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1-bedroom apartment for sale in Jamaica

87-70 173rd St Unit 5P, Jamaica, Queens, New York, NY, 11432

$189,000
Asking price · in USD
Size
800 ft² (74.3 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Apartment for sale in Jamaica, Queens: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 800 ft². Asking price $189,000. Built in 1962.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Location is the key here. You are welcome to visit 87-70 173rd St. Jamaica NY 11432 unit 5P. This inviting one bedroom, renovated apartment offers a comfortable living experience with all modes of transportation at a short distance from the apartment building. The F Train entrance is a mere 0.3 miles away and the bus stops are even closer. Whether travelling to Manhattan or Long Island, your apartment is smack in the middle. You will have easy access to shopping, houses of worship, restaurants, a public library and much more. Whether you are downsizing, relocating, or a first time buyer, this unit is worth checking out. Make this nice, bright and airy apartment your own. Renovated, yet, needs your own personal touch.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 65/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 11 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details15/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • No points: No pet policy0/1
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 124 words3/3
  • True cost3/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Some points: Priced 50% below similar homes in the borough3/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1962, 89 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal10/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

Buying costs

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Compared with the area

Asks $189,000, 50% below the median asking price for 1-bedroom homes for sale in Queens.

Median here
$376,000
586 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$285,000–$618,000
The middle half of listings
Per ft²
$236.25 vs $505.88
This home vs the median, 53% lower

Priced far below similar homes here. Check the price before you trust it.

0.2% of these listings have cut their price.

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More about Queens

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 169 StF6 min walk
  • Jamaica-179 StE F8 min walk
  • Hillside Facility (LIRR)Hempstead Montauk Port Jefferson Ronkonkoma17 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 29

Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.

The building

89 units · 6 floors · built 1962

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

87-70 173 Street · BBL 4-09829-0048 · built 1962 · 89 units

Roofy building score 40/100 · Many issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
170 (A 35 · B 108 · C 27)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
37
Rent stabilization
Had 5 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
$110,000 on Jan 28, 2026

27 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations in the building.

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Public NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).

Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.