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85-72 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 - Property report

Also known as: 85-72 159th St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

2004

Lot sq. ft.

3,150

Sale price

$840,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
85-72 159th Street
ZIP code
11432
Neighborhood
Jamaica Hills
Borough
Queens
Block & lot
09778-0001

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
2,208
Building dimensions
21.25 ft x 51.95 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
2004
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Basement Garage
Sales
Sale date
10/14/2005
Sale price
$840,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$11,871
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)
Parsons Boulevard (wide)
159 Street (narrow)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
31.5 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
3,150

Area overview

Walk score
91 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
62 /100.  Bikeable
School district
28
Community district
8
Closest police station
0.69 Miles
Closest fire station
0.19 Miles

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Ownership information for 85-72 159th Street, Jamaica, NY

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

Sales history for 85-72 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/04/2015 - R
04/04/2015 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2015040400041001)
XXX XXXX XXX XXXX
07/09/2012 - R
06/06/2012 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2012061900518001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
12/27/2005 - R
12/14/2005 - D
UCC3 Termination
(2005121400198003)
XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX
12/27/2005 - R
10/25/2005 - D
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2005121400198002)
XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
12/27/2005 - R
10/20/2005 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005121400198001)
XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX X
05/24/2006 - R
10/14/2005 - D
Mortgage
(2006050900944001)
XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
10/26/2005 - R
10/14/2005 - D
Mortgage
(2005102000528002)
XXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX X X
10/26/2005 - R
10/14/2005 - D
Deed
(2005102000528001)
XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXX XXXX
08/19/2005 - R
08/05/2005 - D
Mortgage
(2005081101517002)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX
08/19/2005 - R
07/28/2005 - D
Deed
(2005081101517001)
X X X XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 85-72 159th Street, 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
$11,871
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 $1,244,000 $74,640 $59,218 19.843% $11,751 $11,751 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,038,000 $62,280 $55,866 20.085% $11,221 $11,221 +6.00%
2023/24 $1,221,000 $73,260 $52,704 20.085% $10,586 $10,586 +4.55%
2022/23 $1,115,000 $66,900 $49,853 20.309% $10,125 $10,125 +1.73%
2021/22 $1,046,000 $62,760 $49,853 19.963% $9,952 $9,952 -4.17%
2020/21 $966,000 $57,960 $49,348 21.045% $10,385 $10,385 +5.39%
2019/20 $894,000 $53,640 $46,555 21.167% $9,854 $9,854 +7.26%
2018/19 $893,000 $53,580 $43,920 20.919% $9,188 $9,188 +8.49%
2017/18 $862,000 $51,720 $41,544 20.385% $8,469 $8,469 +1.97%
2016/17 $832,000 $49,920 $41,544 19.991% $8,305 $8,305 +3.28%

Permit information for 85-72 159th Street, Jamaica, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/20/2017 Alteration
11/20/2017 Alteration type 2
01/21/2005 New building
10/08/2003 Alteration type 3
10/08/2003 Alteration type 3

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HPD Violations

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Briarwood, Jamaica Hill residential market stats

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Median sale price

Median price/sq. ft.

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
153rd St & Hillside Ave at NE Corner
Station lines
F
Distance (miles)
0.222

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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 0.13
P.S. 86 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 634 0.13
St Nicholas Of Tolentine School NR No Private PK, K-8 337 0.08
St Nicholas Of Tolentine School NR No Private PK, K-8 337 0.08
Growing Up Green Charter School II 4 No Charter PK, K-8 682 0.21
Growing Up Green Charter School II 4 No Charter PK, K-8 682 0.21
Jamaica Day School of St. Demetr NR No Private PK, K-8 143 0.22
Jamaica Day School of St. Demetr NR No Private PK, K-8 143 0.22
Sco Family of Services/T Paplin School NR No Private 0 0.26
P.S. 182 Samantha Smith 3 No Public PK, K-5 638 0.29
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 0.34
St Nicholas Of Tolentine School NR No Private PK, K-8 337 0.08
Young Women's Leadership School of Queens 6 No Public 6-12 556 0.16
Growing Up Green Charter School II 4 No Charter PK, K-8 682 0.21
Jamaica Day School of St. Demetr NR No Private PK, K-8 143 0.22
Sco Family of Services/T Paplin School NR No Private 0 0.26
St Christopher-Ottilie NR No Private 58 0.31
Middle 358 6 No Public 6-8 336 0.39
Queens Collegiate A College Board School 5 No Public 6-12 643 0.47
Bethel Christian Academy NR No Private K-12 0 0.51
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 0.19
Young Women's Leadership School of Queens 6 No Public 6-12 556 0.16
Sco Family of Services/T Paplin School NR No Private 0 0.26
St Christopher-Ottilie NR No Private 58 0.31
Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity 1 No Public 9-12 145 0.35
New Dawn Charter High School II NR No Charter 9-11 228 0.45
Hillside Arts And Letters Academy 5 No Public 9-12 406 0.47
Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences 7 No Public 9-12 491 0.47
Queens Collegiate A College Board School 5 No Public 6-12 643 0.47
High School For Community Leadership 7 No Public 9-12 468 0.47

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 85-72 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432?

The development at 85-72 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 was built in 2004.

What is the total square footage of 85-72 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432?

85-72 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 has a total of 2,208 square feet.

When was 85-72 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 last sold and what was the sale price?

85-72 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 was last sold on 10/14/2005 for $840,000.

What is the assessed value of 85-72 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432?

85-72 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 is currently assessed at $80,040.

What are the property taxes for 85-72 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432?

The property taxes for 85-72 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 total $11,870.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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