115-28 159 Street

Queens, NY 11434BBL 4-12198-0021Map

115-28 159 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 Defreitas, Eustace N. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on April 23, 2025. 15 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 22
DOB violations: 1
ECB violations: 1
HPD complaints: 28

What to know

Concern

2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Apr 23, 2025

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 · 22

ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 23, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 23, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 23, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electrical light fixtures at ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at electrical outlets at north and south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at electrical outlet at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out

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ANon-hazardous
Refit entrance door in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 1
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.
Apr 14, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 13, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 6, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at bathtub at cellar
Aug 20, 2022
Open — Certification postponment denied
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at cellar
May 6, 2022
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling at cellar
May 6, 2022
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ceiling 3 square feet, south wall 8 square feet at cellar
May 6, 2022
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective lower sash window north wall in the 2nd bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 6, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 6, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
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.
Mar 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 1

Construction other optional
Residence converted from a legal 2 family to 3 family by creating(1)sro at cellar level. c/o #402459406f . residence is a 2 family and now converted and occupied as a 3 family by creating (1) sro at cellar level with 2 pc bathroom. observed sleeping quarters, electrical cooking equipment, food storage, personal effects and
Oct 14, 2022
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cert of occupancy or bldgs dept records.cellar use changed from storage&ordinary use.tenant sleeping in cellar.bthrm facilities installed.cellar use w/1st sty apt.discontin
Aug 20, 2022 · Penalty $250
Active

Complaints

Electric
Power outage
Apr 22, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
Electric
Power outage
Apr 18, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Electric
Power outage
Apr 16, 2025 · Apt FIRSTF
Close
Electric
Power outage
Apr 11, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 11, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
Electric
Power outage
Apr 8, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 7, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close

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Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 6, 2023 · Apt 1FL
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 5, 2023 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2023 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Door/window
Door
Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 16, 2022 · Apt 1STFL
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 12, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 11, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 7, 2022 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 6, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
May 5, 2022 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Window/frame
May 5, 2022 · Apt 1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 5, 2022 · Apt 1
Close
Electric
Power outage
Jan 16, 2020 · Apt 1FL
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 8, 2012 · Apt 2
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: 2,108 ft²
Lot area: 4,000 ft²
Zoning: R3A
Community board: 412
Council district: 28
Block / lot: 12198 / 21
Assessed value: $59,400
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #912564, last renewed —.

Questions about 115-28 159 Street

Who owns 115-28 159 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Defreitas, Eustace N.

Does 115-28 159 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 115-28 159 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 115-28 159 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 115-28 159 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.