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85-61 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 - Property report

Also known as: 85-61 Garage 159th St

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Property type

Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

7,365

Sale price

$410,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
85-61 159th Street
Alternate address(es)
85-61 Garage 159th St
ZIP code
11432
Neighborhood
Jamaica Hills
Borough
Queens
Block & lot
09779-0019

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)
Building sq. ft.
1,478
Building dimensions
22 ft x 27 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1920
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Aluminum/Vinyl
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Sales
Sale date
12/05/2014
Sale price
$410,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$7,451
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
159 Street (narrow)
Parsons Boulevard (wide)
Normal Road (narrow)
160 Street (narrow)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
43 ft x 107 ft
Lot sq. ft.
7,365

Area overview

Walk score
93 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
57 /100.  Bikeable
School district
28
Community district
8
Closest police station
0.66 Miles
Closest fire station
0.17 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 85-61 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 85-61 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/05/2014 $410,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXX-XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/19/2014 - R
12/05/2014 - D		 Deed
(2014120900043001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
12/12/2002 - R Deed
(4480008996148)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
09/13/1996 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(4510005322451)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
12/21/1995 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(4400004966640)		 XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
05/12/1993 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(4430002948143)		 XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
11/29/1976 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(37640095200127)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
06/20/1975 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(37540084001541)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
10/18/1971 - R Mortgage
(37140051800215)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
10/18/1971 - R Deed
(37140051800213)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 85-61 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
$7,451
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$982,000
Assessed value
$58,920

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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 $1,038,000 $62,280 $35,424 19.843% $7,029 $7,029 -1.20%
2024/25 $926,000 $55,560 $35,424 20.085% $7,115 $7,115 +0.76%
2023/24 $938,000 $56,280 $35,158 20.085% $7,061 $7,061 +4.83%
2022/23 $867,000 $52,020 $33,168 20.309% $6,736 $6,736 +7.83%
2021/22 $865,000 $51,900 $31,291 19.963% $6,247 $6,247 +0.56%
2020/21 $788,000 $47,280 $29,520 21.045% $6,212 $6,212 -0.58%
2019/20 $774,000 $46,440 $29,520 21.167% $6,248 $6,248 +1.95%
2018/19 $763,000 $45,780 $29,298 20.919% $6,129 $6,129 +8.78%
2017/18 $735,000 $44,100 $27,640 20.385% $5,634 $5,634 +8.09%
2016/17 $678,000 $40,680 $26,076 19.991% $5,213 $5,213 -13.13%
Permits

Permit information for 85-61 159th Street, Jamaica, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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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

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Parsons Blvd & Hillside Ave at NW Corner
Station lines
F
Distance (miles)
0.202
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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 0.10
P.S. 86 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 634 0.10
St Nicholas Of Tolentine School NR No Private PK, K-8 337 0.07
St Nicholas Of Tolentine School NR No Private PK, K-8 337 0.07
Growing Up Green Charter School II 4 No Charter PK, K-8 682 0.23
Growing Up Green Charter School II 4 No Charter PK, K-8 682 0.23
Jamaica Day School of St. Demetr NR No Private PK, K-8 143 0.24
Jamaica Day School of St. Demetr NR No Private PK, K-8 143 0.24
P.S. 182 Samantha Smith 3 No Public PK, K-5 638 0.27
P.S. 182 Samantha Smith 3 No Public PK, K-5 638 0.27
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 0.37
St Nicholas Of Tolentine School NR No Private PK, K-8 337 0.07
Young Women's Leadership School of Queens 6 No Public 6-12 556 0.14
Growing Up Green Charter School II 4 No Charter PK, K-8 682 0.23
Jamaica Day School of St. Demetr NR No Private PK, K-8 143 0.24
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 0.36
Queens Collegiate A College Board School 5 No Public 6-12 643 0.45
Bethel Christian Academy NR No Private K-12 0 0.54
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 0.15
Young Women's Leadership School of Queens 6 No Public 6-12 556 0.14
Sco Family of Services/T Paplin School NR No Private 0 0.29
Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity 1 No Public 9-12 145 0.31
St Christopher-Ottilie NR No Private 58 0.34
New Dawn Charter High School II NR No Charter 9-11 228 0.42
Queens Collegiate A College Board School 5 No Public 6-12 643 0.45
Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences 7 No Public 9-12 491 0.45
Hillside Arts And Letters Academy 5 No Public 9-12 406 0.45
High School For Community Leadership 7 No Public 9-12 468 0.45

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Neighbors for 85-61 159th Street, Jamaica, NY

85-49 159th St, Jamaica 85-29 159th St, Jamaica 85-50 159th St, Jamaica 85-40 159th St, Jamaica 85-53 159th St, Jamaica 85-77 Parsons Blvd, Jamaica 85-32 159th St, Jamaica 85-25 159th St, Jamaica 85-65 159th St, Jamaica 85-44 159th St, Jamaica 85-59 159th St, Jamaica 85-45 159th St, Jamaica 85-37 159th St, Jamaica 85-33 159th St, Jamaica 85-71 Parsons Blvd, Jamaica 85-81 Parsons Blvd, Jamaica 85-83 Parsons Blvd, Jamaica 85-36 159th St, Jamaica 85-57 159th St, Jamaica 85-41 159th St, Jamaica

Nearby ZIP codes for 85-61 159th Street, Jamaica, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 85-61 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432?

The development at 85-61 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 85-61 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432?

85-61 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 has a total of 1,478 square feet.

When was 85-61 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 last sold and what was the sale price?

85-61 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 was last sold on 12/05/2014 for $410,000.

What is the assessed value of 85-61 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432?

85-61 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 is currently assessed at $58,920.

What are the property taxes for 85-61 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432?

The property taxes for 85-61 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 total $7,450.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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