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42-20 159th Street, Flushing, NY 11358 - Property report

Also known as: 42-20 159th St

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

4,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
42-20 159th Street
Alternate address(es)
42-20 Garage 159th St
ZIP code
11358
Neighborhood
East Flushing
Borough
Queens
Block & lot
05389-0041

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Building
Property type
Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sq. ft.
1,703
Building dimensions
28 ft x 24 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1920
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Composition
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,150
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)
159 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Sanford Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
40 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
4,000

Area overview

Walk score
94 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
74 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
71 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
25
Community district
7
Closest police station
1.01 Miles
Closest fire station
0.32 Miles

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Ownership

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 42-20 159th Street, Flushing, NY 11358

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/02/2025 - R
09/08/2025 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2025092600858001)		 XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX
09/29/2023 - R Initial UCC1
(2023092700717002)		 XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
08/17/2012 - R
07/13/2011 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2012080900068001)		 XXXXXXXXXXXX XX X XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X X
07/22/2011 - R
06/30/2011 - D		 Agreement
(2011071800062002)		 XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX X X
07/22/2011 - R
06/30/2011 - D		 Mortgage
(2011071800062001)		 XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX X X
06/04/2002 - R UCC3 Termination
(4000008413000)		 XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XXX
05/08/2002 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(4100008430910)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
03/13/2002 - R Agreement
(4570008075657)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
03/13/2002 - R Mortgage
(4470008075647)		 XXXXX XXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
03/13/2002 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(4420008075642)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 42-20 159th 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
$8,150
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,257,000
Assessed value
$75,420

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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 $1,193,000 $71,580 $46,843 19.843% $9,577 $7,997 +5.42%
2024/25 $1,091,000 $65,460 $44,232 20.085% $9,153 $7,586 -9.20%
2023/24 $1,180,000 $70,800 $41,596 20.085% $8,636 $8,355 +4.45%
2022/23 $1,088,000 $65,280 $39,386 20.309% $8,295 $7,999 +1.68%
2021/22 $1,029,000 $61,740 $39,406 19.963% $8,154 $7,867 -3.68%
2020/21 $1,101,000 $66,060 $38,809 21.045% $8,464 $8,167 +5.49%
2019/20 $1,213,000 $72,780 $36,577 21.167% $8,039 $7,742 +7.68%
2018/19 $890,000 $53,400 $34,370 20.919% $7,495 $7,190 +8.30%
2017/18 $1,007,000 $60,420 $32,568 20.385% $6,939 $6,639 +2.22%
2016/17 $828,000 $49,680 $32,488 19.991% $6,805 $6,495 +4.00%
Permits

Permit information for 42-20 159th Street, Flushing, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
05/25/2023 Alteration
05/23/2023 Alteration type 2

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Violations

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Neighborhood

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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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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Main St & Roosevelt Ave at SE Corner
Station lines
7
Distance (miles)
1.117
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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 0.24
P.S. 22 Thomas Jefferson 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 750 0.24
William Spyropoulos Greek-American Day School NR No Private K-8 397 0.49
St. Andrew Avellino School NR No Private PK-8 240 0.49
St. Andrew Avellino School NR No Private PK-8 240 0.49
P.S. 107 Thomas A Dooley 5 No Public PK, K-5 849 0.50
P.S. 107 Thomas A Dooley 5 No Public PK, K-5 849 0.50
Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 226 0.62
Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 226 0.62
P.S. 32 State Street 7 No Public K-5 866 0.74
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 0.60
William Spyropoulos Greek-American Day School NR No Private K-8 397 0.49
St. Andrew Avellino School NR No Private PK-8 240 0.49
Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 226 0.62
Shield Institute of Flushing NR No Private 0 0.84
Is 25 Adrien Block 7 No Public 6-8 1,016 0.97
World Journalism Preparatory: A College Board School 8 No Public 6-12 611 0.97
Is 237 6 No Public 6-8 1,182 1.05
East West School Of International Studies 7 No Public 6-12 685 1.05
Lowell High School NR No Private 3-12 249 1.06
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 0.60
Shield Institute of Flushing NR No Private 0 0.84
World Journalism Preparatory: A College Board School 8 No Public 6-12 611 0.97
East West School Of International Studies 7 No Public 6-12 685 1.05
Lowell High School NR No Private 3-12 249 1.06
Holy Cross High School NR No Private 9-12 886 1.07
Queens High For Language Studies 6 No Public 9-12 435 1.07
Veritas Academy 4 No Public 9-12 630 1.08
Flushing High School 3 No Public 9-12 1,465 1.13

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Neighbors for 42-20 159th Street, Flushing, NY

42-58 159th St, Flushing 158-16 Sanford Ave, Flushing 42-32 159th St, Flushing 42-16 159th St, Flushing 42-24 159th St, Flushing 42-36 159th St, Flushing 42-46 159th St, Flushing 158-10 Sanford Ave, Flushing 42-17 158th St, Flushing 42-21 158th St, Flushing 42-38 159th St, Flushing 42-41 159th St, Flushing 42-12 159th St, Flushing 158-04 Sanford Ave, Flushing 42-29 158th St, Flushing 42-45 159th St, Flushing 42-11 158th St, Flushing 42-28 159th St, Flushing 42-25 158th St, Flushing 42-40 159th St, Flushing

Nearby ZIP codes for 42-20 159th Street, Flushing, NY

11354, New York City, NY 11355, New York City, NY 11356, New York City, NY 11357, New York City, NY 11359, New York City, NY 11360, New York City, NY 11361, New York City, NY 11362, New York City, NY 11363, New York City, NY 11364, New York City, NY 11365, New York City, NY 11366, New York City, NY 11367, New York City, NY 11368, New York City, NY 11423, New York City, NY 11424, New York City, NY 11427, New York City, NY 11432, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 42-20 159th Street, Flushing, NY 11358?

The development at 42-20 159th Street, Flushing, NY 11358 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 42-20 159th Street, Flushing, NY 11358?

42-20 159th Street, Flushing, NY 11358 has a total of 1,703 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 42-20 159th Street, Flushing, NY 11358?

42-20 159th Street, Flushing, NY 11358 is currently assessed at $75,420.

What are the property taxes for 42-20 159th Street, Flushing, NY 11358?

The property taxes for 42-20 159th Street, Flushing, NY 11358 total $9,448.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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