New York City property record for 4540 159th St, Flushing, NY 11358
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 975 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,744 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Transfer Sep 2017 Sale |
| APN | 05437-0070 |
| Primary APN | 05437-0070 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 975 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 975 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Lot Area | 4,000 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Account Number | 4-05437-0070 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4540 159TH ST |
| City | FLUSHING |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11358-3148 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | 5437 |
| Legal Lot Number | 70 |
| Jurisdiction | QUEENS NY |
| Township / Civil Division | QUEENS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 119900 |
4540 159th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2018.
Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4540 159TH ST, FLUSHING, NY 11358-3148 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 24, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer HOME ABSTRACT CORPORATION |
| Sep 26, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer FRANKLIN LAND SERVICES INC, FRANKLIN LAND SVCS INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2018 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018173755 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 22, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 6392000396 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | QUEENS NY |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 4540 159TH ST, FLUSHING, NY 11358-3148 |
| Document Number | 0000173755 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 173755 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2018 |
| Title Company | HOME ABSTRACT CORPORATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 4540 159TH ST FLUSHING NY 113583148, FLUSHING, NY 11358-3148 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | QUEENS NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 4540 159TH ST, FLUSHING, NY 11358-3148 |
| Document Number | 0000357850 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 357850 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Title Company | FRANKLIN LAND SERVICES INC, FRANKLIN LAND SVCS INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,800.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 4540 159TH ST FLUSHING NY 113583148, FLUSHING, NY 11358-3148 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4540 159th St was $4,744 with a senior citizen's exemption.
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 | $50,074 Land $16,710 Building $33,364 | $917,000 Land $306,000 Building $611,000 | |
| 2025 | $4,744.00 | ||
| 2023 | $4,475.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $44,568 Land $14,401 Building $30,167 | $947,000 Land $306,000 Building $641,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 4540 159th St; there have been 1 flood claim 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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 4540 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 1,479 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 |
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