“EMBASSY ROW ESTATE SALE” New Exclusive Listing !

queens new york real estate

It doesn’t take much to envision yourself in this classic Forest Hills Gardens colonial . Situated on a street lined with a majestic row of oak trees – all this residence needs is a little bit of TLC and imagination to make it your own. The property is priced to sell quickly and is being sold ‘as is’. 141 Greenway South offers many of the original design features such as wood floors, original moldings and a classic center hall layout. The home’s three story floor plan flows naturally between its’ five spacious Bedrooms and two and a half Bathrooms. A private driveway leads to a detached Garage and yard in the rear of the home. The home is located in Forest Hills Gardens, a 175-acre private community which was masterfully designed by Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. and Grosvenor Atterbury and is brimming with extraordinary old-world charm. It is just minutes from Forest Hills’ fashionable Austin Street shopping district and is convenient to all transportation including the LIRR in Station Square and NYC MTA Express E & F subway lines. It is approximately 15 minutes by rail to Manhattan and a 15-minute ride by car to NYC’s 2 major airports. Also nearby are highly ranked public & private schools and the renowned West Side Tennis Club which offers tennis, pool and dining memberships. On its southern perimeter Forest Hills Gardens is cradled by a large swath of forested land offering dedicated woodland trails, available horseback riding, a rolling golf course and other athletic facilities completing the vision of an urban oasis in the heart of New York City.

Telling the story of one of the Most Important Roads In Maspeth & Middle Village: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

RIDGEWOOD TIMES PIC

Eliot Avenue isn’t as old as some of Queens’ most historic roadways, but for a time in the 20th century, it was one of the borough’s most important thoroughfares.

The oldest segment of the two-mile roadway stretches about a half-mile from Metropolitan Avenue to Mount Olivet Crescent. The remainder of the roadway, from Mount Olivet Crescent to Queens Boulevard, wouldn’t open until 1938, just a few months before the opening of the 1939-40 World’s Fair in what’s now known as Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. Continue Reading ›

Community Collaboration Brings ‘Sensory Garden’ To Public School In Middle Village

Photo courtesy of Councilman Robert Holden's office

A unique new teaching tool designed to get students to learn outside the classroom is now on display at a Middle Village school thanks to a group effort from the local community.

The sensory garden at P.S./I.S 49 opened on June 14 when school nurse Cindy Ciulla cut a ceremonial red ribbon alongside Councilman Robert Holden and local employees of Home Depot. With a self-professed interest in horticultural therapy, Ciulla came up with the idea more than a year ago as a way to engage students’ senses as they learn about nature, and Holden helped connect her with the means to get it done. Continue Reading ›

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY MARCH 4TH 12-2 PM , 99-07 ASCAN AVENUE, FOREST HILL, QUEENS, NYC

forest hills queens nyc luxury real estate
“TWO FAMILY TOWNHOUSE”
99-07 Ascan Avenue, Forest Hills Queens, New York 11375
Rarely available attached 2 Family Brick Townhouse located on tree lined Ascan Avenue. Offering over 2,500 square feet of living space, the home is renovated in a modern, clean, open style by Award Winning Architects. Features include beautiful hardwood floors, renovated kitchens and baths, new electric, plumbing, new burner, boiler, and brick repointing. All utilities are separate for both apartments.

A) Duplex (1st and 2nd Floor) with Finished Basement, approx 1900 sq. ft., plus Backyard and Garage:

1st Floor:
Open plan Living Room and Dining Room, with French Doors leading to a backyard. Kitchen, with Maple Cabinets, Granite Countertops and Stainless Steel Appliances. Approx 630 sq feet.

2nd Floor:
2 Large Bedrooms and Full Bathroom. Approx 630 sq feet.

Basement:
Finished Studio/Office/Rec Room, Full Bathroom, Storage, Washer, Dryer, Utilities Room. Has a separate entrance in front. Approx 630 sq feet.

Backyard:
Nice seating area with an electric retractable awning, trees, plants, BBQ.

One car garage:

B) Apartment (3rd Floor), approx 630 sq feet

3rd Floor:
Bright, Clean, Living Room with Skylight, Eat in Kitchen, 1 Bedroom, 1 Study, 1 Bath. Wood Floors. Lots of windows and light

This very desirable location is immediate to Forest Hills Gardens in one of the best school districts in New York City. Zoned for PS 101, it is a short distance to shopping, restaurants and movies on Austin Street and Metropolitan Avenue andto transportation by LIRR and express subway at 71st/Continental Avenue. Property Size: 1,800 sq. ft. approx. Interior Sq. Footage: 2,448 sq. ft. approx. Taxes: $8,792/yr. approx.

