# 1 Rockaway Point Blvd, Queens

Single family · built c. 1938 · Block 16340, Lot 50.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/4163400050/104-roxbury-avenue

More construction in Breezy Point: https://umarelli.org/nyc/queens/breezy-point.md

## Building permits

- New Building — Residential, filed Jun 10, 2026, 1 unit, 3 stories, described as “Proposed one family dwelling in compliance with pbfe + 2 feet”
- New Building — Residential, filed Apr 23, 2026, 1 unit, 2 stories, early work permitted while the building plans are in review, described as “Application filed for reconstruction of a 2 story, 1 family dwelling on existing foundation previously approved under DOB application# 421779551. All work is per plans filed herewith.”
- New Building — Residential, filed Jan 6, 2025, 1 unit, 3 stories, described as “Construction of single-family house.”
- New Building — Residential, filed Dec 15, 2023, 1 unit, 2 stories, described as “Proposed new single family dwelling.”
- New Building — Residential, filed Dec 5, 2023, estimated cost $250K, 1 unit, 2 stories, described as “Reconstruction of single-family house.”
- New Building, filed Jun 7, 2022, estimated cost $300K, 1 story, described as “Reconstructed commercial market damaged by Hurricane Sandy.”
- New Building — Residential, filed Dec 9, 2021, estimated cost $400K, 1 unit, 2 stories, described as “New single family dwelling.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 6, 2026, estimated cost $29K, described as “Filing herewith tax abatement application for installation of roof-mounted solar panels. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 14, 2026, estimated cost $20K, described as “Proposed one story addition”
- Alteration, filed Jul 6, 2026, estimated cost $100K, described as “Proposed construction”
- Alteration, filed Jun 11, 2026, estimated cost $38K, described as “Filing herewith tax abatement application for installation of roof mounted solar panels. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 3, 2026, estimated cost $50K, described as “Proposed plumbing”
- Alteration, filed Feb 13, 2026, estimated cost $19K, described as “Installation of solar panels on existing roof. No change in use, occupancy, or egress. No change in bulk”
- Alteration, filed Feb 9, 2026, estimated cost $89K, described as “Application for an interior and exterior renovation to include non bearing partition changes, wood deck at rear. Split HVAC units as per plans filed herewith. no change to use, egress or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Oct 31, 2025, estimated cost $37K, described as “Filing herewith tax abatement application for installation of roof-mounted solar panels. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 9, 2025, estimated cost $89K, described as “Application for an interior and exterior renovation to include non bearing partition changes, wood deck at rear. Split HVAC units as per plans filed herewith. no change to use, egress or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Jul 27, 2025, estimated cost $60K, described as “Proposed plumbing”
- Alteration, filed Jun 3, 2025, estimated cost $29K, described as “Installation of solar PV system. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Demolition, filed Jan 6, 2025, estimated cost $20K, described as “Hand demolition of 1-story residential building.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 23, 2024, estimated cost $100K, described as “Filing herewith for the installation of a new wet and dry sprinkler systems for a new building filed under DOB nowjob #Q00973194”
- Demolition, filed Jul 7, 2024, estimated cost $8K, described as “Proposed full demolition of single family dwelling”
- Alteration, filed Jun 28, 2024, estimated cost $10K, described as “Proposed sunroom”
- Alteration, filed May 14, 2024, estimated cost $10K, described as “Interior renovation of existing 1 family house. No change in use, egress or occupancy. Obtain new certificate of occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Apr 1, 2024, estimated cost $35K, described as “Rooftop solar installation. No change to use, occupancy or egress.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 5, 2024, estimated cost $100K, described as “Filing herewith plans for the installation of sign foundation. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”

65 more, older permits are in this building’s full list on the map: https://umarelli.org/nyc/4163400050/104-roxbury-avenue.

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $3,283,069
- 2026–27 tax: $593,399
- Market value (city estimate): $54,717,810
- Taxable value: $3,054,177
- Assessed land: $887,760
- Assessed improvements: $2,395,309

## Tax breaks

- Nonprofit exemption (house of worship), with no end date, about $6,119 a year below the full tax.
- Solar abatement, through Jun 30, 2030, a $16,859 credit this tax year.

