Milton Coste

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(917) 416-7433

SOLD FOR $970,000

Listed at $1,088,000 · Sold 10.8% below asking · Closed April 3, 2024

Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,088,000

20 Continental Avenue #5EF

Forest Hills, Queens

MLS® #RLS10948383

RLS at REBNY

Listing by DGSIR Realty

5

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1932

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 2
Lot Size 31,250 sq ft
Year Built 1932
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $3,222/mo
Neighborhood Forest Hills
Floor 5 of 6

Property Highlights

  • Fireplace: 1 fireplace
  • Climate Control: Central Air
  • Character: Pre-war building (1932)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 10
Baths 2 Full
Floor 5 of 6
Cooling Central Air
Pets SizeLimit
Year Built 1932
Structure Type None
Furnished Unfurnished
Lot Size 31,250 sq ft
Parcel # 03253-0051-00020-000-00005EF
Block/Lot 03253/0051

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Aug 6, 2022 $1,295,000 -
Price Reduced Apr 26, 2023 $1,188,000 -8.3%
Currently May 18, 2026 $1,088,000 -8.4%

Description

5 bed, 2 bath DUPLEX apt in Forest Hills Garden. 2 fireplaces, 6 skylights and central air.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Elevator Kitchen Window Common On Floor Common Area Laundry Room Fireplace (1)

Appliances

Dishwasher

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 95
Stories 6
Structure None

Financial Details

Maintenance $3,222/mo
Original Price $1,295,000
Sale Price $970,000
Previous Price $1,188,000

Forest Hills is a sought-after and architecturally distinctive 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 popular 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

68

Median Asking Price

$527K

Median $/Sqft

$621

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

5

Price Reduced

40%

Sold (30 Days)

4

Median Sale Price

$258K

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Location

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20 Continental Avenue #5EF, Forest Hills, Queens County

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Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1932
Year Built
94 years old
6
Floors
95
Residential Units
R3-2
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $4,440,150
Land Value: $616,500
Exemptions: $224,239

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

Lot Area: 31,250 SF
Building Area: 85,075 SF
Built FAR: 2.72
Allowed FAR: 0.75

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 $3,222 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

The current listed annual property tax is $0, or roughly $0 per month. Verify the current assessment with your attorney before closing.

This property has 5 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1932, making it approximately 94 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. Additional notes: With restrictions.,Building Pets Allowed Comments:With 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: RLS10948383
First Listed: 8/6/2022
On Market: 8/6/2022
Price Changed: 4/26/2023
Closed: 4/3/2024
Contract Date: 8/6/2022

Listing Courtesy of DGSIR Realty - Malek Abdel

Listing Contact: (917) 804-1587

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