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159-05 85th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 - Property report

Also known as: 159-05 85th St

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Property type

One Story - Permanent Living Quarter (A2)

Year built

1950

Lot sq. ft.

4,500

Sale price

$10 - M

General information

Address

Primary address

159-05 85th Street

ZIP code

11414

Neighborhood

Rockwood Park

Borough

Queens

Block & lot

14006-0062

Building

Property type

One Story - Permanent Living Quarter (A2)

Building sq. ft.

1,125

Building dimensions

36 ft x 25.5 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1950

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Aluminum/Vinyl

Basement

Garage type

Attached Garage

Sales

Sale date

08/20/2014

Sale price

$10 - M

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$8,155

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)

85 Street (narrow)
159 Avenue (wide)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

50 ft x 90 ft

Lot sq. ft.

4,500

Area overview

Walk score

65 /100. Somewhat Walkable

Transit score

60 /100. Good Transit

Bike score

75 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

1.71 Miles

Closest fire station

1.23 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159-05 85th 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 159-05 85th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
08/20/2014	$10	XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX	XXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
07/25/2025 - R 07/11/2025 - D	Mortgage (2025072200421001)	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
03/04/2019 - R 02/28/2019 - D	Deed (2019030100864001)	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXX
03/01/2019 - R 02/28/2019 - D	Deed (2019022800989001)	XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XX XXX XXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXX
04/20/2015 - R 08/20/2014 - D	Deed (2014102100516001)	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
04/17/1975 - R	Deed (37540082800945)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159-05 85th 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

$8,155

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$764,000

Assessed value

$45,840

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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	$759,000	$45,540	$38,851	19.843%	$8,281	$7,709	-1.20%
2024/25	$741,000	$44,460	$38,851	20.085%	$8,382	$7,803	+1.45%
2023/24	$819,000	$49,140	$38,297	20.085%	$8,270	$7,692	+5.31%
2022/23	$685,000	$41,100	$35,966	20.309%	$7,889	$7,304	+8.36%
2021/22	$733,000	$43,980	$33,768	19.963%	$7,316	$6,741	+0.42%
2020/21	$630,000	$37,800	$31,896	21.045%	$7,319	$6,713	-0.58%
2019/20	$619,000	$37,140	$31,896	21.167%	$7,361	$6,751	+2.67%
2018/19	$592,000	$35,520	$31,434	20.919%	$7,178	$6,576	+14.26%
2017/18	$622,000	$37,320	$28,232	20.385%	$6,599	$5,755	+9.05%
2016/17	$509,000	$30,540	$26,400	19.991%	$6,105	$5,278	+8.66%

Permits

Permit information for 159-05 85th Street, Howard Beach, NY

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

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

0.2,X

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

103rd St & 159th Ave at NE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.887

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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	0.16
P.S. 207 Rockwood Park	8	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	642	0.16
Our Lady of Grace Religious Ed	NR	No	Private	PK-8	209	0.26
Our Lady of Grace Religious Ed	NR	No	Private	PK-8	209	0.26
St Helen School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	321	0.26
St Helen School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	321	0.26
P.S. 232 Lindenwood	5	No	Public	PK, K-8	805	0.55
P.S. 232 Lindenwood	5	No	Public	PK, K-8	805	0.55
P.S. 146 Howard Beach	7	No	Public	PK, K-8	526	0.67
P.S. 146 Howard Beach	7	No	Public	PK, K-8	526	0.67

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	0.90
P.S. 207 Rockwood Park	8	No	Public	PK, K-8	642	0.16
Our Lady of Grace Religious Ed	NR	No	Private	PK-8	209	0.26
St Helen School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	321	0.26
P.S. 232 Lindenwood	5	No	Public	PK, K-8	805	0.55
P.S. 146 Howard Beach	7	No	Public	PK, K-8	526	0.67
Ave Maria Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.79
Robert F Kennedy Incentive Pro	NR	No	Private	6-8	0	1.30
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	717	1.33
Academy for Young Writers	5	No	Public	6-12	483	1.42

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	1.53
Goddard High School For Communication Arts & Technology	6	No	Public	9-12	605	0.91
Academy for Young Writers	5	No	Public	6-12	483	1.42
Spring Creek Community School	3	No	Public	6-12	468	1.42
The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers	2	No	Public	9-12	269	1.66
EPIC HIGH SCHOOL-SOUTH	4	No	Public	9-12	400	2.00
Uft Charter School	NR	No	Charter	9-12	190	2.03
The East New York Arts and Civics High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	161	2.03
Be'er Hagolah Institutes (B & G)	NR	No	Private	PK-12	352	2.07
East New York Family Academy	5	No	Public	6-12	659	2.07

Nearby ZIP codes for 159-05 85th Street, Howard Beach, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159-05 85th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414?

The development at 159-05 85th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 was built in 1950.

What is the total square footage of 159-05 85th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414?

159-05 85th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 has a total of 1,125 square feet.

When was 159-05 85th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 last sold and what was the sale price?

159-05 85th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 was last sold on 08/20/2014 for $10 - M.

What is the assessed value of 159-05 85th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414?

159-05 85th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 is currently assessed at $45,840.

What are the property taxes for 159-05 85th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414?

The property taxes for 159-05 85th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 total $8,155.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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