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159-01 134th Avenue, Queens, NY 11434

BBL 4122850040 (Borough 4, Block 12285, Lot 40) · BIN 4530235 · Last updated:

Also recorded in city data as: 132-63 159 St

Summary · as of November 5, 2026

159-01 134th Avenue (Queens, NY 11434; tax lot BBL 4122850040) is an one-family home (building class A1: one-family home, two stories, detached), built around 1940, on a 2,200 sq ft lot zoned R3X. City tax records list the owner as BLACK RHOOMS, MEVA; the most recent deed with a stated price is dated August 24, 2006 at $583,000 (per ACRIS). The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $709,000. As of November 5, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 10 open HPD violations. There were no 311 requests in the past 12 months and 15 HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

Owner of record
BLACK RHOOMS, MEVA
Building class
A1 · One-family home, two stories, detached
Year built · units
1940 · 1 res.
Lot area · zoning
2,200 sq ft · R3X
Market value (DOF)
$709,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
$583,000 · 2006-08-24
BBL
4122850040
BIN
4530235

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “159-01 134th Avenue, Queens, NY 11434 (BBL 4122850040)”, data as of 2026-11-05, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-01-134th-avenue-4122850040. Source: NYC Open Data.

Lot & building

Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.

Owner (as listed by the city)
BLACK RHOOMS, MEVAThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
A1 – One-family home, two stories, detachedThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
Land use
One- & two-family buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
Year built
1940Often an estimate for older buildings.
Floors
2
Units
1 residential / 1 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
1
Lot size
2,200 sq ft (40 ft × 55 ft)
Building floor area
1,600 sq ft
Zoning
R3XThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
0.73 built / 0.75 max residentialFloor Area Ratio = building floor area ÷ lot area. If built FAR is below the maximum, zoning may allow more floor area (other rules apply).
Identifiers
BBL 4122850040 (Borough 4, Block 12285, Lot 40) · BIN 4530235BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).

Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; data as of 2026-11-05; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; data as of 2026-11-01

Tax assessment

How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.

Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
$709,000The Department of Finance’s estimate of value for tax purposes. It is not an appraisal and is often far from the sale price.
Assessed value
$42,540The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$20,356Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 1 – 1–3 family homes (and some small mixed-use / vacant lots)
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$709,000$42,5401
2026Final$722,000$43,3201
2025Final$656,000$39,3601

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-05

Sales & deed history 5

Deeds recorded with the City Register (ACRIS). A deed transfers ownership. A $0 or very low price usually means a transfer between related parties, an estate, or a refinance-related transfer, not a market sale. This is not a title search; mortgages, liens and other documents are not shown.

DateTypePriceSeller (grantor)Buyer (grantee)Doc ID
2025-01-15DEED$0 / not statedRhooms, Terrence LRhooms, Terrence L; Black Rhooms, Meva2025012000200001
2006-08-24DEED$583,000Smith, Kollie ARhooms, Terrence L2006082900790001
2001-05-05DEED$0 / not statedLachman, RadhaSmith, KollieFT_4660007665166
2000-07-31DEED$0 / not statedMc Farland, Robin R(Def/Etal); Agate, Augustus C (Ref)Lachman, RadhaFT_4930007304193
1995-08-17DEED$0 / not statedHubbard, Gearldine(Ex/Of); Hubbard, Geraldine(Ex/Of)Mcfarland, Robin RFT_4910004915091

Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-05; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-05; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-05

DOB job filings 0 open of 8

A “job” is an application to the Department of Buildings to do construction work. A job marked Permitted, not signed off had a work permit issued but the city has no record of final sign-off (inspection/completion). Old jobs left in this state are common and appear in buyer and lender due diligence; the work may or may not have been done.

StatusJob #TypeFiledEst. cost
Not open
Approved · 2025-07-29
Q01187099-P1
DOB NOW
Alteration2025-07-29$56,476
Not open
Approved · 2025-05-13
Q01079836-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2025-05-13$5,000
Not open
LOC Issued · 2025-07-29
Q01187099-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2025-02-26$56,476
Not open
Approved · 2025-06-25
Q01079829-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2024-12-28—
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2010-05-27
420088372
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2009-09-25$25,000
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2006-03-16
401991797
BIS
A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)2004-08-16$32,000
Not open
COMPLETED · 2004-08-06
401987533
BIS
SI2004-08-04—
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2003-03-14
401307475
BIS
A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)2001-09-27$15,000

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-05; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-05

Work permits 7

Individual permits issued under DOB jobs (one job can have several permits, e.g. plumbing and construction). Permit expiration alone does not mean the job was completed or signed off.

