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7-70 Empire Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 - Property report

Also known as: 7-70 Empire Ave

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1930

Lot sq. ft.

4,094

Sale price

$600,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
7-70 Empire Avenue
ZIP code
11691
Neighborhood
Far Rockaway
Borough
Queens
Block & lot
15551-0068

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
2,700
Building dimensions
20 ft x 66 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1930
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
12/22/2005
Sale price
$600,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,233
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)
Empire Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Reads Lane
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
32.75 ft x 125.02 ft
Lot sq. ft.
4,094

Area overview

Walk score
71 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
68 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
66 /100.  Bikeable
School district
27
Community district
14
Closest police station
0.29 Miles
Closest fire station
0.54 Miles

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Ownership information for 7-70 Empire Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY

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

Sales history for 7-70 Empire Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/22/2005 $600,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/21/2014 - R
10/06/2014 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2014100605112001)
XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX X X
03/14/2006 - R
02/21/2006 - D
Mortgage
(2006030101094001)
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX X X
02/27/2006 - R
02/03/2006 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006020301202001)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
01/09/2006 - R
12/22/2005 - D
Mortgage
(2005122600120002)
XXXXXXXX XXXX
01/09/2006 - R
12/22/2005 - D
Deed
(2005122600120001)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
12/14/2004 - R
11/29/2004 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2004080301198001)
01/04/2005 - R
05/28/2004 - D
Agreement
(2004121700228002)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
01/04/2005 - R
05/28/2004 - D
Mortgage
(2004121700228001)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
11/22/2004 - R
03/04/2003 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2004080301197001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX X XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXX
09/08/2003 - R
03/04/2003 - D
Mortgage
(2003070200618001)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 7-70 Empire Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$8,233
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,172,000
Assessed value
$70,320

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 $1,044,000 $62,640 $39,161 19.843% $7,771 $7,771 +4.64%
2024/25 $1,111,000 $66,660 $36,974 20.085% $7,426 $7,426 0.00%
2023/24 $1,133,000 $67,980 $36,974 20.085% $7,426 $7,426 -0.14%
2022/23 $1,055,000 $63,300 $36,616 20.309% $7,436 $7,436 +7.73%
2021/22 $921,000 $55,260 $34,577 19.963% $6,903 $6,903 +0.51%
2020/21 $831,000 $49,860 $32,634 21.045% $6,868 $6,868 +5.30%
2019/20 $782,000 $46,920 $30,812 21.167% $6,522 $6,522 +1.19%
2018/19 $914,000 $54,840 $30,812 20.919% $6,446 $6,446 +3.63%
2017/18 $815,000 $48,900 $30,513 20.385% $6,220 $6,220 +7.98%
2016/17 $698,000 $41,880 $28,814 19.991% $5,760 $5,760 +8.32%

Permit information for 7-70 Empire Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY

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Far Rockaway, Bayswater 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
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
1

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Beach 22nd St & Mott Ave at SW Corner
Station lines
A
Distance (miles)
0.482

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (The) 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 505 0.24
Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (The) 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 505 0.24
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 4 10 No Charter K-7 641 0.26
Church of God Christian Academy NR No Private K-12 86 0.30
Talmud Torah Siach Yitzchok NR No Private PK, K-8 290 0.33
Talmud Torah Siach Yitzchok NR No Private PK, K-8 290 0.33
P.S. 197 The Ocean School 6 No Public PK, K-5 407 0.39
P.S. 197 The Ocean School 6 No Public PK, K-5 407 0.39
Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School 7 No Charter PK, K-5 282 0.49
Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School 7 No Charter PK, K-5 282 0.49
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Ms 53 Brian Piccolo 3 Yes Public 6-8 206 0.26
Village Academy 6 Yes Public 6-8 302 0.26
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 4 10 No Charter K-7 641 0.26
Church of God Christian Academy NR No Private K-12 86 0.30
Talmud Torah Siach Yitzchok NR No Private PK, K-8 290 0.33
Lawrence Middle School 3 No Public 7-8 405 0.59
Yeshiva Darchei Torah NR No Private PK, K-12 1,848 0.69
Mesivta Chaim Shlomo NR No Private 0 0.76
Reihis Chockma Preschool NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.76
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Tichon Meir Moshe NR No Private 9-12 0 0.29
Church of God Christian Academy NR No Private K-12 86 0.30
Hebrew Academy Long Beach High School Boys NR No Private 9-12 0 0.55
Yeshiva Darchei Torah NR No Private PK, K-12 1,848 0.69
Mesivta Chaim Shlomo NR No Private 0 0.76
Frederick Douglas Academy Vi High School 1 No Public 9-12 265 1.00
Acadey of Medical Technology - A College Board School 4 No Public 6-12 670 1.00
Queens High School For Information Research And T 5 No Public 9-12 493 1.00

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 7-70 Empire Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691?

The development at 7-70 Empire Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 was built in 1930.

What is the total square footage of 7-70 Empire Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691?

7-70 Empire Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 has a total of 2,700 square feet.

When was 7-70 Empire Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 last sold and what was the sale price?

7-70 Empire Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 was last sold on 12/22/2005 for $600,000.

What is the assessed value of 7-70 Empire Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691?

7-70 Empire Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 is currently assessed at $70,320.

What are the property taxes for 7-70 Empire Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691?

The property taxes for 7-70 Empire Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 total $8,233.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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