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159-07 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11432

BBL 4097690102 (Borough 4, Block 9769, Lot 102) · BIN 4525725, 4454854 · Last updated:

Summary · as of October 31, 2026

159-07 Hillside Avenue (Queens, NY 11432; tax lot BBL 4097690102) is a 4-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S9: mixed-use: dwelling with stores or offices, miscellaneous), built around 1931, on a 2,046 sq ft lot zoned C4-4D. City tax records list the owner as OKOLO MALACHY Z. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $868,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one active DOB violation, three active ECB violations, 57 open HPD violations and 55 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were four 311 requests in the past 12 months and nine HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

Owner of record
OKOLO MALACHY Z
Building class
S9 · Mixed-use: dwelling with stores or offices, miscellaneous
Year built · units
1931 · 4 res.
Lot area · zoning
2,046 sq ft · C4-4D
Market value (DOF)
$868,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
—
BBL
4097690102
BIN
4525725, 4454854

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “159-07 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11432 (BBL 4097690102)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-07-hillside-avenue-4097690102. 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)
OKOLO MALACHY ZThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
S9 – Mixed-use: dwelling with stores or offices, miscellaneousThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
Land use
Mixed residential & commercialCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
Year built
1931Often an estimate for older buildings.
Floors
2
Units
4 residential / 6 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
2
Lot size
2,046 sq ft (21 ft × 107 ft)
Building floor area
2,765 sq ft (incl. 1,365 sq ft commercial)
Zoning
C4-4D, DJThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Commercial district.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
1.35 built / 6.02 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 4097690102 (Borough 4, Block 9769, Lot 102) · BIN 4525725, 4454854BBL 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 2026-11-01; 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)
$868,000The 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
$390,600The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$195,390Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 2A – residential rental, 4–6 units
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$868,000$390,6002A
2026Final$723,000$325,3502A
2025Final$602,400$271,0802A

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-01

Sales & deed history 4

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
2000-01-14DEED$0 / not statedManesh, David; Khani, JohnOkolo, MalachyFT_4330007038533
1987-07-31DEED$0 / not statedRosenthal, Irving; Gavilanes, LuisManesh, David; Khani, JohnFT_4450002373245
1987-07-29DEED$0 / not statedMelcas Realty CorpGavilanes, Luis; Rosenthal, IrvingFT_4890002428689
1987-07-22DEED$0 / not stated
one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them
Rosenthal, IrvingLawson, MaryFT_4620002359962

Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-01; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-01; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-01

DOB job filings 0 open of 0

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.

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31

Work permits 0

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.

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

DOB violations 1 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
Active
VW-VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE
2000-05-30C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONALVW053000C08WD02

Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01

ECB violations (DOB) 3 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 #
Active
Hearing: WRITTEN OFF
Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation.
2008-01-31HazardousFAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BLDG WALL HAZARDOUS DEFECTS NOTED THE FRONT BRICK FACADE HAS DIAGONAL STEP CRACKING AND VERTICAL CRACKING AND IS APPROX 3 1/2 OUT OF PLUMB AND THE STEEL LINTEL IS BENDING ALSO$800 / $0 / $034631244Z
Resolved
Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED
2000-05-30HazardousWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. ILLEGAL WORK NOTED AT CELLAR LEVEL 3 SINKS USED AS HAIR WASHING STATIONS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. REMEDY: OBTAIN PERMITS FOR ILLEGAL WORK NOTED ABOVE OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDIT$0 / $0 / $034237361M
Active
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED
2000-05-30HazardousOCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO C OF O Q185397 CONVERTING OFFICES ON FIRST FLOOR INTO A BEAUTY SALON WITH 8 HAIR CUTTING STATIONS, 3 HAIR WASHING STATIONS AND 5 HAIR DRYING STATIONS SECONDARY MEANS OF EGRESS HAVE BEEN OB$800 / $800 / $034237362Y
Active
Hearing: WRITTEN OFF
Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation.
2013-12-12CLASS - 2B254,4A,5A,15,44D,32A,50,50A. 50-BOILER RELIEF VALVE NOT MOUNTED IN A VERTICAL UPRIGHT POSITION; 50A-REMOVE THREADS FROM BOILER RELIEF AND PIPE TO FLOOR.$500 / $250 / $032073181Y

Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01

OATH tickets (all agencies) 55 unpaid of 111

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 #
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2026-04-15Sanitation OthersDIRTY SIDEWALK COMM MAN INDUSTRIAL MIXED USE 1STIJ VENTURES INC$450 / $0 / $450049690489L
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2026-02-20Dos - Enforcement AgentsRECYC PLACED FOR COLLECTION W NON-RECYC 1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITSOKOLO MALACHY Z$25 / $0 / $25049658467K
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2025-12-18Dos - Enforcement AgentsIMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1STOKOLO MALACHY Z$300 / $0 / $300049547116R
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2025-10-28Sanitation OthersDIRTY SIDEWALK COMM MAN INDUSTRIAL MIXED USE 1STIJ VENTURES INC$450 / $0 / $450049434644J
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2025-07-24Dos - Enforcement AgentsSTORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM WITHOUT A RECEPTACLEOKOLO MALACHY Z$300 / $0 / $300049263111N
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2025-05-01Dos - Enforcement AgentsIMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1STOKOLO MALACHY Z$300 / $0 / $300049078355P
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2024-10-28Dos - Enforcement AgentsSTORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM WITHOUT A RECEPTACLEOKOLO MALACHY Z$300 / $0 / $300048695866Y
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2024-08-05Sanitation OthersSTORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM WITHOUT A RECEPTACLEOKOLO MALACHY Z$300 / $0 / $300048584006M
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2024-07-06Sanitation OthersDIRTY SIDEWALKOKOLO MALACHY Z$300 / $0 / $300048319721Y
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2024-04-01Dos - Enforcement AgentsSTORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM WITHOUT A RECEPTACLEOKOLO MALACHY Z$300 / $0 / $300048360447P
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2024-03-27Sanitation OthersDIRTY SIDEWALKIJ VENTURES INC$300 / $0 / $300048277737X
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2023-09-11Dos - Enforcement AgentsIMPROPER RECEPTACLES 1ST OCCURRENCEOKOLO MALACHY Z$300 / $0 / $300048103013K

Showing 12 of 111 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01

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
937755
Last registered
2026-08-04
Registration valid until
2027-09-01 CurrentRegistrations must be renewed every year.
RoleNameCompanyBusiness city
IndividualownerMalachy OkoloJamaica, Ny
SitemanagerMalachy Okolo

Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-01; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-01

HPD housing-code violations 57 open of 67

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
Nov Sent Out · 2026-10-02
A2026-10-02§27-2045(B)(5) HMC, § 12-01 RCNY POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAILBOX MISSING , 1st STORY
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2026-10-02
A2026-10-02§ 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR MISSING , 1st STORY
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2026-10-02
A2026-10-02§ 27-2005 HMC: POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES THAT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHEN A GAS LEAK IS SUSPECTED, 1st STORY
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2026-10-02
A2026-10-02§27-2045(B)(5) HMC, § 12-06, 12-10 RCNY POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON AREA OF A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING NEAR INSPECTION CERTIFICATE OR PROVIDE NOTICE TO TENANTS IN PRIVA
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2026-10-02
B2026-10-022F§ 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STO
Open
Notice Of Issuance Sent To Tenant · 2026-10-02
C2026-10-022F567 (C) § 27-2017, 27-2017.1, 27-2017.4, 27-2017.5, 27-2017.8, 27-2019, 27-2021 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF RATS AND ALL UNDERLYING CAUSES CREATING THE PEST INFESTATIONS, BY USING INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM), ELIMINATE ALL BURROW ENT
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2026-10-02
A2026-10-02§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE DOOR KNOB AT FIRE DOOR LEADING TO 2ND STORY AT NORTH , 1st STORY
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2026-10-02
B2026-10-022F§ 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2026-10-02
A2026-10-02§ 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGENCYS HOUSING INFORMATION GUIDE. A SAMPLE NOTICE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.NYC.GOV/HPD., 1st STORY
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2026-05-08
A2026-05-08(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2025-06-13
A2025-06-13(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2024-04-17
A2024-04-17(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2023-12-21
C2023-12-212R§ 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES WATER CLOSET, WASHBASIN AND BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2023-12-21
C2023-12-212R§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WATER CLOSET IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2023-12-21
C2023-12-212R§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2023-12-21
C2023-12-212R§ 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF COLD WATER FOR THE FIXTURES WASH BASIN, WATER CLOSET AND BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2023-12-21
C2023-12-212R§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2023-12-14
C2023-12-14§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCK AT CELLAR AT BOILER ROOM
Open
Notice Of Issuance Sent To Tenant · 2023-12-14
C2023-12-142RHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2023-12-14
C2023-12-142R§ 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Showing 20 of 67 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 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01

HPD complaints 9

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
2026-09-24CLOSE2FPlumbing – Water SupplyHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
2026-09-23OPEN2FGeneral – Cooking Gas
Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only
The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.
2026-01-02OPEN2FHeat/Hot Water – Apartment Only
Electric – No Lighting
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 closed
2023-12-12CLOSE2RHeat/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
2023-11-27CLOSE2RHeat/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
2023-07-15CLOSE2RHeat/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
2023-07-10CLOSE2RPaint/Plaster – Wall
Appliance – Electric/Gas Range
Appliance – Refrigerator
Flooring/Stairs – Floor
General – Cabinet
General – Bell/Buzzer/Intercom
Door/Window – Door
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
2023-07-03CLOSE2RPaint/Plaster – Wall
General – Mailbox
Appliance – Electric/Gas Range
Appliance – Refrigerator
Flooring/Stairs – Floor
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
2023-05-26CLOSE2RRPaint/Plaster – Wall
Plumbing – Bathtub/Shower
General – Ventilation System
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

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01

311 requests (last 12 months) 4

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.

OpenedAgencyComplaintStatusClosed
2026-09-23HPDHEAT/HOT WATER – APARTMENT ONLYClosed2026-10-01
2026-09-23HPDGENERAL – COOKING GASOpen—
2026-01-02HPDELECTRIC – NO LIGHTINGOpen—
2026-01-02HPDHEAT/HOT WATER – APARTMENT ONLYClosed2026-01-07

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01

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