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59-42 157 STREET

Queens · Block 6734 · Lot 59 · Two-family converted (Class B3)

59-42 157 STREET is a Class B3 (two-family converted) building in Queens (BBL 4067340059) built in 1965, with 2 residential units across 2 floors.

The building is in NYC community district 407, council district 20, zoning district R3A, on a 3,000-square-foot lot with a building footprint of 1,736 square feet.

The current registered owner of record per NYC PLUTO is REN, MEI XIU.

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on February 8, 2023 when REN, MEI XIU conveyed the property to REN FAMILY TRUST; MEI XIU REN, AS TRUSTEE for a non-disclosed consideration. The transaction was recorded as cash (no paired mortgage instrument).

Data sourced daily from NYC PLUTO (Department of City Planning), NYC ACRIS (Department of Finance), and NYC HPD housing-maintenance code violations.

Owner of record

REN, MEI XIU

Most recent deed

Last transferred on Feb 8, 2023 to REN FAMILY TRUST; MEI XIU REN, AS TRUSTEE.
Previous owner: REN, MEI XIU
Cash sale: no recorded mortgage tied to this transfer.
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Recent ACRIS documents (last 2)

DateTypeAmountParties
Feb 8, 2023DEEDNot disclosedParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
May 31, 2006DEEDNot disclosedParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
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Building stats

Units
2
Year built
1965
Class
B3
Borough
Queens
Zoning:
R3A
Lot size:
3,000 sqft
Building area:
1,736 sqft
Floors:
2
Assessed value:
$69K
Community district:
407
Council district:
20

HPD violations

0 open
No open violations on record. Source: NYC HPD.
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Recent HPD violation details

No open HPD violations recorded for this building.

Recent ACRIS activity

2 documents in the last 5 years (most recent Feb 8, 2023).

Frequently asked questions about 59-42 157 STREET

Who owns 59-42 157 STREET?

The current registered owner of record for 59-42 157 STREET per NYC PLUTO is REN, MEI XIU. The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on February 8, 2023 when the property was conveyed to REN FAMILY TRUST; MEI XIU REN, AS TRUSTEE. PLUTO ownership is refreshed monthly by NYC Department of Finance; the registered owner may not reflect transactions recorded within the last 30 days.

When was 59-42 157 STREET last sold?

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for 59-42 157 STREET was recorded on February 8, 2023, when REN, MEI XIU conveyed the property to REN FAMILY TRUST; MEI XIU REN, AS TRUSTEE for a non-disclosed consideration. The transaction was recorded as cash (no paired mortgage instrument).

How many HPD violations does 59-42 157 STREET have?

No open HPD housing-maintenance code violations are on record for 59-42 157 STREET. The building is not registered with NYC HPD's landlord-registration system, which is typical for owner-occupied 1-2 family dwellings. HPD violation data is pulled daily from the NYC Open Data violations feed.

What is the assessed value of 59-42 157 STREET?

NYC Department of Finance assesses 59-42 157 STREET at $69K for the current tax year. NYC assesses property at a fraction of estimated market value (the assessment ratio varies by tax class — 6% for tax class 1 one-to-three-family dwellings, approximately 45% for tax class 2 rental apartment buildings), so the market value implied by this assessment is meaningfully higher. Assessment data is published by NYC Department of Finance.

What building class is 59-42 157 STREET and what does that mean?

59-42 157 STREET is NYC building class B3 — Two-family converted. A two-family dwelling that was converted from a one-family. Building class is assigned by NYC Department of Finance and recorded in PLUTO; it determines the property's tax class and the regulatory regime that applies.

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