This uniquely laid-out, large one bedroom can easily be converted to a two bedroom. Located in sought after Forest Hills South, this home is set in lush gardens with areas for relaxation and exercise. Featuring extra-large living room with a separate dining area, overlooking the front courtyard. Apartment is located on the second floor of a part-time doorman building. You enter into a large entry foyer that could serve as a home office area. Pass-through, windowed kitchen has original cabinetry and full size appliances, including a dishwasher. King-sized bedroom features two double closets and large bay windows. Hardwood floors throughout. Windowed bathroom comes with a pedestal sink, bathtub and black-white tiles. Apartment is very quiet and faces north-west, with good light. Architectural details include nine-foot ceilings, elegant archways between rooms, step-up dining area, beams and arched, indented shelving units throughout. Forest Hills South is a prewar gem, with seven beautifully maintained doorman buildings, English gardens, fountains, and benches. Additional amenities include new gym, bike/storage rooms, community and children's rooms, an adult reading room with workstation and Wi-Fi access. Large laundry room with all new equipment. Garage parking is wait-listed. Express subway (E, F) and buses are one block away, LIRR Kew Gardens station is 1/2 mile distant (Penn Station in 15 minutes). Great shopping and dining in the area, including nearby Austin Street. Viewing by appointment only.
Property Features
Bedrooms
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 4
- Family Room Level: First
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Laundry Features: Common Area
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Features: Oil, Hot Water
Interior Features
Exterior and Lot Features
Manufactured and Mobile Info
- Builder Model: Forest HIlls South
Land Info
- Lot Description: Near Public Transit
Garage and Parking
- Open Parking: Yes
- Parking Features: Waitlist
Home Features
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Door Person
- Association Fee: 844
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Exterior Maintenance, Sewer, Snow Removal, Trash, Heat, Water
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 844
- Pets Allowed: Cats OK
School Information
- Elementary School: Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway
- Elementary School District: Queens 28
- High School: Hillcrest High School
- High School District: Queens 28
- Middle School: Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey
- Middle or Junior School District: Queens 28
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Trash Collection, Park
Other Property Info
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Queens
- Cross Street: 77th Avenue
- Directions: google maps
- Ownership: Co-Op
- List Price Low: 315000
- Source Property Type: Residential
- List Development Name: Forest Hills South
- Property Subtype: co-op
- Source Neighborhood: Forest Hills South
- Property Location: Second Floor, Corner
- Subdivision: Forest Hills South
- Township: Queens
- Property Subtype: Stock Cooperative
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Year Built: 1952
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Construction Materials: Block, Brick
- Entry Level: 2
- Levels: One
- Property Age: 72
- Building Total Stories: 6
- Architectural Style: Mid-Rise
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public