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159-20 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11432

BBL 4097650053 (Borough 4, Block 9765, Lot 53) · BIN 4525721, 4208979 · Last updated:

Summary · as of October 31, 2026

159-20 Hillside Avenue (Queens, NY 11432; tax lot BBL 4097650053) is a 2-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S2: mixed-use: two-family home with one store or office), built around 1919, on a 2,178 sq ft lot zoned C4-4D. City tax records list the owner as SUKHANDAN, PRATIMA. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $814,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, 10 active DOB violations and 27 open HPD violations. There were three 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.)

Owner of record
SUKHANDAN, PRATIMA
Building class
S2 · Mixed-use: two-family home with one store or office
Year built · units
1919 · 2 res.
Lot area · zoning
2,178 sq ft · C4-4D
Market value (DOF)
$814,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
—
BBL
4097650053
BIN
4525721, 4208979

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “159-20 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11432 (BBL 4097650053)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-20-hillside-avenue-4097650053. 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)
SUKHANDAN, PRATIMAThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
S2 – Mixed-use: two-family home with one store or officeThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
Land use
Mixed residential & commercialCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
Year built
1919Often an estimate for older buildings.
Floors
2
Units
2 residential / 3 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
2
Lot size
2,178 sq ft (22 ft × 99 ft)
Building floor area
1,980 sq ft (incl. 990 sq ft commercial)
Zoning
C4-4D, DJThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Commercial district.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
0.91 built / 6.02 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 4097650053 (Borough 4, Block 9765, Lot 53) · BIN 4525721, 4208979BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).

Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; data as of 2026-11-04; 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)
$814,000The 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
$48,840The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$45,034Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 1 – 1–3 family homes (and some small mixed-use / vacant lots)
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$814,000$48,8401
2026Final$755,000$45,3001
2025Final$668,000$40,0801

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-04

Sales & deed history 8

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.

DateTypePriceSeller (grantor)Buyer (grantee)Doc ID
2021-08-18DEED$0 / not statedSukhandan, Pratima; Nankaran, VedikaSukhandan, Pratima; Khan, Ambika2021081801617001
2018-10-16DEED$0 / not statedNankaran, Vedika; Sukhandan, PratimaSukhandan, Lakewattee; Sukhandan, Edward2018101600750001
2016-02-05DEED, LE$0 / not statedSukhandan, EdwardNankaran, Vedika; Sukhandan, Pratima2016021801205001
1997-11-13DEED$0 / not statedChinatown Federal Savings BankSukhandan, EdwardFT_4030005900303
1996-10-03DEED$0 / not statedLongo, Rocco (Ref); Wbac Ltd (Def)Chinatown Federal Savings BankFT_4810005492781
1996-10-03DEED$0 / not statedLongo, Rocco (Ref); Wbac Ltd (Def)Chinatown Federal Savings BankFT_4850005900285
1989-04-26DEED$0 / not statedGali Realty CorpWbac LtdFT_4140002561814
1987-10-28DEED$0 / not statedWarren, Andrew Jr; Warren, William FGali Realty CorpFT_4590002401359

Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-04; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-04; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-04

DOB job filings 2 open of 2

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.

StatusJob #TypeFiledEst. cost
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2015-03-23
421036774
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2014-10-21$65,000
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 1999-05-17
400831864
BIS
A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)1998-02-18$15,000

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-04; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31

Work permits 5

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.

IssuedExpiresJob #WorkPermit status
2015-03-232016-03-22421036774
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (initial)
2015-03-112015-10-23421036774
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (initial)
1999-05-172000-05-16400831864
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (initial)
1998-03-191998-07-31400831864
BIS
AlterationISSUED (initial)
1998-03-031998-06-30400831828
BIS
Sign (initial)

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-04; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

DOB violations 10 active of 15

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).

StatusIssuedTypeDescriptionNumber
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2025-11-14LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONV111425LBLVIO18123
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2024-09-23LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONV092324LBLVIO16726
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2023-06-30LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONV063023LBLVIO06404
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2023-06-30LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONV063023LBLVIO26311
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2023-06-20LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONV062023LBLVIO06299
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2023-06-20LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONV062023LBLVIO27749
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2023-04-25LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONV042523LBLVIO21803
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2019-11-08LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORTV110819LBLVIO13961
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2018-04-06LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORTV040618LBLVIO16882
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2017-02-24LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORTV022417LBLVIO14200
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
1997-09-16LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV*091697LL6291270720
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
1997-02-10LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV*021097LL629138446
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
1995-08-29LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV*082995LL629143906
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
1994-06-07LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV*060794LL629104586
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
1993-06-28LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV*062893LL629113269

Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-04

ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 0

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.

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-04

OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 6

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.

