South Jamaica

South Jamaica is a neighborhood in Queens, New York City. Most of its dated buildings went up in the 1920s, the oldest in 1887. Its 7,024 tax lots hold about 12,312 homes, and 63% of the buildings are pre-war. A typical building here rises 2 floors, the tallest 8.

Built mostly

1920s

Typical height

2 fl

Tallest

8 fl

Homes

12,312

Pre-war

63%

Building mix

Detached house97%
Apartment building3%

Addresses in South Jamaica

Quick answers

How old are the buildings in South Jamaica?
Most dated buildings in South Jamaica were built in the 1920s; the median year is 1930.
How tall are buildings in South Jamaica?
The median building in South Jamaica has 2 floors, and the tallest has 8.
How many homes are in South Jamaica?
NYC tax records count about 12,312 residential units across 7,024 tax lots in South Jamaica.
What borough is South Jamaica in?
South Jamaica is in Queens, New York City.

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