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2-bedroom apartment for rent in Forest Hills

108-02 72nd Ave Unit 5B, Forest Hills, Queens, New York, NY, 11375

$3,495/mo
Rent per month · in USD · Price history
Size
800 ft² (74.3 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Apartment for rent in Forest Hills, Queens: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 800 ft². Rent $3,495/mo. Built in 1927.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Renovated High Floor 2BR on Austin Street | PS101 Zoning | 1 Block to E/F & LIRR Beautifully renovated high-floor 2-bedroom residence in the heart of Forest Hills, offering open skyline views, excellent natural light, and unbeatable convenience. Apartment Features: - High-floor location - Open views of the NYC skyline from every room - Bright and sunny exposure throughout - Extra-large living room - Large primary bedroom - Comfortable square-shaped second bedroom - Renovated eat-in kitchen - Hardwood floors throughout - High ceilings throughout - Excellent layout and proportions Building Features: - Classic elevator building - Elegant period architecture - Attractive lobby and entrance - 24-hour laundry on premises Prime Austin Street location with immediate access to shopping, dining, cafes, entertainment, and everyday conveniences. Just 1 block to the E/F subway and LIRR. Walk Score: 99 (Walker's Paradise) Transit Score: 100 (Rider's Paradise) PS101 school zoning.

Description from Realtor.com, shown as published there. See the original listing

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 67/100 · Fairly complete

How complete and honest this listing is, from what the source sites show and Roofy’s own checks. It isn’t a rating of the home or the agent. How the score works

  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 22 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details13/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • No points: No move-in date0/2
    • No points: No lease length0/1
    • No points: No pet policy0/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 140 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • 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 1927, 26 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 4 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.

Fees and terms

Estimated cash to move in$7,010

First month $3,495, a one-month deposit $3,495 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

Price history

High $3,495/moAsking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com)$3,495/mo
Oct 16, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com$3,495/mo

From the listing sites’ own records and what Roofy has seen since. Newest first.

Compared with the area

Asks $3,495/mo, about the median asking rent for 2-bedroom rentals in Forest Hills.

Median here
$3,500/mo
40 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$3,187–$3,925
The middle half of listings
Per ft²/mo
$4.37 vs $3.45
This home vs the median, 27% higher

Priced in line with similar homes here.

Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.

More about Forest Hills

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Forest Hills (LIRR)Babylon Far Rockaway Hempstead Long Beach Port Jefferson Ronkonkoma West Hempstead3 min walk
  • Forest Hills-71 AvE F M R5 min walk
  • 75 AvE F7 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 28

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

The building

26 units · 6 floors · built 1927

Building record for 108-02 Austin Street

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

108-02 Austin Street · BBL 4-03258-0033 · built 1927 · 26 units

Roofy building score 66/100 · Some issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
27 (A 11 · B 9 · C 7)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
Had 9 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

The city’s records match this listing to the tax lot at 108-02 Austin Street. Corner and multi-address buildings often have one main address.

Rent stabilization recordCheck if a unit is rent stabilized

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

See the full building record

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.

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