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8-bedroom house for sale in Jamaica Hills-Briarwood

84-70 159th St, Jamaica Hills-Briarwood, Queens, New York, NY, 11432

$1,799,000
Asking price · in USD
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About this home

House for sale in Jamaica Hills-Briarwood, Queens: 8 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Asking price $1,799,000. Built in 1998.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Rare Find in Prime Jamaica Hills! Welcome to this massive, beautifully designed legal two-family home, offering an incredible opportunity for savvy investors or buyers looking for a spacious multi-generational layout with rental income potential. Boasting a stunning brick front facade, this detached property features a total of 8 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The home is meticulously equipped with modern conveniences, including a central vacuum system for effortless cleaning and dedicated laundry amenities. Outside, the property provides premium convenience with a private driveway and a built-in garage, ensuring you never have to search for parking. The lovely, private backyard serves as your personal outdoor oasis, perfect for weekend entertaining, gardening, or relaxing. Unbeatable Prime Location: Situated in one of the most accessible pockets of Queens, this home offers maximum commuter convenience. You are just moments from Hillside Avenue and Parsons Boulevard, putting local shopping, diverse dining, and the F-train subway right at your fingertips. Commuting by car is equally seamless with immediate access to the Grand Central Parkway. A legal two-family home of this size and caliber in Jamaica Hills is a rare find. Schedule your tour today!

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 72/100 · Complete

How complete and honest this listing is, from what the source sites show and Roofy’s own checks. It isn’t a rating of the home or the agent. How the score works

  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 38 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details14/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • No points: No size0/2
    • Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • No points: No pet policy0/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 192 words3/3
  • True cost11/15
    • Some points: Taxes not stated4/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1998, 2 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal10/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

Buying costs

What this price means for you: the monthly payment, and New York’s mansion tax, which the buyer pays on a home of $1 million or more.

Compared with the area

Asks $1,799,000, 38% above the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in Jamaica Hills-Briarwood.

Median here
$1,300,000
13 listings, last 90 days

Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.

More about Jamaica Hills-Briarwood

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Parsons BlvdE F9 min walk
  • Sutphin BlvdF14 min walk
  • 169 StF17 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 28

Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.

The building

2 units · 2 floors · built 1998

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

84-70 159 Street · BBL 4-09782-0029 · built 1998 · 2 units

Roofy building score 96/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Two-family home
Open HPD violations
None
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
None in 2018–2024 tax bills
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

See the full building record

Public NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).

Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.