16215 98th St, Howard Beach, NY 11414 Property Records

New York City property record for 16215 98th St, Howard Beach, NY 11414

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,092 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size0.092 acres (4,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$242,000 (Aug 1995)
Tax Bill$5,938 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2026 Transfer
Sep 2017 Transfer
APN14200-0053

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14200-0053
Alternative APNs
  • 5805142000053
  • 4-14200-0053

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,092 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,092 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1996
Lot Area4,000 sqft (0.092 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 40 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number4-14200-0053
Street Address16215 98TH ST
CityHOWARD BEACH
StateNY
Zip11414-4033
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal Block14200
Legal Lot Number53
JurisdictionQUEENS NY
Township / Civil DivisionQUEENS
Census Block Group4
Census Block4011
Census Tract88400

Owner

16215 98th St is owned by an individual who acquired it in May 2026.

Source: New York City records, as of July 7, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address2227 CAMERON AVE, MERRICK, NY 11566-2222
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingIndividual(s)

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 12, 2026Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Quitclaim
Sep 12, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 4, 1995 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 4, 1995 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page4168 / 1847
Last Transfer DateMay 1, 2026
Transfer Doc0000163061
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

June 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionQUEENS NY
Recording DateJun 12, 2026
Property Address16215 98TH ST, HOWARD BEACH, NY 11414-4033
Document Number0000163061
Instrument DateMay 1, 2026
Instrument2026163061
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2227 CAMERON AVE, MERRICK, NY 11566-2222

September 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionQUEENS NY
Recording DateSep 12, 2017
Property Address16215 98TH ST, JAMAICA, NY 11414-4033
Document Number0000338678
Instrument DateAug 31, 2017
Instrument338678
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 18, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLife Estate
Address16211 98TH ST HOWARD BEACH NY 114144033, HOWARD BEACH, NY 11414-4033

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 16215 98th St was $5,938.

Source: New York City assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyQueens County
MunicipalityNew York City
Unified School DistrictNew York City Department Of Education (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$31,018 Land $5,353 Building $25,665$846,000 Land $146,000 Building $700,000
2025$5,938.00
2023$5,551.00$29,041 Land $4,930 Building $24,111$860,000 Land $146,000 Building $714,000

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.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 16215 98th St; there have been 217 flood claims nearby since 1978.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 127 policies
Nearby Flood Policies127 in force
Nearby Flood Claims217 (1978–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA115 of 217
Most Recent ClaimAug 2025 · tidal / storm surge
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Sandy, Nov 2012 · 82 claims
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 40 claims
  • Severe Blizzard, Mar 1993 · 6 claims

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.

Wildfire

The area around 16215 98th 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNEW YORK CITY SYSTEM
serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2025
Lead10 ppb (2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureUncovered finished water reservoir
currently in violation since Feb 2017
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 734 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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