Office building with commercial space · Jamaica, Queens
Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Building
The Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Building (89-31 161st Street) is a 10-floor office building with commercial space in Jamaica, Queens, built in 1929, with about 59,000 square feet of office space according to city records.
- Office space
- 59K SF
- Floors
- 10
- Year built
- 1929
- Zoning
- C4-4D
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NYC tax lot records
Building facts
- Building name
- Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Building
- Building type
- Office building with commercial space (city class O6)
- Total floor area
- 64,360 SF
- Commercial floor area
- 64,360 SF
- Office
- 59,280 SF
- Retail
- 5,080 SF
- Height
- 10 floors
- Year built
- 1929
- Lot area
- 7,920 SF
- Zoning district
- C4-4D
- Built FAR
- 8.13
- Max commercial FAR
- 3.4
- Landmark status
- Individual landmark
- Tax lot (BBL)
- 4097600027
- ZIP code
- 11432
Nearest subway
- Parsons Blvd
- Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer
- 169 St
Source: NYC Department of City Planning, PLUTO 26v2, pulled 2026-09-26; building name from the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission (below); subway stations from the MTA Subway Stations dataset, pulled 2026-09-26. Floor areas are the city's estimates for the whole building, not available space. Walking times are straight-line estimates.
Landmarks Preservation Commission records
Architecture and history
The Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Building was designed by Conable, Smith & Rowley (George W. Conable) and built in 1928-1929 in the Georgian Revival style. The Landmarks Preservation Commission designated it a New York City landmark on October 26, 2010.
- Architect
- Conable, Smith & Rowley (George W. Conable)
- Constructed
- 1928-1929
- Style
- Georgian Revival
- Primary material
- Terra cotta
- Built as
- Office building
- City landmark
- Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Building: individual landmark, designated October 26, 2010 (LP-02386)
Source: NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, Individual Landmark Sites and Individual Landmark and Historic District Building Database on NYC Open Data, pulled 2026-09-26. A designation can cover part of a lot, such as a facade or a lobby interior.
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Questions about Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Building
How big is the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Building?
The Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Building has about 64,000 square feet of floor area in total, including 59,000 square feet of office and 5,000 square feet of retail, according to NYC PLUTO 26v2. These are the city's estimates for the whole building, not space that is available.
When was the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Building built?
The Landmarks Preservation Commission's building records date the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Building to 1928-1929, designed by Conable, Smith & Rowley (George W. Conable). The building is 10 floors tall.
Who designed the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Building?
Conable, Smith & Rowley (George W. Conable), according to the Landmarks Preservation Commission's building records, which list the style as Georgian Revival and its original use as an office building.
Is the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Building a New York City landmark?
Yes. The Landmarks Preservation Commission designated the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Building an individual landmark on October 26, 2010 (LP-02386). Changes to a designated landmark, including many storefront, window and signage changes, need a permit from the Commission.
What is the zoning at the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Building?
The lot is in the C4-4D zoning district. PLUTO lists a built floor area ratio (FAR) of 8.13 and a maximum commercial FAR of 3.4 for this lot.
What subway station is closest to the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Building?
The closest subway station to the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Building is Parsons Blvd (the F train), about 0.3 miles away in a straight line, roughly 5 minutes on foot. Also nearby: Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer (the E, J and Z trains), 5 min walk; 169 St (the F train), 9 min walk. Walking times are straight-line estimates; the street route is longer.
Is there office space for lease at the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Building?
No space at 89-31 161st Street is listed on Leasemark right now. Owners and brokers can list space here for free, and tenants can post a requirement to be matched when space opens up.
Jamaica
Transit hubs in Jamaica
- E J Z at Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer
- E J Z at Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport
- LIRR and AirTrain JFK at Jamaica