159 Street, Queens
Vacant land · Block 6797, Lot 30.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Oct 30, 2026, estimated cost $4K, described as “Use of Knuckleboom for building construction. This application is filed in conjunction with NB # 421694857”
- Alteration, filed Oct 23, 2026, estimated cost $2K, described as “Temporary scaffold stair tower as per drawings. Scaffold stair tower shall comply with ch #33 of the NYC bc. No change in use, occupancy or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 20, 2023, estimated cost $18K, described as “Construction fence in conjunction with BIS NB # 421694857”
- Alteration, filed Feb 8, 2022, estimated cost $18K, described as “Construction fence in conjunction with BIS NB # 421694857”
- Alteration, filed May 3, 2021, estimated cost $1K, described as “This ALT-II application is being filed for Underground Plumbing work related new building application #421694857 at the subject premises. There is no change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 22, 2021, estimated cost $1K, described as “This application is being filed for Support of Excavation work related to the New Building application #421694857 at the subject premises. There is no change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 20, 2021, estimated cost $1K, described as “This application is being filed for Foundation and Earthwork related to New Building Application #421694857 at the subject premises. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $455,700
- 2026–27 tax
- $86,622
- Market value (city estimate)
- $7,595,000
- Taxable value
- $436,536
- Assessed land
- $455,700
Zoning
R6: floor area ratio 0.00 built, 2.43 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Board and land use applications
- PARSONS MANOR REHAB & HEALTH CARE (City Planning P1999Q0418): Completed, decided Jun 29, 2000. 99DCP011Q: CONSTRUCTION OF A 7-STORY, 92,170 SF NURSING HOME. IN ADDITI ON, A 19,666 SF PARKING GARAGE WILL BE LOCATED IN THE CELLAR
- 107TH POLICE PRECINCT PARKING LOT (City Planning P1991Q0008): Completed, decided Aug 14, 1991. 91-067Q: SITE SELECTION & ACQUISITION FOR ADJACENT PARKING LOT FOR 120 AUTOS FOR THE NEW 107TH PRECINCT; Additional Other #(s): 89-157Q
- 107TH PRECINCT PARKING LOT (City Planning P1989Q0478): Completed, decided Jul 10, 1991. 89-157Q: SITE SELECTION & ACQUISITION FOR ADJACENT PARKING LOT FOR 120 AUTOS FOR THE NEW 107TH PRECINCT
In the news
Redesign Revealed for 800-Unit Development at 71-12 Park Avenue in Kew Gardens Hills, Queens, New York YIMBY, May 22, 2026.