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SOLD FOR $295,000

· Closed October 3, 2019

112-50 78TH Avenue #5H
Closed For Sale Co-op

$295,000

112-50 78TH Avenue #5H

Forest Hills, Queens

FOREST HILLS SOUTH

MLS® #RLS10562320

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Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1940

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1940
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $800/mo
Neighborhood Forest Hills
Floor 5 of 6

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1940)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full
Floor 5 of 6
Exposure East
Pets Yes
Cross Street QUEENS BOULEVARD and 113 STREET
Year Built 1940
Architectural Style Prewar

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jun 18, 2019 $314,000 -
Currently May 18, 2026 $295,000 -6.1%

Description

Welcome to Forest Hills South, the pre-war gem. 5H is a delightful, bright and quiet home on a high floor, in the prestigious Marlborough doorman building. Spacious bedroom, windowed bath, dining room, sunken living room, in excellent condition. Quiet easterly exposure, beautiful garden setting. Gym in building, children's and community rooms. One block to express E/F trains and buses. Half-mile to LIRR station. Shopping and dining in immediate vicinity and on nearby Austin Street. Close to all major highways. (Living Room has been virtually staged)

Features & Amenities

Exterior Features

Garden

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $800/mo
Original Price $314,000
Sale Price $295,000

Forest Hills is a sought-after and architecturally distinctive Queens neighborhood known for its lush greenery and exceptional architecture. The area is famous for Forest Hills Gardens, a private community featuring stunning Tudor-style homes and winding streets. The broader neighborhood offers a mix of grand pre-war cooperatives, modern luxury condominiums, and the popular shopping and dining destination of Austin Street, providing a suburban feel within the city limits.

Forest Hills Live Market Data

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Active Listings

68

Median Asking Price

$527K

Median $/Sqft

$621

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

5

Price Reduced

40%

Sold (30 Days)

5

Median Sale Price

$300K

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Location

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112-50 78TH Avenue #5H, Forest Hills, Queens County • Near QUEENS BOULEVARD and 113 STREET

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1
Floor Plan 2

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1940
Year Built
86 years old
6
Floors
85
Residential Units
R6
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $3,993,750
Land Value: $1,187,100
Exemptions: $114,998

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

Lot Area: 52,753 SF
Building Area: 112,500 SF
Built FAR: 2.13
Allowed FAR: 2.43

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 monthly maintenance are $800 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 1940, making it approximately 86 years old.

This listing is a co-op (stock cooperative). Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and the board must approve all sales.

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: RLS10562320
First Listed: 6/18/2019
Closed: 10/3/2019
Contract Date: 6/17/2019

Listing Courtesy of Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Deborah A. LaMacchia

Listing Contact: (646) 926-0609

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