# 159-01 134th Avenue, Queens, NY 11434

BBL 4122850040 · Block 12285 · Lot 40 · BIN 4530235  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-01-134th-avenue-4122850040  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

Also recorded as: 132-63 159 St

## Summary

159-01 134th Avenue (Queens, NY 11434; tax lot BBL 4122850040) is a 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 6, 2026 (limited by DOB Job Application Filings (BIS); other open-item sources were confirmed later), 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.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “159-01 134th Avenue, Queens, NY 11434 (BBL 4122850040)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-01-134th-avenue-4122850040. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11434

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11434/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11434/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11434/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11434/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11434/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Queens 11434: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11434

## Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

- 159-05 134th Avenue (49 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-05-134th-avenue-4122850038
- 159-09 134th Avenue (86 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-09-134th-avenue-4122850036
- 159-02 134th Avenue (142 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-02-134th-avenue-4122980001
- 159-06 134th Avenue (146 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-06-134th-avenue-4122980003
- 159-10 134th Avenue (162 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-10-134th-avenue-4122980005
- 159-14 134th Avenue (184 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-14-134th-avenue-4122980007
- 132-61 159th Street (54 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/132-61-159th-street-4122850041
- 132-55 159th Street (106 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/132-55-159th-street-4122850042

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 10 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: BLACK RHOOMS, MEVA
- Building class: A1 – One-family home, two stories, detached
- Year built: 1940
- Floors: 2
- Units: 1 residential / 1 total
- Lot area: 2,200 sq ft · Building area: 1,600 sq ft
- Zoning: R3X
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-07

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $709,000, assessed value $42,540, tax class 1
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2025-01-15 from RHOOMS, TERRENCE L to RHOOMS, TERRENCE L; BLACK RHOOMS, MEVA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2006-08-24 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2006-08-24 from SMITH, KOLLIE A to RHOOMS, TERRENCE L, stated price $583,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2001-05-05 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2001-05-05 from LACHMAN, RADHA to SMITH, KOLLIE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2000-07-31 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2000-07-31 from MC FARLAND, ROBIN R(DEF/ETAL); AGATE, AUGUSTUS C (REF) to LACHMAN, RADHA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1995-08-17 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1995-08-17 from HUBBARD, GEARLDINE(EX/OF); HUBBARD, GERALDINE(EX/OF) to MCFARLAND, ROBIN R, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-03 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job Q01187099-I1: Solar — INSTALLATION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR ARRAY ON EXISTING ROOF SYSTEM AS PER PLANS.. Issued 2025-03-03, expires 2026-02-10. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2010-04-16 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 420088372: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2010-04-16, expires 2011-04-16. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2010-01-11 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 420088372: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2010-01-11, expires 2010-02-20. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-08-20 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 401991797: Alteration. Issued 2004-08-20, expires 2005-06-19. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2002-11-14 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 401307475: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2002-11-14, expires 2003-11-14. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-11-28 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 401307475: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2001-11-28, expires 2002-11-28. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-09-28 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 401307475: Alteration. Issued 2001-09-28, expires 2002-09-28. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-08 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2: § 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 UP…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-01-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF LOOSE WIRES AT BUILDING FRONT, WEST EXTERIOR WALL. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-01-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 2: § 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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-01-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 2: § 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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-01-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 2: § 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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-05-31 | open (Defect Letter Issued) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt FLOOR1: § 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 …. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-01-28 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt FLOOR1: § 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 …. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-03-29 | open (Defect Letter Issued) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 1: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-03-19 | open (Defect Letter Issued) | HPD class I violation (Class I): § 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 recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-03-11 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 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. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-07 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: NON-RECYC LEFT IN RECYC CONTAINER FOR COLLECTION 1TO8 DWELLING UNITS. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-04 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Unsanitary Condition – Mold. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-12-13 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Unsanitary Condition – Mold. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-12-30 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1FLOOR): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-12-27 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1STFLO): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The 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 close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-01-22 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt FLOOR1): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-01-21 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1STFLO): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. More 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 … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-01-16 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1STFLO): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The 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 close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-01-10 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1FLOOR): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The 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 close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-01-07 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The 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 close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-01-04 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1FLOOR): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More 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 … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-01-04 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More 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 a tenant in … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-01-03 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt FIRSTF): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The 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 close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-12-21 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt FIRSTF): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The 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 close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-12-10 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1FL): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the conditio… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-01-21 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1): Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Appliance – Electric/Gas Range. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd | ygpa-z7cr |

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as BLACK RHOOMS, MEVA. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2025-01-15 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2025-01-15). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2025-01-15 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2025-01-15). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2025-08-27 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: IndividualOwner Terrence Rhooms, business city Jamaica. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-08-27 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Meva Black Rhooms, business city Jamaica. | feu5-w2e2 |

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