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3-bedroom apartment for rent in Forest Hills

78-14 Austin St Unit 1E, Forest Hills, Queens, New York, NY, 11375

$4,400/mo
Rent per month · in USD
Size
1,300 ft² (121 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Apartment for rent in Forest Hills, Queens: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1,300 ft². Rent $4,400/mo. Built in 1932.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Huge prewar 3br in prime Forest Hills at Austin st - E/F express, LIRR, PS 101 School Zone XLG corner APT in elegant prewar co-op building The apartment has a private entrance in addition to access from a grand inviting lobby Charming landscaped grounds, lounge room, bike storage, shared furnished patio, 24HR laundry on site Pre-war charm, arched doorways, towering high ceilings, huge rooms, inlaid hardwood floors, crown moldings Beautifully renovated open concept modern kitchen, stainless appliances with dishwasher & microwave Spacious living room, 3 oversized bedrooms, very generous closet space Ideal for commuters: - 2 short blocks to E/F express train - 3 short blocks to LIRR (19 min to NYC) - quick ride to JFK airport. Q10 & Q46 to St. John's on the corner, all highways immediately accessible Adjacent to the Forest Hills Gardens & picturesque Forest Park just steps away Zoned for PS101 highly sought elementary school Strong credentials are important

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 67/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 10 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 153 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 1932, 60 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$8,820

First month $4,400, a one-month deposit $4,400 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

Compared with the area

Asks $4,400/mo, 12% below the median asking rent for 3-bedroom rentals in Forest Hills.

Median here
$5,015/mo
14 listings, last 90 days
Per ft²/mo
$3.38 vs $3.38
This home vs the median, 0% higher

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

  • Kew Gardens-Union TpkeE F5 min walk
  • Kew Gardens (LIRR)Babylon Far Rockaway Hempstead Long Beach Port Jefferson Ronkonkoma West Hempstead8 min walk
  • 75 AvE F10 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 28

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

The building

60 units · 6 floors · built 1932 · 1 more home listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

78-14 Austin Street · BBL 4-03334-0250 · built 1932 · 60 units

Roofy building score 96/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
1 (A 1 · B 0 · C 0)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
May have stabilized units
Last sale (12-month file)
$428,000 on Sep 16, 2026

Rent stabilization recordCheck if a unit is rent stabilized

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

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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