Tracing Ridgewood’s History Through A Single Picturesque Block, Follow The Yellow Brick Road

Though they were once common, brick-paved streets are pretty hard to find in New York these days. A few blocks from the Dekalb Avenue L station, just over the Brooklyn border in Ridgewood Queens, a block of Stockholm Street is one of the few remaining examples in the city. Continue Reading ›

Forest Hills Jewish Center Looks To Reconstruct To Give Congregants A ‘Beautiful New Facility’

Image result for forest hills jewish center

Rumors have been swirling about the future of the Forest Hills Jewish Center (FHJC), but according to Executive Director Deborah Gregor, the center is embarking on a plan to upgrade the outdated building.

In addition to holding religious services, the center at 106-06 Queens Blvd. also houses a nursery school, a universal pre-K (UPK) program, a religious school and a self-help senior citizen center. Continue Reading ›

Three Queens Neighborhoods Make List Of NYC Areas To Watch In 2018

queens new york real estate

All eyes on the FlushingElmhurst and Woodside real estate markets in the new year, according to a recent report.

The three Queens locales made real estate site StreetEasy’s roundup of the 10 New York City neighborhoods to watch in 2018. Buyers, renters and sellers should keep their eye out for an increased interest and rising prices in each of these neighborhoods. Continue Reading ›

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY DECEMBER 3RD 2-4 PM / 67-109 DARTMOUTH STREET, FOREST HILLS, QUEENS, NYC

WIERNIK - 67-109 Dartmouth St - IMG_9993-edited

“BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED TOWNHOUSE”

67-109 Dartmouth Street, Forest Hills, New York

This beautifully renovated townhouse is a perfect blend of comfort and design. Enter into a large sunlit living room with an open layout to the Dining area and skillfully designed Kitchen. The back door opens to a large private garden ideal for barbecues and entertaining. The 2nd floor has three ample sized rooms and a renovated full bath. The remodeled Basement is a collaboration of a family area and additional room which can be used as an office along with a modern full bath, laundry space and utility room. This fully renovated home with its sleek design is a reflection of beauty, with hardwood floors, ample closets and storage, upgraded electric, & plumbing, ductless A/C, and renovated baths and kitchen, It is conveniently positioned only minutes from shopping and express bus and subway to Manhattan.

Property Size: 1,800 sq. ft. approx. Interior Sq. Footage: 1,836 sq. ft. approx. Taxes: $5,937/yr. approx.

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY AUGUST 6TH 12-2:30 PM, 198 BURNS STREET, FOREST HILLS GARDENS, QUEENS, NYC

Forest Hills Queens Luxury Real Estate NYC

Located on tree lined Burns Street, this extraordinary Forest Hills Gardens townhouse consists of 2 sizeable duplex living units very well suited for investors or those choosing to live in one unit while generating income on the second unit. An additional option would include the chance to utilize the entire structure as a single-family home, creating an immense town house. Highlights include significant infrastructure enhancements such as upgrades to the electrical, plumbing, drainage and security systems etc. This townhouse enjoys impressive views of a community green space located directly in front of the property, a pleasant front patio as well as an elevated rear deck. Both units are fully and tastefully renovated. The LOWER LEVEL duplex contains a kitchen, dining room, living room with fireplace, 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath. The lower level duplex also contains basement access where you will find a den/family room, full bath, additional storage and a heated 2 car garage. The UPPER LEVEL duplex features a kitchen, dining room, living room with fireplace, 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath. Both units have laundry facilities. This town house has a distinctive feel, full of character and charm. Only minutes away from all transportation including Forest Hills LIRR station, NYC MTA Express E and F subway lines plus Austin Street shops. Approximately 15 minutes by rail to Manhattan. Property Size: 1,900 sq. ft. approx. Interior Sq. Footage: 4,100 sq. ft. approx. Taxes: $9,948/yr. approx. FHG Maint.: $565/yr. approx.

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY AUGUST 6TH 1-3 PM, 74 ASCAN AVENUE, FOREST HILLS GARDENS, QUEENS, NYC

Forest Hills Queens NYC Luxury Real Estate

Truly an exceptional home, unique to Forest Hills Gardens. Designed by an architect with open concept 1st floor plan, spacious Family Room & a large backyard oasis. 1st FL: Large Entry Room, 1/2 Bath, open concept Living Room with wood-burning fireplace, beamed ceilings, new windows, large Dining Room, open style Kitchen, large Family Room, another good sized Sun-Room. 2nd FL: Large Master Suite with full renovated Bath, 3 other Bedrooms, one with its own loft, another full hall Bath. Basement: Fully finished with full Bath, separate laundry & storage room. Property Size: 5600 sq. ft.; Interior Sq. Footage: 3245 sq. ft.; Taxes: $14,363/yr. approx. FHG Maint.: $1,664/yr. approx.