OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY OCTOBER 21ST 11-1 PM, 68-10 108TH STREET, FOREST HILLS ,QUEENS, NYC

FOREST HILLS QUEENS REAL ESTATE
“PRE WAR LUXURIOUS LIVING”
68-10 108 Street, Apt. #4F, Forest Hills, New York

 For sumptuous living, there are few apartments with five rooms and one and a half baths which can be compared to apartment 4F in the Lexington house. This prewar building with a part time doorman has a Manhattan style of class and elegance. There are beautiful black and white marble floors throughout the building along with an impressive entryway and lobby.

The apartment is approximately 1,586 square feet, and has been renovated so there is an open concept design with a large living room with a wood burning fireplace, which opens up to an equally oversized formal dining room. The kitchen has been updated and is galley style with cabinets extending to the impressive ceiling height.

There is also a large foyer which can be used as a study. There is original oak hardwood flooring throughout. There is a master bedroom with its own private en suite bath, there is a second generous sized bedroom with a hallway half bath, with the potential for converting to a full bath as all the plumbing exists behind the wall.

The building has a laundry room and a storage and bike area in the basement. There are two beautiful rooftop sunrooms and a sundeck which is available for residents to enjoy. There is also a patio and garden in the rear of the building. This is a pet friendly building. It is well maintained and kept in immaculate condition and is staffed with a full time resident superintendent and porter. Interior Sq. Footage: 1,586 sq. ft. approx. Maint: 1,818/mo. approx.

NEW EXCLUSIVE LISTING / 147 WHITSON STREET FOREST HILLS GARDENS, QUEENS, NYC

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“CLASSIC FOREST HILLS GARDENS DETACHED BRICK & STUCCO TUDOR”
147 Whitson Street, Forest Hills Gardens, Forest Hills, New York
This spacious six Bedroom, five and a half bath home is in completely renovated, move in condition. Located on a quiet Forest Hills Gardens street, it radiates with charm and elegance. The Living Room is indeed grand sized and with the formal Dining Room, can accommodate more than fifty people at a gathering. The interior is classic and has fine quality finishes and high-end renovations. There is a hand carved wooden wood burning fireplace in the Living Room and many other original architectural details. With its lovely palette of decorator inspired paint colors the home is designed to true perfection throughout its three main floors and lower level. The Master Bedroom suite on the second floor is exquisite and has an enormous walk in closet, and an en suite spa Bath. The two additional Bedrooms on the second floor each have their own private Baths. The third floor has three Bedrooms and one full Bath. In addition to the more than 3,600 interior square feet of the main floors, there is a huge finished lower level with its own Recreation Room, full Bathroom, storage area, laundry room and sauna. Surrounding the home there are three separate private outdoor entertainment spaces in addition to a lovely patio which is accessed through French doors from the library. There is also a private driveway and an attached one car garage. 1st FL: Entry foyer leading to large living room, formal dining room, kitchen, library, powder room, and a doorway leading to garage. 2nd FL: Master Bedroom suite with walk in closet room and en suite spa Bath, plus two additional Bedrooms with their own private Baths. 3rd FL: Large landing with area for a playroom or office, plus three Bedrooms, and one full Bath. Basement: Full finished with Recreation Room, Exercise Room, full Bathroom and sauna. Property Size: 4,750 sq. ft. approx. Interior Sq. Footage: 3,658 sq. ft. approx. Taxes: $14,316/yr. approx. FHG Maint: $1,398/yr. approx.

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THE GEOGRAPHY OF NEW YORK CITY, WITH JACK EICHENBAUM / UPCOMING TOURS

 

 

UPCOMING TOURS

Forest Hills to Corona
Wednesday, June 14, 6-8 PM

Dominicans, Ecuadorians and Mexicans compete for commercial space in Corona! We end near a choice of latino cuisine . South Americans surround the venerable Little Italy in Corona Heights! Bukharan Jews succeed Russian Jews in Rego Park! Topography stratifies social class! This walk is high in fine-grained diversity. How did it all happen? Meet in front of Ridgewood Savings Bank (Queens Blvd/108 St) E,F,M,R to 71 Ave/Continental Ave.  Fee $20 payable at start of tour. Maximum of 30 participants. Please register/query at jaconet@aol.com Continue Reading ›

EXCLUSIVE OPNE HOUSE SUNDAY APRIL 30TH 2-4 PM / 117-29 UNION TURNPIKE, FOREST HILLS QUEENS, NYC

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This exclusively listed Spacious solid brick semi attached townhouse in Forest Hills Gardens is sundrenched with three exposures. Featuring a large Living Room with wood burning fireplace, formal Dining Room, eat-in Kitchen with door to large garden area and detached garage. Second floor has three expansive Bedrooms and a renovated full Bath. Third floor boasts a grand sized Bedroom with desk nook and another updated full Bath. The finished Basement has a back entrance, open space great for family room or entertaining, full Bath, laundry room and utility room. Ample closets throughout the house. This is a comfortable home you can spread out and relax in, with a great location only 5 minutes from subway and stores. Property Size: 2,200 sq. ft. approx. Bldg Size: 1,944 sq. ft. approx. Taxes: $7375./yr. approx. FHG Maint: $654./yr. approx.

JUST SOLD!! FOREST HILLS QUEENS

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“CHARMINGLY RESTORED TAPESTRY BRICK COTTAGE”

45 INGRAM STREET, FOREST HILLS GARDENS
ASKING PRICE: $1,549,000.
SALE PRICE: $1,475,000.
CLOSING DATE:3/11/16
ON MARKET: 1 MO
  

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JUST SOLD!!! FOREST HILLS NYC

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“TOWNHOUSE IN GREAT LOCATION”

69-22 FLEET STREET, FOREST HILLS
ASKING PRICE: $1,299,000.
SALE PRICE: $1,295,000.
CLOSING DATE:3/23/16
ON MARKET: 6 MO

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NEW TO THE MARKET!! “PICTURE PERFECT CENTER HALL COLONIAL”

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Long Island City and Astoria, Queens NY: The Other New York City

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Now, the borough of Queens is experiencing a renaissance, with Long Island City and Astoria – one subway stop across the East River from mid-town Manhattan – leading the way. Not only are the views of NYC’s famous skyline second to none, but the area has once again become a center for moviemaking, television production and the arts. Continue Reading ›

FOREST HILLS : 12 PLACES TO KNOW IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

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For those looking to escape the city without leaving it completely behind, Forest Hills is perfect.

This Queens neighborhood is quiet enough to raise a family, but close enough to Manhattan (about a 30-minute subway ride from midtown) to raise a ruckus. Continue Reading ›