## Zoning

R4: floor area ratio 0.38 built, 1.00 allowed by base zoning.

## Recent sales

- Sep 28, 2026: $550,000
- Aug 28, 2026: $720,000
- Jul 27, 2026: $610,000
- Jul 22, 2026: $630,000
- Jul 20, 2026: $475,000
- Jun 15, 2026: $500,000
- Apr 9, 2026: $607,500
- Feb 3, 2026: $548,000
- Jan 28, 2026: $250,000
- Nov 7, 2025: $426,000

The 10 most recent of 110 open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.

## Flood zone

Current FEMA flood map: zone AE, high risk: a 1% chance of flooding each year, base flood elevation 9 ft (NGVD29). FEMA’s preliminary map: zone AE, high risk: a 1% chance of flooding each year, base flood elevation 10 ft (NAVD88).

## Board and land use applications

- Variance or special permit (Board of Standards and Appeals 2018-113-BZ): Variance or special permit, Granted, filed Jul 11, 2018, decided Jul 24, 2018. Special Permit (§64-92) to waive bulk regulations for the replacement of homes damaged/destroyed by Hurricane Sandy, on properties which are registered in the NYC Build it Back Program.R4 zoning district.
- Variance or special permit (Board of Standards and Appeals 2018-92-BZ): Variance or special permit, Granted, filed May 22, 2018, decided Jun 5, 2018. Special Permit (§64-92) to waive bulk regulations for the replacement of homes damaged/destroyed by Hurricane Sandy, on properties which are registered in the NYC Build it Back Program. R4 zoning district.
- Appeal (Board of Standards and Appeals 213-12-A): Appeal, Granted, filed Jul 10, 2012, decided Jan 8, 2013. Proposed reconstruction and enlargement of existing single family dwelling located partially within the bed of the mapped street, contrary to Section 35 of the General City Law. R4 zoning district.
- Appeal (Board of Standards and Appeals 18-12-A): Appeal, Granted, filed Jan 24, 2012, decided Jul 24, 2012. Proposed building is not fronting a mapped street, contrary to §36 General City Law. R4 zoning district.
- Appeal (Board of Standards and Appeals 139-11-A): Appeal, Granted, filed Sep 8, 2011, decided Nov 15, 2011. Proposed reconstruction and enlargement of an existing single home partially in the bed of the mapped street, contrary to General City Law Section 35. R4 zoning district.
- Appeal (Board of Standards and Appeals 95-11-A): Appeal, Granted, filed Jun 30, 2011, decided Sep 20, 2011. Reconstruction and enlargement of a single family dwelling located within the bed of a mapped street, contrary to General City Law Section 35. R4 zoning district.
- Appeal (Board of Standards and Appeals 136-10-A): Appeal, Granted, filed Aug 3, 2010, decided Dec 7, 2010. Proposed reconstruction and enlargement of a single family dwelling in the bed of a mapped street, contrary to General City Law Section 35, and upgrade of private disposal system within the bed of a private service road, contrary to…
- Appeal (Board of Standards and Appeals 7-10-A): Appeal, Granted, filed Jan 21, 2010, decided Apr 20, 2010. Reconstruction and enlargement of an existing single family dwelling located within the bed of a mapped street and the upgrade of existing non conforming private disposal system, contrary to General City Law Section 35 and Department of…
- Appeal (Board of Standards and Appeals 310-09-A): Appeal, Granted, filed Nov 23, 2009, decided Feb 9, 2010. Proposed reconstruction and enlargement of an existing single family home located within the bed of a mapped street, contrary to General City Law Section 35. R4 zoning district.
- Appeal (Board of Standards and Appeals 197-09-A): Appeal, Granted, filed Jun 26, 2009, decided Oct 27, 2009. Proposed reconstruction and enlargement of an existing building located within the bed of a mapped street, contrary to General City Law Section 35, and the upgrade of the private disposal system located within the bed of a mapped street,…

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