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85-18 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 - Property report

Also known as: 85-18 159th St

Property image for 85-18 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

2,600

Sale price

$500,000

General information

Address

Primary address

85-18 159th Street

Alternate address(es)

85-18 Garage 159th St

ZIP code

11432

Neighborhood

Jamaica Hills

Borough

Queens

Block & lot

09778-0043

Building

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Building sq. ft.

1,376

Building dimensions

16 ft x 38 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1920

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Aluminum/Vinyl

Basement

Garage type

Detached, Frame Garage

Sales

Sale date

08/15/2012

Sale price

$500,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$6,974

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)

159 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Parsons Boulevard

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

26 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,600

Area overview

Walk score

90 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

66 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.73 Miles

Closest fire station

0.27 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 85-18 159th Street, Jamaica, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 85-18 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
08/15/2012	$500,000	XXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXXXX X	XXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
06/18/2015 - R 06/09/2015 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2015060900662001)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
06/18/2015 - R 05/21/2015 - D	Mortgage (2015060500243001)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX XX
09/20/2012 - R 09/05/2012 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2012090601709001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
09/12/2012 - R 09/05/2012 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2012090501515001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
09/19/2012 - R 08/31/2012 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2012090500943001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
08/28/2012 - R 08/15/2012 - D	Mortgage (2012082100470002)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
08/28/2012 - R 08/15/2012 - D	Deed (2012082100470001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXX XXXXXX
09/21/2007 - R 07/25/2007 - D	Mortgage (2007082801282004)	XXXXXX XXXXXX
09/21/2007 - R 07/25/2007 - D	Agreement (2007082801282003)	XXXXXX XXXXXX
09/21/2007 - R 07/25/2007 - D	Mortgage (2007082801282002)	XXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 85-18 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

$6,974

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,049,000

Assessed value

$62,940

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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	$933,000	$55,980	$34,848	19.843%	$7,197	$6,915	+4.72%
2024/25	$862,000	$51,720	$32,876	20.085%	$6,872	$6,603	+6.46%
2023/24	$887,000	$53,220	$30,880	20.085%	$6,483	$6,202	+5.32%
2022/23	$804,000	$48,240	$28,996	20.309%	$6,185	$5,889	+1.67%
2021/22	$744,000	$44,640	$29,016	19.963%	$6,080	$5,792	-4.48%
2020/21	$720,000	$43,200	$28,813	21.045%	$6,360	$6,064	+5.66%
2019/20	$717,000	$43,020	$27,113	21.167%	$6,035	$5,739	+7.84%
2018/19	$681,000	$40,860	$25,440	20.919%	$5,627	$5,322	+9.19%
2017/18	$551,000	$33,060	$23,910	20.385%	$5,174	$4,874	+2.31%
2016/17	$519,000	$31,140	$23,830	19.991%	$5,074	$4,764	+3.20%

Permits

Permit information for 85-18 159th Street, Jamaica, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
10/16/2017	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Briarwood, Jamaica Hill residential market stats

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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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)

0.294

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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	0.19
P.S. 86	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	634	0.19
Growing Up Green Charter School II	4	No	Charter	PK, K-8	682	0.14
Growing Up Green Charter School II	4	No	Charter	PK, K-8	682	0.14
Jamaica Day School of St. Demetr	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	143	0.15
Jamaica Day School of St. Demetr	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	143	0.15
St Nicholas Of Tolentine School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	337	0.16
St Nicholas Of Tolentine School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	337	0.16
Sco Family of Services/T Paplin School	NR	No	Private		0	0.29
P.S. 182 Samantha Smith	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	638	0.36

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
Growing Up Green Charter School II	4	No	Charter	PK, K-8	682	0.14
Jamaica Day School of St. Demetr	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	143	0.15
St Nicholas Of Tolentine School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	337	0.16
Young Women's Leadership School of Queens	6	No	Public	6-12	556	0.23
Sco Family of Services/T Paplin School	NR	No	Private		0	0.29
St Christopher-Ottilie	NR	No	Private		58	0.34
Middle 358	6	No	Public	6-8	336	0.43
Queens Collegiate A College Board School	5	No	Public	6-12	643	0.44
Bethel Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	K-12	0	0.45

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	0.23
Young Women's Leadership School of Queens	6	No	Public	6-12	556	0.23
Sco Family of Services/T Paplin School	NR	No	Private		0	0.29
St Christopher-Ottilie	NR	No	Private		58	0.34
Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity	1	No	Public	9-12	145	0.39
Queens Collegiate A College Board School	5	No	Public	6-12	643	0.44
Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences	7	No	Public	9-12	491	0.44
Hillside Arts And Letters Academy	5	No	Public	9-12	406	0.44
High School For Community Leadership	7	No	Public	9-12	468	0.44
Bethel Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	K-12	0	0.45

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 85-18 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432?

The development at 85-18 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 85-18 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432?

85-18 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 has a total of 1,376 square feet.

When was 85-18 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 last sold and what was the sale price?

85-18 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 was last sold on 08/15/2012 for $500,000.

What is the assessed value of 85-18 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432?

85-18 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 is currently assessed at $62,940.

What are the property taxes for 85-18 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432?

The property taxes for 85-18 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 total $6,974.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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