159 Commerce Street, Staten Island
Single family · built 1970 · Block 1574, Lot 198.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Oct 21, 2025, estimated cost $21K, described as “Filing herewith tax abatement application for installation of roof mounted solar panels. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 18, 2024, estimated cost $6K, described as “Plans filed to legalize the extension of curb cut and to resolve violation number 39116058K.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 25, 2024, estimated cost $26K, described as “Installation of solar panels on existing roof. No change in use, occupancy, or egress. No change in bulk”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $52,800
- 2026–27 tax
- $8,846
- Market value (city estimate)
- $880,000
- Taxable value
- $44,582
- Assessed land
- $11,520
- Assessed improvements
- $41,280
Zoning
R3X: floor area ratio 0.47 built, 0.75 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.