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SOLD FOR $900,000

· Closed December 18, 2025

34-48 81ST Street #51
Closed For Sale Co-op

$900,000

34-48 81ST Street #51

Jackson Heights, Queens

MLS® #RLS20014790

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

4

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1922

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1922
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,450/mo
Neighborhood Jackson Heights
Floor 5 of 5

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Character: Pre-war building (1922)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 7
Baths 2 Full
Floor 5 of 5
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Pets Yes
Year Built 1922
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Block/Lot 01267/0028

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Apr 7, 2025 $1,175,000 -
Currently Jun 6, 2026 $900,000 -23.4%

Description

The Chateau - A Landmark 4-Bedroom, 3-Bath Coop in Jackson Heights

A rare gem! This spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath apartment in The Chateau is on the market for the first time in 45 years. Full of pre-war charm, this residence is a diamond in the rough-bring your contractor to unlock its full potential!

Take the elevator to the 5th floor, this home offers four exposures, including a west-facing view of the newly designed Chateau garden. The expansive living room, featuring a stunning limestone wood-burning fireplace, flows seamlessly into a formal dining room. Original hardwood floors and oversized windows add to its classic appeal.

Designed by architect Andrew J. Thomas, The Chateau was built in the early 1920s and remains one of Jackson Heights" most sought-after landmark buildings. Enjoy easy access to shopping, restaurants, and transportation, with the 7, E, F, M, and R subway lines nearby. And a vibrant Sunday Greenmarket.

Pet-friendly No Subletting 25% Down Payment Required

Bring your contractor and make this diamond shine! Call or text me and we'll go buy it!

The Chateau - A Landmark 4-Bedroom, 3-Bath Coop in Jackson Heights

A rare gem! This spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath apartment in The Chateau is on the market for the first time in 45 years. Full of pre-war charm, this residence is a diamond in the rough-bring your contractor to unlock its full potential!

Take the elevator to the 5th floor, this home offers four exposures, including a west-facing view of the newly designed Chateau garden. The expansive living room, featuring a stunning limestone wood-burning fireplace, flows seamlessly into a formal dining room. Original hardwood floors and oversized windows add to its classic appeal.

Designed by architect Andrew J. Thomas, The Chateau was built in the early 1920s and remains one of Jackson Heights" most sought-after landmark buildings. Enjoy easy access to shopping, restaurants, and transportation, with the 7, E, F, M, and R subway lines nearby. And a vibrant Sunday Greenmarket.

Pet-friendly No Subletting 25% Down Payment Required

Bring your contractor and make this diamond shine! Call or text me and we'll go buy it!

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building None

Exterior Features

None

Building Amenities

Elevators

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Stories 5
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,450/mo
Original Price $1,175,000
Sale Price $900,000
Previous Price $1,175,000

Jackson Heights is a landmarked planned community originally built in the early 1900s, featuring prewar garden cooperatives with interior courtyards that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Approximately 80% of the housing stock consists of co-ops, with the remainder split among attached single-family homes, multi-family row houses, and detached residences, all served by the 7, E, F, M, and R trains at the Roosevelt Avenue hub. Travers Park provides green space, and the commercial corridors along Roosevelt Avenue and 37th Avenue anchor the neighborhood's retail activity.

Jackson Heights Live Market Data

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Active Listings

68

Median Asking Price

$443K

Median $/Sqft

$615

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

2

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

5

Median Sale Price

$471K

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 6/6/26, 7:43 AM EST

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Location

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34-48 81ST Street #51, Jackson Heights, Queens County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1922
Year Built
104 years old
5
Floors
11
Residential Units
R7-1
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments Historic District: Jackson Heights Historic District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $581,400
Land Value: $100,800
Exemptions: $48,401

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

Lot Area: 8,700 SF
Building Area: 16,800 SF
Built FAR: 1.93
Allowed FAR: 3.44

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 $1,450 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1922, making it approximately 104 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.

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

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: RLS20014790
First Listed: 4/7/2025
On Market: 4/7/2025
Price Changed: 12/18/2025
Closed: 12/18/2025
Contract Date: 4/7/2025

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Jon Fisher

Listing Contact: (917) 575-1934

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