# 159-24 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11432

BBL 4097650055 · Block 9765 · Lot 55 · BIN 4208981  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-24-hillside-avenue-4097650055  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-05

## Summary

159-24 Hillside Avenue (Queens, NY 11432; tax lot BBL 4097650055) is a store building (building class K2: store building (subtype K2)), built around 1916, on a 1,988 sq ft lot zoned C4-4D. City tax records list the owner as 159-24 HILLSIDE AVENUE, LLC.; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated April 22, 2013 lists a price of $479,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $815,000. As of November 5, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, two active DOB violations, two active ECB violations, six open HPD violations and seven OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were six 311 requests in the past 12 months and six 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, “159-24 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11432 (BBL 4097650055)”, data as of 2026-11-05, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/159-24-hillside-avenue-4097650055. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 1 |
| Active DOB violations | 2 |
| Active ECB violations | 2 |
| Open HPD violations | 6 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 7 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: 159-24 HILLSIDE AVENUE, LLC.
- Building class: K2 – Store building (subtype K2)
- Year built: 1916
- Floors: 2
- Units: 0 residential / 1 total
- Lot area: 1,988 sq ft · Building area: 3,800 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 $815,000, assessed value $366,750, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-04-22 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2013-04-22 from BERNARD, MOOMESHWARIE; BERNARD, KEN to 159-24 HILLSIDE AVENUE, LLC., stated price $479,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2006-09-19 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2006-09-19 from BERNARD, KEN to BERNARD, MOONESHWARIE; BERNARD, KEN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2004-10-27 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2004-10-27 from BERNARD, KEN; BERNARD GREENLEE, KIM; CUMBERBATCH MCCARTHY, GINA to BERNARD, KEN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2002-11-08 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2002-11-08 from KARIM, DEBORAH (AS EXEC); CUMBERBATCH, GINA 9AS EXEC) to MCCARTHY, GINA CUMBERBATCH; BERNARD, KEN; GREENLEE,  KIM BERNARD, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1985-05-07 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1985-05-07 from PEREZ, DECODIA to BERNARD, SYBIL A., no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1984-02-07 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1984-02-07 from PADILLA, GEORGE to PEREZ, DEOCADIA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1981-10-08 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1981-10-08 from GOMBERG WILLIAM; ROSENTHAL IRVING to GEORGE PADILLA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1980-03-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1980-03-15 from COHN LESTER R (EXECUTORS OF); COHN SIDNEY L (EXECUTORS OF) to IRVING ROSENTHAL; WILLIAM GOMBERG, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-10-17 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 410180806 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. MODIFICATION OF EXISTING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM FILED UNDER APPLICATION #400326928. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2008-12-30 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 410180806: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 2008-12-30, expires 2009-06-29. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1992-10-07 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 400326928: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 1992-10-07, expires 1992-12-01. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-02-28 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1996-02-28 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2024-04-11 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION IN RESTAURANT I OBSERVED ILLEGAL FUTURE TEE CONNECTION ON GAS LINE- PROHIBITED BY 404.15 OF NYC FGC AND ILLEGAL JIM CAP ON WASTE LINE. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $3,125. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2009-09-11 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status STIPULATION/IN-VIO; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING EXTERIOR NOTED: AT LEFT SIDE OF EXISTING BUILDING, FOUND LEADER NOT CONNECTED TO ANY DRAINAGE SYSTEM AND DISCHARGE STORM WATER DIRECTLY ONTO PUBLIC SIDEWALK. REM: REPAIR DEFECTS AND. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation by stipulation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-05-07 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-11-21 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-06-12 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-12-03 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-04-15 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-11-27 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. 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.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-12 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: RECORDKEEPING. Unpaid balance $2,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-09-27 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: SWEEP-OUT 1ST OFFENSE. Unpaid balance $112. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-07-25 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE ALL BUSINESSES 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-04-11 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. Unpaid balance $3,125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-06-17 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES COM PLACED OUT PRIOR TO ONE HOUR OF CLOSING. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2020-08-18 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: GENERAL MAINTENANCE. Unpaid balance $5,146. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-12-18 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE-RATED CONSTRUCTION. Unpaid balance $3,953. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-11 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Flooring/Stairs – Floor. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-04-11 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2L): Electric – Wiring. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-04-10 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building; Paint/Plaster – Wall. 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 |
| 2024-04-10 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Safety – Smoke Detector; Electric – Wiring. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-04-10 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-04-10 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2C): Plumbing – Water Supply; Plumbing – Bathtub/Shower. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-08-11 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Blocked Driveway – No Access. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-12 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Obstruction – Trash or Recycling. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Food Establishment – Bare Hands in Contact w/ Food. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-19 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Double Parked Blocking Traffic. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-01 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Obstruction – Trash or Recycling. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-29 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Obstruction – Trash or Recycling. | 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 159-24 HILLSIDE AVENUE, LLC.. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2013-04-22 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2013-04-22). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2023-03-03 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Shareholder Raymond Kayume, business city East Northport. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2023-03-03 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Lessee Ken Bernard (SYBILS BAKERY NYC), business city Jamaica. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2023-03-03 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Ken Bernard. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2023-03-03 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (159-24 HILLSIDE AVE, LLC), business city Seaford. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2023-03-03 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Shareholder Sandeep Grover, business city Seaford. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2023-03-03 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Sandeep Grover (159-24 HILLSIDE AVE, LLC), business city Jamaica. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2023-03-03 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Sandeep Grover, business city Seaford. | feu5-w2e2 |

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