115-36 159 Street
Queens, NY 11434BBL 4-12198-0025Map
Owner of record: Spencer, Veneta
115-36 159 Street is a two-family home built in 2023 in Queens, 11434. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Spencer, Veneta. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on November 23, 2025. 1 of the 7 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 7
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 16
- HPD complaints
- 33
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 · 7
- ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk
Nov 23, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 19, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gasrange in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Aug 1, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Aug 1, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Aug 1, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jul 2, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wire in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jul 2, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 5
- Emergency none
Fully demolish the building
Jan 15, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
.due to fire
Jan 7, 2019
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to comply with commissioners order to vacate. at time of inspe ction the attic level was re-occu-pied having prior vacate # q373-13 on 07-16-13. observed household items such as dishes, chairs, clothes, broom and mattress
Jan 7, 2019
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Install tight board fence (approx.180 ft in total) as follows:exp#1 from 115-32 159th to the driveway (approx. 45ft),exp#2 15ft away from the bldg along the driveaway (approx.75ft), exp#3 15ft away from the along the driveaway (approx 45ft),exp#4 25' return to 115-32 159 st
Jan 7, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Emergency none
Egncy-emergency none
Jun 29, 2009
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 16
- Class - 2
Failure to ensure each worker is in compliance with 3321.1. at time of inspection observed 1 unknown worker actively engaging in construction work without required training. work requested to go to his vehicle
Nov 8, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
Unsafe storage of combustible material and equipment. at time of inspection observed red plastic container of flammable liquid being stored out in open in proximately of combustible fence & material. also note:
Nov 8, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to institute/maintain safety equipment measures or temporary construction-no guard rails. at time of inspection observed nb at 2nd floor framing of interior walls, no fall protection at leading edge wit
Nov 8, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
At job 421133268-01 noted a failure to maintain site safe. excavator while performing soe work broke a 4'-6" water line . water continues gussing on to work site endangering neighboring properties foundation wa
Sep 1, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to protect adjoining structures during excavation operation contractor excavate aprox 8 ft below adjoining property at exp #1 #2 strated 4ft from same adjoining property potentially exposing 115-32 159t
Sep 1, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
Job number 421133268-01. failure to protect adjoining structures during evacuation operations, provide protection; provide protection
Sep 1, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc3301.2 failure to maintain safeguard at time of inspection contractor excavated & broke water main water main not shut off at street level water gushing on site potential of underminind sidewalk & adjoining p
Sep 1, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/ the dept of buildings for notice of violation #35030277h issued on 7/11/13 pursuant to 204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.rem:file a cert of correction.
Oct 1, 2013
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#35025543p issued on 7/16/13 for wood framed extension and work in cellar w/o a permit.rmdy: comply w/commissioner's order.
Sep 12, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence alteed for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legallyapproved # of families. noted: a legal 2 1/2 story,1 family bldg has been converted to a 2 family bldg by the addition of sro's in the cella
Jul 16, 2013 · Penalty $1,200
Active
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- Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. noted: at rear of bldg wood framed extension approx16'x12'x10'h & full height sheetrock partitions. connections of electrical cables,gas,water & waste lines installed in cellar w/o a permit.
Jul 16, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg. noted: observed storage of excessive household items being stream throughout in front enclosed patio,compressing exit/passageway. remedy: remove items & maintain bldg.
Jul 16, 2013 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to c of o &/or dob records. noted: observed existing garage being used as a house of worship,wooden cross hung at the middle of wall,statues & candles. remedy: dis-continue illegal use.
Jul 16, 2013 · Penalty $1,200
Active - Class - 1
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling from 1 or 2 families to 4 or more families. noted: a legal 1 family dwelling bldg has been illegally converted to 1 family w/3 sro's in the cellar & 3 sro's in the
Jul 16, 2013 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner defects noted at time of inspection garage at rear of property is in unsafe condition roof has partially collapsed joists are rotted and deteriorated support
May 19, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Illegal use in a residential district illegal use - iron worker assem-bly factory - storage of six unregistered automoblies in r3-2 zone. remedy:discontinue use of garage as factory remove unregistered cars
Jul 19, 1993
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 17, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 17, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 17, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 17, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 15, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Mold
Sep 15, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 15, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close
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- General
Cooking gas
Sep 15, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 16, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 16, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 16, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Aug 16, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 16, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 16, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 9, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 9, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 9, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Aug 9, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 9, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 9, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jul 31, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 31, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 31, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 28, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Mold
Jul 28, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 28, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 26, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 1, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 1, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 1, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 2023
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R3A
- Community board
- 412
- Council district
- 28
- Block / lot
- 12198 / 25
- Assessed value
- $81,660
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 115-36 159 Street
Who owns 115-36 159 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Spencer, Veneta.
Does 115-36 159 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.
Is 115-36 159 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 115-36 159 Street built?
City records list 2023 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 115-36 159 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.