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42-40 159th Street, Flushing, NY 11358 Property Information

42-40 159th Street, Flushing, NY 11358 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 42-40 159th Street
Neighborhood East Flushing
Zip code 11358
Borough Queens
Block & lot 05389-0052

Sales & Tax Overview for 42-40 159th Street, Flushing

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Purchase date 11/18/2011
Purchase price $950,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $14,645

Lot & Building Information for 42-40 159th Street, Flushing

Lot sq. ft. 2,900
Lot dimensions 29 ft x 100 ft
Property type Three Families (C0)
Building sqft 3,140
Building dimensions 21 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Structure type Row
Building material C block + brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Garage type Built-in garage
Year built 1975
Frontage 159 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street Sanford Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 42-40 159th Street, Flushing

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 3
Residential sqft

Area Overview

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School district 25
Community district 7
Closest police station 1.02 Miles
Closest fire station 0.34 Miles

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Other Property Data for 42-40 159th Street, Flushing

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About 42-40 159th Street, Flushing

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 42-40 159th Street, Flushing, NY 11358?

42-40 159th Street, Flushing, NY 11358 was built in 1975 and has a total of 3,140 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 42-40 159th Street, Flushing, NY 11358 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $106,080, the tax amount paid for 42-40 159th Street, Flushing, NY 11358 is $13,816. For the next year, the tax amount for 42-40 159th Street, Flushing, NY 11358 is estimated at $14,645.

When was 42-40 159th Street, Flushing, NY 11358 last sold?

42-40 159th Street, Flushing, NY 11358 was last sold in 04/11/2025.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 42-40 159th Street, Flushing

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Past Sales & Property History for 42-40 159th Street, Flushing

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/18/2011 $950,000

Title Documents for 42-40 159th Street, Flushing

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
04/14/2025 - R
04/11/2025 - D
Deed
(2025040500040001)
05/27/2021 - R
05/19/2021 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2021052000072001)
12/02/2011 - R
11/18/2011 - D
Mortgage
(2011112800177003)
12/02/2011 - R
11/18/2011 - D
Deed
(2011112800177002)
12/02/2011 - R
11/18/2011 - D
Correction Deed
(2011112800177001)
09/19/2011 - R
03/28/2011 - D
Deed
(2011090700972001)
09/17/2002 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(4230008933423)
08/06/1987 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(4750002358275)
05/12/1987 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(4570002324257)
04/08/1987 - R Mortgage
(4900002311090)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 42-40 159th Street, Flushing

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $13,817
Estimated property tax: $14,645
Tax assessor's market value: $1,768,000
Assessed value: $106,080

Assessment History for 42-40 159th Street, Flushing

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 42-40 159th Street, Flushing, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $1,768,000 $106,080 $69,631 19.843% $13,817 $13,817 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,548,000 $92,880 $65,690 20.085% $13,194 $13,194 0.00%
2023/24 $1,784,000 $107,040 $65,690 20.085% $13,194 $13,194 -0.35%
2022/23 $1,486,000 $89,160 $65,194 20.309% $13,240 $13,240 +7.84%
2021/22 $1,589,000 $95,340 $61,505 19.963% $12,278 $12,278 +0.54%

Permits for 42-40 159th Street, Flushing

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
01/10/2012 Alteration type 2
         
         
         
         
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East Flushing Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$885,000
-5.1% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$773
3.6% YoY
Queens Median Sale Price
$605,859
3.6% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Main St & Roosevelt Ave at SE Corner
Station lines 7
Distance (miles) 1.113
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
P.S. 22 Thomas Jefferson 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 750 0.26
P.S. 22 Thomas Jefferson 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 750 0.26
P.S. 107 Thomas A Dooley 5 No Public PK, K-5 849 0.48
P.S. 107 Thomas A Dooley 5 No Public PK, K-5 849 0.48
William Spyropoulos Greek-American Day School NR No Private K-8 397 0.50

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard 5 Yes Public 6-8 617 0.59
William Spyropoulos Greek-American Day School NR No Private K-8 397 0.50
St. Andrew Avellino School NR No Private PK-8 240 0.50
Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 226 0.59
Shield Institute of Flushing NR No Private 0 0.84

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Francis Lewis High School 7 Yes Public 9-12 4,265 1.50
Flushing International High School 3 No Public 9-12 407 0.59
Shield Institute of Flushing NR No Private 0 0.84
World Journalism Preparatory: A College Board School 8 No Public 6-12 611 0.98
East West School Of International Studies 7 No Public 6-12 685 1.02

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Neighbors for 42-40 159th Street, Flushing

Here are the neighbors for 42-40 159th Street, Flushing, NY 11358.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
42-58 159th St, Flushing 2,414 08/28/2023 $1,530,000
42-25 159th St, Flushing 2,444 09/16/2023
158-16 Sanford Ave, Flushing 13,012 04/14/2003
42-32 159th St, Flushing 1,965 04/21/1994
42-16 159th St, Flushing 3,324 10/17/2018 $1,740,000
42-35 159th St, Flushing 19,695 11/10/2008 $2,605,000
42-17 159th St, Flushing 2,266 07/15/1998
42-46 159th St, Flushing 3,583 11/07/2017 $980,000
42-11 159th St, Flushing 1,743 09/29/2014 $930,000
42-36 159th St, Flushing 3,140 03/07/2008 $10
42-24 159th St, Flushing 1,898 06/16/2020 $1,150,000
158-10 Sanford Ave, Flushing 13,020 09/10/2011
42-41 159th St, Flushing 3,400 05/07/2009 $1,130,258
42-38 159th St, Flushing 3,140 08/28/2021
42-12 159th St, Flushing 4,191 12/19/2017 $1,781,938
42-45 159th St, Flushing 3,400 07/29/2019
42-21 159th St, Flushing 1,852 10/30/2025 $995,000
42-28 159th St, Flushing 2,640 02/25/2020
42-29 159th St, Flushing 1,874 05/14/1992
42-20 159th St, Flushing 1,703 09/11/1996
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