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159-03 79th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 - Property report

Also known as: 159-03 79th St

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Property type

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

Year built

1970

Lot sq. ft.

4,700

General information

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Address
Primary address
159-03 79th Street
ZIP code
11414
Neighborhood
Rockwood Park
Borough
Queens
Block & lot
14000-0036

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)
Building sq. ft.
2,100
Building dimensions
25.67 ft x 46.67 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1970
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Aluminum/Vinyl
Basement
4
Garage type
Built-In Garage
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$9,917
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 Avenue (wide)
79 Street (narrow)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
47 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
4,700

Area overview

Walk score
27 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
58 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
69 /100.  Bikeable
School district
27
Community district
10
Closest police station
1.75 Miles
Closest fire station
1.06 Miles

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Ownership

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 159-03 79th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/21/2020 - R
07/16/2020 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2020072100070001)		 XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX
11/09/2015 - R
10/26/2015 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2015102600144001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
12/21/2005 - R
10/01/2005 - D		 Mortgage
(2005101201171001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XX
07/01/2003 - R
10/04/2002 - D		 Mortgage
(2003022000760002)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
07/01/2003 - R
10/04/2002 - D		 Agreement
(2003022000760001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
10/03/2001 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(4030007836203)		 XXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX
09/14/2001 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(4900007815790)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX (XXXX) XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
07/16/2001 - R Mortgage
(4690007741669)		 XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
07/16/2001 - R
06/19/2001 - D		 Deed
(4630007741663)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
02/01/2000 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(4260007010326)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159-03 79th Street, Howard Beach, 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
$9,917
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$981,000
Assessed value
$58,860

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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 $958,000 $57,480 $47,050 19.843% $9,618 $9,336 -1.37%
2024/25 $886,000 $53,160 $47,130 20.085% $9,735 $9,466 +0.91%
2023/24 $886,000 $53,160 $46,706 20.085% $9,662 $9,381 +5.16%
2022/23 $837,000 $50,220 $43,923 20.309% $9,217 $8,920 +7.99%
2021/22 $877,000 $52,620 $41,375 19.963% $8,547 $8,260 +0.69%
2020/21 $834,000 $50,040 $38,982 21.045% $8,500 $8,204 -0.60%
2019/20 $808,000 $48,480 $38,992 21.167% $8,550 $8,253 +2.14%
2018/19 $750,000 $45,000 $38,628 20.919% $8,386 $8,081 +9.05%
2017/18 $684,000 $41,040 $36,349 20.385% $7,709 $7,410 +8.60%
2016/17 $647,000 $38,820 $34,129 19.991% $7,133 $6,823 +8.76%
Permits

Permit information for 159-03 79th Street, Howard Beach, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/13/1999 Alteration type 3

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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
0.2,X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
2

Subway & traffic

Closest station
103rd St & 159th Ave at NE Corner
Station lines
A
Distance (miles)
1.189
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 207 Rockwood Park 8 Yes Public PK, K-8 642 0.46
P.S. 207 Rockwood Park 8 Yes Public PK, K-8 642 0.46
Our Lady of Grace Religious Ed NR No Private PK-8 209 0.41
Our Lady of Grace Religious Ed NR No Private PK-8 209 0.41
St Helen School NR No Private PK-8 321 0.41
St Helen School NR No Private PK-8 321 0.41
P.S. 232 Lindenwood 5 No Public PK, K-8 805 0.58
P.S. 232 Lindenwood 5 No Public PK, K-8 805 0.58
P.S. 224 Hale A Woodruff 3 No Public PK, K-5 282 0.86
P.S. 224 Hale A Woodruff 3 No Public PK, K-5 282 0.86
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard 5 Yes Public 5-8 882 1.02
Our Lady of Grace Religious Ed NR No Private PK-8 209 0.41
St Helen School NR No Private PK-8 321 0.41
P.S. 207 Rockwood Park 8 No Public PK, K-8 642 0.46
P.S. 232 Lindenwood 5 No Public PK, K-8 805 0.58
P.S. 146 Howard Beach 7 No Public PK, K-8 526 0.97
Ave Maria Catholic Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 0 1.09
Robert F Kennedy Incentive Pro NR No Private 6-8 0 1.11
Academy for Young Writers 5 No Public 6-12 483 1.12
Spring Creek Community School 3 No Public 6-12 468 1.12
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
John Adams High School 4 Yes Public 9-12 2,366 1.70
Goddard High School For Communication Arts & Technology 6 No Public 9-12 605 1.03
Academy for Young Writers 5 No Public 6-12 483 1.12
Spring Creek Community School 3 No Public 6-12 468 1.12
The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers 2 No Public 9-12 269 1.44
The East New York Arts and Civics High School NR No Public 9-12 161 1.74
Uft Charter School NR No Charter 9-12 190 1.74
Be'er Hagolah Institutes (B & G) NR No Private PK-12 352 1.78
East New York Family Academy 5 No Public 6-12 659 1.78
P.S. 36 NR No Public PK, K-12 388 1.83

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Neighbors for 159-03 79th Street, Howard Beach, NY

121-12 Milburn St, Springfield Gardens 137-30 172nd St, Jamaica 216-45 117th Rd, Cambria Heights 1-83 Beach 96 St, Far Rockaway 253-20 147th Ave, Rosedale 59-12 Cloverdale Blvd, Oakland Gardens 149-38 124th St, South Ozone Park 108-23 37th Dr, Corona 34-49 106th St, Corona 38-03 99th St, Corona 120-07 225th St, Cambria Heights 130-52 Horace Harding Expy, Flushing 60-15 Main St, Flushing 134-31 229th St, Springfield Gardens 144-67 177th St, Jamaica 5-18 Beach 28 St, Far Rockaway 149-27 121st St, South Ozone Park 4-04 Beach 43 St, Far Rockaway 150-38 129th St, South Ozone Park 25-65 99th St, East Elmhurst

Nearby ZIP codes for 159-03 79th Street, Howard Beach, NY

11207, New York City, NY 11208, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11239, New York City, NY 11374, New York City, NY 11375, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY 11415, New York City, NY 11416, New York City, NY 11417, New York City, NY 11418, New York City, NY 11419, New York City, NY 11420, New York City, NY 11421, New York City, NY 11424, New York City, NY 11430, New York City, NY 11435, New York City, NY 11436, New York City, NY 11693, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159-03 79th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414?

The development at 159-03 79th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 was built in 1970.

What is the total square footage of 159-03 79th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414?

159-03 79th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 has a total of 2,100 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159-03 79th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414?

159-03 79th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 is currently assessed at $58,860.

What are the property taxes for 159-03 79th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414?

The property taxes for 159-03 79th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 total $9,917.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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