IssuedExpiresJob #WorkPermit status
2025-03-032026-02-10Q01187099-I1
DOB NOW
Solar
INSTALLATION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR ARRAY ON EXISTING ROOF SYSTEM AS PER PLANS.
Signed-off
2010-04-162011-04-16420088372
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (initial)
2010-01-112010-02-20420088372
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (initial)
2004-08-202005-06-19401991797
BIS
AlterationISSUED (initial)
2002-11-142003-11-14401307475
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (renewal)
2001-11-282002-11-28401307475
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (initial)
2001-09-282002-09-28401307475
BIS
AlterationISSUED (initial)

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-05; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

DOB violations 0 active of 1

Violations issued by the Department of Buildings for building-code or zoning conditions. Active means DOB has not recorded the violation as resolved or dismissed. Many active DOB violations are old (e.g. elevator or boiler inspection paperwork).

StatusIssuedTypeDescriptionNumber
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2005-05-18Z-ZONING NONEV*051805Z1205CS

Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-05

ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 4

DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active or Resolved follows the DOB violation status field. The hearing status is about the hearing and its penalty: written off means the city stopped collecting the fine, not that the condition was corrected. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.

StatusIssuedSeverityWhat it was forPenalty / paid / balanceECB #
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2004-08-26HazardousFAILURE TO PROVIDE 8'-0 FOOT FENCE WHERE REQUIRED DURING EXCAVATION OPERATIONS. NB #401991804 PERMIT EXPIRING 11/14/04 POSTED FENCE MISSING AT 159TH STREET SIDE CAUTION TAPE IN PLACE.REMEDY:STOP ALL WORK IMME$480 / $480 / $034443422Y
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2004-08-26HazardousFAILURE TO SAFEGUARD PUBLIC AND PROPERLY AFFECTED BY CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS:NOTED:EXCAVATION APPROX 6FT TO 8FT DEEP.EXSCAVTION NEXT TO ADJOINING PROPERLY FENCE WITH A POSSIBILITY OF FENCE COLLAPSEING INTO$1,000 / $1,000 / $034443535K
Resolved
Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED
2009-04-01CLASS - 1WORK W/O A PERMIT:WORK NOTED AT CELLAR LEVEL ERECTED FULL HEIGHT PARTITIONS CREATING 2-ROOMS,INSTALLED WATER & WASTE LINES FOR 3PC BATHRM(TOILET,WASH BASIN,SHOWER)RESIDENTIAL SINK.ALSO INSTALLED GAS LINE FOR ST$0 / $0 / $034773555J
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2005-03-02Non-HazardousEXPIRED PERMIT(NB).VIOLATION NOTED:AT TIME OF INSP., BLDG WAS CONSTRUCTED UP TO ROOF.THERE WAS NO WORK OR ACTIVITY.DOB RECORDS SHOW NB PERMIT #401991804 EXPIRED ON 11/14/04 & HAS NOT YET BEEN REMOVED.REMEDY:REN$400 / $400 / $034467792H

Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-05

OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 6

Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s block and lot. Default means the respondent did not appear at the hearing, which typically results in the maximum penalty. Tickets may be issued to tenants or businesses at the address, not just the owner. DOB ECB tickets appear here too.

StatusDateAgencyChargeRespondentImposed / paid / balanceTicket #
Hearing pending
NEW ISSUANCE
2026-08-07Dos - Enforcement AgentsNON-RECYC LEFT IN RECYC CONTAINER FOR COLLECTION 1TO8 DWELLING UNITSBLACK RHOOMS MEVA$25 / $0 / $25049971717P
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2023-09-26Sanitation OthersSTORAGE OF RECEPTACLES NON-COLLECTION DAYRHOOMS TERRENCE L$50 / $50 / $0048020949Y
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2023-08-17Sanitation OthersIMPROPER DISPOSAL--BEDDING 1ST OCCURRENCERHOOMS TERRENCE L$50 / $50 / $0048031836L
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2005-03-02$400 / $400 / —034467792H
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2004-08-26$1,000 / $1,000 / —034443535K
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2004-08-26$480 / $480 / —034443422Y

Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-05

HPD registration & contacts

Owners of most rental buildings must register with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development each year and list an owner and managing agent.

HPD building ID
546368
Last registered
2025-08-27
Registration valid until
2026-09-01 ExpiredRegistrations must be renewed every year.
RoleNameCompanyBusiness city
IndividualownerTerrence RhoomsJamaica, Ny
AgentMeva Black RhoomsJamaica, Ny

Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-05; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-05

HPD housing-code violations 10 open of 21

Violations HPD inspectors issued for conditions in residential buildings (heat, leaks, mold, pests, lead paint, etc.). Class letters show how serious: Class A – non-hazardous (HPD gives 90 days to correct); Class B – hazardous (30 days to correct); Class C – immediately hazardous (24 hours to correct for most conditions); Class I – information / order (e.g. orders to register, lead or other administrative orders). Open means HPD has not recorded the condition as corrected.

