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42-53 157th Street, Flushing, NY 11355 - Property report

Also known as: 42-53 Garage 157th St

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Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

3,963

Sale price

$520,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
42-53 157th Street
Alternate address(es)
42-53 Garage 157th St
ZIP code
11355
Neighborhood
East Flushing
Borough
Queens
Block & lot
05388-0007

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Frame (B2)
Building sq. ft.
2,240
Building dimensions
20 ft x 46 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1920
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Composition
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Sales
Sale date
06/29/2012
Sale price
$520,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$10,207
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
157 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Sanford Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
40 ft x 99.08 ft
Lot sq. ft.
3,963

Area overview

Walk score
92 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
75 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
73 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
25
Community district
7
Closest police station
0.95 Miles
Closest fire station
0.28 Miles

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Ownership information for 42-53 157th Street, Flushing, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 42-53 157th Street, Flushing, NY 11355

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/29/2012 $520,000 XXXXX, XXXX X XX XXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/02/2012 - R
10/17/2012 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2012071901741001)
XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX X X
07/19/2012 - R
06/29/2012 - D
Mortgage
(2012070600765002)
XXXXX XXXX X XX XXXX
07/19/2012 - R
06/29/2012 - D
Deed
(2012070600765001)
XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXX X XX
07/15/2003 - R
04/16/2003 - D
Agreement
(2003050600545002)
XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XX
07/15/2003 - R
04/16/2003 - D
Mortgage
(2003050600545001)
XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XX
03/13/1996 - R Mortgage
(4180005075018)
XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XX
03/13/1996 - R Agreement
(4310005075031)
XXXXXXXX XX
07/10/1989 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(4520002578952)
XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX
07/10/1989 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(4500002578950)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
07/10/1989 - R Mortgage
(4550002578755)
XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 42-53 157th Street, Flushing, 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
$10,207
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,334,000
Assessed value
$80,040

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $1,345,000 $80,700 $48,528 19.843% $9,629 $9,629 +4.71%
2024/25 $1,201,000 $72,060 $45,785 20.085% $9,196 $9,196 +2.69%
2023/24 $1,374,000 $82,440 $44,587 20.085% $8,955 $8,955 -0.66%
2022/23 $1,268,000 $76,080 $44,389 20.309% $9,015 $9,015 +5.35%
2021/22 $1,322,000 $79,320 $42,866 19.963% $8,557 $8,557 +0.55%
2020/21 $1,162,000 $69,720 $40,440 21.045% $8,511 $8,511 +5.38%
2019/20 $1,080,000 $64,800 $38,154 21.167% $8,076 $8,076 +3.90%
2018/19 $967,000 $58,020 $37,156 20.919% $7,773 $7,773 +3.08%
2017/18 $972,000 $58,320 $36,991 20.385% $7,541 $7,541 +5.59%
2016/17 $881,000 $52,860 $35,722 19.991% $7,141 $7,141 +8.37%

Permit information for 42-53 157th Street, Flushing, NY

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East Flushing residential market stats

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Median sale price

$499,500

-2.6% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$708

6.9% Y-o-Y

Queens median sale price

$595,000

1.7% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Main St & Roosevelt Ave at SE Corner
Station lines
7
Distance (miles)
1.044

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 22 Thomas Jefferson 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 750 0.21
P.S. 22 Thomas Jefferson 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 750 0.21
P.S. 107 Thomas A Dooley 5 No Public PK, K-5 849 0.54
P.S. 107 Thomas A Dooley 5 No Public PK, K-5 849 0.54
Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 226 0.55
Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 226 0.55
St. Andrew Avellino School NR No Private PK-8 240 0.57
St. Andrew Avellino School NR No Private PK-8 240 0.57
William Spyropoulos Greek-American Day School NR No Private K-8 397 0.57
P.S. 24 Andrew Jackson 7 No Public PK, K-5 1,111 0.72
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard 5 Yes Public 6-8 617 0.52
Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 226 0.55
St. Andrew Avellino School NR No Private PK-8 240 0.57
William Spyropoulos Greek-American Day School NR No Private K-8 397 0.57
Shield Institute of Flushing NR No Private 0 0.77
Is 237 6 No Public 6-8 1,182 0.97
East West School Of International Studies 7 No Public 6-12 685 0.97
Muslim Center Junior High School NR No Private PK-8 164 0.98
World Journalism Preparatory: A College Board School 8 No Public 6-12 611 1.05
Is 25 Adrien Block 7 No Public 6-8 1,016 1.05
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Francis Lewis High School 7 Yes Public 9-12 4,265 1.53
Flushing International High School 3 No Public 9-12 407 0.52
Shield Institute of Flushing NR No Private 0 0.77
East West School Of International Studies 7 No Public 6-12 685 0.97
Lowell High School NR No Private 3-12 249 0.98
Queens High For Language Studies 6 No Public 9-12 435 1.02
Veritas Academy 4 No Public 9-12 630 1.03
World Journalism Preparatory: A College Board School 8 No Public 6-12 611 1.05
Flushing High School 3 No Public 9-12 1,465 1.07
Queens Academy High School 3 No Public 9-12 285 1.12

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 42-53 157th Street, Flushing, NY 11355?

The development at 42-53 157th Street, Flushing, NY 11355 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 42-53 157th Street, Flushing, NY 11355?

42-53 157th Street, Flushing, NY 11355 has a total of 2,240 square feet.

When was 42-53 157th Street, Flushing, NY 11355 last sold and what was the sale price?

42-53 157th Street, Flushing, NY 11355 was last sold on 06/29/2012 for $520,000.

What is the assessed value of 42-53 157th Street, Flushing, NY 11355?

42-53 157th Street, Flushing, NY 11355 is currently assessed at $80,040.

What are the property taxes for 42-53 157th Street, Flushing, NY 11355?

The property taxes for 42-53 157th Street, Flushing, NY 11355 total $10,207.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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