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5-bedroom house for sale in Sunnyside

3904 49th St, Sunnyside, Queens, New York, NY, 11104

$1,960,000
Asking price · in USD
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About this home

House for sale in Sunnyside, Queens: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Asking price $1,960,000. Built in 1925.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

RARE opportunity to own a three-family home in the Sunnyside Gardens Historic District, situated on a landscaped corner lot directly across from Sunnyside Gardens Park. SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY The spacious first-floor residence features three bedrooms, one bath, a renovated open kitchen adjoining a dedicated dining area, a separate living room, hardwood floors, and exceptional natural light from four exposures. The living room opens to a front porch overlooking the mature perennial garden. The large unfinished basement, accessible from both the apartment and exterior, includes laundry and an enclosed utility room. Recent improvements include new Marvin windows throughout, a new roof, a new gas hot water heater, and a new refrigerator. The second floor includes two one-bedroom apartments, both with hardwood floors and excellent natural light. The front apartment has a private open terrace off the living room with north and east exposures. The rear apartment enjoys south, east, and west exposures. The property is anticipated to be delivered fully vacant at closing, offering a new owner exceptional flexibility for personal use, rental income, or a combination of both. Annual real estate taxes are approximately $11,316. Sunnyside was named one of StreetEasy's "10 Neighborhoods to Watch in 2026," reflecting growing interest in the neighborhood's historic character, community atmosphere, and convenient access to Manhattan. The property is located directly across from Sunnyside Gardens Park, one of New York City's rare private community parks, featuring three Har-Tru tennis courts. Residents are eligible for membership in the Sunnyside Gardens Community Association and access to the park. The neighborhood also offers easy access to Michael Davidson Playground, local shops, cafes, restaurants, schools, gyms, and the popular Saturday farmers market. The #7 train provides convenient access to Grand Central and Midtown Manhattan, with additional access to the LIRR, major highways, bridges, and area airports.

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 73/100 · 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: 37 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
    • No points: No size0/2
    • 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
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 307 words3/3
  • True cost11/15
    • Full points: Running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)8/8
    • Some points: Priced 58% above similar homes in the borough, which take longer to sell3/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1927, 3 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

What this price means for you: the monthly payment, and New York’s mansion tax, which the buyer pays on a home of $1 million or more.

Compared with the area

Asks $1,960,000, 58% above the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in Queens.

Median here
$1,242,000
796 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$979,000–$1,549,000
The middle half of listings

Priced above most similar homes here and on the market longer than usual.

0.6% of these listings have cut their price.

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 Queens

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 52 St79 min walk
  • 46 St-Bliss St711 min walk
  • 46 StM R13 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 30

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

The building

3 units · 2 floors · built 1927

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

39-04 49 Street · BBL 4-00133-0042 · built 1927 · 3 units

Roofy building score 78/100 · Mostly fineAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
None
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
None in 2018–2024 tax bills
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

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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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