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159-31 Rockaway Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434 - Property report

Also known as: 159-31 Rockaway Blvd

Property image for 159-31 Rockaway Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434

Property type

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

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

1,820

General information

Address

Primary address

159-31 Rockaway Boulevard

ZIP code

11434

Neighborhood

Springfield Gardens

Borough

Queens

Block & lot

13271-0010

Building

Property type

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

Building sq. ft.

872

Building dimensions

14 ft x 26 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1920

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Aluminum/Vinyl

Basement

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$2,379

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)

Rockaway Boulevard (wide)
144 Drive (narrow)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 91 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,820

Area overview

Walk score

72 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

61 /100. Good Transit

Bike score

49 /100. Somewhat Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

1.03 Miles

Closest fire station

0.91 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159-31 Rockaway Boulevard, Jamaica, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 159-31 Rockaway Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
05/30/2023 - R 05/24/2023 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2023052800023001)	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX
09/27/2022 - R 02/10/2022 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2022092300854001)	XXX XXXX X X	XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
06/08/2016 - R 06/26/2015 - D	Mortgage (2016060300085001)	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX
12/11/2013 - R 11/18/2013 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2013112000821001)	XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXX XXXX XXX
08/20/2007 - R 08/07/2007 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2007080702046001)	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
09/04/2007 - R 07/12/2007 - D	Mortgage (2007072300678001)	XXXXX XXXXXXX
11/29/2006 - R 11/13/2006 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2006111301704001)	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
11/13/2006 - R 10/27/2006 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2006102701640001)	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
11/01/2006 - R 10/11/2006 - D	Mortgage (2006102001936001)	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX
05/26/2004 - R 03/08/2004 - D	Mortgage (2004040102050001)	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159-31 Rockaway Boulevard, 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

$2,379

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$569,000

Assessed value

$34,140

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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	$473,000	$28,380	$16,910	19.843%	$3,355	$3,355	-1.20%
2024/25	$454,000	$27,240	$16,909	20.085%	$3,396	$3,396	+0.78%
2023/24	$529,000	$31,740	$16,778	20.085%	$3,370	$3,370	+4.83%
2022/23	$494,000	$29,640	$15,829	20.309%	$3,215	$3,215	+7.84%
2021/22	$441,000	$26,460	$14,934	19.963%	$2,981	$2,981	+0.52%
2020/21	$409,000	$24,540	$14,092	21.045%	$2,966	$2,966	-0.57%
2019/20	$350,000	$21,000	$14,091	21.167%	$2,983	$2,983	+1.97%
2018/19	$345,000	$20,700	$13,982	20.919%	$2,925	$2,925	+8.77%
2017/18	$314,000	$18,840	$13,191	20.385%	$2,689	$2,689	+8.08%
2016/17	$314,000	$18,840	$12,445	19.991%	$2,488	$2,488	+8.35%

Permits

Permit information for 159-31 Rockaway Boulevard, Jamaica, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
12/17/2025	Alteration
10/10/2025	Alteration
04/01/2025	Alteration
02/12/2025	Alteration
01/31/2025	Alteration

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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

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

103rd St & 159th Ave at SE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

2.797

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 52	2	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	262	0.58
P.S. 52	2	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	262	0.58
P.S. 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	368	0.76
P.S. 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	368	0.76
P.S. 45 Clarence Witherspoon	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	275	0.79
P.S. 45 Clarence Witherspoon	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	275	0.79
P.S. 251	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	245	0.95
P.S. 251	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	245	0.95
P.S. 223 Lyndon B Johnson	2	No	Public	PK, K-5	461	0.97
P.S. 223 Lyndon B Johnson	2	No	Public	PK, K-5	461	0.97

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Community Voices Middle School	6	Yes	Public	6-8	296	0.95
Collaborative Arts Middle School	4	Yes	Public	6-8	348	0.95
REDWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL	4	No	Public	6-8	253	0.74
Catherine And Count Basie Middle School 72	5	No	Public	6-8	270	0.74
Rochdale Early Advantage Charter School	6	No	Charter	PK, K-8	418	1.06
Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School	5	No	Public	6-12	549	1.07
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity School	NR	No	Private		0	1.19
Linden Sda School	NR	No	Private	K-8	204	1.27
St. Clement Pope School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	1.44
Success Academy Springfield Gardens	9	No	Charter	K-8	895	1.75

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
August Martin High School	6	No	Public	9-12	504	0.79
Voyages Prep-South Queens	2	No	Public	9, 12	223	0.79
New Visions Charter High-Adv Ma/Sci Iv	5	No	Charter	9-12	425	0.79
Queens Preparatory Academy	3	No	Public	9-12	245	1.07
Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School	5	No	Public	6-12	549	1.07
George Washington Carver High School For The Scien	3	No	Public	9-12	365	1.07
Excelsior Preparatorty High School	6	No	Public	9-12	446	1.07
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity School	NR	No	Private		0	1.19
High School for Law Enforcement and Public Safety	3	No	Public	9-12	451	1.52
Queens Transition Center	NR	No	Public	9-12	372	1.83

Nearby ZIP codes for 159-31 Rockaway Boulevard, Jamaica, NY

11096, Nassau County, NY 11366, New York City, NY 11411, New York City, NY 11412, New York City, NY 11413, New York City, NY 11415, New York City, NY 11418, New York City, NY 11419, New York City, NY 11420, New York City, NY 11422, New York City, NY 11423, New York City, NY 11424, New York City, NY 11428, New York City, NY 11429, New York City, NY 11430, New York City, NY 11432, New York City, NY 11433, New York City, NY 11435, New York City, NY 11436, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159-31 Rockaway Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434?

The development at 159-31 Rockaway Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 159-31 Rockaway Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434?

159-31 Rockaway Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434 has a total of 872 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159-31 Rockaway Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434?

159-31 Rockaway Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434 is currently assessed at $34,140.

What are the property taxes for 159-31 Rockaway Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434?

The property taxes for 159-31 Rockaway Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434 total $3,556.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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