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159-42 Highland Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432 - Property report

Also known as: 159-40 Highland Ave

Property image for 159-42 Highland Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432

Property type

Four Families (C3)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

5,084

General information

Address

Primary address

159-42 Highland Avenue

Alternate address(es)

159-40 - 159-42 Highland Ave

ZIP code

11432

Neighborhood

Jamaica Hills

Borough

Queens

Block & lot

09769-0016

Building

Property type

Four Families (C3)

Building sq. ft.

3,600

Building dimensions

24 ft x 50 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1931

Exterior wall

None

Basement

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$17,752

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)

Highland Avenue (narrow)
Hillside Avenue (wide)
161 Street (narrow)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

41 ft x 124 ft

Lot sq. ft.

5,084

Area overview

Walk score

97 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

51 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.47 Miles

Closest fire station

0.14 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159-42 Highland Avenue, Jamaica, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 159-42 Highland Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
05/12/2003 - R 11/27/2002 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2003011702012001)	XXXXX XXXXXX
06/03/2002 - R 05/30/2002 - D	Deed (4460008737946)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXX
09/30/1996 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (4840005334384)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
11/30/1993 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (4250003012825)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX
11/30/1993 - R	Mortgage (4240003012824)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
11/30/1993 - R 11/09/1993 - D	Deed (4230003012823)	XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
07/16/1992 - R	Sundry Miscellaneous (4360002856636)	XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX(XX	XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
07/16/1992 - R	Sundry Miscellaneous (4350002856635)	XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX(XX	XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
06/10/1987 - R	Deed (4340002334834)	XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX(XXXX	XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159-42 Highland Avenue, 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

$17,752

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$770,000

Assessed value

$346,500

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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	$642,000	$288,900	$138,200	12.439%	$17,191	$17,191	+7.46%
2024/25	$535,200	$240,840	$127,975	12.5%	$15,997	$15,997	+7.98%
2023/24	$446,000	$200,700	$118,499	12.502%	$14,815	$14,815	+10.01%
2022/23	$402,000	$180,900	$109,779	12.267%	$13,467	$13,467	+0.26%
2021/22	$463,000	$208,350	$109,779	12.235%	$13,431	$13,431	+2.99%
2020/21	$509,000	$229,050	$106,308	12.267%	$13,041	$13,041	+6.21%
2019/20	$509,600	$229,320	$98,442	12.473%	$12,279	$12,279	+6.81%
2018/19	$637,000	$286,650	$91,153	12.612%	$11,496	$11,496	+7.04%
2017/18	$599,000	$269,550	$84,445	12.719%	$10,741	$10,741	-1.34%
2016/17	$544,000	$244,800	$84,445	12.892%	$10,887	$10,887	+3.34%

Permits

Permit information for 159-42 Highland Avenue, Jamaica, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
04/19/2006	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	05/07/2026	A
	06/12/2025	A
	12/03/2024	I

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Jamaica residential market stats

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Median sale price

$645,000

4.2% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$541

-1.3% 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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Parsons Blvd & Hillside Ave at NW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.089

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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	0.11
P.S. 86	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	634	0.11
P.S. 182 Samantha Smith	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	638	0.15
P.S. 182 Samantha Smith	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	638	0.15
Queens School For Leadership (The)	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	585	0.17
Queens School For Leadership (The)	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	585	0.17
St Nicholas Of Tolentine School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	337	0.18
St Nicholas Of Tolentine School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	337	0.18
A New Dawn Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-3	35	0.24
A New Dawn Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-3	35	0.24

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	0.55
Young Women's Leadership School of Queens	6	No	Public	6-12	556	0.13
Middle 358	6	No	Public	6-8	336	0.17
St Nicholas Of Tolentine School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	337	0.18
Growing Up Green Charter School II	4	No	Charter	PK, K-8	682	0.43
Queens Collegiate A College Board School	5	No	Public	6-12	643	0.43
Sco Family of Services/T Paplin School	NR	No	Private		0	0.44
Jamaica Day School of St. Demetr	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	143	0.44
St Christopher-Ottilie	NR	No	Private		58	0.50
St Christopher-Ottilie School	NR	No	Private		54	0.56

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	0.06
Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity	1	No	Public	9-12	145	0.11
Young Women's Leadership School of Queens	6	No	Public	6-12	556	0.13
New Dawn Charter High School II	NR	No	Charter	9-11	228	0.22
High School For Community Leadership	7	No	Public	9-12	468	0.43
Hillside Arts And Letters Academy	5	No	Public	9-12	406	0.43
Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences	7	No	Public	9-12	491	0.43
Queens Collegiate A College Board School	5	No	Public	6-12	643	0.43
Sco Family of Services/T Paplin School	NR	No	Private		0	0.44
St Christopher-Ottilie	NR	No	Private		58	0.50

Neighbors for 159-42 Highland Avenue, Jamaica, NY

Nearby ZIP codes for 159-42 Highland Avenue, Jamaica, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159-42 Highland Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432?

The development at 159-42 Highland Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432 was built in 1931.

What is the total square footage of 159-42 Highland Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432?

159-42 Highland Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432 has a total of 3,600 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159-42 Highland Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432?

159-42 Highland Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432 is currently assessed at $346,500.

What are the property taxes for 159-42 Highland Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432?

The property taxes for 159-42 Highland Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432 total $17,752.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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