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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

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Nov 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 · 7

  • A

    Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk

    Nov 23, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.