Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

SOLD FOR $370,000

· Closed January 25, 2022

Closed For Sale Co-op

$370,000

20 CONTINENTAL Avenue #1k

Forest Hills, Queens

MLS® #RLS10798124

RLS at REBNY

Listing by CORE Group Marketing, LLC

Studio

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1932

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 1
Lot Size 31,250 sq ft
Year Built 1932
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $770/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Forest Hills
Floor 1 of 6

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Parking: Private garage
  • Character: Pre-war building (1932)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 1
Baths 1 Full
Floor 1 of 6
Pets Yes
Year Built 1932
Parking Garage Available
Architectural Style Prewar
Lot Size 31,250 sq ft

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jul 8, 2021 $399,000 -
Currently May 18, 2026 $370,000 -7.3%

Description

Please copy this URL to view a 3D tour: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=Nm89cgcPMZp&mls=1 Nearly 600 sq. ft., this fully updated junior one bedroom with dressing room and home office is adorned with charming prewar details including restored moldings and custom iron railings which frame the sunken living room. Oversized mullion original glass windows are outfitted with custom wood shutters which rise up to the beamed 12-foot ceilings and allow natural light to pour in through the garden view. Detailed custom barn doors with iron hardware, three large closets including a cedar closet, and an updated windowed kitchen complete this home. 20 Continental Avenue is a historic co-op in Forest Hills Gardens with meticulously landscaped gardens and grounds. Other amenities include a live-in super, full-time porter and part-time doorman, two furnished common terraces, a lush lawn for recreation, a central laundry room, community room, and a well-equipped fitness room. The building is situated in an ideal location: on a tree-lined street in quiet and picturesque Forest Hills Gardens as well as just a couple of blocks from the shops, bars, and restaurants on Austin St. and Queens Boulevard. Commuting is easy with the LIRR direct to Penn Station in 20 minutes, the E/F/M/R subway, and multiple bus lines nearby. Forest Hills Gardens residents enjoy private street parking at an additional annual fee. Private and virtual showings available 7 days a week.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Galley Kitchen Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 95
Stories 6
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $770/mo
Original Price $399,000
Sale Price $370,000
Previous Price $399,000

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, 6:39 AM EST

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Location

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20 CONTINENTAL Avenue #1k, Forest Hills, Queens County

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Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1932
Year Built
94 years old
6
Floors
95
Residential Units
R3-2
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $4,440,150
Land Value: $616,500
Exemptions: $224,239

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

Lot Area: 31,250 SF
Building Area: 85,075 SF
Built FAR: 2.72
Allowed FAR: 0.75

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 $770 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 0 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1932, making it approximately 94 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: RLS10798124
First Listed: 7/8/2021
Price Changed: 1/25/2022
Closed: 1/25/2022
Contract Date: 7/8/2021

Listing Courtesy of CORE Group Marketing, LLC - Elizabeth Kee

Listing Contact: (917) 613-8686

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Buyer Notice: Planning to work with a buyer's broker? A Buyer Representation Agreement is required before your broker can show you properties, per REBNY/UCBA guidelines (effective 2025). You may attend open houses independently without one.

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