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Property Description
Top Floor, sun drenched, stunning 2 bed, 2 bath in Elm Court. Welcome to your forever home in the heart of the Jackson Heights historic district. This elegant unit is in excellent condition, having been lovingly maintained with all of the pre-war details in place. Right from the entry foyer, accessed directly from the elevator, or the stairs, you will know that this unit should be your next home. To your right is the living room with woodburning fireplace, original mantle and mosaic floor tiles, two large windows overlooking the beautiful trees on this quiet block. To your left is the formal dining room, perfect for those everyday or holiday meals with friends and family. Beyond the dining room is the sunroom, or office, or bedroom, with huge windows facing the length of the beautiful, serene, leafy Elm Court Garden. This multipurpose room has an enormous closet and full bath. The primary bedroom is very spacious, with two windows also overlooking the beautiful block. You will appreciate of the pre-war details throughout this home - original wood parquet floors with maple and walnut inlay denoting the rooms, 9' ceilings, all original solid wood doors stripped to showcase their beautiful wood and retaining the original hardware. The large kitchen, with cherry cabinets is perfect for preparing those meals for your guests. The large window overlooking the garden is the perfect backdrop. This kitchen maintains the original layout with two entrances and easy access to the hallway closet which makes a perfect pantry. The larger bathroom adjacent to the primary bedroom, is in excellent condition, with large soaking tub, window to the garden and a pedestal sink. This residence comes with a basement storage unit. Please note there is currently an ongoing assessment of $500 paid quarterly. Elm Court is one of the most beautiful and intimate of the Queensboro Corporation's garden apartment complexes. Dating from 1922 and designed by architect George H. Wells in the neo-Georgian style, the complex consists of eight buildings with the most serene, lush, green courtyard for the quiet enjoyment of the residents. Convenient to 34th Avenue, now part of the Open Streets program, the Sunday Farmers Market, Travers Park, restaurants, shopping and all transportation including the E & F trains which run express to 74th Ave Roosevelt station, as well as the 7, M, R trains and the express bus to LaGuardia Airport. Come see the beautiful unit and you will surely want to make it your home. Please note that open house times posted are for scheduling purposes only. You must have an appointment with the listing agent to view this unit. Unrepresented buyers should confirm they are communicating directly with the listing agent.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 34-27 79th St #42
General
- Sold For: $840,000
- HOA FEE: $1,200/month
- Status: Closed
- Type: Apartment
- Source: REBNY
- MLS ID: RLS20057441
- Added to Site: 209 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Interior Features: Crown Molding, High Ceilings
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed, Common On Floor, Common Area
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Building Garden
Location
- County: Queens
- Subdivision: Jackson Heights
Structural Information
- Structure Type: High Rise
- Stories/Levels: 4
- Year Built: 1922
- Other Struct. Feat.: Elevator(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Dimensions: 65.000000 x 100.000000
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $1,200
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Block: 1266
- Lot Number: 58
Listing Courtesy of Compass
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Schools
Schools serving 34-27 79th St #42
School District:New York City Geographic School District 30
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ps 212 34-25 82nd St, Queens, NY 11372 | PK-5 | 0.1 mi |
Is 230 73-10 34th Ave, Queens, NY 11372 | 6-8 | 0.3 mi |
Newtown High School, Queens, NY 48-01 90th St, Queens, NY 11373 | 9-12 | 1.1 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 34-27 79th St #42
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/24/2026
Sold
$840,000
-1.75%
MLS
10/30/2025
Listed
$855,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
34-27 79th Street #42, New York City, NY 11372 (MLS# RLS20057441) is a Apartment property that was sold at $840,000 on April 24, 2026. Want to learn more about 34-27 79th Street #42? Do you have questions about finding other Apartment real estate for sale in New York City? You can browse all New York City real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

