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59-17 159th Street, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 - Property report

Also known as: 59-17 Garage 159th St

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1935

Lot sq. ft.

3,000

Sale price

$525,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
59-17 159th Street
Alternate address(es)
59-17 Garage 159th St
ZIP code
11365
Neighborhood
Queensboro Hill
Borough
Queens
Block & lot
06737-0026

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sq. ft.
1,797
Building dimensions
16 ft x 58 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1935
Last altered
2014
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Aluminum/Vinyl
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
04/11/2014
Sale price
$525,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$10,199
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
Parsons Boulevard
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
30 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
3,000

Area overview

Walk score
76 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
71 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
72 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
25
Community district
7
Closest police station
1.78 Miles
Closest fire station
0.81 Miles

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Ownership information for 59-17 159th Street, Fresh Meadows, NY

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

Sales history for 59-17 159th Street, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/11/2014 $525,000 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/17/2014 - R
08/25/2014 - D
Discharge of Tax Lien
(2014091000734001)
XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
09/22/2014 - R
07/16/2014 - D
Sundry Miscellaneous
(2014071600532001)
XXXX XXXXX
05/07/2014 - R
04/11/2014 - D
Deed
(2014041500878002)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
05/07/2014 - R
03/24/2014 - D
Deed
(2014041500878001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
08/13/2013 - R
08/08/2013 - D
Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2013080801208001)
XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
04/27/2009 - R
04/15/2009 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2009041500751001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX X
03/13/2001 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(4010007585801)
08/04/2000 - R Deed
(4470007282047)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
07/26/2000 - R Mortgage
(4500007264250)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
07/26/2000 - R Power of Attorney
(4440007264244)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX (XXXX) X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 59-17 159th Street, Fresh Meadows, 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
$10,199
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,198,000
Assessed value
$71,880

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 $1,199,000 $71,940 $49,510 19.843% $9,824 $9,824 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,276,000 $76,560 $46,708 20.085% $9,381 $9,381 +6.00%
2023/24 $1,220,000 $73,200 $44,064 20.085% $8,850 $8,850 -1.10%
2022/23 $1,230,000 $73,800 $44,064 20.309% $8,949 $8,949 +4.65%
2021/22 $1,080,000 $64,800 $42,833 19.963% $8,551 $8,551 -1.52%
2020/21 $1,015,000 $60,900 $41,258 21.045% $8,683 $8,683 +5.39%
2019/20 $869,000 $52,140 $38,923 21.167% $8,239 $8,239 +7.26%
2018/19 $612,000 $36,720 $36,720 20.919% $7,681 $7,681 +1.49%
2017/18 $632,000 $37,920 $37,128 20.385% $7,569 $7,569 +6.07%
2016/17 $743,000 $44,580 $35,694 19.991% $7,136 $7,136 +21.01%

Permit information for 59-17 159th Street, Fresh Meadows, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
05/27/2015 Alteration type 2
06/17/2014 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
12/01/2004 B

*Most recent HPD violation on record for this property.

Queensboro Hill residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,065,000

19% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$790

-1.8% 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

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Main St & Roosevelt Ave at SE Corner
Station lines
7
Distance (miles)
1.713

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 163 Flushing Heights 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 780 0.06
P.S. 163 Flushing Heights 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 780 0.06
P.S. 201 The Discovery School For Inquiry And Resear 5 No Public PK, K-5 395 0.32
P.S. 201 The Discovery School For Inquiry And Resear 5 No Public PK, K-5 395 0.32
P.S. Ms 200 The Magnet School of Global Studies & Leadership 6 No Public PK, K-8 511 0.64
P.S. Ms 200 The Magnet School of Global Studies & Leadership 6 No Public PK, K-8 511 0.64
Queens College School For Math Science And Techno 9 No Public PK, K-8 483 0.64
Queens College School For Math Science And Techno 9 No Public PK, K-8 483 0.64
P.S. 173 Fresh Meadow 7 No Public PK, K-5 929 0.82
P.S. 173 Fresh Meadow 7 No Public PK, K-5 929 0.82
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Is 237 6 Yes Public 6-8 1,182 0.94
P.S. Ms 200 The Magnet School of Global Studies & Leadership 6 No Public PK, K-8 511 0.64
Queens College School For Math Science And Techno 9 No Public PK, K-8 483 0.64
Jhs 216 George J Ryan 8 No Public 6-8 1,476 0.78
P.S. 219 Paul Klapper 6 No Public PK, K-8 594 0.86
Yeshivah Education For Special Students NR No Private 1-8 28 0.88
Most Holy Redeemer Catholic NR No Private PK-8 289 0.91
Muslim Center Junior High School NR No Private PK-8 164 0.91
Flushing Christian School NR No Private K-8 120 0.91
Lowell High School NR No Private 3-12 249 0.91
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 0.81
Townsend Harris High School 10 No Public 9-12 1,322 0.73
John Bowne High School 3 No Public 9-12 3,003 0.81
Lowell High School NR No Private 3-12 249 0.91
East West School Of International Studies 7 No Public 6-12 685 0.94
Mesivta Yesodei Yeshurun NR No Private 9-12 146 0.97
Shevach High School NR No Private 9-12 197 0.97
Mesivta Torah V'emunah NR No Private 9-12 24 0.97
Mesivta Chofetz Chaim NR No Private 9-12 118 0.97
Robert F Kennedy Community High School 6 No Public 9-12 574 1.02

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 59-17 159th Street, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365?

The development at 59-17 159th Street, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 was built in 1935.

What is the total square footage of 59-17 159th Street, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365?

59-17 159th Street, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 has a total of 1,797 square feet.

When was 59-17 159th Street, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 last sold and what was the sale price?

59-17 159th Street, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 was last sold on 04/11/2014 for $525,000.

What is the assessed value of 59-17 159th Street, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365?

59-17 159th Street, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 is currently assessed at $71,880.

What are the property taxes for 59-17 159th Street, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365?

The property taxes for 59-17 159th Street, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 total $10,199.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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