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144-26 159 Street

Queens, NY 11434BBL 4-15013-0042Map

Owner of record: Gafoor, Jamaldeen

144-26 159 Street is an one-family home built in 1920 in Queens, 11434. It has 1 residential unit across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is Gafoor, Jamaldeen. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025.

HPD violations
8
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 25, 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 · 8

  • I

    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.

    Nov 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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.

    Nov 30, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Nov 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • I

    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 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Oct 31, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide - temporary securing of all accessible openings on vacant building er-1 # 424718.

    Aug 15, 2002

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front & rear yard

    May 14, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Jul 7, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Jun 17, 1998

    V%*-dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 6, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping accumulation.defect:of miscellaneous debris at front and rear yard.rem:maintain adequate housekeeping.

    Nov 6, 2000 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
One-family home (A5)
Year built
1920
Floors
2.5
Residential units
1
Building area
1,148 ft²
Lot area
2,200 ft²
Zoning
M1-1
Community board
413
Council district
31
Block / lot
15013 / 42
Assessed value
$41,220
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #919970, last renewed —.

Questions about 144-26 159 Street

Who owns 144-26 159 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gafoor, Jamaldeen.

Does 144-26 159 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.

Is 144-26 159 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 144-26 159 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 144-26 159 Street?

It has 1 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.