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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential

179 BEACH 59TH ST

FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11692
0
Baths
1,950 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2,500 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,151 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$25,644 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,938
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$19,706
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$44,160
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$691,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.90 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.85%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyQueens
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
P.S./M.S. 42 R. Vernam SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.4 mi

District: New York City Geographic School District 27

Neighborhood · ZIP 11692These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.90

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,512
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.14,336 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,869
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$109,067
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.55%

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How this home compares

179 Beach 59th St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Arverne 11692
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Arverne 11692
  • Newer than 74% of homes in Queens County

How it measures up in Arverne 11692

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Arverne 11692.

Living area1,950 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,068 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size2,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,049 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 2000Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 179 Beach 59th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeArverne 11692Queens County
Living areabigger than1,950 ft²35% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,500 ft²27% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than195532% of homes74% of homes

About 179 Beach 59th St

How big is 179 Beach 59th St, Far Rockaway, NY?

179 Beach 59th St, Far Rockaway, NY has 1,950 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 179 Beach 59th St, Far Rockaway, NY built?

179 Beach 59th St, Far Rockaway, NY was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 179 Beach 59th St, Far Rockaway, NY?

179 Beach 59th St, Far Rockaway, NY is assigned to P.S./M.S. 42 R. Vernam School (elementary), rated D-. All sit in New York City Geographic School District 27. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 179 Beach 59th St, Far Rockaway, NY compare to other homes in Arverne 11692?

Among the 3,670 homes in Arverne 11692, it is bigger than 35% of them (1,950 ft² against a typical 2,068 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (2,500 ft² against a typical 3,049 ft²) and it is newer than 32% of them (1955 against a typical 2000). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 179 Beach 59th St, Far Rockaway, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 179 Beach 59th St, Far Rockaway, NY was $5,151. The county assessed it at $25,644.

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