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5-38 51st Avenue
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$2,500,000

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5-38 51st Avenue

Long Island City, Queens

MLS® #RLS10802457

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Listing by Compass

6

Bedrooms

3

Baths

3,200

Sq. Ft.

1891

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 3
Living Area 3,200 sq ft
Year Built 1891
Neighborhood Long Island City

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1891)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 15
Baths 3 Full
Pets Yes
Cross Street 5th Street/Vernon Boulevard
Year Built 1891
Living Area 3,200 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 34/39

Description

Just listed. Rarely available, 25' wide townhouse located mere steps from the heart of Vernon-Jackson in prime Long Island City, on tranquil 51st Avenue. Romantically adorned for over a century under the consummate regard of one owner, endless care and affection has rendered this well loved home to market replete with stunningly well preserved original details in stately condition. This beautifully maintained and incredible property presents a rare opportunity to create a fully customized, luxurious single-family or two-family home with a 25' wide canvas and substantial buildable capacity (approx. 1900 sf). Dating back to the mid 1800's, 5-38 51st Avenue retains much of it's spectacular period details, including original red brick and sandstone facade, skylights with original stained glass detailing, hand-carved wood and plaster moldings and original tin ceilings, marble fireplace mantles in pristine original condition, and mahogany stair newel, banister, and spindles in unadulterated and near mint condition. Soaring ceiling heights at the parlor and top floors accentuate the wide-format layout creating an intricate flow to the vast floorplan,l unmatched by contemporary design. Additional features include 6 bedrooms spanning the 3200 square foot layout with one full bathroom at each level. Oversized common area dimensions offer the flexibility of a deluxe eat-in kitchen with separate, full sized dining room to accommodate the needs of a modern day family. A separate garden entrance offers the ultimate in layout optionality for a variety of designs to suit your ideal needs, offering full potential to maximize the additional 1900 buildable square feet (m 1-4 / r6b zoning). Near the intersection of Vernon Boulevard and Jackson Avenue in Long Island City, 5-38 51st Avenue is perfectly positioned to enjoy the best amenities offered by the convenience of modern Queens, including direct access to the ferry at Gantry Plaza (minutes to midtown) and seconds away from the 7 train at Vernon-Jackson, not to mention cafes, bars and restaurants galore. This incredible opportunity to create a 25' wide masterpiece awaits the most discerning of buyers.

Building Information

Stories 3
Style Prewar

Long Island City (LIC) is one of New York’s fastest-growing residential neighborhoods, offering a modern urban lifestyle just one stop from Manhattan. Famous for its stunning waterfront parks and the iconic Pepsi-Cola sign, LIC is a hub for contemporary art and luxury living. The real estate market is dominated by sleek, new construction glass towers that offer world-class amenities and breathtaking, unobstructed views of the Manhattan skyline.

Long Island City Live Market Data

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Active Listings

153

Median Asking Price

$1.20M

Median $/Sqft

$1,528

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

10

Price Reduced

8%

Sold (30 Days)

10

Median Sale Price

$1.38M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/25/26, 9:59 AM EST

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5-38 51st Avenue, Long Island City, Queens County • Near 5th Street/Vernon Boulevard

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MLS® ID: RLS10802457
First Listed: 5/5/2022
Price Changed: 10/17/2022
Closed: 8/2/2022
Contract Date: 5/5/2022

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Franco Rinaldi

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