StatusClassIssuedAptCondition
Open
First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation · 2024-07-10
B2024-05-082§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... 4 SQUARE FEET MOLD AT BASE CABINET FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH ORIGINAL VIOLATION 16576287 ISSUED 07-JAN-24 HAS BEEN UPG
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2024-01-03
B2024-01-03§ 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF LOOSE WIRES AT BUILDING FRONT, WEST EXTERIOR WALL
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2024-01-03
A2024-01-032§ 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2024-01-03
A2024-01-032§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILE ON EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2024-01-03
A2024-01-032§ 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADMIN CODE: CLEANSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE SINK BASE CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Open
Defect Letter Issued · 2023-08-14
B2022-05-31FLOOR1§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROX 3 SQ. FT. AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT FLOOR1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 14794436 ISSUED 27-JAN-22 HAS BEEN UPGRADED T
Open
Not Complied With · 2023-08-14
C2022-01-28FLOOR1§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SCALDING HOT WATER OF 150 DEGREES; EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE TEMPERATURE OF 130 DEGREES AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT FLOOR1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH A
Open
Defect Letter Issued · 2023-08-14
C2021-03-291HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY
Open
Defect Letter Issued · 2023-08-15
I2009-03-19§ 27-2142 ADM CODE - THE PREMISES OR APTS. HAVE BEEN VACATED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND CANNOT BE REOCCUPIED UNTIL SO ORDERED AFTER PROOF OF COMPLIANCE FOR ENTIRE CELLAR ( VACATE #72834
Open
Not Complied With · 2023-08-14
B2009-03-11§ 27-2087 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES WHERE ILLEGAL AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS WATER CLOSET, WASHBASIN, SHOWER STALL AND SINK AT CELLAR
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2025-01-24
I2024-12-05§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE
Closed
Violation Closed · 2024-05-08
A2024-01-092§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... 4 SQUARE FEET MOLD AT BASE CABINET FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Closed
Violation Closed · 2023-08-14
C2022-01-28FLOOR1§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT FLOOR1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Closed
Violation Closed · 2023-08-14
B2022-01-28FLOOR1§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT FLOOR1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2023-08-14
C2022-01-28FLOOR1§ 27-2029 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT FLOOR1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Closed
Violation Closed · 2022-05-28
A2022-01-28FLOOR1§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROX 3 SQ. FT. AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT FLOOR1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Closed
Violation Closed · 2023-08-14
B2022-01-28FLOOR1HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT FLOOR1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2023-10-17
I2022-01-28§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE
Closed
Violation Closed · 2023-08-14
B2021-03-291§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GAS RANGE OVEN DOOR LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY
Closed
Violation Closed · 2023-08-14
B2021-03-291§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY

Showing 20 of 21 records — open violations are listed first; the API lists every one. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-05

HPD complaints 15

Complaints tenants or others made to HPD (usually via 311) about housing conditions, from 2019 onward. A complaint is not a violation; HPD may inspect and issue one.

ReceivedStatusAptProblem(s)Outcome
2024-01-04CLOSE2Unsanitary Condition – MoldThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
2023-12-13CLOSE2Unsanitary Condition – MoldThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
2022-12-30CLOSE1FLOORHeat/Hot Water – Apartment OnlyThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
2022-12-27CLOSE1STFLOHeat/Hot Water – Apartment OnlyThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed
2022-01-22CLOSEFLOOR1Heat/Hot Water – Apartment OnlyThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
2022-01-21CLOSE1STFLOHeat/Hot Water – Apartment OnlyMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant o
2022-01-16CLOSE1STFLOHeat/Hot Water – Apartment OnlyThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed
2022-01-10CLOSE1FLOORHeat/Hot Water – Apartment OnlyThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed
2022-01-07CLOSE1Heat/Hot Water – Apartment OnlyThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed
2022-01-04CLOSE1FLOORHeat/Hot Water – Entire BuildingMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant o

Showing 10 of 15 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-05

311 requests (last 12 months) 0

Recent 311 service requests the city geocoded to this lot: noise, illegal parking, heat, sanitation and more. Anyone can file them, so they describe activity at or near the address, not necessarily the building itself.

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-05

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