Milton Coste

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SOLD FOR $1,025,000

· Closed December 13, 2021

87-11 81st Avenue

$1,025,000

$292 per sq ft

87-11 81st Avenue

Queens (Other), Queens

MLS® #RLS10744818

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

5

Bedrooms

3

Baths

3,510

Sq. Ft.

1920

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
Living Area 3,510 sq ft
Year Built 1920
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Queens (Other)

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Parking: Private garage
  • Character: Pre-war building (1920)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 15
Baths 3 Full
Pets Yes
Cross Street Myrtle Avenue/88th Street
Year Built 1920
Living Area 3,510 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 3848/65

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Oct 1, 2021 $1,025,000 -
Price Reduced Dec 14, 2021 $1,050,000 +2.4%

Description

*Just Listed! All Showings are By Appointment including posted Open Houses. Please email or call to confirm.* Early 1920s semi-detached two family Old Style frame with two car garage in Upper Glendale measuring 20x63 in size on a 27x100 lot. It's rare to find such a well preserved and immaculately clean home with character and details. Exposures to the south/west/north with 28 windows fill the home with natural light. The entryway and halls have beautiful original wooden doors and staircase with original lincrusta walls. Enter the first floor apartment and you'll be impressed with the size, flow and light with 6 box rooms and excellent storage. A formal dining room flows into the living room and den through archways and measures over 35ft in length. At the center of the home, a spacious eat-in kitchen offers excellent storage, a new refrigerator and features original wood cabinetry and tin ceilings. Both bedrooms are garden facing for quiet enjoyment and privacy. Need a third bedroom? Not a problem. The den off the living room has pocket doors and can easily convert. The second floor apartment is equally impressive with the addition of a third bedroom off the hallway. Rare to be found inside the apartment are lincrusta wall coverings embossed with leafy patterns and moldings in the dining room and original hardwood floors. The partially finished basement offers generous recreational space and storage with 6'10' ceilings, a full bath with vintage pattern flowered wallpaper, two updated gas boilers (one per unit) and laundry. A super wide (13'9') shared driveway leads to a two car garage and pollinator garden area that's blooming in colors. Local area attractions include Atlas Park shopping, dining and cinemas, award winning Finback brewery, golfing, horseback riding, biking and outdoor enjoyment at nearby Forest Park. Local and express bus to Manhattan located on Myrtle Ave with Q55 local bus connecting to the M and L subway at Myrtle/Wyckoff. Zoned for PS/IS 113 Grades K-8 just three blocks away. This stunning home will not last. Come see the beauty, value and convenience of Glendale today. *Delivered vacant. Co-brokers welcome. All showings are by appointment including posted Open Houses.*

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Building Information

Queens (Other) offers a balanced residential setting with a focus on multifaceted living and accessibility. The neighborhood is defined by its balanced commercial corridors and a wide array of housing, including garden apartments and modern high-rise condominiums.

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87-11 81st Avenue, Queens (Other), Queens County • Near Myrtle Avenue/88th Street

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1920
Year Built
106 years old
2
Floors
2
Residential Units
R4-1
Zoning District
Two Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $71,880
Land Value: $16,140
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 2,700 SF
Building Area: 2,340 SF
Built FAR: 0.87
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

This property has 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.

The listed interior living area is 3,510 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1920, making it approximately 106 years old.

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

At the current list price of $1,025,000 for 3,510 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $292. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.

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: RLS10744818
First Listed: 10/1/2021
Price Changed: 12/14/2021
Closed: 12/13/2021
Contract Date: 10/1/2021

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Christian Wittmann

Listing Contact: (917) 859-4309

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Buyer Notice: Planning to work with a buyer's broker? A Buyer Representation Agreement is required before your broker can show you properties, per REBNY/UCBA guidelines (effective 2025). You may attend open houses independently without one.

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