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Queens · New York, NY
1 active listings · Median $800K
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A primarily co-op submarket with softening rents, rising sale prices, and sale listings clearing quickly.
Median asking rent in St. Albans is $2,300/month, $1,085 below the 5-year high set in Jan 2024. Rents are down -14.8% year over year and +55.9% over the past 5 years. Median sale price is $800K, near a 5-year high. Sale prices are up +16.8% year over year. Sale listings are clearing 7 days faster than at this point last year.
Across NYC, the FARE Act has tightened agent-listed rental supply since August 2024 by shifting the broker fee to landlords who engage a broker. Roughly 35 to 40% of NYC lease signings occur between mid-June and August 15.
Source: StreetEasy market data, through Sep 2026.
St. Albans is a residential Queens neighborhood of single-family homes, many in Tudor and Colonial styles, built primarily in the 1920s through 1940s on tree-lined streets with generous lots. The LIRR St. Albans station provides commuter rail service to Penn Station, and bus connections reach the E ...
In my 25+ years selling real estate across New York City, I use this St. Albans data in real negotiations, not just for a web page.
Stations: Bus service available
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St. Albans appeals to owner-occupant and investor buyers seeking affordable properties with steady market demand. Ongoing improvements support buyer confidence in the residential market.
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| Inventory & Activity | |
| Active Listings | 25 |
| Pending Sales | 3 |
| New This Week | 0 |
| New This Month | 0 |
| Avg DOM | 40 days |
| Price Cut Rate | 8.0% |
| Recent Sales | |
| Sold Last 30 Days | 0 |
| Sold Last 90 Days | 0 |
| Sale-to-List | 104.0% |
| Asking Prices | |
| Median Asking | $800,000 |
| Average Asking | $849,000 |
| Median $/SqFt | $884 |
| Median Condo Ask | -- |
| Median Co-op Ask | $160,000 |
Based on active listings in St. Albans
| Type | Active Listings | Median Price | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 0 | -- | -- |
| 1 Bedroom | 0 | -- | -- |
| 2 Bedrooms | 0 | -- | -- |
| 3+ Bedrooms | 1 | too few | $849K - $849K |
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Properties in St. Albans
REBNY/RLS Disclaimer: Listing data is derived in whole or in part from the RLS at REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) Internet Data Exchange (IDX) database. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Milton Coste | Keller Williams NYC are marked with the RLS logo. The information provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.
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Milton Coste is a Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker with Keller Williams NYC. His work covers all five boroughs, with deep experience in co-op boards, condo offerings, townhouse sales, and rental transactions. For St. Albans buyers and sellers, that track record means a broker who has negotiated every type of deal this market produces.
I was trying to rent out my newly renovated condo in NYC's competitive rental market, and Milton Coste handled everything from start to finish. Milton knows the area inside out and was communicative, knowledgeable, and proactive throughout the entire process. Thanks to his expertise, he found a great tenant within just one week at a strong rental price. I highly recommend Milton to anyone looking for a reliable, professional, and results-driven real estate broker.
Milton helped me purchase my first Manhattan condo, and I can't recommend him highly enough. What could have been a stressful process ended up feeling remarkably smooth. From the initial offer through closing, Milton was responsive, knowledgeable, and always willing to take the time to answer questions and explain the details. I always felt informed and supported, but never pressured. If you're looking for a broker who is knowledgeable, trustworthy, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping his clients succeed, I would absolutely recommend Milton.
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Queens Market Report, 3Q 2026
$775,000 median sale price. Download the full report
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The median sale price in St. Albans is $800K. Co-op sales make up the bulk of activity, with a median of $160K. Sale prices are up 16.8% year over year.
Yes. The median sale price in St. Albans sits within a few percent of the 5-year high. Pricing is firm and listings priced near the comparable median tend to clear with limited room for negotiation.
Sale listings in St. Albans have a median of 40 days on market. That is 7 days faster than the same point a year ago. Only 8.0% of active listings have a price cut on record, signaling tight pricing.
St. Albans is broadly balanced right now, with median days on market at 40 days and 8.0% of active listings carrying a price cut. Pricing depends heavily on the specific building and unit.
St. Albans is primarily a co-op market, with the median sale price at $160K. Condo inventory is limited.
Roughly 15 homes change hands each month in St. Albans across condos, co-ops, and townhouses, based on recorded closed sales. That benchmark helps gauge how quickly the market is absorbing new inventory.
The overall median asking rent in St. Albans is $2,300/month. Rents are down 14.8% year over year.
Median asking rent in St. Albans is currently $1,085 below the 5-year high set in January 2024. Tenants may find slightly more value than at peak, though the gap can close quickly during peak leasing season.
Median asking rent in St. Albans has risen 55.9% over the past 5 years. That puts the neighborhood in context with longer-term NYC rent dynamics rather than just one-year noise.
Within walking or short-transit distance of St. Albans, median sale prices range across Hollis at $700K, South Jamaica at $675K, Jamaica at $550K, Laurelton at $515K. Each has different building stock, co-op vs condo mix, and transit access, so the right comparison depends on the buyer's priorities.
St. Albans is served by the Bus service. The commute to Midtown Manhattan runs roughly 182 minutes from Nearest bus stop.
Under the FARE Act in effect since August 2024, NYC landlords who engage a broker pay the broker fee directly rather than passing it to tenants. In neighborhoods like St. Albans, this has shifted some smaller landlords toward self-listing, which has tightened the supply of agent-listed rentals citywide and lifted competition for what remains on market.
Milton Coste is a Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker with Keller Williams New York City. He has 25+ years of experience across all five boroughs, with deep transaction history in co-op board packages, condo offerings, townhouse sales, and rentals. Direct: (917) 416-7433. Email: [email protected].
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25+ years of experience and over 2,000 transactions closed across NYC. Whether you are buying, selling, or leasing in St. Albans, I will guide you every step of the way.
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