52-39 70th Street, Queens
Two-family · built c. 1915 · Block 2481, Lot 20.
Building permits
- New Building — Residential, filed May 30, 2026, 2 units, 3 stories, described as “Propose a new three story with two family house. Obtain new c of o.”
- Demolition, filed May 25, 2026, estimated cost $45K, described as “Fully demolish existing house and garage”
- Demolition, filed May 25, 2026, estimated cost $15K, described as “Full demolition of existing garage”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $76,740
- 2026–27 tax
- $7,064
- Market value (city estimate)
- $1,279,000
- Taxable value
- $35,598
- Assessed land
- $14,340
- Assessed improvements
- $62,400
Zoning
R4-1: floor area ratio 0.49 built, 1.00 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- Mar 13, 2026: $1,430,000, 1,947 sq ft, sold with other lots
- Oct 30, 2025: $875,000, sold with other lots
Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.