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144-26 159 STREET

Queens · Block 15013 · Lot 42 · One-family attached (Class A5)

144-26 159 STREET is a Class A5 (one-family attached) building in Queens (BBL 4150130042) built in 1920, with 1 residential unit across 3 floors.

The building is in NYC community district 413, council district 31, zoning district M1-1, on a 2,200-square-foot lot with a building footprint of 1,148 square feet.

The current registered owner of record per NYC PLUTO is GAFOOR, JAMALDEEN.

MetroDeeds shows no confirmed ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL in the last 5 years of recorded NYC public-records data.

Data sourced daily from NYC PLUTO (Department of City Planning), NYC ACRIS (Department of Finance), and NYC HPD housing-maintenance code violations.

Owner of record

GAFOOR, JAMALDEEN

Most recent deed

Last transferred on Nov 8, 2019 for $520K to Gafoor, Jamaldeen; Gafoor, Nasir Madhoo; Madhoo, Fazeela.
Previous owner: Plaza Gardens Real Estate Corp.
Mortgage: $510K recorded Nov 8, 2019 with Mers. Loan-to-value: 98%.
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Recent ACRIS documents (last 5)

DateTypeAmountParties
Nov 8, 2019MTGE$510KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Nov 8, 2019DEED$520KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Oct 30, 2017DEED$275KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Jun 30, 2009DEED$340KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Jun 30, 2009MTGE$272KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
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Building stats

Units
1
Year built
1920
Class
A5
Borough
Queens
Zoning:
M1-1
Lot size:
2,200 sqft
Building area:
1,148 sqft
Floors:
2.5
Assessed value:
$35K
Community district:
413
Council district:
31

HPD violations

0 open
Most severe class on record: Class C (immediately hazardous)
No open violations on record. Source: NYC HPD.
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Recent HPD violation details

Most recent 5 violations issued by NYC HPD at this address:
  • Class IInspected Nov 25, 2025
    §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…
  • Class IInspected Nov 30, 2023
    §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…
  • Class IInspected Nov 18, 2022
    §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…
  • Class IInspected Mar 17, 2022
    §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…
  • Class IInspected Apr 22, 2021
    §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…
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Recent ACRIS activity

5 documents in the last 5 years (most recent Nov 8, 2019).

Frequently asked questions about 144-26 159 STREET

Who owns 144-26 159 STREET?

The current registered owner of record for 144-26 159 STREET per NYC PLUTO is GAFOOR, JAMALDEEN. MetroDeeds shows no confirmed ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL in the last 5 years of recorded NYC public-records data.

When was 144-26 159 STREET last sold?

MetroDeeds shows no confirmed ACRIS deed transfer for 144-26 159 STREET in the last 5 years of recorded NYC public-records data. NYC ACRIS coverage extends back to 1966; an absence in our 5-year window typically means either the BBL has not transacted recently, or the most recent recorded document is not a DEED type (such as a refinance rather than a sale).

How many HPD violations does 144-26 159 STREET have?

No open HPD housing-maintenance code violations are on record for 144-26 159 STREET. The building is not registered with NYC HPD's landlord-registration system, which is typical for owner-occupied 1-2 family dwellings. HPD violation data is pulled daily from the NYC Open Data violations feed.

What is the assessed value of 144-26 159 STREET?

NYC Department of Finance assesses 144-26 159 STREET at $35K for the current tax year. NYC assesses property at a fraction of estimated market value (the assessment ratio varies by tax class — 6% for tax class 1 one-to-three-family dwellings, approximately 45% for tax class 2 rental apartment buildings), so the market value implied by this assessment is meaningfully higher. Assessment data is published by NYC Department of Finance.

What building class is 144-26 159 STREET and what does that mean?

144-26 159 STREET is NYC building class A5 — One-family attached. A single-family attached or semi-detached dwelling. Building class is assigned by NYC Department of Finance and recorded in PLUTO; it determines the property's tax class and the regulatory regime that applies.

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