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85-24 159 Street

Queens, NY 11432BBL 4-09778-0046Map

Owner of record: Newaz, Akhtar S

85-24 159 Street is a two-family home built in 1920 in Queens, 11432. It has 2 residential units across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is Newaz, Akhtar S. HPD has recorded 10 housing violations here, most recently on August 15, 2002. 10 of the 10 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
10
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
7

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Aug 15, 2002

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 · 10

  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections -cellar throughout.

    Aug 15, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of -concealed wall and ceiling leak in bathroom, 1st story apartment 1. er1

    Aug 1, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing -window glass upper sash in kitchen, 1st story apartment 1. er1

    Aug 1, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective -brick and mortar joint, 1 thread up at entrance to house. er1

    Aug 1, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective -ceiling light fixture, 2nd room from front, 1st story apartment 1.

    Aug 1, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective -ceramic wall tiles in kitchen, 1st story apartment 1.

    Aug 1, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective -wood floor in kitchen, 1st story apartment 1.

    Aug 1, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of -exposed electrical wires, ceiling 2nd room from rear, 1st story apartment 1.

    Aug 1, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective -window sashes throughout 1st story apartment 1.

    Aug 1, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible -cellar.

    Aug 1, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 3

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 8, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 19, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 3, 2006

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order to correct violating condition and file a c of c with nyc dob for ecb notice of violation 4539889r remedy: correct violating condition and file a c of c as

    Jan 8, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to comply with the nyc dob commissioners correction. notice ofviolation 34539885r. remedy: file certificate of correction.

    Oct 30, 2007

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of fam.dob records coq#127336(alt 1914-58)indicates premies to be legally approved for a 2 fam.(1st & 2nd flr) dwelling, cellar

    Oct 3, 2006 · Penalty $3,050

    Active

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 17, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 17, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 14, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jun 14, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 5, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 5, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 4, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    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 (B3)
Year built
1920
Floors
2.5
Residential units
2
Building area
1,376 ft²
Lot area
2,600 ft²
Zoning
R4A
Community board
408
Council district
24
Block / lot
9778 / 46
Assessed value
$56,880
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 85-24 159 Street

Who owns 85-24 159 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Newaz, Akhtar S.

Does 85-24 159 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 10 housing violations at this property.

Is 85-24 159 Street 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 85-24 159 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 85-24 159 Street?

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.