4217 159th St, Flushing, NY 11358 Property Records

New York City property record for 4217 159th St, Flushing, NY 11358

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	2,266 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size	0.092 acres (4,000 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$250,000 (Sep 1998)
Tax Bill	$8,868 (2025)
APN	`05390-0020`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`05390-0020`
Alternative APNs	`2604053900020` `4-05390-0020`

Interior

Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,266 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	800 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1915
Effective Year Built	Effective 1915
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Lot Area	4,000 sqft (0.092 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 40 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number	4-05390-0020
Street Address	4217 159TH ST
City	FLUSHING
State	NY
Zip	11358-2566
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	R4A
Legal Subdivision	PROPERTIES RICKERT-FINLAY REAL
Legal Block	5390
Legal Lot Number	20
Jurisdiction	QUEENS NY
Township / Civil Division	QUEENS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2000
Census Tract	118500

Owner

4217 159th St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 1998.

Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 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 Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	4217 159TH ST, FLUSHING, NY 11358-2566
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 28, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 28, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	4985 / 1340
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 4217 159th St was $8,868.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Queens County
Municipality	New York City
Unified School District	New York City Department Of Education (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$46,434 Land $11,250 Building $35,184	$1,424,000 Land $345,000 Building $1,079,000
2025	$8,868.00
2023	$7,922.00	$40,846 Land $9,413 Building $31,433	$1,497,000 Land $345,000 Building $1,152,000

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 4217 159th St.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer

FEMA Flood Zone	Not on file

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 4217 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

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,242 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 · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20