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· Closed April 3, 2019

4 48TH Avenue #18H
Closed For Sale Condop

$480,000

4 48TH Avenue #18H

Long Island City, Queens

Citylights

MLS® #RLS10514553

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1996

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1996
Ownership Condop
HOA/Common Charges $1,310/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Long Island City

Property Highlights

  • Outdoor Space: Rooftop
  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Condop
Ownership Condop
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Pets Yes
Cross Street CENTER BOULEVARD and 5 STREET
Year Built 1996
Parking Garage Available

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Sep 20, 2018 $499,999 -
Currently Apr 23, 2026 $480,000 -4.0%

Description

Welcome home to apartment 18H at City Lights.

This bright 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment features a functional pass-through kitchen with white solid wood cabinetry and brand new stainless steel refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher and gas range. The king-sized master bedroom offers generous proportions and easily accommodates large night stands and a chest of drawers. The bathroom has a pedestal sink, a vanity mirror with storage and a combination shower and bathtub. The floors are dark-stained strip wood in the living room and bright maple parquet in the bedroom. This appealing apartment has an east exposure offering commanding views of downtown Long Island City, abundant light and is pleasantly quiet.

4-74 48th Avenue is a waterfront full service CONDOP located in the most charming section of Long Island City. The property is a short distance to the nearest subway station where the 7 train runs 5 minutes to Grand Central Station or take the East River Ferry to either Brooklyn or Manhattan. The neighborhood offers authentic restaurants, friendly coffee shops, a new public library, Moma PS1 and one of New York's most coveted waterfront parks. The building amenities include a fitness center, a tennis court, and a roof deck with stunning East River and city views. The lobby is large and inviting and is staffed by a 24-hour concierge and doorman. The property has a laundry room, a garage on premise and is pet friendly. This apartment allows subletting after 1 year of ownership - a purchase perfect for investors!

Features & Amenities

Exterior Features

Rooftop

Building Information

Building Citylights
Total Units 522
Stories 42

Financial Details

Common Charges $1,310/mo
Original Price $499,999
Sale Price $480,000

Long Island City sits directly across the East River from Midtown Manhattan, reachable in one stop on the 7 train. LIC has added more than 12,000 residential units since 2015, transforming former industrial blocks into a corridor of glass-tower condos, converted loft co-ops, and rental high-rises along the waterfront. Gantry Plaza State Park, MoMA PS1, and the Hunters Point Library anchor the neighborhood’s cultural identity. Median condo prices run roughly 30-40% below comparable Manhattan waterfront units, drawing both first-time buyers and investors looking for appreciation in one of the city’s highest-growth zip codes.

Long Island City Live Market Data

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Active Listings

165

Median Asking Price

$1.20M

Median $/Sqft

$1,526

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

9

Price Reduced

18%

Sold (30 Days)

13

Median Sale Price

$1.27M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/23/26, 4:26 AM EST

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Location

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4 48TH Avenue #18H, Long Island City, Queens County • Near CENTER BOULEVARD and 5 STREET

Floor Plans

Floor Plan

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1996
Year Built
30 years old
42
Floors
522
Residential Units
M3-1
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $46,107,450
Land Value: $6,349,950
Exemptions: $46,107,450

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 80,634 SF
Building Area: 724,475 SF
Built FAR: 8.98

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed common charges are $1,310 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1996, making it approximately 30 years old.

This listing is a condop, a hybrid structure where the building is legally a co-op but individual units are sold with greater flexibility, often including subletting rights similar to condos.

Pet policy requires confirmation with the listing broker.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or mcoste@kwnyc.com. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10514553
First Listed: 9/20/2018
Closed: 4/3/2019
Contract Date: 9/20/2018

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Michael Lubin

Listing Contact: (212) 317-3672

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