# 159-08 132nd Avenue, Queens, NY 11434

BBL 4122850004 · Block 12285 · Lot 4 · BIN 4266342  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-08-132nd-avenue-4122850004  
Last updated: 2026-11-03 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

159-08 132nd Avenue (Queens, NY 11434; tax lot BBL 4122850004) is an one-family home (building class A1: one-family home, two stories, detached), built around 1960, on a 13,984 sq ft lot zoned R3X. City tax records list the owner as IWU, AMBROSE; the most recent deed with a stated price is dated June 12, 2026 at $100 (per ACRIS). The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,120,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, two active DOB violations, six active ECB violations and 13 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were two 311 requests in the past 12 months and no 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, “159-08 132nd Avenue, Queens, NY 11434 (BBL 4122850004)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-08-132nd-avenue-4122850004. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 1 |
| Active DOB violations | 2 |
| Active ECB violations | 6 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 13 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: IWU, AMBROSE
- Building class: A1 – One-family home, two stories, detached
- Year built: 1960
- Floors: 2
- Units: 1 residential / 1 total
- Lot area: 13,984 sq ft · Building area: 2,564 sq ft
- Zoning: R3X
- 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 $1,120,000, assessed value $67,200, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-12 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2026-06-12 from IWU, HELEN; IWU, AMBROSE to IWU, NNAMDI, stated price $100. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2019-09-04 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2019-09-04 from LA LANDE, ESQ,, REFEREE, FEARONCE G to IWU, HELEN; IWU, AMBROSE, stated price $500. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1978-10-04 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1978-10-04 from MCCUMMINGS, HAROLD to LULU MAE MCCUMMINGS; HAROLD MCCUMMINGS, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-26 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing Q08009471-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2023-03-21 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job Q08009471-I1: General Construction — FILE ALT-2 APPLICATION TO REMOVEVIOLATION 35371558J, 34922416X, 34907813Y,34901947M, 34883142Z, 34869743N, 34869742L,&34869775H. REMOVE 2-CAR PARKING GARAGE ,O…. Issued 2023-03-21, expires 2024-03-21. | rbx6-tga4 |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-02-23 | 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 |
| 2010-12-02 | 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 |
| 2010-09-09 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: WORK W/O PERMITS WORK NOTED AT REAR YARD THEY BUILT A 2 CAR GARAGE APPX 20FT X 13FT AND 13FT HEIGHT W/ BRICK FACE WALLS ROOF WINDOWS AND 2 GARAGE DOOR OPENINGS AND DOOR ON EXP #2 OF THE GARAGE ALSO A WOOD AWNIN. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2019-04-02 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 3: FENCE EXCEEDS PERMITTED HEIGHT. NOTED: STEEL ANGLE IRON OF 7'6" HIGH INSTALLED WITH CONCRETE AT BOTTOM AS THE FENCE POST IN REAR YARD MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE FENCE HEIGHT IN REAR YARD IS 6'.REMEDY: CONFORM. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $500. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2010-09-09 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: ILLEGAL USE IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.VIOLATION OF PARKING REGULATIONS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.NOTED:OBSERVED @ TIME OF INSPECTION PARK ON THE LAWN @ REAR YARD ON PROPERTY 1 NISSAN QUEST GXE COLOR BLUE W/O PLATES. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2023-12-14 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 3: FENCE EXCEEDS PERMITTED HEIGHT. NOTE: OBSERVED METAL FENCE AT FRONT OF THIS LOCATION EXCEEDS PERMITTED HEIGHT OF 4 FT IN VIOLATION OF ZONING REGULATIONS., CONFORM FENCE TO HEIGHT REQUIREMENT. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $500. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2010-08-18 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: ILLEGAL USE IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.@ REAR OF THE PREMISES OBSERVES A STORAGE OF REGULAR VEHICLES,COMMERCIAL VEHICLES & COMMERCIAL TRAILERS.@ THE TIME OF INSPECTION @ REAR YARD STORAGE OF 6 VEHICLES (4 DEAD STO. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2023-12-14 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTE: OBSERVED PREMISES IN A STATE OF DISREPAIR WITH ROTTEN WOOD MEMBERS, BROKEN GLASS WINDOW AND DAMAGED EXTERIOR SOFFIT PANELS AT EXPOSURE 1,2,4 AT THIS. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $3,125. | 6bgk-3dad |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-25 | 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 |
| 2021-04-07 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2020-11-12 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2020-03-02 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-08-28 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-08-15 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-04-15 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-04-04 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-04-02 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FENCE EXCEEDS PERMITTED HEIGHT. Unpaid balance $500. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-03-27 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-01-03 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2015-11-05 | 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 |
| 2012-09-18 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULT) | OATH ticket from a city agency: FAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO RODENT-DEBRIS,VEGETATION 1ST. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-07 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOT: Street Light Condition – Street Light Out. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-29 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | 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 IWU, AMBROSE. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2026-06-12 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2026-06-12). | 636b-3b5g |

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