Beach 85th Street
Rockaway Beach, NY 11693
Farway Marina · Land For Sale · 4.00 AC

P R O P E R T Y I N F O R M A T I O N The property is located on Jamaica Bay between Beach 84th and Beach 85th Streets. Four (4) parcels of land encompassing a total of 153,243 square feet in the picturesque Rockaway Beach area of Queens, New York. Boasting a prime waterfront position, these properties offer breathtaking panoramic views of Jamaica Bay and Manhattan. The four (4) non-contiguous tax parcels are essentially two parcels of land, segmented by two intermediate parcels owned by the City of New York. Since the 1960s, the current owners have been able to lease these lots from the City and have had the right of use for these City-owned parcels. A new owner might be able to secure an arrangement with the City as well but buyers must do their own diligence. Following is a table detailing the lots and their features, along with a map showing their placements. The four (4) lots will be offered both individually and collectively. Excluding the City-owned lot in the center, the marina’s potential features depend on design and boat size. The following are possibilities, but no representations are made, expressed or implied. Buyers must conduct their own due diligence to assess feasibility. WET STORAGE Lot 17: +/- 55 wet slips Lot 45: +/- 45 wet slips Total = +/- 100 wet slips DRY STORAGE (3-Tiered) Lot 45: +/- 60 dry slips Lots 15 & 17: +/- 60 dry slips Total = +/- 120 dry slips RESIDENTIAL HOUSING Lot 17: 2 two-story stilt houses, w/CO for 2 additional Lot 17: 12-16 City-issued BIN #s Lot 51: multi-story home (2-3 family) can be rebuilt OTHER POSSIBILITIES Yacht Club Pier Boat Club Special Zoning: C3/R4-1. Includes all types of residential (single family, floating rentals, apartment hotel etc.),community centers & a broad range of facilities for boating and related commercial activities suitable in waterfront areas. Additional Features: 200-foot wall breakwater; 20 minutes to open sea. The Marina’s Past Owned by the same family for 60 years, the 85th Street Marina and Pier is a rare waterfront property featuring stilt housing and an historic pier. In continuous operation for nearly two centuries—long before Rockaway was even a town—the marina - ceased operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The property’s location in the heart of Rockaway Beach surrounded by attractions and transportation options makes this a prime opportunity for marina restoration or waterfront development as part of Rockaway’s revitalization. The Future A multi-phase plan envisions transforming the property into a vibrant mixed-use destination marina, centered on recreational boating, tourism, and sport fishing. This development would leverage Rockaway’s ongoing revitalization and the booming boating industry. Site beautification and restoration would showcase responsible stewardship of Jamaica Bay. Potential enhancements include refurbishing the historic steamboat pier and two-story cottages, reinforcing the bulkhead, dredging the mooring area, and constructing a clubhouse with a waterfront café.