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title: "75-40 AUSTIN Street #5FL, Forest Hills, NY 11375"
description: "75-40 AUSTIN Street #5FL, Forest Hills, NY 11375 — NYC real estate listing on Real Estate Rebate Team. Priced at $475,000. Est. potential buyer savings up to $11,875 (subject to buyer-broker compensation received, lender approval, and applicable law)."
url: "https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/queens/11375/75-40-austin-street-fl-5FL-ny-11375"
source: "Real Estate Rebate Team"
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# 75-40 AUSTIN Street #5FL, Forest Hills, NY 11375

> **Listing Courtesy of:** Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

## Description

"Light is the language of space."
 - Tadao Ando
 
 Light establishes the character of Residence 5FL. Windows along the perimeter admit daylight that moves across the apartment over the course of the day, defining the rooms through shadow, contrast, and scale rather than ornament. The effect is quiet and measured, allowing the layout itself to remain legible and purposeful. 
 
 Austin Street has long functioned as the principal commercial corridor of Forest Hills, often compared to Fifth Avenue for its role within the neighborhood. Its early 20th-century development was closely tied to the planning of Forest Hills as a suburban community, shaped by new transit connections and a growing commercial district that served residents of Queens and beyond. 
 
 Michele Towers is located directly on Austin Street, situating Residence 5FL within this established historical context. The apartment is a two-bedroom, one-bath unit arranged on a clear and efficient plan. An intimate eat-in kitchen, a layout historically associated with practical residential design, provides a defined space for daily living apart from the main living areas.
 
 Set along Austin Street, the apartment reflects a long-standing relationship between residential life and commerce that has defined Forest Hills for more than a century.

## Property Details

- **Price**: $475,000
- **Potential Buyer Rebate**: $11,875
- **Bedrooms**: 2
- **Bathrooms**: 1
- **Living Area**: 896 sqft
- **Property Type**: Residential
- **Year Built**: 1940
- **Building**: Michelle Towers
- **Neighbourhood**: Forest Hills
- **Area / Borough**: Queens
- **Subdivision**: Forest Hills
- **Listing Office**: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
- **State**: NY

## Estimated Potential Buyer Savings

Real Estate Rebate Team estimates potential buyer savings of up to **$11,875** at closing.

*Estimated by Real Estate Rebate Team. Subject to buyer-broker compensation received, lender approval, transaction terms, and applicable law. Not all listings qualify.*

## Related Links

- [Building details](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings//buildings/new-york-city/queens/michelle-towers)
- [Neighbourhood guide](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods//neighborhoods/new-york-city/queens/forest-hills)
- [Calculate your exact cash back and book a showing here](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/calculators/buyer-closing-cost-calculator)
- [Contact Regis Roumila for more details](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/contact)

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