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25+ years experience · 1,000+ transactions · 5-star reviews
Queens · New York, NY
68 active listings · Median $615K
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A condo-dominant submarket with strong rent growth and rising sale prices.
Median asking rent in Forest Hills is $2,978/month, $141 below the 5-year high set in Jul 2025. Rents are up +14.5% year over year and +52.7% over the past 5 years. Median sale price is $615K, near a 5-year high. Sale prices are up +57.9% year over year. Sale listings are clearing 10 days slower than at this point last year.
Across NYC, the FARE Act has tightened agent-listed rental supply since August 2024 by shifting the broker fee to landlords who engage a broker. Roughly 35 to 40% of NYC lease signings occur between mid-June and August 15.
Source: StreetEasy market data, through Mar 2026.
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 mi...
| Borough | Queens |
| Zip Code | 11375 |
| Subway | Bus service |
| Building Types | Pre-war buildings, Co-ops, Condos |
Stations: Bus service available
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REBNY/RLS Disclaimer: Listing data is derived in whole or in part from the RLS at REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) Internet Data Exchange (IDX) database. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Milton Coste | Keller Williams NYC are marked with the RLS logo. The information provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data last updated: 1/1/1970.
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Milton Coste is a Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker with Keller Williams NYC. His work covers all five boroughs, with deep experience in co-op boards, condo offerings, townhouse sales, and rental transactions. For Forest Hills buyers and sellers, that track record means a broker who has negotiated every type of deal this market produces.
"Milton made the entire buying process seamless. His knowledge of the local market and negotiation skills saved us thousands. Highly recommend for anyone looking in Upper Manhattan."
"We sold our co-op in record time thanks to Milton's marketing strategy. Professional photography, virtual tour, and targeted digital ads brought multiple offers within the first week."
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The median sale price in Forest Hills is $615K. Condos sit at a median of $815K and co-ops at $400K. Sale prices are up 57.9% year over year.
Yes. The median sale price in Forest Hills sits within a few percent of the 5-year high. Pricing is firm and listings priced near the comparable median tend to clear with limited room for negotiation.
Sale listings in Forest Hills have a median of 69.5 days on market. That is 10 days slower than the same point a year ago. Roughly 12.4% of active listings have recorded a price cut, suggesting some negotiating room.
Forest Hills is broadly balanced right now, with median days on market at 69.5 days and 12.4% of active listings carrying a price cut. Pricing depends heavily on the specific building and unit.
Forest Hills offers both co-ops and condos. Condos are the higher-priced segment at a $815K median, with co-ops at $400K.
Roughly 47 homes change hands each month in Forest Hills across condos, co-ops, and townhouses, based on recorded closed sales. That benchmark helps gauge how quickly the market is absorbing new inventory.
The overall median asking rent in Forest Hills is $2,978/month. Live RLS listings show 1-bedrooms at $3,600 per month. Rents are up 14.5% year over year.
Median asking rent in Forest Hills is currently $141 below the 5-year high set in July 2025. Tenants may find slightly more value than at peak, though the gap can close quickly during peak leasing season.
Median asking rent in Forest Hills has risen 52.7% over the past 5 years. That puts the neighborhood in context with longer-term NYC rent dynamics rather than just one-year noise.
Within walking or short-transit distance of Forest Hills, median sale prices range across Richmond Hill at $775K, Kew Gardens Hills at $380K, Rego Park at $365K, Kew Gardens at $260K. Each has different building stock, co-op vs condo mix, and transit access, so the right comparison depends on the buyer's priorities.
Forest Hills is served by the Bus service. The commute to Midtown Manhattan runs roughly 115 minutes from Nearest bus stop.
Under the FARE Act in effect since August 2024, NYC landlords who engage a broker pay the broker fee directly rather than passing it to tenants. In neighborhoods like Forest Hills, this has shifted some smaller landlords toward self-listing, which has tightened the supply of agent-listed rentals citywide and lifted competition for what remains on market.
Milton Coste is a Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker with Keller Williams New York City. He has 25+ years of experience across all five boroughs, with deep transaction history in co-op board packages, condo offerings, townhouse sales, and rentals. Direct: (917) 416-7433. Email: mcoste@kwnyc.com.
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25+ years of experience and over 2,000 transactions closed across NYC. Whether you are buying, selling, or leasing in Forest Hills, I will guide you every step of the way.
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