Forest Hills Gardens is a historic, private garden community located in the Forest Hills neighborhood of Queens, New York City. Established in the early 20th century, it was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., known for his work on Central Park. The neighborhood is characterized by its tree-lined streets, elegant homes, and lush private gardens, creating a serene and picturesque environment. Forest Hills Gardens offers a unique blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience, with easy access to public transportation, shops, restaurants, and parks. It's a highly sought-after residential area known for its charm, architectural beauty, and close-knit community atmosphere. A stunning Tudor-style mansion on Ascan Ave main street is currently available.
Type: KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM W/ FIREPLACE, DINING ROOM, FOYER, LIBRARY
Room 2
Level: Second
Type: MAIDLS QUARTERS W/ KITCHEN AND FULL BATH, 4 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS
Room 3
Level: Third
Type: 2 BEDROOMS, FULL BATH, OFFICE
Room 4
Level: Lower
Type: LAUNDRY ROOM, RECREATION ROOM, FULL BATH, STORAGE ROOM UTILITY ROOM, BAR
Room Information
Rooms: 12
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: Finished, Full
Exterior
Property Information
Architectual Style: Tudor
Property Type: Residential Lease
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: VERY GOOD
Year Built: 1935
Building Information
Levels: Three Or More
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Lot Information
Lot Features: Near Public Transit, Private
Lot Size Acres: 0.26
Square Footage: 11,400
Lot Size Dimensions: 120x95
Land Information
Water Source: Public
Water Source: Gas Stand Alone
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling: Yes
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Sewer : Public Sewer
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Parking Features: Attached, 1 Car Attached, Private
Garage Spaces: 1
Location
Location Information
Directions: GOOGLE MAP
County or Parish: Queens
Other
Listing Information
Selling Agency Compensation: 50/50
On Market Date: 2024-03-07
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FOREST HILLS
Forest Hills is a lush, beautiful residential neighborhood in
the middle of Queens. Surrounded by many neighborhoods including
Corona, Rego Park, and Kew Gardens, Forest Hills leans more into
the suburban lifestyle rather than a gritty city one. The houses
are big, the shopping is plentiful, and the people who live here
never run out of things to do.
Fun Facts and History of
Forest Hills
In the early days, Forest Hills was made up of six large farms.
In 1895, the area just beneath those farms was being transformed
into a park known as Forest Park. In 1906, developers bought the
six large farmlands in order to develop them into a neighborhood,
which would be named Forest Hills as a tribute to the neighboring
park.
Forest Hills divided ownership of the neighborhood in 1908 when
Margaret Sage, founder of the Russell Sage Foundation, bought 142
acres from the development firm. She christened the area Forest
Hills Gardens and commissioned architects to build tudor style
housing in the…
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