Executive Summary
139-40 Hillside Avenue is a prime development site located in the heart of Jamaica, Queens. Strategically
positioned within a major transit corridor, this site benefits from imminent rezoning under the Jamaica
Neighborhood Plan, which allows for significant upzoning and mixed-use potential.
Site Overview
Lot Size: 100' x 105' (10,500 sq. ft.)
Current Zoning: Light commercial/industrial (F4)
Proposed Zoning: C4-4D
Max FAR: 7.2 (with MIH bonus)
Buildable SF: 10,500 x 7.2 = 75,600 sq. ft.
Current Asking Price: $18,000,000
Current Building: 1-story commercial, 6,625 SF
Development Potential (C4-4D Zoning)
Proposed Uses:
- Ground Floor: ~10,000 sq. ft. Retail
- Floors 2-14: ~65,000 sq. ft. Residential (~100 units)
Affordable Component: HPD/LIHTC Eligible
Tax Benefits: NYS 485-x Property Tax Abatement