$485,000
SOLD JAN 31, 2025
1 Bed
1 Bath
-- Sq Ft
$1,205/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

3% Below List Price

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 3-minute walk to 75 Avenue
  • Patio
  • Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway Rated A
  • Views
  • 4-minute walk to Willow Lake Playground

About This Home

As of January 2025

Newly renovated JR4, easily convertible 2 bedroom apartment located in the Balfour Building, a very desirable premier co-op in Forest Hills. Just bring your toothbrush and move right in! Enter into a large foyer that leads to a spacious, bright living room with beautiful street and tree views. Continue to a dedicated space for a formal dining room, which can easily be converted to a second bedroom, office or den. The large primary bedroom can accommodate a king-size bed with side tables and has a spacious walk-in closet with built-in shelves.The completely renovated windowed kitchen boasts quartz countertops, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, plenty of counter space, porcelain tile floor and updated plumbing. The completely renovated windowed bathroom is furnished with all new bathtub, toilet, medicine cabinet, vanity, walls, plumbing and porcelain tile floor. The apartment has beautifully refinished and stained hardwood floors, new base molding, new light fixtures and outlets and an updated electrical panel. Track lighting with a dimmer in the living room. Newly installed energy-efficient windows and air conditioners. 4 large closets throughout, including 1 walk-in closet, all with new doors and built-in shelving.The Balfour is a full-service, well-managed, 6-story co-op with 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent and new elevators. Beautifully landscaped park-like garden area, including a patio with chairs and umbrellas for residents only. Building features 3 laundry rooms recently renovated with new machines, garage, private storage units, bicycle room, package room with Building- link for all residents. New pet run park recently added. The co-op has undertaken several improvements, including a new lobby with air conditioning, ramps and updated hallways throughout the building. There is a new community room and a state-of-the-art fitness room with windows, WI- Fi and AC. The building has a resurfaced roof, new boilers and extensive waterproofing. FIOS, Spectrum and RCN are all available in the building. 1/2 block to Queens Boulevard, E & F express stop subway, and short distance to R & M subways, Q60 bus and LIRR. Short walk to great shopping and restaurants on Austin Street. Less than 30 minutes to mid-Manhattan.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Lusardi

Douglas Elliman Real Estate License #30LU0216355 Listed on: 10/03/2024

Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Co-Op

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

HOA Fees

  • $1,205 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Entry on the 3rd floor

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Property Views

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 0010 / 02252

Community Details

Overview

  • 221 Units
  • High-Rise Condominium
  • The Balfour Condos
  • Forest Hills Subdivision
  • 6-Story Property

Amenities

  • Courtyard

Property Details

Home Type

Co-Op

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$1,205 per month

Listing Details

  • Exposures: East,North
  • Property SubType: Apartment
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Neighborhood: Forest Hills
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Structure Type: High Rise
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Coop
  • Stories: 6

Interior Features

  • Interior Features: Dining Area
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Rooms (Total): 4
  • Basement: No
  • Basement: Other

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • View: Other
  • View: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Building Courtyard, None
  • Patio/Porch Features: Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Building In Basement
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Common Charge/Maintenance Fee: 1205.0
  • Common Charge/Maintenance Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Common Interest: Stock Cooperative
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Building Info

  • New Construction: No
  • Building Name: The Balfour
  • Units: 221
  • Total Stories: 6
  • Year Built: 1956

Rental Info

  • Land Lease: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 02252
  • Tax Lot: 0010

Range of Values:

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/31/2025 01/31/25 Sold $485,000 -2.8% --
10/22/2024 10/22/24 Pending -- -- --
10/03/2024 10/03/24 For Sale $499,000 -- --
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MLS Number: RLS11013464

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