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42-52 159th Street, Flushing, NY 11358 - Property report

Also known as: 42-52 159th St

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1950

Lot sq. ft.

4,000

Sale price

$550,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
42-52 159th Street
ZIP code
11358
Neighborhood
East Flushing
Borough
Queens
Block & lot
05389-0057

Owner

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
2,145
Building dimensions
26 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1950
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Basement Garage
Sales
Sale date
02/22/2010
Sale price
$550,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$13,077
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
159 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Sanford Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
40 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
4,000

Area overview

Walk score
94 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
74 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
71 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
25
Community district
7
Closest police station
1.02 Miles
Closest fire station
0.35 Miles

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Ownership information for 42-52 159th Street, Flushing, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 42-52 159th Street, Flushing, NY 11358

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/22/2010 $550,000 XXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXX, XXXXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXX XXXX, XXXXX XX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/13/2021 - R
01/06/2021 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2021010800262001)
XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
03/03/2010 - R
02/22/2010 - D
Mortgage
(2010022300774002)
XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
03/03/2010 - R
02/22/2010 - D
Deed
(2010022300774001)
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX
01/14/2008 - R
01/02/2008 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2008010200473001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX
12/10/2002 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(4860008993886)
XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX
12/12/1985 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(4120002153612)
XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX
10/04/1981 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(38140137101709)
XX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
02/05/1980 - D
02/05/1980 - R
Deed
(BK_8040123600495)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXX XXXX XXXX
02/05/1980 - R Deed
(38040123600495)
XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXX XXXX XXXX
05/19/1978 - R Mortgage
(37840107101311)
XXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 42-52 159th Street, Flushing, 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
$13,077
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,327,000
Assessed value
$79,620

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 $1,238,000 $74,280 $62,174 19.843% $12,337 $12,337 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,171,000 $70,260 $58,656 20.085% $11,781 $11,781 +5.99%
2023/24 $1,342,000 $80,520 $55,339 20.085% $11,115 $11,115 -1.10%
2022/23 $1,128,000 $67,680 $55,339 20.309% $11,239 $11,239 +2.52%
2021/22 $1,120,000 $67,200 $54,919 19.963% $10,963 $10,963 +0.54%
2020/21 $1,211,000 $72,660 $51,812 21.045% $10,904 $10,904 +5.39%
2019/20 $1,182,000 $70,920 $48,880 21.167% $10,346 $10,346 +10.76%
2018/19 $1,013,000 $60,780 $44,656 20.919% $9,647 $9,342 +2.64%
2017/18 $1,104,000 $66,240 $44,646 20.385% $9,401 $9,101 +2.96%
2016/17 $996,000 $59,760 $44,216 19.991% $9,149 $8,839 +8.67%

Permit information for 42-52 159th Street, Flushing, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/21/2016 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

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East Flushing residential market stats

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Median sale price

$499,500

-2.6% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$708

6.9% Y-o-Y

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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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Main St & Roosevelt Ave at SE Corner
Station lines
7
Distance (miles)
1.111

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 22 Thomas Jefferson 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 750 0.27
P.S. 22 Thomas Jefferson 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 750 0.27
P.S. 107 Thomas A Dooley 5 No Public PK, K-5 849 0.47
P.S. 107 Thomas A Dooley 5 No Public PK, K-5 849 0.47
St. Andrew Avellino School NR No Private PK-8 240 0.51
St. Andrew Avellino School NR No Private PK-8 240 0.51
William Spyropoulos Greek-American Day School NR No Private K-8 397 0.51
Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 226 0.57
Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 226 0.57
P.S. 24 Andrew Jackson 7 No Public PK, K-5 1,111 0.76
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard 5 Yes Public 6-8 617 0.59
St. Andrew Avellino School NR No Private PK-8 240 0.51
William Spyropoulos Greek-American Day School NR No Private K-8 397 0.51
Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 226 0.57
Shield Institute of Flushing NR No Private 0 0.84
Is 25 Adrien Block 7 No Public 6-8 1,016 0.99
World Journalism Preparatory: A College Board School 8 No Public 6-12 611 0.99
Is 237 6 No Public 6-8 1,182 1.01
East West School Of International Studies 7 No Public 6-12 685 1.01
Most Holy Redeemer Catholic NR No Private PK-8 289 1.01
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Francis Lewis High School 7 Yes Public 9-12 4,265 1.48
Flushing International High School 3 No Public 9-12 407 0.59
Shield Institute of Flushing NR No Private 0 0.84
World Journalism Preparatory: A College Board School 8 No Public 6-12 611 0.99
East West School Of International Studies 7 No Public 6-12 685 1.01
Lowell High School NR No Private 3-12 249 1.01
Queens High For Language Studies 6 No Public 9-12 435 1.09
Veritas Academy 4 No Public 9-12 630 1.10
Holy Cross High School NR No Private 9-12 886 1.12
Flushing High School 3 No Public 9-12 1,465 1.14

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 42-52 159th Street, Flushing, NY 11358?

The development at 42-52 159th Street, Flushing, NY 11358 was built in 1950.

What is the total square footage of 42-52 159th Street, Flushing, NY 11358?

42-52 159th Street, Flushing, NY 11358 has a total of 2,145 square feet.

When was 42-52 159th Street, Flushing, NY 11358 last sold and what was the sale price?

42-52 159th Street, Flushing, NY 11358 was last sold on 02/22/2010 for $550,000.

What is the assessed value of 42-52 159th Street, Flushing, NY 11358?

42-52 159th Street, Flushing, NY 11358 is currently assessed at $79,620.

What are the property taxes for 42-52 159th Street, Flushing, NY 11358?

The property taxes for 42-52 159th Street, Flushing, NY 11358 total $13,077.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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