# 159-03 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11432

BBL 4097690101 · Block 9769 · Lot 101 · BIN 4209071  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-03-hillside-avenue-4097690101  
Last updated: 2026-11-03 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

159-03 Hillside Avenue (Queens, NY 11432; tax lot BBL 4097690101) is a 2-unit store building (building class K4: store building (subtype K4)), built around 1916, on a 2,049 sq ft lot zoned C4-4D. City tax records list the owner as KR GREENLAKE INC.; the most recent deed with a stated price is dated February 21, 2014 at $830,000 (per ACRIS). The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $728,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, eight open HPD violations and 16 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 28 311 requests in the past 12 months and one HPD complaint 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, “159-03 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11432 (BBL 4097690101)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-03-hillside-avenue-4097690101. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 1 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 8 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 16 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: KR GREENLAKE INC.
- Building class: K4 – Store building (subtype K4)
- Year built: 1916
- Floors: 2
- Units: 2 residential / 5 total
- Lot area: 2,049 sq ft · Building area: 4,071 sq ft
- Zoning: C4-4D, DJ
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-02

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $728,000, assessed value $327,600, tax class 4
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2016-06-15 from KARIM INVESTMENTS LLC to KR GREENLAKE INC., no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2014-02-21 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2014-02-21 from ALAM, FARKHANDA; ALAM, ABU MAZHAR to KARIM INVESTMENTS, stated price $830,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2006-07-14 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2006-07-14 from ESTATE OF LUIS V. GAVILANES; GAVILANES, LUIS V; ROSARIO CARBUCCIA, AS ADMINISTRATRIX to ALAM, FARKHANDA; ALAM, ABU MAZHAR, stated price $800,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1988-03-07 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1988-03-07 from CASPER, JOHN T.; CASPER, JANET K. to GAVILANES, LUIS V., no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1975-01-31 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1975-01-31 from CASPER JOHN T to JANET K CASPER; JOHN T CASPER, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1971-01-18 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1971-01-18 from JOHN T CASPER REALTIES INC to JOHN T CASPER, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-28 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 402428985 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. APPLICATION HEREWITH FILED TO REPAIR/RENOVATE EXISTING LOCATION AS PER PLANS. PROPOSED NEW TERRACE AT SECOND FLOOR FRONT, STUCCO FINISH AT EXTERIOR. PROPOSE NEW PARTITION AT SECOND FLOOR COMMERCIAL O… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2024-07-17 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job Q01064129-I1: Sign — PROPOSE TWO ILLUMINATED ALUMINUM LIGHT BOX WALL SIGNS FOR THE EXISTING 1ST FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2024-07-17, expires 2024-12-19. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2015-08-12 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 421190259: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 2015-08-12, expires 2016-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-10-29 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 420816905: Alteration. Issued 2013-10-29, expires 2014-01-15. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2006-11-22 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 402498855: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2006-11-22, expires 2007-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2006-08-30 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 402428985: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2006-08-30, expires 2007-04-26. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2002-04-17 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 401178603: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2002-04-17, expires 2003-04-17. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-10-23 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 401178603: Alteration. Issued 2001-10-23, expires 2002-10-23. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-25 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §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 PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-12-05 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §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 PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-11-29 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §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 PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-11-18 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §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 PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-03-17 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §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 PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-04-22 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §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 PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2019-11-07 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §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 PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2018-01-08 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §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 PREMIS…. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-28 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY AREA COMM MAN INDUSTRIAL MIXED USE 1ST. Unpaid balance $50. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-05-05 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-05-01 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-06-27 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE ALL BUSINESSES 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-05-01 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: POSTING OF SIGN PERMIT. Unpaid balance $50. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-03-05 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: OPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-02-29 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO RODENT-DEBRIS,VEGETATION 1ST. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-02-29 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-10-17 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: IMPROPER DISPOSAL - 1ST OFFENSE. Unpaid balance $75. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-10-10 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-07-31 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY AREA. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-07-26 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA. Unpaid balance $506. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-04-06 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY AREA. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2018-09-21 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2018-09-20 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: DIRTY AREA. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2018-09-08 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-10-08 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-29 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Unsanitary Condition – Garbage/Recycling Storage. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-10-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Illegal Dumping – Chronic Dumping. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-15 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-08 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Illegal Dumping – Chronic Dumping. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-20 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-11 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-14 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Illegal Dumping – Removal Request. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-11 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Illegal Dumping – Removal Request. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Illegal Dumping – Removal Request. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-23 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Illegal Dumping – Removal Request. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-20 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Illegal Dumping – Removal Request. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-06 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Illegal Dumping – Removal Request. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Illegal Dumping – Removal Request. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-01 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-01 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Illegal Dumping – Chronic Dumping. | erm2-nwe9 |

Showing 15 of 29. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/4097690101/complaints

## 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 KR GREENLAKE INC.. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2016-06-15 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2016-06-15). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2015-08-28 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Officer Munira Karim, business city Rego Park. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2015-08-28 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Shareholder Aziz Karim, business city Rego Park. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2015-08-28 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Aziz Karim, business city Rego Park. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2015-08-28 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Aziz Karim. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2015-08-28 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Aziz Karim, business city Rego Park. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2015-08-28 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (KARIM INVESTMENTS LLC), business city Rego Park. | feu5-w2e2 |

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