150 Burns Street
150 Burns Street, between Ascan Avenue and Borage Place, Queens · Forest Hills
Forest Hills, Queens
BBL 4032910080 · BIN 4078796
- Year built
- 1932
- Type
- Cooperative
- Amenities
- Elevator, live-in superintendent, shared laundry, courtyard, storage and video intercom
- Landmark status
- Not an individual landmark; not in a historic district
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission and City Planning records, updated February 2026
- Pied-à-terre
- Not permitted
Every recorded sale at this building, 2005–2026
Price-per-square-foot over time, the line- and floor-premium curves, and every recorded sale.
- Median $/sf, 2026 to date
- $735
- floor-adjusted, 1 sale
- Listing discount
- 2.6%
- Recorded sales
- 35
- On record
- 2005–2026
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150 Burns Street began as Grosvenor Square, an apartment house named for Forest Hills Gardens architect Grosvenor Atterbury. Atterbury consulted on its exterior, with John Almy Tompkins, while C. F. and D. E. McAvoy and associate A. H. Eccles worked on the interiors.
The original building contained 22 apartments. Subsequent subdivision produced today's much broader inventory of 43 residences, ranging from studios to substantial multibedroom homes. That history explains why similarly positioned apartments can have very different sizes and room arrangements.
The six-story Tudor building occupies a lot in a low-rise residential zoning district. It is part of the Forest Hills Gardens setting but is not designated by LPC. The neighborhood's private-street system and its own controls remain distinct from city landmark status.
Architecture and unit composition
The building's brick exterior and Tudor detailing reflect its place in the Gardens' early apartment-house development. The historical design brought a relatively large residential structure into a district dominated by lower buildings. The resulting footprint accommodates a varied sequence of inward and outward exposures.
Subdivision of the original apartments created studios and one-bedrooms within a building initially planned around much larger homes. Current inventory also includes two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments, three-bedrooms and later combinations. Separate dining areas, entry foyers, windowed kitchens and generous closets recur in the prewar plans.
Some of the smaller apartments are around 400 to 800 square feet, while larger combinations can approach or exceed twice that area. A one-bedroom may retain a distinct dining area and foyer; a larger home may combine several original room sequences. Individual condition ranges from unrenovated interiors to extensively reworked layouts.
The history of subdivision also affects how bedrooms, bathrooms and circulation connect. Floor plans provide a more useful comparison than the shared exterior or floor level alone. An apartment assembled from multiple portions of the original inventory can have a very different internal arrangement from a standard smaller home.
Building operations
The cooperative has a live-in superintendent, elevators, common laundry and storage subject to availability. The courtyard is part of the common outdoor space.
A capital assessment is scheduled through December 2027 for façade and waterproofing improvements and increased gas charges — confirm the current schedule and scope with the managing agent. That assessment is separate from base maintenance and is a specific near-term carrying-cost issue for a purchaser here.
Forest Hills Gardens street parking uses a neighborhood permit system. Nearby recreational facilities belong to separate neighborhood institutions and should not be represented as amenities owned or operated by the cooperative.
The DOF record identifies no current development tax benefit. The building is taxed in Class 2, and its built floor area substantially exceeds the current low-rise residential allowance.
Policy framework
Pets: Not permitted — confirm with the managing agent.
Application and transaction fees
Fees below are from building management's published schedule, as of August 2026. They are shown as published, item by item; no total is added because the total depends on the transaction. Deposits are listed apart from nonrefundable charges.
Purchase
17 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Processing FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $200 if there is a 2nd Applicant or Guarantor | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Application FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Building Administrative FeePaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $750 | Refundable Not stated |
| Closing feePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $150 | Refundable Not stated |
| Commitment LetterConditionalConditions: If financingPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $175 | Refundable Not stated |
| Credit Check FeePer applicantPaid to managementRequired | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $125 per person | Refundable Non-refundable |
| LL58 Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Move-in FeePaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move-out FeePaid to the building | Paid by Seller | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Additional Closing FeeConditionalConditions: WITHOUT a Bank Attorney PresentPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $500, if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Estate Transfer Additional Closing FeeConditionalConditions: WITHOUT the attorney presentPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $200, if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Postponement FeeConditionalConditions: Less than 48 Hours' NoticePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $500, if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Trust Transfer Additional Closing FeeConditionalConditions: WITHOUT the attorney presentPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $200, if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Undertaking FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $100 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move In DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When At move-out and move-in | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move Out DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Seller | When At move-out and move-in | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
Sublet
9 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move Out FeePaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Additional Processing FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $200 if there is a 2nd Applicant or Guarantor | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Administrative FeePaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $200 | Refundable Not stated |
| Application Processing FeePaid to the building | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report FeePer applicantPaid to managementRequired | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $125 per person | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move In FeePaid to the building | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move Out DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When Upon approval | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move In DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Subtenant | When Upon approval | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
Ownership transfer
7 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Report FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Estate TransferConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $250 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| LL58 Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Name change/spouse add/removalConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $250 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Transfer into a TrustConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Transfer to a Family Member and a Third PartyConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Closing Fee for all TransfersPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $850 | Refundable Not stated |
Management updates its schedule without a public filing. The date is when management last updated the page, not when a rule changed. Confirm the current schedule with management before you apply.
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Sublet and pied-à-terre policy
A condominium owner leasing a unit and a co-op shareholder subletting are different rules, and a building-wide rule is different from a restriction on one apartment. This is the building's rule; confirm it for the specific apartment.
