# 152-13 88th Avenue, Queens

Apartment building · 689 units · built c. 1937 · Block 9695, Lot 14.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/4096950014/152-13-88-avenue

More construction in Jamaica: https://umarelli.org/nyc/queens/jamaica.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed May 12, 2022, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of outrigger platform during new building construction in accordance with nycc 2014 chapter 33 building code. No change in egress,use, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 13, 2022, estimated cost $10K, described as “Installation of dual personnel/material hoist for pedestrian and worker safety during construction. Dual p/m hoist shall comply with nycc 2014 chapter 33 . No change in egress, use, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 24, 2022, estimated cost $10K, described as “Installation of 300 psf sidewalk shed, overhead protection and pipe scaffolding as per plans. All equipment shall comply with chapter #33 of the 2014 code. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 4, 2022, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of roof protection as per plans. Roof protection shall comply with chapter# 33 of the 2014 code, no changes in use egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 23, 2021, estimated cost $10K, described as “Installation of pipe scaffolding & 300PSF sidewalk shed as per plans during construction. No change in use, egress or occupancy. Sidewalk shed & pipe scaffolding shall comply with chapter 33 of NYC building code of 2014.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 10, 2021, estimated cost $1K, described as “Install new construction fence in conjunction with NB application#420666862”
- Alteration, filed Nov 2, 2021, estimated cost $1K, described as “Proposed 22' curb cut serving attended parking lot”
- Alteration, filed Jun 25, 2020, estimated cost $2K, described as “Install combined sprinkler/standpipe system as per plans filed. No change to use, egress oroccupancy. Filed in conjunction with NB#420666862.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 15, 2020, estimated cost $400, described as “Erect non-illuminated accessory ground monument sign, monument structure permit #420652582, no change of use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 26, 2020, estimated cost $1K, described as “Plumbing work as per plans filed”
- Alteration, filed Mar 26, 2020, estimated cost $1K, described as “Mechanical work as per plans filed”
- Alteration, filed Mar 18, 2020, estimated cost $1K, described as “Structural work as per plans filed.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 23, 2020, described as “Installation of pipe scaffold as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 20, 2019, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of temporary construction plywood fence as per plans during construction. No change in use, egress or occupancy. Fence to comply with chapter 33 of NYC building code of 2014.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 1, 2019, estimated cost $5K, described as “Removal of entire dry standpipe system and associated piping from floors 001 through 004. Vacant building prior to partial demolition under DOB application 421861159. No change to use, egress, or, occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 27, 2019, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of a heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans during general construction work. No change in use, egress or occupancy. Sidewalk shed to comply with chapter 33 of building code of 2014”
- Alteration, filed Apr 25, 2019, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of temporary construction plywood fence as per plans during construction. No change in use, egress or occupancy. Fence to comply with chapter 33 of NYC building code of 2014.”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $29,045,250
- 2026–27 tax: $3,343,036
- Market value (city estimate): $64,545,000
- Taxable value: $26,875,440
- Assessed land: $7,962,300
- Assessed improvements: $21,082,950

## Zoning

R7X: floor area ratio 3.69 built, 5.00 allowed by base zoning.

## Flood zone

Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.

## Board and land use applications

- Jamaica Neighborhood Plan (City Planning 2023Q0381): Zoning map change, Zoning text change, Urban development action area, Completed, filed Mar 14, 2025, decided Oct 29, 2025. In coordination with its agency partners, DCP is leading a neighborhood study in Jamaica that focuses on areas within and surrounding the Special Downtown Jamaica District. This study seeks to increase the supply of permanently affordable…

## In the news

[88-20 153rd Street Goes Vertical in Jamaica, Queens](https://newyorkyimby.com/2022/08/88-20-153rd-street-goes-vertical-in-jamaica-queens.html), New York YIMBY, Aug 8, 2022.

From New York City and Jersey City public records, refreshed within a day of each release. Sources: https://umarelli.org/sources. Methodology and corrections: https://umarelli.org/methodology