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155-20 78th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 - Property report

Also known as: 155-20 78th St

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Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Year built

2004

Lot sq. ft.

4,217

Sale price

$499,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
155-20 78th Street
Alternate address(es)
155-20 Sapphire St
ZIP code
11414
Neighborhood
Lindenwood
Borough
Queens
Block & lot
11457-0018

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Frame (B2)
Building sq. ft.
2,184
Building dimensions
21 ft x 52 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
2004
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Combination
Basement
3
Garage type
Basement Garage
Sales
Sale date
12/07/2005
Sale price
$499,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$10,486
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
78 Street (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
42.12 ft x 100.11 ft
Lot sq. ft.
4,217

Area overview

Walk score
57 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
65 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
63 /100.  Bikeable
School district
27
Community district
10
Closest police station
1.42 Miles
Closest fire station
0.65 Miles

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Ownership information for 155-20 78th Street, Howard Beach, NY

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

Sales history for 155-20 78th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/07/2005 $499,000 XXXXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/21/2013 - R
01/31/2013 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2013020400615001)
XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
02/04/2013 - R
01/05/2013 - D
Agreement
(2013011700792003)
XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
02/04/2013 - R
01/05/2013 - D
Mortgage
(2013011700792002)
XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
02/04/2013 - R
10/17/2012 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2013011700792001)
XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X XXXX
08/20/2010 - R
07/23/2010 - D
Agreement
(2010080300323003)
XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX X
08/20/2010 - R
07/23/2010 - D
Mortgage
(2010080300323002)
XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
08/20/2010 - R
07/13/2010 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2010080300323001)
XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
08/20/2010 - R
06/17/2010 - D
Subordination of Mortgage
(2010080300323004)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
01/09/2007 - R
11/16/2006 - D
Mortgage
(2006112801155001)
XXXXXXX XXXX
11/16/2006 - R
09/18/2006 - D
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2006092701277003)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 155-20 78th 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
$10,486
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,157,000
Assessed value
$69,420

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 $1,142,000 $68,520 $49,853 19.843% $9,892 $9,892 -1.20%
2024/25 $1,017,000 $61,020 $49,853 20.085% $10,013 $10,013 +0.76%
2023/24 $972,000 $58,320 $49,477 20.085% $9,937 $9,937 +4.83%
2022/23 $915,000 $54,900 $46,678 20.309% $9,480 $9,480 +7.84%
2021/22 $856,000 $51,360 $44,036 19.963% $8,791 $8,791 +0.55%
2020/21 $941,000 $56,460 $41,544 21.045% $8,743 $8,743 -0.58%
2019/20 $907,000 $54,420 $41,544 21.167% $8,794 $8,794 +1.95%
2018/19 $856,000 $51,360 $41,231 20.919% $8,625 $8,625 +8.77%
2017/18 $779,000 $46,740 $38,898 20.385% $7,929 $7,929 +8.09%
2016/17 $684,000 $41,040 $36,697 19.991% $7,336 $7,336 +8.37%

Permit information for 155-20 78th Street, Howard Beach, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/06/2019 Alteration
11/04/2019 Alteration type 2
11/29/2002 New building
11/29/2002 New building

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

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Lindenwood, Howard Beach residential market stats

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Median sale price

Median price/sq. ft.

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
AE,X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
1

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Grant Ave & Pitkin Ave at NE Corner
Station lines
A
Distance (miles)
1.062

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 232 Lindenwood 5 Yes Public PK, K-8 805 0.30
P.S. 232 Lindenwood 5 Yes Public PK, K-8 805 0.30
St Helen School NR No Private PK-8 321 0.43
St Helen School NR No Private PK-8 321 0.43
Our Lady of Grace Religious Ed NR No Private PK-8 209 0.43
Our Lady of Grace Religious Ed NR No Private PK-8 209 0.43
Our World Neighborhood Charter 2 4 No Charter K-5 368 0.54
P.S. 224 Hale A Woodruff 3 No Public PK, K-5 282 0.54
P.S. 224 Hale A Woodruff 3 No Public PK, K-5 282 0.54
P.S. 207 Rockwood Park 8 No Public PK, K-8 642 0.71
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 0.75
P.S. 232 Lindenwood 5 No Public PK, K-8 805 0.30
St Helen School NR No Private PK-8 321 0.43
Our Lady of Grace Religious Ed NR No Private PK-8 209 0.43
P.S. 207 Rockwood Park 8 No Public PK, K-8 642 0.71
Robert F Kennedy Incentive Pro NR No Private 6-8 0 0.71
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 717 0.74
Academy for Young Writers 5 No Public 6-12 483 1.04
Spring Creek Community School 3 No Public 6-12 468 1.04
Achievement First Aspire Charter 6 No Charter K-9 775 1.09
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 1.46
Goddard High School For Communication Arts & Technology 6 No Public 9-12 605 0.76
Academy for Young Writers 5 No Public 6-12 483 1.04
Spring Creek Community School 3 No Public 6-12 468 1.04
The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers 2 No Public 9-12 269 1.09
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School 4 No Public 9-12 805 1.49
Uft Charter School NR No Charter 9-12 190 1.58
The East New York Arts and Civics High School NR No Public 9-12 161 1.58
East New York Family Academy 5 No Public 6-12 659 1.61
P.S. 36 NR No Public PK, K-12 388 1.66

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 155-20 78th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414?

The development at 155-20 78th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 was built in 2004.

What is the total square footage of 155-20 78th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414?

155-20 78th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 has a total of 2,184 square feet.

When was 155-20 78th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 last sold and what was the sale price?

155-20 78th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 was last sold on 12/07/2005 for $499,000.

What is the assessed value of 155-20 78th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414?

155-20 78th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 is currently assessed at $69,420.

What are the property taxes for 155-20 78th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414?

The property taxes for 155-20 78th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 total $10,485.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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