Austin Gardens

Austin Gardens is a six-story cooperative completed in 1952 in the heart of Forest Hills. The midcentury masonry structure contains primarily one-bedroom units and a number of studios, many finished with original hardwood floors and recently upgraded kitchens and baths. Interiors commonly feature eat-in kitchens, open living/dining plans, foyer entries with generous closets, ceiling fans, and walk-in closet options in some layouts. The building offers mailbox-level conveniences — an elevator, on-site laundry rooms, a resident superintendent and porter — plus supplemental storage and bicycle space. Outdoors, residents share a private garden and small park area with seating and a children’s play element, and the property maintains an underground garage with a waiting list for spaces. Management policies are co-op norms: low maintenance fees that often include heat and hot water, generally cat-friendly but dog restrictions vary by listing, and no flip tax in many sales. Located directly on Austin Street, the building sits steps from shopping, restaurants, local and express subway lines, the LIRR, bus service, and neighborhood institutions such as Forest Hills Gardens and the West Side Tennis Club, supporting a walkable, community-oriented lifestyle.