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7540 Austin Street #5FL

Forest Hills, NY 11375
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Bed 2

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Bath 1

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SqFt898

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“Light is the language of space.” — Tadao Ando Light establishes the character of Residence 5FL. Windows along the perimeter admit daylight that moves across the apartment over the course of the day, defining the rooms through shadow, contrast, and scale rather than ornament. The effect is quiet and measured, allowing the layout itself to remain legible and purposeful. Austin Street has long functioned as the principal commercial corridor of Forest Hills, often compared to Fifth Avenue for its role within the neighborhood. Its early 20th-century development was closely tied to the planning of Forest Hills as a suburban community, shaped by new transit connections and a growing commercial district that served residents of Queens and beyond. Michelle Towers is located directly on Austin S treet, situating Residence 5FL within this established historical context. The apartment is a two-bedroom, one-bath apartment arranged on a clear and efficient plan. An intimate eat-in kitchen, a layout historically associated with practical residential design, provides a defined space for daily living apart from the main living areas. Set along Austin Street, the apartment reflects a long-standing relationship between residential life and commerce that has defined Forest Hills for more than a century. The building’s proximity to the E and F express lines, as well as local subway service, reflects the same early planning principles that linked Forest Hills’ residential character to efficient transit access and the broader city beyond.

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Property Type : Residential

Price : $399,999

AD Id : 75429599

MLS Id : 962564

Beds : 2

Living Area Size : 898

Year Built : 1940

County : Queens

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 2

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 4
  • Interior Features

    Other Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Radiant, Other Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1940 Construction Materials: Brick Private Pool: No

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $399999 Original Price: $475000

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 03334-0058-07540-000-00005FL

  • Parking Information

    No Garage, None

    Garage Information

    Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Ps 101 School In The Gardens
    Junior High School: Jhs 190 Russell Sage
    Senior High School: Forest Hills High School
  • Utility Information

    Natural Gas Available, Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
  • Location Information

    WaterSource: Public, Other
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76-35 113th Street #1A, Forest Hills, NY, 11375 $535,000 2 1 1,000 1,000 SqFt
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78-14 Austin Street #5-E, Forest Hills, NY, 11375 $438,000 2 1 970 970 SqFt
76-36 113 Street #6F, Forest Hills, NY, 11375 $215,000 -- 1 548 548 SqFt
76-36 113th Street #2B, Forest Hills, NY, 11375 $760,000 3 2 1,350 1,350 SqFt
7716 Kew Forest Lane, Forest Hills, NY, 11375 $2,999,000 4 5 4,284 4,284 SqFt
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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/10/2026 @ 12:56

MLS: 962564 LISTED BY: Richard Del Nunzio, Brown Harris Stevens FH 718-520-0303 SOURCE: OneKey MLS

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