# 159-11 Rockaway Boulevard, Queens, NY 11434

BBL 4132710017 · Block 13271 · Lot 17 · BIN 4284899, 4458374, 4458724, 4284901  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-11-rockaway-boulevard-4132710017  
Last updated: 2026-11-03 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-08

Also recorded as: 165-10 144 Rd; 159-15 Rockaway Blvd

## Summary

159-11 Rockaway Boulevard (Queens, NY 11434; tax lot BBL 4132710017) is a warehouse (building class E1: warehouse (subtype E1)), built around 1964, on a 33,157 sq ft lot zoned R3-2. City tax records list the owner as SEDGWICK LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated February 17, 2005 lists a price of $905,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,827,000. As of November 8, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off and one active ECB violation. There were 21 311 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, “159-11 Rockaway Boulevard, Queens, NY 11434 (BBL 4132710017)”, data as of 2026-11-08, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-11-rockaway-boulevard-4132710017. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11434

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11434/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11434/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11434/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11434/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11434/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Queens 11434: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11434

## Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

- 159-21 Rockaway Boulevard (100 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-21-rockaway-boulevard-4132710015
- 159-23 Rockaway Boulevard (123 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-23-rockaway-boulevard-4132710014
- 159-25 Rockaway Boulevard (141 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-25-rockaway-boulevard-4132710013
- 159-27 Rockaway Boulevard (158 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-27-rockaway-boulevard-4132710012
- 159-29 Rockaway Boulevard (177 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-29-rockaway-boulevard-4132710011
- 159-31 Rockaway Boulevard (196 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-31-rockaway-boulevard-4132710010
- 165-11 144th Drive (145 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/165-11-144th-drive-4132710007
- 165-13 144th Drive (147 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/165-13-144th-drive-4132710006

## Open items

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

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: SEDGWICK LLC
- Building class: E1 – Warehouse (subtype E1)
- Year built: 1964
- Floors: 1
- Units: 0 residential / 2 total
- Lot area: 33,157 sq ft · Building area: 21,150 sq ft
- Zoning: R3-2, C2-2
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-08

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $2,827,000, assessed value $1,272,150, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-02-17 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2005-02-17 from SHELALA, JOSEPH; SHELALA, RICHARD A to SEDGWICK LLC, stated price $905,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1999-07-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1999-07-01 from ANDERSON, JEFFREY to SHELALA, RICHARD; SHELALA, JOSEPH, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 3 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1999-07-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1999-07-01 from 159-11 ROCKAWAY BLVDCOMPANY; 159-11 ROCKAWAY BLVDCO to ANDERSON, JEFFERY; SHELALA, RICHARD; SHELALA, JOSEPH, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 3 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1980-08-11 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1980-08-11 from LEN BLOC CORP to 159-11 ROCKAWAY BLVD CO, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-08-16 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 400487077 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. CONSTRUCT ONE STORY HORIZONTAL ENLARGEME NT FOR WAREHOUSING AREA AND LO ING &amp; UNLOADING AREA. PERFORM MINOR ALT ERATION TO EXISTING BUILDING AND PROVI NEW OPEN ACCESSORY PARKING LOT. CONSOLI DATE… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2024-10-30 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 421242355: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2024-10-30, expires 2025-05-20. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2024-04-23 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job Q01027995-I1: Mechanical Systems — PROPOSE A DIRECT REPLACEMENT OF A ROOFTOP UNIT AS PER THE PLANS SUBMITTED HEREWITH.. Issued 2024-04-23, expires 2024-09-30. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-04-28 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 421242355: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2023-04-28, expires 2024-04-27. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2022-01-07 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 421242355: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2022-01-07, expires 2023-01-07. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2017-03-13 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 421242355: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2017-03-13, expires 2017-04-21. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-07-20 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 421242355: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2016-07-20, expires 2017-02-26. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-03-15 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 420604803: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2013-03-15, expires 2014-02-24. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2012-10-16 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 420635744: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2012-10-16, expires 2013-02-24. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2007-03-13 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 402053219: Alteration. Issued 2007-03-13, expires 2007-10-27. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2007-03-13 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 402537260: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2007-03-13, expires 2007-10-27. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2005-06-23 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 402152157: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2005-06-23, expires 2005-10-27. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-03-25 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 401826850: Alteration / Curb cut. Issued 2004-03-25, expires 2004-10-27. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-03-25 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 401826869: Alteration / Curb cut. Issued 2004-03-25, expires 2004-10-27. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2003-12-31 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 400989999: Equipment work / Sprinkler. Issued 2003-12-31, expires 2004-12-30. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2000-06-22 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 401089237: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2000-06-22, expires 2001-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2000-03-23 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 401076134: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2000-03-23, expires 2000-07-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1999-05-21 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 400487077: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 1999-05-21, expires 2000-05-20. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1999-02-11 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 400487077: Alteration. Issued 1999-02-11, expires 1999-07-07. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1998-12-07 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 400487077: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 1998-12-07, expires 1998-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |

Showing 20 of 24. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/4132710017/permits

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. BUILDING ON LOT WAS LEGALLY DEMOLISHED UNDER FD JOB #Q00998923. OBSERVED VACANT LOT HAS NOW BEEN CONVERTED INTO A PARKING LOT WITH CONCRETE FOUNDATION MEASURING APPROX. 15FT WIDE X 100FT. 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 $6,250. | 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.

No records found.

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Graffiti – Graffiti. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-15 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Graffiti – Graffiti. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-22 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-06 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-17 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Double Parked Blocking Vehicle. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-01 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-11 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-08 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOT: Street Condition – Pothole. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DCWP: Consumer Complaint – Garage or Parking Lot. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |

Showing 15 of 21. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/4132710017/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 SEDGWICK LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2005-02-17 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2005-02-17). | 636b-3b5g |

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