# 159-15 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11432

BBL 4097690090 · Block 9769 · Lot 90 · BIN 4209069  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-15-hillside-avenue-4097690090  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

## Summary

159-15 Hillside Avenue (Queens, NY 11432; tax lot BBL 4097690090) is an office building (building class O2: office building (subtype O2)), built around 1914, on a 1,520 sq ft lot zoned C4-4D. City tax records list the owner as JEMAR IRA LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated November 29, 2006 lists a price of $1. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $287,000. As of November 6, 2026 (limited by DOB Job Application Filings (BIS); other open-item sources were confirmed later), NYC Open Data shows eight active DOB violations, one active ECB violation and two OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There was one 311 request in the past 12 months and 12 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, “159-15 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11432 (BBL 4097690090)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-15-hillside-avenue-4097690090. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Jamaica: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/neighborhoods/jamaica

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

## ZIP

Queens 11432: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11432

## Nearby properties

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

- 159-13 Hillside Avenue (20 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-13-hillside-avenue-4097690091
- 159-17 Hillside Avenue (21 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-17-hillside-avenue-4097690089
- 159-19 Hillside Avenue (41 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-19-hillside-avenue-4097690088
- 159-11 Hillside Avenue (48 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-11-hillside-avenue-4097690004
- 159-21 Hillside Avenue (60 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-21-hillside-avenue-4097690087
- 159-09 Hillside Avenue (66 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-09-hillside-avenue-4097690003
- 160-01 Hillside Avenue (120 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/160-01-hillside-avenue-4097690084
- 160-05 Hillside Avenue (150 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/160-05-hillside-avenue-4097690082

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 8 |
| Active ECB violations | 1 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 2 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: JEMAR IRA LLC
- Building class: O2 – Office building (subtype O2)
- Year built: 1914
- Floors: 2
- Units: 0 residential / 2 total
- Lot area: 1,520 sq ft · Building area: 1,420 sq ft
- Zoning: C4-4D, DJ
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-07

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $287,000, assessed value $129,150, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-11-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2006-11-29 from AJAH, MARCEL; AJAH, JENNIFER to JEMAR IRA LLC, stated price $1. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2002-05-10 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2002-05-10 from PROFESSIONAL REALTYMANAGEMENT CORP to AJAH, MARCEL; AJAH, JENNIFER, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2001-10-31 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2001-10-31 from SALAMALAY, ANITA to PROFESSIONAL REALTYMANAGEMENT, CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2001-04-20 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2001-04-20 from 159-15 HILLSIDE AVENUE REALTY CORP to SALAMALAY, ANITA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1991-10-10 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1991-10-10 from DAVILA, WANDA; DAVILA, LOUIS to 159-15 HILLSIDE AVERLTY, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1983-08-10 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1983-08-10 from 1062 RUTLAND RD/BUS/CP to DAVILA, LOUIS; DAVILA, WANDA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1981-08-05 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1981-08-05 from HERRAN LUIS (CO PARTNERSHIP); INTER AMERICAN IMPORT EXPORT to 1062 RUTLAND ROAD, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1978-12-05 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1978-12-05 from CIRIGNANO SR ALBERT J to INTER AMERICAN IMPORT EXPORT, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1978-12-05 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1978-12-05 from BAUM MORRIS (TR); JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES; EHRLICH ALLEN (TR); JAMAICA POST #90; BRENNER ALFRED B (TR) to ALBERT J CIRIGNANO SR, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-05-09 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 402317701: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 2006-05-09, expires 2007-02-21. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2006-04-20 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 402317701: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2006-04-20, expires 2007-04-20. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2005-10-25 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 402105798: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2005-10-25, expires 2006-04-14. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2005-10-25 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 402105798: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2005-10-25, expires 2005-12-31. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-03 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2013-03-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2011-12-13 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2009-12-31 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2009-01-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2007-01-19 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2006-01-06 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2005-01-31 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2025-02-06 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status STIPULATION/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 3: WORK WITHOUT PERMIT NOTED;AT 2ND FLOOR (EXTERIOR) FRONT RIGHT SIDE (EXPO 4) INSTALLED A WOODEN FRAME CANOPY OVER THE STAIRWAY LEADING TO THE 2 FLOOR LEVEL., OBTAIN PERMIT OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL COND. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation by stipulation. Balance due $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.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-06 | open (DOCKETED · STIPULATED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. Unpaid balance $250. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-11-01 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $1,300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-09-06 | pending (ASSIGNED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM WITHOUT A RECEPTACLE. Hearing pending. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-27 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-01-12 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-01-11 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. 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 close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-12-22 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Flooring/Stairs – Floor; Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Water Leak – Heavy Flow; General – Bell/Buzzer/Intercom; Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only; General – Ventilation System; Paint/Plaster – Ceiling. HPD 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. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-12-09 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Paint/Plaster – Ceiling. HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more i… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-12-02 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Flooring/Stairs – Stairs; General – Bell/Buzzer/Intercom; General – Mailbox. An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourag… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-12-02 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Water Leak – Heavy Flow. An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourag… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-11-28 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Water Leak – Heavy Flow. HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more i… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-11-28 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more i… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-11-28 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-11-13 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. 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 close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-11-01 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourag… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-11-07 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Water System – LOW WATER PRESSURE - WLWP. | 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 JEMAR IRA LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2006-11-29 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2006-11-29). | 636b-3b5g |

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