159-11 137th Avenue, Queens, NY 11434
BBL 4122980038 (Borough 4, Block 12298, Lot 38) · BIN 4624290, 4266568 · Last updated:
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
159-11 137th Avenue (Queens, NY 11434; tax lot BBL 4122980038) is a two-family home (building class B2: two-family home, frame (wood)), built around 2015, on a 4,000 sq ft lot zoned R3-1. City tax records list the owner as NOBLE, DONALD; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated December 19, 2017 lists a price of $880,786. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,179,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off and one OATH ticket with an unpaid balance. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- NOBLE, DONALD
- Building class
- B2 · Two-family home, frame
- Year built · units
- 2015 · 2 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 4,000 sq ft · R3-1
- Market value (DOF)
- $1,179,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $880,786 · 2017-12-19
- BBL
- 4122980038
- BIN
- 4624290, 4266568
- 1Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 1OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “159-11 137th Avenue, Queens, NY 11434 (BBL 4122980038)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-11-137th-avenue-4122980038. 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)
- NOBLE, DONALDThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- B2 – Two-family home, frame (wood)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- One- & two-family buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 2015Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 2020.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 2 residential / 2 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 2
- Lot size
- 4,000 sq ft (40 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 2,398 sq ft
- Zoning
- R3-1The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 0.60 built / 0.75 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 4122980038 (Borough 4, Block 12298, Lot 38) · BIN 4624290, 4266568BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).
Agency lookups: DOB BIS · ZoLa (zoning map) · ACRIS
Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; data as of 2026-11-02; 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)
- $1,179,000The 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
- $70,740The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $56,568Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 1 – 1–3 family homes (and some small mixed-use / vacant lots)
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $1,179,000 | $70,740 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $980,000 | $58,800 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $916,000 | $54,960 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-02
Sales & deed history 9
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.
| Date | Type | Price | Seller (grantor) | Buyer (grantee) | Doc ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-06 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Noble, Dason; Noble, Ingrid; Noble, Donald; Noble-King, Dionne | Noble, Dason; Noble, Donald; Noble, Ingrid; Noble-King, Dionne | 2024031000024001 |
| 2023-07-11 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Noble, Donald; Noble, Ingrid | Noble, Ingrid; Noble, Dason; Noble-King, Dionne; Noble, Donald | 2023072500802001 |
| 2017-12-19 | DEED | $880,786 | P.O.P. Realty Corp | Noble , Ingrid; Noble , Donald | 2018011600414002 |
| 2016-05-05 | DEED | $340,000 | 267 East 32nd Corp. | P.O.P. Realty Corp. | 2016052400526001 |
| 2013-01-16 | DEED | $160,000 | Hamilton, Stephanie | 267 East 32nd, Corp. | 2013012300177001 |
| 2006-08-10 | DEED | $513,830 | Downing , Eleanor | Hamilton , Stephanie | 2006082400705001 |
| 2005-03-17 | DEED | $389,500 | Lee, Marcel; Mann, Lillie; Mann, Tashi | Downing, Eleanor | 2005032902082003 |
| 2002-02-06 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Sugar Equities Inc | Lee, Marcel; Mann, Tashi; Mann, Lillie | FT_4480008079548 |
| 2001-08-02 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Ashford, Constance L | Sugar Equities, Inc | FT_4940007816594 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02
DOB job filings 1 open of 11
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.
| Status | Job # | Type | Filed | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB · 2015-06-24 | 420809922 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 2013-03-06 | $127,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2021-08-05 | 421782244 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2020-02-11 | $10,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2019-08-13 | 440547856 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2019-05-16 | $26,192 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2019-06-04 | 421687151 BIS | DM – Demolition | 2018-10-15 | — |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2018-09-12 | 421582996 BIS | NB – New building | 2017-12-14 | — |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2018-01-24 | 421518325 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2017-06-26 | $30,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2018-03-15 | 421215152 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2015-11-02 | — |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - DISAPPROVED · 2015-10-20 | 421215143 BIS | NB – New building | 2015-09-28 | — |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2022-07-01 | 421183695 BIS | NB – New building | 2015-09-10 | — |
| Not open APPLICATION PROCESSED - NO PLAN EXAM · 2015-09-02 | 421163289 BIS | DM – Demolition | 2015-09-01 | — |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2018-01-24 | 421173893 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2015-06-18 | — |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-02; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31
Work permits 12
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.