- Subletting by shareholders
- Not verified
- Pied-à-terre ownership
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of August 2026
- Short-term rentals
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of August 2026
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Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Maintenance, per room
- $442 per room a monthMedian of 6 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
- Maintenance, per square foot
- $1.73 per square foot a monthMedian of 5 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
Maintenance as recorded with each sale. A co-op's maintenance already covers the building's real estate taxes and the building's own mortgage, if it has one; add your own loan payment for the monthly outlay. A summary of recorded sales, not a current bill; charges change.
Building staffing and amenities
- Virtual or video entry
- YesSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Live-in superintendent
- YesSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Elevator
- YesSource: NYC Department of City Planning records (PLUTO)
- Amenities noted
- Garden, laundry roomSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
Staffing and amenities as our building profile and recent listing records describe them. A feature not listed is not confirmed absent. Outdoor space, parking and some facilities can belong to particular apartments or to a separate owner; confirm access for the specific apartment.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $18,847/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $37
- Modeled exposure split equally across 43 units (the residential count on the city's lot record). Not an assessed amount; co-op shareholders are typically charged by share allocation.
Source: NYC LL84 benchmarking and PLUTO · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed October 2026.
See full Local Law 97 analysis — emissions history, scenarios, methodology →Recent sales
Recent transfers at this building, from The Roebling Research Library. Prices are the transfer amounts recorded with the NYC Department of Finance; apartment-level detail is checked against the building’s own file in The Roebling Research Library before publishing.
| Date | Unit | Apartment | Price | PPSF | vs. Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | 2D | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,000 sf | $735,000 | $735/sf | -1.9% |
| Oct 29, 2025 | 4H | 3 BR · 2 BA · 1,450 sf | $700,000 | $483/sf | +0.0% |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 2H | 3 BR · 2 BA · 1,299 sf | $980,000 | $754/sf | -1.8% |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 1GH | 4 BR · 3 BA | $870,000 | +0.0% | |
| Nov 14, 2024 | 2AB | 3 BR · 3 BA · 1,800 sf | $1,148,000 | $638/sf | -4.2% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 2F | 1 BR · 1 BA · 650 sf | $330,000 | $508/sf | -10.8% |
| Nov 16, 2023 | 2E | 1 BR · 1 BA · 775 sf | $340,000 | $439/sf | -2.9% |
| Dec 15, 2022 | 3H | 3 BR · 3 BA | $970,000 | -10.9% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026 to date) cleared a median $735/sf (floor-adjusted) across 1 sale. Floor-adjusted means each sale is restated to a constant mix of floors, so the figure can differ from the plain median of the sales listed above. Median listing discount 2.6% from the last ask — a recurring negotiation gap worth pricing into any offer or listing strategy.
The retrade record
Lines that have traded more than once in the public record — the building’s appreciation arc, apartment by apartment.
Full closing history with price-per-square-foot over time, the complete retrade record, and every line that has traded.
Sales sourced from NYC Department of Finance recorded transfers (BBL 4-03291-0080). Apartment-level facts (line, condition, asking-price context) curated and cross-verified in The Roebling Research Library. Not all transactions cross-verify with ACRIS records — sponsor and LLC purchases sometimes record at stipulated values rather than market price; square footage on co-ops is not officially recorded, figures shown are approximate.
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At the recent median sale of $870K (5 transfers in the past 24 months, since November 12, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $11,813 to close, or 1.4% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $0
- No mortgage recording tax or title insurance on a co-op purchase
- Attorneys, lender, building fees and filings: $11,813
Assumes a resale (the seller pays transfer taxes), a $4,500 attorney fee and a mortgage on the rest.
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Comparable buildings
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Lane Towers — A postwar high-rise cooperative alternative with a much larger inventory near central Forest Hills.
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Kennedy House — A full-service tower cooperative with extensive shared facilities and high-floor apartments.
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The Summit Condominium — A condominium alternative for buyers weighing the Gardens' prewar cooperative format against newer tower ownership.
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Washington Plaza — A larger Queens courtyard cooperative with prewar architecture and landscaped common space.
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Colonial Court — A six-story brick cooperative with a landscaped rear garden and a larger residential inventory.
More Forest Hills buildings
- 107-40 Queens Boulevard (Lane Towers) — 1965 condominium
- 108-07 65th Road, 108-07 65th Road at 108th Street · Forest Hills — 1949 co-op
- 110-11 Queens Boulevard (Kennedy House) — 1965 co-op by Philip Birnbaum & Associates
- 4 Dartmouth Street — 1931 co-op
- 64-34 Grand Central Parkway, 64-34 Grand Central Parkway service road — 2009 condominium
- 78-14 Austin Street — 1932 co-op
The neighborhood
For the full neighborhood — its buildings, character, and market — read The Roebling Team Guide to Forest Hills.
The full playbook — what goes in the package, how boards read your financials, the interview, and the timeline — plus sample cover, reference, and personal letters you can adapt.
How to read the facts on this page. Items attributed to an offering plan describe the building as it was offered at that filing — unit mix, square footage, the amenity program as planned. They are not a statement about how the building operates today. Tax and compliance figures are sourced separately to current City records and carry their own dates. House rules, staffing and fee policy can change by board resolution without any public filing: treat every policy line here as a starting point for diligence and confirm it with the managing agent. Where this page compares one building or neighborhood to another, that is our analysis of the recorded record — it names the measure, the period and the sample it rests on, and it is an observation about medians rather than a prediction about any particular apartment.
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