115-59 157 Street
Queens, NY 11434BBL 4-12197-0059Map
Owner of record: Mathie, Richard R
115-59 157 Street is a two-family home built in 1920 in Queens, 11434. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Mathie, Richard R. HPD has recorded 4 housing violations here, most recently on September 25, 2018.
- HPD violations
- 4
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 26
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 4
- IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for the entire cellar as-per vacate #145679.dated 0n 09-25-2018
Sep 25, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible electrical range at cellar
Sep 7, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections bathtub and kitchen sink at cellar
Sep 7, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
§ 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy
Sep 7, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 7
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 20, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 20, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 20, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 20, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 20, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building due to fire
Aug 20, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 2
At the time of my inspection i observed sidewalk curb at front of property (exp-1) illegally cut so that a portion of the sidewalk is lowered enabling a vehicle to drive on an illegal off-street parking pad. cu
Apr 21, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records.cellar use changed from storage and ordinary use to an apartment partitions erected with kitchen and bathroom fa
Sep 7, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Electrical work w/o a permit on 8.20.13 at 2:00 pm. i observed: new branch circuit wiring for stove on 1st flr rear apt & sump pump in yard. remedy: obtain permit.
Aug 20, 2013 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. defect noted: at rear of premises detach garage is missing garage door, plywood panels and door installed. remedy: repair/replace.
Aug 20, 2013 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested. observed 3pc bathroom and kitchen sink w/associated plumbing piping in cellar. no permits on file for work performed in cellar.*photo taken* rmdy:obtain
Aug 20, 2013 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. observed 3pc bathroom and kitchen sink w/associatedplumbing piping in cellar. no permits on file for work performed in cellar.*photo taken* rmdy: obtain permit.
Aug 20, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment apparatus,materials,devices,appliances or wiring in use. on 8.20.13 at 2:00 pm i observed:defective wiring in use due to fire damage 1st flr rear, fixtures
Aug 20, 2013 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. ec 210.25. violation of the electrical code technical standards. on 8.20.13 at 2:00 pm i observed: that each dwelling did not have its own meter as per art. 210.25. 210.25 each dwelling shall have its own
Aug 20, 2013 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. noted: at cellar level of premises erected full height partitions to create rooms to be occupied as bedrooms in an illegal class 'a' apt at 1st st erected partitions to split or subdivide 1
Aug 20, 2013
Resolve - Class - 1
Gas being supplied to bldg w/o inspection and certification by dob. observed gas fired stove installed in cellar with an illegal tapping of boiler gas piping to supply gas stove.*photo taken* rmdy: file for req
Aug 20, 2013 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling from 1 or 2 families to 4 or more families. noted: dob's records indicate premises to be legally 2 families 1st & 2nd stys respectively. now premises converted to a
Aug 20, 2013 · Penalty $12,030
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
No lighting
Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 26, 2018 · Apt BSMT
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Sep 26, 2018 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 26, 2018 · Apt BSMT
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 26, 2018 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Sep 26, 2018 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 26, 2018 · Apt BSMT
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 24, 2018 · Apt BASMEN
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 24, 2018 · Apt BASMEN
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 24, 2018 · Apt BASMEN
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 24, 2018 · Apt BASMEN
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 7, 2012 · Apt 1SFL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 7, 2012 · Apt 1SFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 7, 2012 · Apt 1SFL
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 24, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 24, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 1, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 11, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,712 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R3A
- Community board
- 412
- Council district
- 28
- Block / lot
- 12197 / 59
- Assessed value
- $51,840
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 115-59 157 Street
Who owns 115-59 157 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mathie, Richard R.
Does 115-59 157 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 4 housing violations at this property.
Is 115-59 157 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 115-59 157 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 115-59 157 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.