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· Closed April 3, 2014

68 108TH Street #4E
Closed For Sale Co-op

$650,000

$394 per sq ft

68 108TH Street #4E

Forest Hills, Queens

LEXINGTON HOUSE

MLS® #RLS10071946

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Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

3

Bedrooms

3

Baths

1,650

Sq. Ft.

1931

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Living Area 1,650 sq ft
Year Built 1931
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,995/mo
Neighborhood Forest Hills

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,West facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1931)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 6
Baths null Full
Exposure East,West
Pets Yes
Year Built 1931
Living Area 1,650 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar

Description

Welcome to Lexington House, home to classic pre war elegance. At approximately 1,650 sq. ft., this lovely residence has the comfort and feel of a private home. The space abounds with original pre war details, including woodburning fireplace, hardwood floors, crystal door knobs, picture rails and chair moldings. The large eat in kitchen is windowed and faces the park. Each of the three bedrooms has its own windowed full bath.

As you enter this home, the large, formal living room is to your left and the dining room to the right. Both have large triple windows, affording wonderful natural light from morning till late afternoon. The living room has open views facing 108th Street, while the dining room overlooks Yellowstone Park and all its seasonal foliage. The residence has 11 closets, including four walk ins and two oversized linen closets.

Erected in 1931, Lexington House sits on the highest point in Forest Hills. This intimate brick building is adjacent to beautiful Yellowstone Park, and together they occupy the entire block. The six story co op has only 50 units, with two wings, each with four residences per floor. It features a spacious, tasteful lobby and is staffed by a part time doorman. The residence includes a storage bin, and there is a bike room and central laundry. You'll also find a lovely enclosed solarium and enjoy rooftop access. Lexington House is a fireproof building. Zoned for the desired P.S. 196. Pets are allowed, subject to Board approval. Sublets are not permitted at Lexington House.

Apartment features include: 3 bed / 3 bath (approx. 1,650 sf) windowed eat in kitchen formal dining room with large triple window woodburning fireplace 3 windowed, en suite baths hardwood floors, built in bookcases, wood moldings. Building amenities include: P/T doorman, elevator building with resident super free storage bin central laundry rooftop solarium complimentary bike room adjacent to Yellowstone Park Short walk to shops and restaurants on Austin Street express subway stop at 71st/Continental Avenue (E/F/M/R) QM4 and QM12 express buses and LIRR

Building Information

Building LEXINGTON HOUSE
Total Units 50
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,995/mo
Original Price $800,000

Forest Hills is a sought-after and picturesque 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 mix of grand pre-war cooperatives, modern luxury condominiums, and the vibrant shopping and dining destination of Austin Street, providing a suburban feel within the city limits.

Forest Hills Live Market Data

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Active Listings

63

Median Asking Price

$565K

Median $/Sqft

$750

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

7

Price Reduced

35%

Sold (30 Days)

11

Median Sale Price

$749K

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68 108TH Street #4E, Forest Hills, Queens County

MLS® ID: RLS10071946
First Listed: 8/10/2013
Closed: 4/3/2014
Contract Date: 5/10/2011

Listing Courtesy of Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Patricia Gustina

Listing Contact: (212) 381-2313

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