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159-05 85th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432 - Property report

Also known as: 159-01 85th Ave

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1930

Lot sq. ft.

4,000

General information

Address

Primary address

159-05 85th Avenue

Alternate address(es)

159-01 - 159-05 85th Ave
159-05 Gar 85th Ave

ZIP code

11432

Neighborhood

Jamaica Hills

Borough

Queens

Block & lot

09783-0001

Building

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Building sq. ft.

1,972

Building dimensions

20 ft x 36 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1930

Last altered

2018

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Aluminum/Vinyl

Basement

Garage type

Detached, Frame Garage

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$9,537

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)
85 Avenue (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Parsons Boulevard

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

40 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

4,000

Area overview

Walk score

88 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

65 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.74 Miles

Closest fire station

0.32 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159-05 85th 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 159-05 85th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
04/18/2024 - R 04/15/2024 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2024041800262001)	XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
11/25/2022 - R 10/31/2022 - D	Deed (2022111401182001)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
09/15/2021 - R 09/09/2021 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2021091000471001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	X X XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
03/04/2020 - R 03/03/2020 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2020030400083001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX	XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
10/10/2007 - R 04/07/2007 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2007100301637001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXX XXX
07/14/2006 - R 07/05/2006 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2006070700139001)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XX
07/18/2006 - R 07/05/2006 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2006070700123001)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XX
08/01/2008 - R 06/28/2006 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2008072501255001)	XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
07/21/2006 - R 06/20/2006 - D	Mortgage (2006071801190001)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
02/07/2005 - R 12/17/2004 - D	Mortgage (2005012501521001)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159-05 85th 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

$9,537

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,108,000

Assessed value

$66,480

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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	$1,111,000	$66,660	$45,569	19.843%	$9,042	$9,042	-1.20%
2024/25	$1,183,000	$70,980	$45,569	20.085%	$9,153	$9,153	+2.13%
2023/24	$1,101,000	$66,060	$44,619	20.085%	$8,962	$8,962	+3.04%
2022/23	$990,000	$59,400	$42,827	20.309%	$8,698	$8,698	+18.69%
2021/22	$930,000	$55,800	$36,709	19.963%	$7,328	$7,328	+0.54%
2020/21	$883,000	$52,980	$34,632	21.045%	$7,288	$7,288	-0.58%
2019/20	$923,000	$55,380	$34,632	21.167%	$7,331	$7,331	+3.55%
2018/19	$856,000	$51,360	$33,840	20.919%	$7,079	$7,079	+7.36%
2017/18	$758,000	$45,480	$32,347	20.385%	$6,594	$6,594	+7.82%
2016/17	$649,000	$38,940	$30,591	19.991%	$6,115	$6,115	+8.37%

Permits

Permit information for 159-05 85th Avenue, Jamaica, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
09/06/2018	Alteration type 2
05/24/2018	Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	11/25/2025	I
	12/05/2024	I
	11/29/2023	I

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Parsons Blvd & Hillside Ave at NW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.33

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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	0.22
P.S. 86	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	634	0.22
Growing Up Green Charter School II	4	No	Charter	PK, K-8	682	0.12
Growing Up Green Charter School II	4	No	Charter	PK, K-8	682	0.12
Jamaica Day School of St. Demetr	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	143	0.14
Jamaica Day School of St. Demetr	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	143	0.14
St Nicholas Of Tolentine School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	337	0.21
St Nicholas Of Tolentine School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	337	0.21
Sco Family of Services/T Paplin School	NR	No	Private		0	0.34
P.S. 182 Samantha Smith	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	638	0.40

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
Growing Up Green Charter School II	4	No	Charter	PK, K-8	682	0.12
Jamaica Day School of St. Demetr	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	143	0.14
St Nicholas Of Tolentine School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	337	0.21
Young Women's Leadership School of Queens	6	No	Public	6-12	556	0.27
Sco Family of Services/T Paplin School	NR	No	Private		0	0.34
St Christopher-Ottilie	NR	No	Private		58	0.38
Queens Collegiate A College Board School	5	No	Public	6-12	643	0.40
Bethel Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	K-12	0	0.42
Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School	7	No	Public	6-12	671	0.43

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	0.26
Young Women's Leadership School of Queens	6	No	Public	6-12	556	0.27
Sco Family of Services/T Paplin School	NR	No	Private		0	0.34
St Christopher-Ottilie	NR	No	Private		58	0.38
Hillside Arts And Letters Academy	5	No	Public	9-12	406	0.40
Jamaica Gateway To The Sciences	7	No	Public	9-12	491	0.40
Queens Collegiate A College Board School	5	No	Public	6-12	643	0.40
High School For Community Leadership	7	No	Public	9-12	468	0.41
Thomas A Edison Career And Technical High School	6	No	Public	9-12	2,215	0.41
Queens Satellite High School For Opportunity	1	No	Public	9-12	145	0.41

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159-05 85th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432?

The development at 159-05 85th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432 was built in 1930.

What is the total square footage of 159-05 85th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432?

159-05 85th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432 has a total of 1,972 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159-05 85th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432?

159-05 85th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432 is currently assessed at $66,480.

What are the property taxes for 159-05 85th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432?

The property taxes for 159-05 85th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432 total $9,536.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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