New York City property record for 1542 159th St, Whitestone, NY 11357
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,144 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $458,253 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $9,720 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Mortgage Jul 2021 Sale |
| APN | 04742-0047 |
| Primary APN | 04742-0047 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,144 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Lot Area | 4,000 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Account Number | 4-04742-0047 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1542 159TH ST |
| City | WHITESTONE |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11357-3239 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2A |
| Legal Block | 4742 |
| Legal Lot Number | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | QUEENS NY |
| Township / Civil Division | QUEENS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 102900 |
1542 159th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2021.
Source: New York City records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1542 159TH ST, WHITESTONE, NY 11357-3239 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 4, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage A & D MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jul 16, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 5, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 2, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000273634 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | QUEENS NY |
| Property Address | 1542 159TH ST, FLUSHING, NY 11357-3239 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000183307 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022000183307 |
| Name | A & D MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 1040 S FEDERAL HWY, HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | QUEENS NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1542 159TH ST, FLUSHING, NY 11357-3239 |
| Document Number | 0000273634 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000273634 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1542 159TH ST, 1542, WHITESTONE, NY 11357-3239 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1542 159TH ST, WHITESTONE, NY 11357-3239 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1542 159th St was $9,720, up 6% from the year before.
Source: New York City assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Queens County |
| Municipality | New York City |
| Unified School District | New York City Department Of Education (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $51,300 (+6%) Land $10,700 Building $40,600 | $1,050,000 (+11.35%) Land $219,000 Building $831,000 | |
| 2025 | $9,720.00 (+6%) | $48,397 Land $11,240 Building $37,157 | $943,000 Land $219,000 Building $724,000 |
| 2024 | $9,170.00 (+6%) | ||
| 2023 | $8,651.00 | $43,074 Land $10,516 Building $32,558 | $897,000 Land $219,000 Building $678,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 1542 159th St; there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1979–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1542 159th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Uncovered finished water reservoir currently in violation since Feb 2017 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 894 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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