Co-ops & Condos · Queens

The Astoria Two-Fer: A Pair of Condos Under $700K in Queens' Most Loved Neighborhood

Everyone agrees Astoria is one of the best places to live in New York. Almost nobody realizes you can still own there for under $700,000, with property taxes that read like a typo. Two condos currently prove it.

Integrity Core Realty  |  Long Island · Queens · NYC Metro  |  August 2026  |  7 min read

Ask a hundred New Yorkers to name a neighborhood they'd actually love to live in and Astoria shows up on almost every list. The food is the stuff of legend, Greek tavernas that predate the hype, and a global lineup along 30th Avenue and Broadway that makes every dinner a small trip abroad. Astoria Park rolls down to the East River under the Triborough's arches with one of the city's great public pools. The Museum of the Moving Image and Kaufman Astoria Studios give the neighborhood a working film-industry heartbeat. And the N and W trains put Midtown about twenty minutes away, with the ferry as the scenic alternate.

Here's what those same hundred New Yorkers get wrong: they assume a neighborhood this loved is a neighborhood already priced out of reach. Renters especially, many have paid Astoria rents for years without realizing that ownership was sitting a few blocks away at a monthly cost that can rival their lease.

Right now, two condominiums make the case better than any argument could.

2Condominium residences under $700K, in a neighborhood everyone assumes is out of reach

~$330Per month in property taxes, per the listings ($3,955 and $4,018 annually), numbers that surprise even lifelong New Yorkers

20Minutes, give or take, from the N/W at Broadway into Midtown Manhattan

And then there's the commute with a view. The NYC Ferry's Astoria landing sails down the East River into Manhattan, skyline on one side, bridges overhead, coffee in hand. Plenty of New Yorkers pay a premium just to ride it on weekends. From here, it's simply one of your ways to work.

Why a Condo in Astoria Is a Rarer Find Than It Sounds

Astoria's housing stock is dominated by rentals, small multi-family homes, and co-ops. True condominium ownership, a deed, simpler purchase process, flexible financing, and generally fewer restrictions, occupies a thin slice of the market here, and newer-construction condos at approachable prices are thinner still. When they surface, they tend to find their buyer and disappear. Which makes this moment unusual: two of them, in two different corners of the neighborhood, each with a completely different personality.

The Boutique Newcomer · Showings by Appointment

Residence 2F at The 14Forty · 1440 31st Avenue

On a quiet, tree-lined stretch of 31st Avenue, a boutique building of just six residences holds this light-filled one-bedroom. Oversized windows, rich hardwood floors, a sleek open kitchen with Samsung appliances and quartz counters, in-unit washer and dryer, individually controlled heating and cooling, and a smartphone video intercom, modern construction done at a human scale. Steps from the dining and cafe life of 31st Avenue and Broadway, minutes from the N/W, with the Astoria Ferry nearby, and renting is permitted per the listing.

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$670,000 · 1 Bedroom · 1 Bath · Built 2020 · $3,955 Annual Taxes · Integrity Core Realty

Listing Agent: Patsy Tiu · (347) 907-9881 · patsy@icr.homes

Open House · Sunday, August 9 · 12:30–2:00 PM

Residence 4C at Arista 35 · 2519 35th Street

An award-winning boutique condominium delivers the amenity package: a virtual doorman, bicycle storage, and a spectacular rooftop terrace with sweeping city and bridge views. Residence 4C answers with a private balcony overlooking the RFK Bridge, a chef's open kitchen with stainless appliances and an island, a king-sized primary with custom walk-in closet, a spa-inspired ensuite with jetted soaking tub, a powder room for guests, in-unit laundry, and an assigned storage unit included. Near the N/W and the M60 to LaGuardia, it's the polished, full-package version of Astoria condo life.

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$699,000 · 1 Bedroom · 1 Full Bath + 1 Half · Private Balcony · $4,018 Annual Taxes · Integrity Core Realty

Listing Agent: Carolyn M. Crimmins · (516) 754-6076 · carolyn@icr.homes

Two Personalities, One Neighborhood

The choice between them is genuinely a matter of taste. The 14Forty is the intimate one: six residences, a quiet tree-lined block, brand-new systems, and the kind of building where you know every neighbor's name by October. Arista 35 is the full-service one: rooftop terrace, virtual doorman, balcony sunsets over the RFK, and a bathroom that doubles as a small spa. One rewards buyers who want new and low-key; the other rewards buyers who want amenities and a view. Both put you inside the neighborhood every renter in New York keeps meaning to move to, at ownership prices that still start with a six.

"Everyone loves Astoria. The buyers who win are the ones who stop assuming that means they can't afford it."

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Astoria such a popular place to live?

Astoria combines one of New York's best food scenes along 30th Avenue and Broadway, waterfront green space at Astoria Park, cultural anchors like the Museum of the Moving Image and Kaufman Astoria Studios, and a roughly 20-minute N/W ride to Midtown Manhattan, a mix of neighborhood character and convenience few areas match.

What is the commute from Astoria to Manhattan?

The N and W trains at Broadway reach Midtown in roughly 20 minutes, the NYC Ferry's Astoria landing offers a scenic East River alternative, and the M60 Select Bus runs directly to LaGuardia Airport. Drivers have the RFK Bridge for Manhattan, the Bronx, and beyond.

Are the property taxes on these condos really that low?

Per the listings, annual property taxes are $3,955 at 1440 31st Avenue and $4,018 at 2519 35th Street, roughly $330 per month. Condominium taxes vary by building and can change over time, so buyers should verify current and future tax treatment during the purchase process.

When is the open house at Arista 35?

The public open house for Residence 4C at 2519 35th Street is Sunday, August 9, 2026, from 12:30 to 2:00 PM. Residence 2F at 1440 31st Avenue is shown by appointment with 24-hour notice. Contact Integrity Core Realty at (516) 200-1202 for either.

Can these condos be rented out?

Renting is permitted at 1440 31st Avenue per the listing, and condominiums generally offer more rental flexibility than co-ops. Policies vary by building, so confirm current rules for any specific residence with our team before purchasing with rental plans in mind.

Integrity Core Realty · Co-op & Condo Specialists

Stop Renting Astoria. Own It.

Join us at Arista 35 on Sunday, August 9, book a private tour of The 14Forty, or tell us what Astoria ownership looks like for you, we'll map the path and run the rent-versus-own math with real numbers.

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Disclaimer: Listing information for 1440 31st Avenue, Unit 2F (OneKey MLS #1015898) and 2519 35th Street, Unit 4C (OneKey MLS #1008174), Astoria, NY, is provided by the sellers and deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Each sale may be subject to the terms and conditions of an offering plan. Pricing, availability, taxes, common charges, building policies, and open house schedules are subject to change and should be independently verified; please confirm current status before visiting. Integrity Core Realty, 100 Jericho Quadrangle, Suite 235, Jericho, NY 11753. Equal Housing Opportunity.