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SOLD FOR $300,000

Listed at $280,000 · Sold 7.1% above asking · Closed February 23, 2021

149-05 79th Avenue #729
Closed For Sale Co-op

$280,000

149-05 79th Avenue #729

Kew Gardens, Queens

MLS® #RLS10656059

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

2

Bedrooms

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1955

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1955
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $885/mo
Neighborhood Kew Gardens

Property Highlights

  • Location: Kew Gardens, Queens
  • Property Type: Co-op
  • Built: 1955

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full
Pets Yes
Cross Street 147th Street & 150th Street
Year Built 1955

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jul 29, 2020 $280,000 -
Currently May 8, 2026 $280,000 -

Description

ACCEPTED OFFER ALL OPEN HOUSE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY ? one group at a time and masks must be worn. Please contact "listing agent" or "seller's agent" to schedule. Top floor, sunny and spacious two bedroom apartment with eat in kitchen, separate dining room and plenty of closets now available. There are windows in every room including kitchen and bath. Both living room and master bedroom have dual exposure windows. With a little work, this apartment can be your very own, perfectly as you like. Conveniently located by multiple grocery stores and restaurants as well as public transport. Laundry in basement and large courtyard for all residents to enjoy. Subletting allowed after 2 years of ownership.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $885/mo
Sale Price $300,000

Kew Gardens is a lush and architecturally rich neighborhood in Central Queens, often described as a 'village in the city.' Bordering the massive Forest Park, the area offers abundant green space and a relaxed residential atmosphere. The real estate market is famous for its historic pre-war cooperatives, historic Tudor-style homes, and modern condominiums, providing a high quality of life with excellent transit links via the LIRR and the E/F subway lines.

Kew Gardens Live Market Data

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Active Listings

6

Median Asking Price

$290K

Median $/Sqft

$371

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

0

Price Reduced

33%

Sold (30 Days)

2

Median Sale Price

$253K

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/7/26, 8:42 PM EST

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149-05 79th Avenue #729, Kew Gardens, Queens County • Near 147th Street & 150th Street

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1955
Year Built
71 years old
6
Floors
180
Residential Units
R4
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $6,982,650
Land Value: $1,386,000
Exemptions: $133,994

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 61,600 SF
Building Area: 185,406 SF
Built FAR: 3.01
Allowed FAR: 1

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 $885 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1955, making it approximately 71 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.

Pet policy requires confirmation with the listing broker.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or [email protected]. 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: RLS10656059
First Listed: 7/29/2020
Price Changed: 2/5/2021
Closed: 2/23/2021
Contract Date: 8/6/2020

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Vivian Kuo

Listing Contact: (646) 431-2856

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