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159-05 Meyer Avenue

Queens, NY 11433BBL 4-12178-0086Map

Owner of record: Piano Building Products LLC

159-05 Meyer Avenue is an one-family home built in 1925 in Queens, 11433. It has 1 residential unit across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is Piano Building Products LLC. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on December 5, 2024. 15 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
25
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
20
HPD complaints
15

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Dec 5, 2024

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 · 25

  • 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, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 17, 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.

    Apr 22, 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.

    Jan 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance lower window sash in the 2nd room from north located at apt hse, 2nd story

    Dec 7, 2016 · Apt HSE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt hse, 2nd story

    Dec 7, 2016 · Apt HSE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance lower window sash in the 3rd room from north located at apt hse, 2nd story

    Dec 7, 2016 · Apt HSE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt hse, 2nd story

    Dec 7, 2016 · Apt HSE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt hse

    Dec 7, 2016 · Apt HSE

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt hse

    Dec 7, 2016 · Apt HSE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective gutter main roof at west side bldg

    Dec 7, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective gutter main roof at east side bldg

    Dec 7, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt hse

    Dec 7, 2016 · Apt HSE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt hse, 2nd story

    Dec 7, 2016 · Apt HSE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden subfloor in the kitchen located at apt hse, 1st story

    Dec 7, 2016 · Apt HSE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tile in the kitchen located at apt hse, 1st story

    Dec 7, 2016 · Apt HSE

    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.

    Jul 21, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective glass at east window in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 2nd story

    Jul 19, 2016 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect. crack at west wall at stair (5 feet horizontal) located at apt 1, 2nd story

    Jul 19, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect. crack (3 feet horizontal ) at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 2nd story

    Jul 19, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window frame at east window in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 2nd story

    Jul 19, 2016 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the raw sewage thoughout at cellar

    Jul 19, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective gutter at west side of roof

    Jul 19, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at roof over all rooms on 2nd story apt 1

    Jul 19, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 28, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    May 17, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 8, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to commply w/commissioner's order dob vio# 122716feu41201ad ctrl#334388,bldg shiffted outward & buckled shapeon left side by 01/27 comply with dob vio 122716feu41201ad & hire engineer & submit report to feu unit.apply for permits,then begin remedial works as soon possible and immediately

    Feb 3, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Fm bldg.bldg shifted outward at upper fl on left side,creating buckled shape.cracks along stairwell&vert cracks at interior walls which adjoin shifted wall.remedy:owner hire nyspe prof engr eval strl stab of wall&entire bldg&make recommendation for shoring/repair by 1/13/17 file plans&obtain permit for remedial works by 1/27/17

    Dec 27, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 14, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 19, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 19, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 20

  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in a residental district.noted:at time of inspection observed 2 commercial vehicles stored.at the left side of premises along with foundation forms stack approx.10'high and other construction materi

    Mar 9, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file a certificate of correction with dob for ecb #35197266r.rem:file certificate of correction.

    Mar 9, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit.noted:installed a galvanize fence approx 8'high at front and left side of property.no filing in dob records.rem:obtainpermit or restore premises to prior legal conditions.

    Mar 9, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35197266r issued 07/21/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. rem: comply with commissi

    Jan 3, 2018 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit.failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35197266r issued on 07/21/16 & to filea certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.note:@

    Nov 13, 2017 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/vio # 35197266r issued on 07/21/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for work w/o permit. remedy: comply with commissio

    Sep 22, 2017 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35235827m issued on 04/08/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Aug 10, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35235827m issued on 04/08/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. no compliance recorded. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file

    Aug 8, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35197266r issued on 07/21/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. no compliance recorded. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file

    Aug 8, 2017 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35197266r issued on 7-21-16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. at exp#2,installed horizontal metal bracing

    Apr 8, 2017 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at exp#2 west elevation,2nd fl exterior wall has a bulge stair stringer has separated @ exterior wall in middle. remedy: make necessary repairs. obtain

    Apr 8, 2017 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted at exposure #2 west elevation, 2nd floor exterior wall has a bulge previously reported. remedy: maintain exterior building wall.

    Feb 21, 2017 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35197266r issued on 7-21-16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for: work w/o a permit. noted: at exp#2 installed horizontal met

    Jan 21, 2017 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35207905k issued on 09/18/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1;28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. for failure to maintain bldg. remedy: comply w/comm's order &

    Dec 16, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: @ exp#2 west elevation, 2nd flr exterior wall has a bulge previously reported. rem: repair &/or replace. provide structure stability report from pe or r

    Dec 8, 2016 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at 2nd fl exterior walls has bulge,large vertical cracks appear at corner of stairwell & stair stringer has separation at exterior wall. in the middle

    Sep 18, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35197266r issued on 07/21/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. at exp#2 installed horizontal metal bracing at 2nd fl w/3 lall

    Sep 18, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.note:at 2nd fl,exterior walls has bulge,large vertical cracks appear at corners of stairwell & stair stringer has separation at exterior wall.in middle bedroom

    Jul 21, 2016 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit.noted:@ exp#2,installed horizontal metal bracing at 2nd fl with 3 lally columns across entire bldg.dept records indicate no permits issued for this structural work.rem:obtain all required perm

    Jul 21, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Violation of parking regulations in a residential district. at rear of premises, 3 trucks & 1 car were parked. unable to see plates, but lettering on doors "concrete pumping inc". premises under r3-z zoning

    Jan 12, 2009 · Penalty $300

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 2, 2022 · Apt 15905

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 30, 2016 · Apt HSE

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 30, 2016 · Apt HSE

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 30, 2016 · Apt HSE

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 30, 2016 · Apt HSE

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Nov 30, 2016 · Apt HSE

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jul 14, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 14, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 14, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 14, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jul 14, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Outside building

    Gutter/leader

    Jul 14, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Jul 14, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Oct 13, 2004 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Oct 13, 2004 · Apt PVT

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
One-family home (A1)
Year built
1925
Floors
2.5
Residential units
1
Building area
1,152 ft²
Lot area
4,755 ft²
Zoning
R3A
Community board
412
Council district
28
Block / lot
12178 / 86
Assessed value
$42,120
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #917437, last renewed Oct 13, 2022.

Questions about 159-05 Meyer Avenue

Who owns 159-05 Meyer Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Piano Building Products LLC.

Does 159-05 Meyer Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.

Is 159-05 Meyer 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 159-05 Meyer Avenue built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159-05 Meyer Avenue?

It has 1 residential units.

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