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54Units
6Stories
1940Year Built
$445K - $463KValue Range
Available Units
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Highlights
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Ps 101 School In The Gardens Rated A
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24 Hour Access
Public Transportation
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Well-priced co-op in upmarket Forest Hills with elaborate prewar architectural detail
Seemingly unassuming as yet another nondescript red brick mid-rise lining Queens Boulevard, The Romney reveals its true character upon closer inspection. Its Neoclassical style becomes apparent in its set back entrance. This access point is enclosed in Doric columns and defined by a half-circle Palladian lunette window positioned atop a particularly intricate door frame. The well-maintained lobby is no less ornamental with elaborate flourishes carrying across from colonnaded alcoves and a gold-rimmed coffered ceiling to matching green carpeting and wallpaper. This six-story prewar Forest Hills co-op — constructed in 1940 — has grand layouts as well. Ranging from multi-room studios to expansive two bedrooms, the 54 units here are imbued in original, quality construction detailing such as crown molding, high beamed ceilings and hardwood flooring. When compared to area comps, these residences are competitively priced. The main draw, however, is the surrounding neighborhood. Picturesque Forest Hills abounds with leafy suburban streets, historic Tudor-style architecture, reliable transportation links, verdant parks and a rich offering of both owner-operated and big-box commerce, especially along adjacent Austin Street.
Spacious residences with prewar character but varying degrees of renovation
While studios with at least 450 square feet of space, fully enclosed kitchens and separate foyers sell for $150,000, one-bedrooms — some with 1,000 square feet of space — fetch $180,000. In winter 2025, two-bedrooms were selling for approximately $360,000. On the market at the same time for $180,000, unit F3 is technically a studio but with a separate dining room and 650 square feet of total space. All units have ample closet space and ceilings that rise 9 feet. Bedrooms tend to be large enough to accommodate king-size frames. The state of renovation varies greatly from unit to unit throughout the building and often reflects alterations made by previous owners. As Coldwell Banker Realty agent Ann Shaw mentions in her description of unit F3, pricing in the building is often determined by how much tender-loving care is needed to bring the residences up to contemporary standards. Many of the units that come on the market are blank canvases that can be completely transformed according to a new resident's taste. Some have already undergone necessary updates. Selling for $350,000 in winter 2025, unit 51 features recently installed stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops.
Regardless of slight variations in cost, The Romney is still well-priced when considering area comps. Though slightly more amenitized and architecturally significant, 73-37 Austin St. is a prewar co-op with one-bedrooms ranging from $300,000 to $450,000 and a few combined two-bedrooms fetching upwards of $700,000. Amenities at the Romney include a live-in super and a fully equipped basement-level laundry room. There are no in-unit washer/dryers. Some residences are sold without board approval. What is lacking in the building is made up for externally.
Idyllic Forest Hills and the small-town-vibe Austin Street commercial stretch
According to a 2019 article in the “Forest Hills Times:” “The section of Austin Street once nicknamed ‘The Village,’ featured mom-and-pop shops but that quaint nature in the past two decades has increasingly been compromised by corporate chains. A few years ago, small business owners began worrying about rising rents as well as vehicular and pedestrian congestion.” Community organization The Neighbors for A Safer Austin Street was established in the late 2010s to help mitigate both issues. Every September, the outdoor Forest Hills Festival of the Arts takes place along this stretch and helps enshrine its authenticity. In keeping with Central Queens’ status as one of the most culturally diverse microcosms in the world, this pocket offers a wide range of cuisines. Popular restaurants here include Irish-themed Tap House, ramen go-to Tamashii and brunch spot Rove. There are also premium chain eateries like Bareburger and Tacombi.
Closer to The Romney, there’s the top ranked beer garden Cobblestones Pub. Right across Queens Boulevard, Cipollina is a long-established gourmet Italian Market. A Trader Joe’s can be found a few blocks north. Flushing Medows Park is a massive green space with miles of pond-lined walkways, baseball diamonds and even a model airplane flying field. The closest access point to the highway-wrapped green lung is the Pat Dolan Trail pedestrian bridge at the end of 72nd Road. To the south, Forest Park has dense hilltop tree cover and a well-maintained playground. The Community House is a non-profit with a heated pool. Residents can sign up for memberships at the nearby West Side Tennis Club, a prestigious locale with historic turn-of-the-20th-century charm and four types of courts. The club abuts the equally illustrious Forest Hills Stadium, once home to the US Open and Davis Cup and now a major concert venue with a 10 pm curfew.
Solid road and transit links to Manhattan, points East and North
Forest Hills is particularly well-equipped when it comes to mass transit. The Long Island Rail Road stops at the dedicated station with trains directly serving Penn and Jamaica stations in either direction. The latter has service to all parts of Long Island and is also connected to the JFK Airport Airtrain. The Romney is equidistant from the Kew Gardens Union Turnpike and 75th Avenue subway stations. Both are served by the E and F lines. A trip to Midtown Manhattan takes just under half an hour.
For those residents that park their cars on adjoining side streets or in area garages, there’s an onramp to the Grand Central and Jackie Robinson parkways — as well as the Van Wyck Expressway — just three blocks south. These major highways also link to all parts of Long Island, the Hudson Valley and Connecticut.
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Private Pool
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Amenities
Public Transportation
Laundry Facilities
24 Hour Access
Parking
On-Street Parking
Condo Association
Association fees include exterior maintenance, snow removal, grounds care, hot water, sewer, trash, water, air conditioning
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Area Factors
Low Crime
Crime Score®
2/ 10
Bikeable
Bike Score®
62/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
96/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
100/ 100
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Parks in this Area
Willow Lake Playground
10 min walk
Basketball
Playground
Hawthorne Park Forest Hills
11 min walk
Multi-Purpose Field
Kew Gardens Cinema Park
13 min walk
MacDonald Park
14 min walk
Multi-Purpose Field
Hoover Playground
2 min drive
Picnic Area
Playground
Hoover-Manton Playgrounds
3 min drive
Basketball
Trails
Playground
Eight Oaks Triangle
3 min drive
Albert H. Mauro Playground
3 min drive
Vleigh Playground
3 min drive
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