Milton Coste

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SOLD FOR $275,000

Listed at $280,000 · Sold 1.8% below asking · Closed March 15, 2019

20 Continental Avenue #3-P
Closed For Sale Co-op

$280,000

$538 per sq ft

20 Continental Avenue #3-P

Forest Hills, Queens

Forest Hills Inn

MLS® #RLS10510431

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Relo Redac, Inc

Studio

1

Bath

520

Sq. Ft.

1917

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 520 sq ft
Year Built 1917
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $764.42/mo
Neighborhood Forest Hills
Floor 3 of 6

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Climate Control: Window Units

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 2
Baths 1 Full
Floor 3 of 6
Exposure South
Cooling Window Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street Archway Place/Dartmouth Street
Year Built 1917
Living Area 520 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 3253/51

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Oct 25, 2018 $280,000 -
Currently May 18, 2026 $280,000 -

Description

* Great spacious studio apartment in a prestigious neighborhood, Forest Hills Gardens. Just a short few blocks from 71st Ave. subway station (F, E, R, M lines) and LIRR station.
* It's on third floor, facing South with direct bright sun-lights in the afternoon, interiors are clean, newly painted, coated shiny wood floors, and conveniently feature three closet spaces.
* Building amenities include gym ($12/mo with initial fee), laundry facility, residence lounge with a pool table,, outside courtyard with a bench, P-T doorman (from 5pm to 1am).
* The building is very antique yet meticulously maintained. It's peaceful and soothing, you'd love living here!!
* Street parking is allowed only for the residents in the area (You pay slight amount to the community to obtain the permit)
* Must reside for at least 2 years to rent out the apartment for 4 years (policies subject to change)
* Current assessment $207.58/mo. Est. exp. on 6/30/2023.
* It's very rare to know that electricity and cooking gas are included in the monthly maintenance charge. (Internet, TV, Phone are not)

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Dining Area Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Garden

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $764.42/mo
Sale Price $275,000

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

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/18/26, 3:07 PM EST

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Location

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20 Continental Avenue #3-P, Forest Hills, Queens County • Near Archway Place/Dartmouth Street

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 $764.42 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 0 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom.

The listed interior living area is 520 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1917, making it approximately 109 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 $280,000 for 520 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $538. 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: RLS10510431
First Listed: 10/25/2018
Closed: 3/15/2019
Contract Date: 10/25/2018

Listing Courtesy of Relo Redac, Inc - Tony Ito

Listing Contact: (212) 379-5025

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