# 159-16 Hillside Avenue, Jamaica, Queens, NY 11432 BBL 4097650051 · Block 9765 · Lot 51 · BIN 4208977 Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-16-hillside-avenue-4097650051 Last updated: 2026-11-09 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-09 ## Summary 159-16 Hillside Avenue (Queens, NY 11432; tax lot BBL 4097650051) is a 1-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S1: mixed-use: one-family home with one store or office), built around 1915, on a 1,525 sq ft lot zoned C4-4D. City tax records list the owner as SOHN, KEUM JA. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $824,000. As of November 9, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two active DOB safety violations (DOB NOW). There were 15 311 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, “159-16 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11432 (BBL 4097650051)”, data as of 2026-11-09, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-16-hillside-avenue-4097650051. 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. - 159-18 Hillside Avenue (19 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-18-hillside-avenue-4097650052 - 159-20 Hillside Avenue (40 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-20-hillside-avenue-4097650053 - 159-22 Hillside Avenue (61 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-22-hillside-avenue-4097650054 - 159-02 Hillside Avenue (68 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-02-hillside-avenue-4097650043 - 159-24 Hillside Avenue (81 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-24-hillside-avenue-4097650055 - 159-13 Hillside Avenue (187 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-13-hillside-avenue-4097690091 - 87-77 Parsons Boulevard (116 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/87-77-parsons-boulevard-4097650041 - 87-81 Parsons Boulevard (156 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/87-81-parsons-boulevard-4097650039 ## Open items | Item | Count | |---|---| | Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 | | Active DOB violations (BIS) | 0 | | Active DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) | 2 | | Active ECB violations | 0 | | Open HPD violations | 0 | | OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 | ## Lot & building - Owner of record: SOHN, KEUM JA - Building class: S1 – Mixed-use: one-family home with one store or office - Year built: 1915 - Floors: 2 - Units: 1 residential / 2 total - Lot area: 1,525 sq ft · Building area: 1,980 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 2026-11-09 ## Tax assessment - Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $824,000, assessed value $49,440, 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 | |---|---|---|---| | 2013-03-26 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2013-03-26 from KEUM JA SOHN, ADMINISTRATOR; ESTATE OF KYU BOCK SOHN to SOHN, KEUM JA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj | | 1984-07-31 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1984-07-31 from LA BIANCA, MADDA to SOHN, KYU BOCK, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj | | 1981-08-13 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1981-08-13 from TREASURE ISLAND TRVL.INC to LA BIANCA, MADDA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj | | 1981-06-16 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1981-06-16 from GLASS CHECK CASHING CORP to TREASURE ISLAND TRAVEL INC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj | | 1979-09-17 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1979-09-17 from LICHAR REALTY CORP to GLASS CASH CHECKING CORP, 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). No records found. ## Open violations (DOB, DOB NOW safety, ECB, HPD) status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, DOB NOW safety violation status is Active, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open. Dismissed, cured, waived and disputed-successfully safety violations are not open. | Date | Status | Description | Source | |---|---|---|---| | 2023-11-14 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type FTC-BE-EXT-LP, VIO-FTC-BE-EXT-202112-0001735: Violation Issued-Failure To File 2021 External Inspection Affirmation of Correction for LP Device. Active. | 855j-jady | | 2023-11-14 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type FTC-BE-EXT-LP, VIO-FTC-BE-EXT-201812-0001939: Violation Issued-Failure To File 2018 External Inspection Affirmation of Correction for LP Device. Active. | 855j-jady | ## DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) Active means the published violation status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived, disputed successfully and pending dismissal are not open items. | Issued | Status | Type | Device | Number | Remarks | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | 2023-11-14 | open (Active) | FTC-BE-EXT-LP | Boiler | VIO-FTC-BE-EXT-202112-0001735 | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2021 External Inspection Affirmation of Correction for LP Device | | 2023-11-14 | open (Active) | FTC-BE-EXT-LP | Boiler | VIO-FTC-BE-EXT-201812-0001939 | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2018 External Inspection Affirmation of Correction for LP Device | 0 resolved or not active. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/4097650051/violations?type=dob_safety_violation Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Building/DOB-Safety-Violations/855j-jady), city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09 ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | 2026-09-29 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION COMM MAN INDUSTRIAL MIXED USE 1ST. 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 | |---|---|---|---| | 2026-11-05 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 | | 2026-11-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 | | 2026-10-31 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 | | 2026-10-26 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 | | 2026-10-25 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 | | 2026-10-23 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 | | 2026-10-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 | | 2026-10-06 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 | | 2026-09-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 | | 2026-09-22 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 | | 2026-09-19 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 | | 2026-09-18 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 | | 2026-09-17 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 | | 2026-09-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 | | 2025-12-31 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Blocked Driveway – No Access. | 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 SOHN, KEUM JA. | 64uk-42ks | | 2013-03-26 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2013-03-26). | 636b-3b5g | --- Independent site. 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