Milton Coste

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(917) 416-7433
112-20 72ND Drive #B52
Closed For Sale Co-op

$495,000

112-20 72ND Drive #B52

Forest Hills, Queens

THE BALFOUR

MLS® #RLS10898279

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

2

Bedrooms

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1956

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1956
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,250/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Forest Hills
Floor 5 of 6

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,West facing
  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 5
Baths 1 Full
Floor 5 of 6
Exposure East,West
Pets Yes
Cross Street 112 STREET and 113 STREET
Year Built 1956
Parking Garage Available

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jul 9, 2022 $520,000 -
Price Reduced May 4, 2023 $499,900 -3.9%
Currently May 18, 2026 $495,000 -1.0%

Description

Price to sale a 5 Room true 2-bedroom apartment. Enter the foyer and step into a large living room with a separate formal dining room that can be converted to a 3 bedroom/den or office, with beautiful dark hardwood floors throughout. Crown molding is installed in the living room, dining room, primary bedroom, and hallway. The apartment has a large eat-in kitchen with a window. The updated, windowed bathroom has a marble floor, marble mosaic shower floor, and matching marble door saddles and window sill. The shower has 2 Kohler 18" polished stainless grab bars. All bathroom walls are covered with beautiful 8"x24"ceramic tile, floor to ceiling. There are two medicine cabinets, each 24" with 2 mirrors, and a 24" bathroom vanity with sink and chrome faucet. The electricity has been updated and a 220V electric line was added to support the large living room AC. The primary bedroom has built-in shelving, lower cabinets, 2 desk areas, and a 75" wide opening that can easily accommodate a queen size bed. This unit is very bright, with natural light coming in from the East and West, brand new windows, and 5 spacious closets. The Balfour in Forest Hills is a well-managed and maintained full-service co-op building. It features 24-hour doorman service, brand new elevators and a live-in superintendent. Residents can enjoy the beautifully landscaped garden and patio. 2 pets are allowed, under 40 lbs, and a new private dog run park was recently added. An indoor garage and private storage units are available (wait-list) as well as bicycle storage. Each of the three laundry rooms were recently renovated and outfitted with brand new machines. The co-op has undertaken several improvements including a new lobby and hallways, state of the art gym with Wi-Fi, resurfaced roof, extensive waterproofing, Verizon Fios, Spectrum, and RCN ready. Forest Hills is a great neighborhood with some of the best shopping and restaurants on Austin Street and a great school district. Close to all: 1/2 block to Queens Boulevard, E &-F express stop subway, less than 30 minutes to midtown Manhattan, Q-60 Bus Manhattan.

Features & Amenities

Exterior Features

Garden

Appliances

Dishwasher

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,250/mo
Original Price $520,000
Sale Price $495,000
Previous Price $499,900

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, 1:11 AM EST

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112-20 72ND Drive #B52, Forest Hills, Queens County • Near 112 STREET and 113 STREET

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1
Floor Plan 2

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1956
Year Built
70 years old
6
Floors
220
Residential Units
R6
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $8,074,350
Land Value: $2,557,350
Exemptions: $240,702

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

Lot Area: 113,664 SF
Building Area: 238,128 SF
Built FAR: 2.1
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 $1,250 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1956, making it approximately 70 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.

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: RLS10898279
First Listed: 7/9/2022
Price Changed: 5/4/2023
Closed: 5/4/2023
Contract Date: 7/4/2022

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Susan Lusardi

Listing Contact: (917) 975-3187

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RLS at REBNY

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