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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 67
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Dec 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock at cellar at boiler room
Dec 13, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.