New York City and Richmond County property record for 98 Taft Ave, Staten Island, NY 10301
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,556 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $740,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $5,612 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Transfer Apr 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 00045-0016 |
| Primary APN | 00045-0016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 4 Half Baths |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,556 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,500 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Account Number | 00045-0016 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 98 TAFT AVE |
| City | STATEN ISLAND |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 10301-1404 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R3A |
| Legal Block | 45 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | RICHMOND NY |
| Township / Civil Division | STATEN ISLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
98 Taft Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2025.
Source: New York City and Richmond County records, as of May 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 98 TAFT CT, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314-4140 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Apr 10, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer OTHER INSTITUTIONAL LENDERS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 10, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025985390 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 6, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000856215 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RICHMOND NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 98 TAFT AVE, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10301-1404 |
| Document Number | 0000856215 |
| Map Reference | MAP 385 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 856215 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 126 CHAMBERS ST, 126, NEW YORK, NY 10007-1339 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 126 CHAMBERS ST, NEW YORK, NY 10007-1339 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RICHMOND NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 10, 2017 |
| Property Address | 98 TAFT AVE, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10301-1404 |
| Document Number | 0000648433 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 648433 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2018 |
| Title Company | JUDICIAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,300.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 125 CHAMBERS ST #1 NEW YORK NY 100071151, 1, NEW YORK, NY 10007-1151 |
| Document Number | 648434 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 648434 |
| Name | OTHER INSTITUTIONAL LENDERS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92614 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 36 Months |
| Due | Apr 9, 2020 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 98 Taft Ave was $5,612.
Source: New York City and Richmond County assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Richmond 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 | $34,020 Land $7,094 Building $26,926 | $567,000 Land $138,000 Building $429,000 | |
| 2025 | $5,612.00 | ||
| 2023 | $5,124.00 | $25,516 Land $6,333 Building $19,183 | $556,000 Land $138,000 Building $418,000 |
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 98 Taft Ave; there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1978–1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1980 · 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 98 Taft Ave 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 1,297 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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