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159-16 97th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 - Property report

Also known as: 159-16 97th St

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Property type

One Story - Permanent Living Quarter (A2)

Year built

1950

Lot sq. ft.

4,000

Sale price

$475,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
159-16 97th Street
ZIP code
11414
Neighborhood
Old Howard Beach
Borough
Queens
Block & lot
14176-0013

Owner

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Building
Property type
One Story - Permanent Living Quarter (A2)
Building sq. ft.
2,002
Building dimensions
26.5 ft x 44 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
1
Year built
1950
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Basement Garage
Sales
Sale date
11/21/2013
Sale price
$475,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,832
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
97 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
99 Street
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
40 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
4,000

Area overview

Walk score
81 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
82 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
62 /100.  Bikeable
School district
27
Community district
10
Closest police station
1.60 Miles
Closest fire station
1.63 Miles

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Ownership information for 159-16 97th 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 159-16 97th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/21/2013 $475,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX X XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/15/2016 - R
08/22/2016 - D
Agreement
(2016111400136003)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
11/15/2016 - R
08/22/2016 - D
Mortgage
(2016111400136002)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
11/15/2016 - R
07/08/2016 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2016111400136001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
11/29/2013 - R
11/21/2013 - D
Mortgage
(2013112600840002)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
11/29/2013 - R
11/21/2013 - D
Deed
(2013112600840001)
XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
03/04/2005 - R
01/31/2005 - D
Deed
(2005022100220001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX X

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 159-16 97th 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
$8,832
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$808,000
Assessed value
$48,480

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 $786,000 $47,160 $41,990 19.843% $8,332 $8,332 +2.05%
2024/25 $758,000 $45,480 $40,650 20.085% $8,434 $8,165 +1.62%
2023/24 $790,000 $47,400 $40,000 20.085% $8,315 $8,034 +4.50%
2022/23 $881,000 $52,860 $37,856 20.309% $7,985 $7,688 +8.03%
2021/22 $792,000 $47,520 $35,651 19.963% $7,404 $7,117 +0.70%
2020/21 $870,000 $52,200 $33,582 21.045% $7,364 $7,067 -0.61%
2019/20 $745,000 $44,700 $33,592 21.167% $7,407 $7,110 +2.88%
2018/19 $575,000 $34,500 $33,040 20.919% $7,217 $6,912 +8.35%
2017/18 $553,000 $33,180 $31,293 20.385% $6,679 $6,379 +8.69%
2016/17 $621,000 $37,260 $29,359 19.991% $6,179 $5,869 +16.70%

Permit information for 159-16 97th Street, Howard Beach, NY

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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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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
1

Subway & traffic

Closest station
103rd St & 159th Ave at NE Corner
Station lines
A
Distance (miles)
0.316

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 146 Howard Beach 7 Yes Public PK, K-8 526 0.11
P.S. 146 Howard Beach 7 Yes Public PK, K-8 526 0.11
Ave Maria Catholic Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.23
Ave Maria Catholic Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.23
P.S. 207 Rockwood Park 8 No Public PK, K-8 642 0.41
P.S. 207 Rockwood Park 8 No Public PK, K-8 642 0.41
P.S. 377 5 No Public PK, K-5 495 0.61
P.S. 377 5 No Public PK, K-5 495 0.61
St Helen School NR No Private PK-8 321 0.63
St Helen School NR No Private PK-8 321 0.63
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 0.95
P.S. 146 Howard Beach 7 No Public PK, K-8 526 0.11
Ave Maria Catholic Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.23
P.S. 207 Rockwood Park 8 No Public PK, K-8 642 0.41
St Helen School NR No Private PK-8 321 0.63
Our Lady of Grace Religious Ed NR No Private PK-8 209 0.63
P.S. 232 Lindenwood 5 No Public PK, K-8 805 0.88
Ms 137 America S School Of Heroes 6 No Public 6-8 1,670 1.33
P.S. 124 Osmond A Church 5 No Public K-8 938 1.37
Hawtree Creek Middle School 6 No Public 6-8 390 1.52
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 1.35
Goddard High School For Communication Arts & Technology 6 No Public 9-12 605 0.96
EPIC HIGH SCHOOL-SOUTH 4 No Public 9-12 400 1.52
Al-Ihsan Academy NR No Private PK-12 508 1.73
Academy for Young Writers 5 No Public 6-12 483 1.99
Spring Creek Community School 3 No Public 6-12 468 1.99
High School Construction Trades Engineering And Architecture 8 No Public 9-12 1,075 2.10
The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers 2 No Public 9-12 269 2.14
EPIC HIGH SCHOOL NORTH 5 No Public 9-12 387 2.37
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity School NR No Private 0 2.38

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159-16 97th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414?

The development at 159-16 97th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 was built in 1950.

What is the total square footage of 159-16 97th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414?

159-16 97th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 has a total of 2,002 square feet.

When was 159-16 97th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 last sold and what was the sale price?

159-16 97th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 was last sold on 11/21/2013 for $475,000.

What is the assessed value of 159-16 97th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414?

159-16 97th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 is currently assessed at $48,480.

What are the property taxes for 159-16 97th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414?

The property taxes for 159-16 97th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414 total $8,831.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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