# 159-05 Meyer Avenue, Queens, NY 11433

BBL 4121780086 · Block 12178 · Lot 86 · BIN 4263963  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-05-meyer-avenue-4121780086  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

159-05 Meyer Avenue (Queens, NY 11433; tax lot BBL 4121780086) is an one-family home (building class A1: one-family home, two stories, detached), built around 1925, on a 4,755 sq ft lot zoned R3A. City tax records list the owner as PIANO BUILDING PRODUCTS LLC. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $702,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, three active DOB violations, 15 open HPD violations and nine OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There was one 311 request 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, “159-05 Meyer Avenue, Queens, NY 11433 (BBL 4121780086)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-05-meyer-avenue-4121780086. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 1 |
| Active DOB violations | 3 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 15 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 9 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: PIANO BUILDING PRODUCTS LLC
- Building class: A1 – One-family home, two stories, detached
- Year built: 1925
- Floors: 2.5
- Units: 1 residential / 1 total
- Lot area: 4,755 sq ft · Building area: 1,152 sq ft
- Zoning: R3A
- 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 $702,000, assessed value $42,120, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-11 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2016-01-11 from BRANCATO, VINCENT to PIANO BUILDING PRODUCTS LLC, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 4 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1983-03-14 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1983-03-14 from FIELDS, HAROLD C.(REF); BRANCATO,JOSPEH(DEF) to BRANCATO, VINCENT, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 12 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1966-12-08 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1966-12-08 from DURATRON CORPORATION to JOSEPH BRANCATO; VINCENT BRANCATO, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-13 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 421462125 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. FILING TO REPLACE EXISTING ROOF AND DAMAGED GYPSUM CEILING BOARDS, PROVIDE TEMPORARY SHORING OF PART OF THE BUILDING TO REBUILD THE WEST EXTERIOR WALL. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2017-04-13 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 421462125: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2017-04-13, expires 2017-06-22. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-28 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE): FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2017-02-03 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): FAILURE TO COMMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER DOB VIO# 122716FEU41201AD CTRL#334388,BLDG SHIFFTED OUTWARD & BUCKLED SHAPEON LEFT SIDE BY 01/27 COMPLY WITH DOB VIO 122716FEU41201AD & HIRE ENGINEER & SUBMIT REPORT TO FEU UNIT.APPLY FOR PERMITS,T…. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2016-12-27 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): FM BLDG.BLDG SHIFTED OUTWARD AT UPPER FL ON LEFT SIDE,CREATING BUCKLED SHAPE.CRACKS ALONG STAIRWELL&VERT CRACKS AT INTERIOR WALLS WHICH ADJOIN SHIFTED WALL.REMEDY:OWNER HIRE NYSPE PROF ENGR EVAL STRL STAB OF WALL&ENTIRE BLDG&MAKE RECOMMEND…. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2016-12-09 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt HSE: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT HSE, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2016-12-09 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt HSE: § 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT HSE. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2016-12-09 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt HSE: § 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... AT CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT HSE, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2016-12-09 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt HSE: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT HSE, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2016-12-09 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt HSE: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTERBALANCE LOWER WINDOW SASH IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT HSE, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2016-12-09 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt HSE: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTERBALANCE LOWER WINDOW SASH IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT HSE, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2016-12-09 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt HSE: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK AT CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT HSE, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2016-12-09 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt HSE: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND WALLS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT HSE. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2016-12-09 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt HSE: § 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT HSE. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2016-12-09 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 27-2027 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GUTTER MAIN ROOF AT EAST SIDE BLDG. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2016-12-09 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 27-2027 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GUTTER MAIN ROOF AT WEST SIDE BLDG. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2016-12-09 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt HSE: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOODEN SUBFLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT HSE, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2016-07-21 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 27-2027 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GUTTER AT WEST SIDE OF ROOF. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2016-07-21 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS AT EAST WINDOW IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2016-07-21 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WINDOW FRAME AT EAST WINDOW IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORY. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-14 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: DIRTY AREA. Unpaid balance $50. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-08-31 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: ABANDONING VEHICLE. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2018-03-09 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. Unpaid balance $1,250. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2018-03-09 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB. Unpaid balance $1,250. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2018-03-09 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: ILLEGAL USE IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. Unpaid balance $625. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2017-11-13 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: UNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER. Unpaid balance $6,000. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2017-09-22 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: UNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER. Unpaid balance $2,400. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2017-08-08 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: UNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER. Unpaid balance $6,000. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2016-08-05 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Vector - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER MOSQUITO CONDITIONS;MINOR. Unpaid balance $300. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-02 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 15905): 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 |
| 2026-06-06 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Abandoned Vehicle – With License Plate. | erm2-nwe9 |

## 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 PIANO BUILDING PRODUCTS LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2016-01-11 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2016-01-11). | 636b-3b5g |

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