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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Sep 25, 2018

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 · 4

  • I

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    § 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

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

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.