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137-36 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434 - Property report

Also known as: 137-36 159th St

Property image for 137-36 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434

Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Year built

1965

Lot sq. ft.

4,618

Sale price

$700,000

General information

Address

Primary address

137-36 159th Street

Alternate address(es)

137-36 - 137-38 159th St

ZIP code

11434

Neighborhood

Rochdale

Borough

Queens

Block & lot

12306-0025

Building

Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Building sq. ft.

2,772

Building dimensions

21 ft x 44 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1965

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Composition

Basement

Sales

Sale date

04/22/2016

Sale price

$700,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$7,840

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)
140 Avenue (wide)
158 Street (narrow)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

52.5 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

4,618

Area overview

Walk score

79 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

66 /100. Good Transit

Bike score

50 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.66 Miles

Closest fire station

0.95 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 137-36 159th Street, Jamaica, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 137-36 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
04/22/2016	$700,000	XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX	XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX
10/01/2015	$445,000	XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXXX, XXX-XXXX XXX XXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
05/17/2016 - R 04/22/2016 - D	Mortgage (2016051201502002)	XXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
05/17/2016 - R 04/22/2016 - D	Deed (2016051201502001)	XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXX
11/02/2015 - R 10/01/2015 - D	Deed (2015102300518003)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX
11/02/2015 - R 09/18/2015 - D	Power of Attorney (2015102300518001)	XXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXX XXXXXX X
11/02/2015 - R 09/01/2015 - D	Power of Attorney (2015102300518002)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXX X
01/15/2008 - R 12/10/2007 - D	Mortgage (2008010400994001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
06/17/2002 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (4570008771157)
02/11/1977 - R	Mortgage (37740096900077)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX XXXX XX XX XX
02/11/1977 - R	Deed (37740096900075)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXX
07/16/1975 - R	Mortgage (37540084600684)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX X XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 137-36 159th Street, 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

$7,840

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$982,000

Assessed value

$58,920

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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	$938,000	$56,280	$37,274	19.843%	$7,396	$7,396	+4.72%
2024/25	$893,000	$53,580	$35,165	20.085%	$7,063	$7,063	0.00%
2023/24	$1,058,000	$63,480	$35,165	20.085%	$7,063	$7,063	+34.88%
2022/23	$964,000	$57,840	$34,901	20.309%	$7,088	$5,237	+10.90%
2021/22	$799,000	$47,940	$32,926	19.963%	$6,573	$4,722	-27.77%
2020/21	$771,000	$46,260	$31,062	21.045%	$6,537	$6,537	+5.39%
2019/20	$824,000	$49,440	$29,304	21.167%	$6,203	$6,203	+1.19%
2018/19	$714,000	$42,840	$29,304	20.919%	$6,130	$6,130	+3.40%
2017/18	$725,000	$43,500	$29,084	20.385%	$5,929	$5,929	+8.09%
2016/17	$617,000	$37,020	$27,438	19.991%	$5,485	$5,485	+8.37%

Permits

Permit information for 137-36 159th Street, Jamaica, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
04/19/2018	Alteration
04/18/2018	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations 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 & Archer Ave at NE Corner

Station lines

E-J-Z

Distance (miles)

2.567

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 45 Clarence Witherspoon	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	275	0.66
P.S. 45 Clarence Witherspoon	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	275	0.66
P.S. 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	368	0.47
P.S. 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	368	0.47
Rochdale Early Advantage Charter School	6	No	Charter	PK, K-8	418	0.70
Rochdale Early Advantage Charter School	6	No	Charter	PK, K-8	418	0.70
The Jermaine L. Green STEM Institute of Queens	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	493	0.72
The Jermaine L. Green STEM Institute of Queens	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	493	0.72
P.S. 52	2	No	Public	PK, K-5	262	0.76
P.S. 52	2	No	Public	PK, K-5	262	0.76

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Hawtree Creek Middle School	6	Yes	Public	6-8	390	2.14
Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson	5	Yes	Public	6-8	789	2.14
REDWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL	4	No	Public	6-8	253	0.37
Catherine And Count Basie Middle School 72	5	No	Public	6-8	270	0.37
Rochdale Early Advantage Charter School	6	No	Charter	PK, K-8	418	0.70
Community Voices Middle School	6	No	Public	6-8	296	0.96
Collaborative Arts Middle School	4	No	Public	6-8	348	0.96
Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School	5	No	Public	6-12	549	0.98
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity School	NR	No	Private		0	1.06
Linden Sda School	NR	No	Private	K-8	204	1.20

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Voyages Prep-South Queens	2	No	Public	9, 12	223	0.50
New Visions Charter High-Adv Ma/Sci Iv	5	No	Charter	9-12	425	0.50
August Martin High School	6	No	Public	9-12	504	0.50
Queens Preparatory Academy	3	No	Public	9-12	245	0.98
Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School	5	No	Public	6-12	549	0.98
George Washington Carver High School For The Scien	3	No	Public	9-12	365	0.98
Excelsior Preparatorty High School	6	No	Public	9-12	446	0.98
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity School	NR	No	Private		0	1.06
High School for Law Enforcement and Public Safety	3	No	Public	9-12	451	1.18
Eagle Academy for Young Men III	5	No	Public	6-12	463	1.52

Nearby ZIP codes for 137-36 159th Street, Jamaica, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 137-36 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434?

The development at 137-36 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434 was built in 1965.

What is the total square footage of 137-36 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434?

137-36 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434 has a total of 2,772 square feet.

When was 137-36 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434 last sold and what was the sale price?

137-36 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434 was last sold on 04/22/2016 for $700,000.

What is the assessed value of 137-36 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434?

137-36 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434 is currently assessed at $58,920.

What are the property taxes for 137-36 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434?

The property taxes for 137-36 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11434 total $7,839.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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