StatusDateAgencyChargeRespondentImposed / paid / balanceTicket #
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED
2024-01-03Dep - Bureau Of Env. CompliancIDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 2ND OFFPUTUL DISTRIBUTORS INCORPORATE$1,500 / $1,950 / $0000846175Z
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2023-07-11Sanitation OthersFAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETSUKHANDAN PRATIMA$50 / $50 / $0047907179H
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2014-07-13Sanitation DeptIMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSESUKHANDAN$100 / $100 / —041444215J
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2003-06-25$100 / $100 / —0136615940
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2002-12-19$50 / $50 / —0132201374
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2002-11-20$50 / $50 / —0131944295

Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-04

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.

No HPD registration found. Registration is required for buildings with 3 or more apartments (and for 1–2 family homes where neither the owner nor family lives there).

Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-04; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-04

HPD housing-code violations 27 open of 27

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.

StatusClassIssuedAptCondition
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2009-07-30
B2009-07-30SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR WALLS 2ND STORY APARTMENT # 2R, NORTH ROOM.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2009-07-30
C2009-07-30SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING UPPER AND LOWER WINDOW SASH 2ND STORY SOUTH APARTMENT # 2R, KITCHEN ER-1.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2009-07-30
C2009-07-30SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE CENTER ROOM 2ND STORY WEST APARTMENT # 2F, FIRE DAMAGE ER-1 .
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2009-07-30
C2009-07-30SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING NORTH EAST 2ND STORY EAST APARTMENT # 2R, FIRE DAMAGE, ER - 1 . 431103
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2009-07-30
B2009-07-30SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR WALLS AND CEILING 2ND STORY SOUTH APARTMENT # 2R, SOUTH ROOM.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2009-07-30
C2009-07-30SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WINDOW GLASS TOP AND BOTTOM SASH NORTH EAST ROOM 2ND STORY EAST APARTMENT # 2R ER-1, 431103.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2009-07-30
C2009-07-30SECTION 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION WASTE SOIL LINE SINK KITCHEN AT 2ND STORY EAST APARTMENT # 2R ER - 1.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2009-07-30
C2009-07-30SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS WINDOW BOTTOM KITCHEN 2ND STORY WEST APARTMENT # 2F , FIRE DAMAGE ER - 1 .
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2009-07-30
C2009-07-30SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS WINDOW TOP AND BOTTOM SASH 2ND STORY WEST APARTMENT # 2F , FIRE DAMAGE ER - 1 .
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2009-07-30
C2009-07-30SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING UPPER AND LOWER WINDOW SASH 2ND STORY SOUTH APARTMENT # 2R, SOUTH ROOM ER - 1.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2009-07-30
C2009-07-30SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SKY LIGHT GLASS ( 6 ) LIGHT AT 2ND STORY PUBLIC HALL ER - 1 , FIRE DAMAGE.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2009-07-30
A2009-07-30SECTION 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS AND CEILING 2ND STORY SOUTH APARTMENT # 2R, KITCHEN.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2009-07-30
C2009-07-30SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR WALLS UNDER SKYLIGHT AND OVER APARTMENT DOOR AT 2ND STORY PUBLIC HALL, FIRE DAMAGE.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2009-07-30
B2009-07-30SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING LOCKING ASSEMBLY 2ND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR 2ND STORY SOUTH APARTMENT # 2 R.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2009-07-30
C2009-07-30SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WINDOW SASH AND FRAME TOP AND BOTTOM KITCHEN 2ND STORY EAST APARTMENT # 2R , ER- 1. 431103
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2009-07-30
C2009-07-30SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING BATHROOM 2ND STORY EAST APARTMENT # 2R, FIRE DAMAGE ER- 1 .
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2009-07-30
C2009-07-30SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR WALLS CENTER ROOM 2ND STORY EAST APARTMENT # 2R, FIRE DAMAGE ER- 1 .
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2009-07-30
C2009-07-30SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS ( 4 PANE ) SKYLIGHT BATHROOM 2ND STORY WEST APARTMENT # 2F, FIRE DAMAGE ER- 1 .
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2009-07-30
B2009-07-30SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR WALLS UNDER KITCHEN 2ND STORY SOUTH APARTMENT # 2 R, KITCHEN.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2009-07-30
C2009-07-30SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING GLASS PANEL 2ND STORY SOUTH APARTMENT # 2R, UPPER SASH BATHROOM ER - 1.

Showing 20 of 27 records — open violations are listed first; the API lists every one. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-04

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 2026-11-04

311 requests (last 12 months) 3

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.

OpenedAgencyComplaintStatusClosed
2026-10-10DSNYIllegal Dumping – Removal RequestClosed2026-10-14
2026-03-04NYPDBlocked Driveway – No AccessClosed2026-03-04
2026-01-28DSNYSnow or Ice – RoadwayClosed2026-01-29

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-04

Nearby properties

On Hillside Ave

Same tax block (9765)

All properties on Hillside Ave, Queens · All of Queens 11432 (Jamaica)

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