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85-68 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 - Property report

Also known as: 85-68 159th St

Property image for 85-68 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

2004

Lot sq. ft.

2,180

Sale price

$675,000

General information

Address

Primary address

85-68 159th Street

ZIP code

11432

Neighborhood

Jamaica Hills

Borough

Queens

Block & lot

09778-0060

Building

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Building sq. ft.

2,224

Building dimensions

21.41 ft x 51.95 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

2004

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Garage type

Basement Garage

Sales

Sale date

05/25/2012

Sale price

$675,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$11,607

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

159 Street (narrow)
Parsons Boulevard (wide)
85 Drive (narrow)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

22.09 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,180

Area overview

Walk score

91 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

62 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

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Ownership

Ownership information for 85-68 159th Street, Jamaica, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 85-68 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
05/25/2012	$675,000	XXXX, XXXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
06/13/2012 - R 05/25/2012 - D	Mortgage (2012060501168002)	XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXX
06/13/2012 - R 05/25/2012 - D	Deed (2012060501168001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXX XXXXXXXX X
12/27/2005 - R 12/14/2005 - D	UCC3 Termination (2005121400198003)	XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX
12/27/2005 - R 10/25/2005 - D	Termination of Assign of L&R (2005121400198002)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
12/27/2005 - R 10/20/2005 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2005121400198001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX X
12/23/2005 - R 06/15/2005 - D	Declaration (2005121301239001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X	XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 85-68 159th Street, Jamaica, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax

Tax year

2025-2026

Property tax

$11,607

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,118,000

Assessed value

$67,080

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$1,229,000	$73,740	$58,493	19.843%	$11,607	$11,607	+4.64%
2024/25	$1,034,000	$62,040	$55,224	20.085%	$11,092	$11,092	+6.00%
2023/24	$1,210,000	$72,600	$52,099	20.085%	$10,464	$10,464	+3.71%
2022/23	$1,145,000	$68,700	$49,680	20.309%	$10,090	$10,090	+3.68%
2021/22	$1,099,000	$65,940	$48,744	19.963%	$9,731	$9,731	-5.14%
2020/21	$966,000	$57,960	$48,744	21.045%	$10,258	$10,258	+5.31%
2019/20	$959,000	$57,540	$46,020	21.167%	$9,741	$9,741	+7.25%
2018/19	$826,000	$49,560	$43,416	20.919%	$9,082	$9,082	+7.62%
2017/18	$741,000	$44,460	$41,400	20.385%	$8,439	$8,439	+3.93%
2016/17	$677,000	$40,620	$40,620	19.991%	$8,120	$8,120	+2.16%

Permits

Permit information for 85-68 159th Street, Jamaica, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
09/09/2002	New building

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	10/30/2009	B
	10/30/2009	B
	10/16/2009	B

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Queens median sale price

$595,000

1.7% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Parsons Blvd & Hillside Ave at NW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.224

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 86	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	634	0.12
P.S. 86	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	634	0.12
St Nicholas Of Tolentine School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	337	0.08
St Nicholas Of Tolentine School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	337	0.08
Growing Up Green Charter School II	4	No	Charter	PK, K-8	682	0.21
Growing Up Green Charter School II	4	No	Charter	PK, K-8	682	0.21
Jamaica Day School of St. Demetr	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	143	0.22
Jamaica Day School of St. Demetr	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	143	0.22
Sco Family of Services/T Paplin School	NR	No	Private		0	0.26
P.S. 182 Samantha Smith	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	638	0.29

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck	4	Yes	Public	6-8	1,348	0.34
St Nicholas Of Tolentine School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	337	0.08
Young Women's Leadership School of Queens	6	No	Public	6-12	556	0.16
Growing Up Green Charter School II	4	No	Charter	PK, K-8	682	0.21
Jamaica Day School of St. Demetr	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	143	0.22
Sco Family of Services/T Paplin School	NR	No	Private		0	0.26
St Christopher-Ottilie	NR	No	Private		58	0.32
Middle 358	6	No	Public	6-8	336	0.39
Queens Collegiate A College Board School	5	No	Public	6-12	643	0.46
Bethel Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	K-12	0	0.51

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Hillcrest High School	3	Yes	Public	9-12	2,381	0.18
Young Women's Leadership School of Queens	6	No	Public	6-12	556	0.16
Sco Family of Services/T Paplin School	NR	No	Private		0	0.26
St Christopher-Ottilie	NR	No	Private		58	0.32
Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity	1	No	Public	9-12	145	0.34
New Dawn Charter High School II	NR	No	Charter	9-11	228	0.45
Hillside Arts And Letters Academy	5	No	Public	9-12	406	0.46
Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences	7	No	Public	9-12	491	0.46
Queens Collegiate A College Board School	5	No	Public	6-12	643	0.46
High School For Community Leadership	7	No	Public	9-12	468	0.46

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 85-68 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432?

The development at 85-68 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 was built in 2004.

What is the total square footage of 85-68 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432?

85-68 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 has a total of 2,224 square feet.

When was 85-68 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 last sold and what was the sale price?

85-68 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 was last sold on 05/25/2012 for $675,000.

What is the assessed value of 85-68 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432?

85-68 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 is currently assessed at $67,080.

What are the property taxes for 85-68 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432?

The property taxes for 85-68 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 total $11,606.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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