan 13, 2013 · Apt 2R

    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 (S9)
Year built
1931
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
2,765 ft²
Lot area
2,046 ft²
Zoning
C4-4D
Community board
408
Council district
24
Block / lot
9769 / 102
Assessed value
$390,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #432182, last renewed Jul 15, 2025.

Questions about 159-07 Hillside Avenue

Who owns 159-07 Hillside Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Okolo Malachy Z.

Does 159-07 Hillside Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 67 housing violations at this property.

Is 159-07 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 159-07 Hillside Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159-07 Hillside Avenue?

It has 4 residential units and 6 units in total.

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