42-47 161st Street, Queens
Two-family · built c. 1920 · Block 5392, Lot 3.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Jan 1, 2024, estimated cost $32K, described as “Installation of Solar panels on existing roof structure, No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 8, 2023, estimated cost $60K, described as “Proposed mechanical work in conjunction with JOB#Q00640571. Install ductless split system heat pump. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 30, 2022, estimated cost $85K, described as “Proposed plumbing work filed in conjunction with JOB#Q00640571. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 29, 2022, estimated cost $74K, described as “Proposed support of excavation plan in conjunction WITHJOB#Q00640571 with sheet piles and sloped excavation.no change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 20, 2022, estimated cost $5K, described as “Proposed to install 8' high temporary plywood fence in conjunction with JOB#Q00640571. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Major Renovation — Enlargement, filed Dec 7, 2021, estimated cost $888K, 1 unit added, 3 stories, described as “Proposed horizontal & vertical enlargement of exist. 2 story building. Proposed 2 story and attic with two dwelling units. Partial demolition and gut renovation. Obtain a new certificate of occupancy.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $77,820
- 2026–27 tax
- $11,302
- Market value (city estimate)
- $1,297,000
- Taxable value
- $69,761
- Assessed land
- $16,560
- Assessed improvements
- $61,260
Tax breaks
- Solar abatement, through Jun 30, 2028, a $2,541 credit this tax year.
Zoning
R4A: floor area ratio 0.89 built, 1.00 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- Aug 20, 2021: $950,000
Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.