42-38 78th Street, Queens
Single family · built c. 1925 · Block 1523, Lot 24.
Building permits
- New Building — Multi-Family, filed Feb 26, 2026, 3 units, 3 stories, described as “Proposed a new 3-story residence for 3-dwelling units. Obtain a new certificate of occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed May 29, 2026, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of construction fence as per plan filed herewith. No change in use, occupancy or egress.”
- Demolition, filed Jan 15, 2026, estimated cost $50K, described as “Full demolition on existing 2-1/2 story detached residence.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $77,520
- 2026–27 tax
- $9,717
- Market value (city estimate)
- $1,292,000
- Taxable value
- $48,968
- Assessed land
- $21,420
- Assessed improvements
- $56,100
Zoning
R4: floor area ratio 0.54 built, 1.00 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- Dec 18, 2025: $1,235,000
Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.