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1-bedroom apartment for sale in Kew Gardens

115-25 Metropolitan Ave Unit 224, Kew Gardens, Queens, New York, NY, 11418

$238,000
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About this home

Apartment for sale in Kew Gardens, Queens: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Asking price $238,000. Built in 1925.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Welcome to 115-25 Metropolitan Avenue, a pet-friendly pre-war co-op in the heart of Kew Gardens. Built in 1925, this classic six-story building is home to just 72 residences. Located on the second floor, this spacious one-bedroom, one-bathroom home features beautiful floors, high ceilings, four large closets, a kitchenette, and a peaceful view of the building's quiet interior courtyard with seasonal blooms. One of the standout features is the VERY LOW monthly maintenance of just $652, offering exceptional value and affordability. Building amenities include a live-in superintendent, elevator, storage, bike storage, on-site laundry, security cameras, and a landscaped courtyard for residents to enjoy. Ideally located just off Metropolitan Avenue, you'll find restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, pharmacies, retail, and everyday conveniences nearby. Forest Park is directly across the street, offering biking and walking trails, golf, playgrounds, sports fields, and plenty of green space. Commuting is convenient with the Kew Gardens LIRR station offering service to Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station, plus the Q37 bus connecting to the E and F express trains at Kew Gardens-Union Turnpike. Major roadways, including the Jackie Robinson Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway, Grand Central Parkway, and Queens Boulevard, are also nearby. Pre-war charm, peaceful courtyard views, excellent storage, pet-friendly living, very low $652 monthly maintenance, and Forest Park right across the street make this a wonderful opportunity to call Kew Gardens home.

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 78/100 · Complete

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    • Full points: 10 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details16/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • No points: No size0/2
    • Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
    • Full points: Description of 240 words3/3
  • True cost15/15
    • Full points: Running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)8/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1925, 72 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.

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Amenities

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Compared with the area

Asks $238,000, 13% below the median asking price for 1-bedroom homes for sale in Kew Gardens.

Median here
$274,000
16 listings, last 90 days

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More about Kew Gardens

Location

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Nearby transit

  • Kew Gardens (LIRR)Babylon Far Rockaway Hempstead Long Beach Port Jefferson Ronkonkoma West Hempstead8 min walk
  • Kew Gardens-Union TpkeE F13 min walk
  • 121 StJ Z17 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 28

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The building

72 units · 6 floors · built 1925 · 1 more home listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

115-25 Metropolitan Avenue · BBL 4-03323-0001 · built 1925 · 72 units

Roofy building score 82/100 · Mostly fineAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
49 (A 20 · B 27 · C 2)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
1
Rent stabilization
Had 2 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
$229,000 on Oct 23, 2025

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

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

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