| Issued | Expires | Job # | Work | Permit status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-08 | 2021-12-20 | 421782244 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2019-05-28 | 2020-02-21 | 440547856 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2019-05-13 | 2020-11-30 | 421687151 BIS | Demolition | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2018-01-11 | 2018-06-06 | 421582996 BIS | New building | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2017-11-09 | 2018-11-09 | 421518325 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2017-03-16 | 2018-03-16 | 421183695 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2017-02-13 | 2018-02-13 | 421183695 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2017-02-13 | 2017-10-07 | 421183695 BIS | New building | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2016-11-04 | 2017-11-04 | 421173893 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2015-06-24 | 2016-01-04 | 420809922 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2015-06-18 | 2016-06-17 | 421173893 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2015-06-16 | 2016-01-04 | 420809922 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB violations 0 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).
| Status | Issued | Type | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2013-04-22 | UB-UNSAFE BUILDINGS NONE | V*042213UB4075/13 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 3
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.
| Status | Issued | Severity | What it was for | Penalty / paid / balance | ECB # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 2006-04-29 | Hazardous | WORK W/O A PERMIT. WORK NOTED:AT CELLAR LEVEL INSTALLED WATER & WASTE LINES FOR 3PC BATHROOM (TOILET, SINK, SHOWER) & RESIDENTIAL SINK. INSTALLED GAS LINE FOR STOVE AT KITCHEN. REMEDY:OBTAIN PERMIT OR RESTORE | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34521548K |
| Resolved Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 2006-04-29 | Hazardous | RESIDENCE ALTERED FOR OCCUPANCY AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THAN THE LEGAL NUMBER OF FAMILIES. COQ 138767 INDICATES RESIDENCE NOW ALTERED AND OCCUPIED 3 FAMILIES. ALT WORK NOTED:AT CELLAR LEVEL CREATED CLASSS "A" | $3,050 / $0 / $0 | 34521549M |
| Resolved Hearing: ADMIT/IN-VIO · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2016-08-09 | CLASS - 2 | TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ON SITE EXPIRED PERMIT. JOB SITE CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT. FENCE W/ PERMIT# 421173893-01-EQ-FM HAS EXPIRATION DATE 6/17/16. REM: RENEW PERMIT. | $830 / $830 / $0 | 35197539N |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-02
OATH tickets (all agencies) 1 unpaid of 14
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.
| Status | Date | Agency | Charge | Respondent | Imposed / paid / balance | Ticket # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpaid balance Default DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED | 2015-08-07 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO RODENT-DEBRIS,VEGETATION 1ST | 267 EAST 32ND CORP | $600 / $0 / $600 | 0800681430 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2026-02-12 | Sanitation Others | UNCOVERED RECEPTACLES 1ST OCCURRENCE | NOBLE DONALD | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049596894Y |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-06-30 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST | NOBLE DONALD | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049187134Y |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2019-10-28 | Dep - Bwso | FAILED TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL TEST REPORT FOR A BACKFLOW PREVENTER | NOBLE DONALD | $500 / $500 / $0 | 0600168874 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · ADMIT IN-VIO | 2016-08-09 | Dept. Of Buildings | TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ON SITE-EXPIRED PERMIT | ANC CONTRACTING CO | $830 / $830 / $0 | 035197539N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO | 2015-09-25 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY AREA | 267 EAST 32ND CORP | $300 / $226 / $0 | 0188076974 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO | 2013-04-03 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY AREA | 267 EAST 32ND CORP | $300 / $271 / $0 | 0176123494 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2009-02-09 | DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA | HAMILTON | $100 / $100 / — | 0172937573 | |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2008-10-22 | Sanitation Dept | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES - 2ND OFFENSE | HAMILTON STEPHANIE | $100 / $100 / — | 041102267L |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2007-11-27 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | HAMILTON | — / — / — | 041051007H |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2006-04-29 | — / — / — | 034521548K | |||
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2006-04-29 | Dept. Of Buildings | RESID. ALTERED MANT D FOR MORE THAN LEGALLY APPROVED NO., OF FAMILIES. | ELEANOR DOWNING | $3,050 / $0 / $0 | 034521549M |
Showing 12 of 14 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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
- 548942
- Last registered
- 2018-02-20
- Registration valid until
- 2018-09-01 ExpiredRegistrations must be renewed every year.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-02; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-02
HPD housing-code violations 0 open of 2
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.
| Status | Class | Issued | Apt | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed Violation Closed · 2019-06-04 | I | 2018-10-31 | §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 PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Closed · 2017-12-11 | C | 2008-12-23 | 1FL | § 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
HPD complaints 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
311 requests (last 12 months) 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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