# 159-23 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11432

BBL 4097690086 · Block 9769 · Lot 86 · BIN 4209065  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-23-hillside-avenue-4097690086  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

## Summary

159-23 Hillside Avenue (Queens, NY 11432; tax lot BBL 4097690086) 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 1912, on a 1,660 sq ft lot zoned C4-4D. City tax records list the owner as GIOUROUKAKIS THOMI; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated December 30, 2004 lists a price of $570,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $824,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, 16 active DOB violations, three active ECB violations and four OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were no 311 requests in the past 12 months and four 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, “159-23 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11432 (BBL 4097690086)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-23-hillside-avenue-4097690086. 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

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 2 |
| Active DOB violations | 16 |
| Active ECB violations | 3 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 4 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: GIOUROUKAKIS THOMI
- Building class: S2 – Mixed-use: two-family home with one store or office
- Year built: 1912
- Floors: 2
- Units: 2 residential / 3 total
- Lot area: 1,660 sq ft · Building area: 2,050 sq ft
- Zoning: C4-4D, DJ
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-06

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-12-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2004-12-30 from SHARMA, SAMUEL to GIOUROUKAKIS, THOMI; GIOUROUKAKIS, IOANNIS, stated price $570,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2002-06-20 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2002-06-20 from SHARMA, SAMUEL T P; SAMAROO, DOOLARIE to SHARMA, SAMUEL T P, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2000-03-07 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2000-03-07 from CROWN OPERATING, LTD to SAMAROO, DOOLARIE; SHARMA, SAMUEL T. P, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1992-09-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1992-09-30 from RESOLUTION TRUST CORP to CROWN OPERATING LTD, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1992-03-26 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1992-03-26 from WAX, RONNIE D(REF); MCGILL,CHARLES W(DEF)ETL to RESOLUTION TRUST CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1981-05-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1981-05-01 from BENNETT JAY REALTY CORP to CW MCGILL REAL ESTATE INC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1981-05-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1981-05-01 from CW MCGILL REAL ESTATE INC to DOROTHY MCGILL; CHARLES W MCGILL, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1979-11-27 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1979-11-27 from BENNETT NEVILLE to BENNETT JAY REALTY CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1978-10-06 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1978-10-06 from LEVIN JOHANNA to NEVILLE BENNETT, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1970-04-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1970-04-15 from DOWNING LILLIAN to JOHANNA LEVIN, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-02-21 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 401217027 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Install fire suppression system, as shown on plan. No change in use, occupancy, or egress. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2001-02-02 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 401213879 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF AWNING NON ILLUMNATED 17 ' AWNING READS "WATERCREST REST URANT AMERICAN & WEST INDIAN CUISINE" NO MORE THAN 12 SQ FT OF LETTERING. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2001-04-05 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 401213879: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 2001-04-05, expires 2002-08-18. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-02-22 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 401217027: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 2001-02-22, expires 2001-07-15. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2000-11-06 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 401113362: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2000-11-06, expires 2001-10-12. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2000-07-17 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 401113362: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2000-07-17, expires 2001-07-17. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2000-06-28 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 401113362: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2000-06-28, expires 2000-10-05. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2023-06-20 | 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 |
| 2023-06-20 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 2015-10-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 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 |
| 2014-05-15 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2014-04-09 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE): FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2014-04-09 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE): FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION. 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 |
| 2008-01-03 | 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 |
| 2014-01-18 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: UNLICENSED ELECTRICAL WORK: PERFORMED ON JANUARY 18,2014 I OBSERVED UNLICENSED ELECTRICAL WORK BEING PERFORMED AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS ON THE GROUND FLOOR. A MALE WORKERS WAS OBSERVED INSALLING AND WIRING THE. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2014-01-18 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: UNAPPROVED/UNSAFE/UNSUITABLE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT,APPARATUS,MATERIALS,DEVICES APPLIANCES OR WIRING IN USE. EXPOSED ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ANDWIRING THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FIRST FLOOR STORE. EXTENSION CORDS ARE BEING. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2014-01-18 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: ELECTRICAL WORK W/O A PERMIT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION ON JANUARY 18TH, 2014 I OBSERVED A MALE WORKING AND INSTALLING 1X4"LIGHTING FIXTURES UNDERNEATH THE OUTSIDE CANOPY SIGN THE LIGHTS HAVE NO ELECTRICAL APPLI. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-19 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-10-25 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: INSPECTION AND TESTING. Unpaid balance $2,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-10-07 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND FIRE HOSES. Unpaid balance $3,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-07-10 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-15 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2FLOOR): Electric – No Lighting; Electric – Outlet/Switch. 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 |
| 2025-06-18 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2NDFLO): Electric – Power Outage. 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 |
| 2025-06-17 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Electric – Power Outage. HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for t… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-06-11 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Electric – Power Outage. 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 |

## 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 GIOUROUKAKIS THOMI. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2004-12-30 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2004-12-30). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2004-12-30 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2004-12-30). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-08-18 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent John Giouroukakis, business city Bayside. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-18 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: IndividualOwner Thomi Giouroukakis, business city Jamaica. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-18 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager John Giouroukakis. | feu5-w2e2 |

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