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159-44 79th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 - Property report

Also known as: 159-44 79th St

Property image for 159-44 79th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414

Property type

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

Year built

1950

Lot sq. ft.

4,367

Sale price

$999,000

General information

Address

Primary address

159-44 79th Street

ZIP code

11414

Neighborhood

Rockwood Park

Borough

Queens

Block & lot

13999-0030

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

Stories

Year built

1950

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Composition

Basement

Garage type

Built-In Garage

Sales

Sale date

07/21/2026

Sale price

$999,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$8,353

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)

79 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

160 Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

41 ft x 106.5 ft

Lot sq. ft.

4,367

Area overview

Walk score

18 /100. Car-Dependent

Transit score

56 /100. Good Transit

Bike score

65 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

1.79 Miles

Closest fire station

1.12 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159-44 79th Street, Howard Beach, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 159-44 79th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
07/21/2026	$999,000	XXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX
10/23/2013	$630,000	XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX	XXXX XXXXXX, XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX, XX XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
07/30/2026 - R 07/21/2026 - D	Mortgage (2026072700632002)	XXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
07/30/2026 - R 07/21/2026 - D	Deed (2026072700632001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXX
09/14/2017 - R 09/13/2017 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2017091100033001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
09/16/2014 - R 08/15/2014 - D	Mortgage (2014082700817001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
11/08/2013 - R 10/23/2013 - D	Mortgage (2013102800912002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
11/08/2013 - R 10/23/2013 - D	Deed (2013102800912001)	XXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
11/08/2013 - R 10/09/2013 - D	Power of Attorney (2013102800912004)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXX
10/17/2011 - R 09/29/2011 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2011093000051001)	XXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
12/01/2010 - R 11/18/2010 - D	Deed (2010112900443001)	XXXXXX XXXX	XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
06/20/2006 - R 06/08/2006 - D	Mortgage (2006061500217001)	XXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159-44 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

$8,353

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,072,000

Assessed value

$64,320

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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	$955,000	$57,300	$39,612	19.843%	$8,142	$7,860	+4.73%
2024/25	$897,000	$53,820	$37,369	20.085%	$7,775	$7,506	-20.98%
2023/24	$888,000	$53,280	$47,291	20.085%	$9,780	$9,498	+5.16%
2022/23	$863,000	$51,780	$44,476	20.309%	$9,329	$9,033	+1.68%
2021/22	$866,000	$51,960	$44,496	19.963%	$9,170	$8,883	+0.48%
2020/21	$829,000	$49,740	$42,006	21.045%	$9,137	$8,840	+0.37%
2019/20	$797,000	$47,820	$41,610	21.167%	$9,104	$8,808	+7.64%
2018/19	$695,000	$41,700	$39,116	20.919%	$8,488	$8,183	+9.05%
2017/18	$638,000	$38,280	$36,810	20.385%	$7,803	$7,504	+2.00%
2016/17	$645,000	$38,700	$36,800	19.991%	$7,667	$7,357	+8.74%

Permits

Permit information for 159-44 79th Street, Howard Beach, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

Lindenwood, Howard Beach residential market stats

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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

103rd St & 159th Ave at NE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

1.223

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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	0.50
P.S. 207 Rockwood Park	8	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	642	0.50
Our Lady of Grace Religious Ed	NR	No	Private	PK-8	209	0.48
Our Lady of Grace Religious Ed	NR	No	Private	PK-8	209	0.48
St Helen School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	321	0.48
St Helen School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	321	0.48
P.S. 232 Lindenwood	5	No	Public	PK, K-8	805	0.66
P.S. 232 Lindenwood	5	No	Public	PK, K-8	805	0.66
P.S. 224 Hale A Woodruff	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	282	0.90
P.S. 224 Hale A Woodruff	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	282	0.90

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	1.10
Our Lady of Grace Religious Ed	NR	No	Private	PK-8	209	0.48
St Helen School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	321	0.48
P.S. 207 Rockwood Park	8	No	Public	PK, K-8	642	0.50
P.S. 232 Lindenwood	5	No	Public	PK, K-8	805	0.66
P.S. 146 Howard Beach	7	No	Public	PK, K-8	526	1.01
Academy for Young Writers	5	No	Public	6-12	483	1.11
Spring Creek Community School	3	No	Public	6-12	468	1.11
Ave Maria Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	1.13
Robert F Kennedy Incentive Pro	NR	No	Private	6-8	0	1.17

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	1.78
Academy for Young Writers	5	No	Public	6-12	483	1.11
Spring Creek Community School	3	No	Public	6-12	468	1.11
Goddard High School For Communication Arts & Technology	6	No	Public	9-12	605	1.11
The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers	2	No	Public	9-12	269	1.48
Be'er Hagolah Institutes (B & G)	NR	No	Private	PK-12	352	1.73
The East New York Arts and Civics High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	161	1.73
Uft Charter School	NR	No	Charter	9-12	190	1.73
East New York Family Academy	5	No	Public	6-12	659	1.78
P.S. 36	NR	No	Public	PK, K-12	388	1.82

Nearby ZIP codes for 159-44 79th Street, Howard Beach, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159-44 79th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414?

The development at 159-44 79th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 was built in 1950.

What is the total square footage of 159-44 79th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414?

159-44 79th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 has a total of 2,100 square feet.

When was 159-44 79th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 last sold and what was the sale price?

159-44 79th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 was last sold on 07/21/2026 for $999,000.

What is the assessed value of 159-44 79th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414?

159-44 79th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 is currently assessed at $64,320.

What are the property taxes for 159-44 79th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414?

The property taxes for 159-44 79th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 total $8,352.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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