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SOLD FOR $347,500

· Closed December 30, 2021

68-44 Burns Street #A3
Closed For Sale Co-op

$347,500

$484 per sq ft

68-44 Burns Street #A3

Forest Hills, Queens

MLS® #RLS10710966

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

718

Sq. Ft.

1920

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 718 sq ft
Year Built 1920
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $733/mo
Neighborhood Forest Hills
Floor 1 of 1

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: South,West facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1920)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 1 of 1
Exposure South,West
Pets Yes
Cross Street 68 AVENUE and 69 AVENUE
Year Built 1920
Living Area 718 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Apr 13, 2021 $389,000 -
Price Reduced Dec 24, 2021 $359,000 -7.7%
Currently May 18, 2026 $347,500 -3.2%

Description

Southwestern sunlight streams into every room of this splendid one bedroom prewar apartment adjacent to historic Forest Hills Gardens. The home boasts a long elegant entrance hall, hardwood floor, and high ceilings. The renovated kitchen with dishwasher and ample cabinets is large enough to eat-in. The bright master bedroom is generous in size. A brand new bathroom offers a shower/tub combination for flexible use. Plenty of blue sky and slate rooftops are visible from this first floor apartment perched above ground level.

This impeccably-maintained Tudor-style coop offers beautifully landscaped gardens, bike storage, central laundry facilities, full-time live-in Superintendent. Pets are welcome! The tree-lined location is across from the Forest Hills tennis club and the revived historic Forest Hills Stadium, which features outdoor summer concerts and discounted tickets for local residents. The neighborhood offers an array of amenities with great shopping, dining, spa and fitness options surrounding Austin Street. There is convenient access to Manhattan via E/F/M/R subway lines and the LIRR is just one block away for a 15-minute commute to 34th Street plus easy access to points East.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $733/mo
Original Price $389,000
Sale Price $347,500
Previous Price $359,000

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)

4

Median Sale Price

$258K

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/18/26, 7:22 AM EST

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68-44 Burns Street #A3, Forest Hills, Queens County • Near 68 AVENUE and 69 AVENUE

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1920
Year Built
106 years old
6
Floors
24
Residential Units
R4
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $1,403,550
Land Value: $71,100
Exemptions: $31,250

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

Lot Area: 8,067 SF
Building Area: 24,408 SF
Built FAR: 3.03
Allowed FAR: 1

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 $733 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom.

The listed interior living area is 718 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1920, making it approximately 106 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.

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

At the current list price of $347,500 for 718 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $484. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.

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: RLS10710966
First Listed: 4/13/2021
Price Changed: 12/24/2021
Closed: 12/30/2021
Contract Date: 4/13/2021

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Joan Schaffer

Listing Contact: (917) 287-9456

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