# 159-20 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11432

BBL 4097650053 · Block 9765 · Lot 53 · BIN 4525721, 4208979  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-20-hillside-avenue-4097650053  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-05

## Summary

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 November 5, 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.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “159-20 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11432 (BBL 4097650053)”, data as of 2026-11-05, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-20-hillside-avenue-4097650053. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 2 |
| Active DOB violations | 10 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 27 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: SUKHANDAN, PRATIMA
- Building class: S2 – Mixed-use: two-family home with one store or office
- Year built: 1919
- Floors: 2
- Units: 2 residential / 3 total
- Lot area: 2,178 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), data as of 2026-11-05

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $814,000, assessed value $48,840, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-18 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2021-08-18 from SUKHANDAN, PRATIMA; NANKARAN, VEDIKA to SUKHANDAN, PRATIMA; KHAN, AMBIKA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2018-10-16 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2018-10-16 from NANKARAN, VEDIKA; SUKHANDAN, PRATIMA to SUKHANDAN, LAKEWATTEE; SUKHANDAN, EDWARD, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2016-02-05 | recorded (DEED, LE) | DEED, LE dated 2016-02-05 from SUKHANDAN, EDWARD to NANKARAN, VEDIKA; SUKHANDAN, PRATIMA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1997-11-13 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1997-11-13 from CHINATOWN FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK to SUKHANDAN, EDWARD, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1996-10-03 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1996-10-03 from LONGO, ROCCO (REF); WBAC LTD (DEF) to CHINATOWN FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1996-10-03 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1996-10-03 from LONGO, ROCCO (REF); WBAC LTD (DEF) to CHINATOWN FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1989-04-26 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1989-04-26 from GALI REALTY CORP to WBAC LTD, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1987-10-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1987-10-28 from WARREN, ANDREW JR; WARREN, WILLIAM F to GALI REALTY 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).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-10-21 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 421036774 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. APPLICATION FILED TO: RESTORE THE PREMISES TO THE PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION (TWO RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND ONE COMMERCIAL SPACE) | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1998-02-18 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 400831864 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2015-03-23 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 421036774: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2015-03-23, expires 2016-03-22. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-03-11 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 421036774: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2015-03-11, expires 2015-10-23. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1999-05-17 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 400831864: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 1999-05-17, expires 2000-05-16. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1998-03-19 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 400831864: Alteration. Issued 1998-03-19, expires 1998-07-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1998-03-03 | n/a ((initial)) | BIS work permit for job 400831828: Sign. Issued 1998-03-03, expires 1998-06-30. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-14 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2024-09-23 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-30 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-30 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-20 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-20 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-04-25 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2019-11-08 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2018-04-06 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2017-02-24 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2009-07-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR WALLS 2ND STORY APARTMENT # 2R, NORTH ROOM.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-07-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING UPPER AND LOWER WINDOW SASH 2ND STORY SOUTH APARTMENT # 2R, KITCHEN ER-1.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-07-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-07-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-07-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-07-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-07-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION WASTE SOIL LINE SINK KITCHEN AT 2ND STORY EAST APARTMENT # 2R ER - 1.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-07-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-07-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-07-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING UPPER AND LOWER WINDOW SASH 2ND STORY SOUTH APARTMENT # 2R, SOUTH ROOM ER - 1.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-07-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-07-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-07-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-07-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING LOCKING ASSEMBLY 2ND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR 2ND STORY SOUTH APARTMENT # 2 R.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-07-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-07-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-07-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-07-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-07-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-07-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING GLASS PANEL 2ND STORY SOUTH APARTMENT # 2R, UPPER SASH BATHROOM ER - 1.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-07-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING CENTER ROOM 2ND STORY WEST APARTMENT # 2F, FIRE DAMAGE ER - 1 .. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-07-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING GLASS PANEL SKY LIGHT CEILING 2ND STORY PUBLIC HALL ER- 1.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-07-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WINDOW SASH AND FRAME TOP AND BOTTOM 2ND STORY WEST APARTMENT # 2F, FIRE DAMAGE ER-1 .. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-07-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR WALLS BATHROOM 2ND STORY WEST APARTMENT # 2F , ER - 1 .. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-07-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE BANISTER 2ND STORY PUBLIC HALL.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-07-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND WALL SOUTH WEST ROOM 2ND STORY WEST APARTMENT # 2F, FIRE DAMAGE ER - 1 .. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-07-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER 2ND STORY WEST APARTMENT # 2F ER- 1, FIRE DAMAGE.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-10 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Illegal Dumping – Removal Request. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Blocked Driveway – No Access. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-28 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Snow or Ice – Roadway. | 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 SUKHANDAN, PRATIMA. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2021-08-18 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2021-08-18). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2021-08-18 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2021-08-18). | 636b-3b5g |

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