What is the rent for a studio at 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 ranges from $2,312 to $3,128 per month, with a median of $2,720.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 ranges from $2,414 to $3,266 per month, with a median of $2,840.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 ranges from $2,669 to $3,611 per month, with a median of $3,140.

What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 ranges from $3,324 to $4,497 per month, with a median of $3,910.

What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 ranges from $3,587 to $4,853 per month, with a median of $4,220.

How does rent at 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 11375 zip code: studio rents are about average for the area; 1-bedroom rents are about 22% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 37% below the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 23% below the neighborhood median; 4-bedroom rents are about 41% below the neighborhood median.

Is 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.

How much has rent changed at 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375?

Rent at 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 has increased by 0% since 2016-12, going from $2,500 to $2,500 as of 2017-01.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375?

Based on historical listing data, February tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375, while October is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to February could save approximately 10% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375?

The registered owner of 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 is WERNER E. SCHAEFER IRREVOCABLE LIVING TR UST. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 a good landlord?

98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375, owned by WERNER E. SCHAEFER IRREVOCABLE LIVING TR UST, has an overall grade of A (4.6/5) on Lucid Rents. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375?

98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.6 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375?

Yes, 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 has 1 complaint on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

Has 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 had any Department of Buildings violations?

Yes, 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 has 1 Department of Buildings violation on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.

What schools are near 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375?

There are 6 schools near 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375, including 4 public schools, 0 charter schools, 2 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. Q233 (4 min walk), Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School (4 min walk), Queens Metropolitan High School (4 min walk), P.s. 144 Col Jeromus Remsen (6 min walk), Our Lady Of Mercy Catholic Academy (6 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375?

98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: METROPOLITAN AV/69 AV (Q54), 0.06 mi away.

Is 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 11375 zip code where 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 is located had 1,755 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 78 violent crimes, 952 property crimes, and 725 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11375 for full details.

When was 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 built and how many units does it have?

98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 was built in 1930, has 2 floors, contains 2 total units, 1 of which are residential.

98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Forest Hills, NYC

Forest Hills · Queens, NY, 11375

Built 19302 floors2 unitsBBL 4038930007

Current rent range

$2,312 – $4,853 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE

Queens, NY, 11375

98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE is a mid-century 1930 building, 2 units in Forest Hills, NYC. Owned by WERNER E. SCHAEFER IRREVOCABLE LIVING TR UST. Public records show 1 311 complaint on file.

HPD violations0last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews0no reviews yet

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age96 ybuilt 1930

311 complaints1last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Queens · March 2026

Studio

$2,720/mo

1 BR

$2,840/mo

2 BR

$3,140/mo

3 BR

$3,910/mo

4 BR

$4,220/mo

Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

February

Most expensive

October

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Potential savings: ~10% by timing your move to February.

Rent vs. area median Queens

Studio

This building: $2,312 – $3,128

3% aboveArea: $2,653

1 BR

This building: $2,414 – $3,266

22% belowArea: $3,662

2 BR

This building: $2,669 – $3,611

37% belowArea: $4,995

3 BR

This building: $3,324 – $4,497

23% belowArea: $5,053

4 BR

This building: $3,587 – $4,853

41% belowArea: $7,201

Units Historic Rent 1 listing

2 Bed$2,5002 listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Queens

Studio

$2,720

$2,634 – $2,671

1 Bed

$2,840

$3,580 – $3,743

2 Bed

$4,995

$4,995

3 Bed

$5,053

$5,053

4 Bed

$7,201

$7,201

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Queens

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Rent trends.

Central Queens

Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)

Asking rent

$2,331

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

1.1%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

15%

asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

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Rent trends.

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Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

33 nearby

within 0.75 mi

Public-safety

shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders

24/7 Noise

sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic

Environmental

brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation

Block-level

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report

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Neighborhood risks.

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Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Steady

HPDTop Violations

0 total

No violations
0

311Top Complaints

1 total

Noise - Residential
1
Dirty Condition
1
HEAT/HOT WATER
1

DOBTop Filings

0 total

DOB Violations
0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Recent records

Last 7 years

—NO RECORDS—
No HPD records on file in the last 7 years.

See all 0 HPD records

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The landlord.

WERNER E. SCHAEFER IRREVOCABLE LIVING TR UST

Portfolio of 2 buildings

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across NYC, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

View full landlord profile

buildings

4.6

avg score / 5

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1930Building constructed2 units · 2 floors
nowWERNER E. SCHAEFER IRREVOCABLE LIVING TR USTOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 2 buildings.

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Crime & safety.

11375 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Very safeSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 11375

Violent78

Property952

Quality-of-life725

Total incidents1,755

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About this area.

Forest Hills · 11375

98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE · Queens · 40.711° N, -73.854° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby1 min

4 schools nearby4 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

METROPOLITAN AV/69 AVQ54
0.1 mi1 min
METROPOLITAN AV/70 RDQ23Q54
0.1 mi2 min
METROPOLITAN AV/SELFRIDGE STQ54Q23
0.1 mi2 min
METROPOLITAN AV/71 AVQ54
0.2 mi3 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

P.s. Q233K-12
0.2 mi4 min
Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning SchoolSecondary
0.2 mi4 min
Queens Metropolitan High SchoolHigh School
0.2 mi4 min
P.s. 144 Col Jeromus RemsenElementary
0.3 mi6 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Our Lady Of Mercy Catholic AcademyElementary
0.3 mi6 min
Sacred Heart Catholic-GlendaleElementary
0.6 mi13 min

The neighborhood

Forest Hills

Forest Hills is Queens' most refined neighborhood — Tudor-style homes in the Gardens district, the West Side Tennis Club, Austin Street's charming restaurant and shopping corridor, and a strong sense of neighborhood pride. It's suburban living with excellent subway access.

8,046buildings tracked4.8avg LucidIQ$3,662median 1BR

75,212population$104kmedian income47%renters

CharmingUpscaleTudor ArchitectureWalkableFamily-Friendly

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Neighborhood overview

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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average

Rent trends in Forest Hills

Median rent & comparables→

1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Kew Gardens· 1.34 mi Rego Park· 1.38 mi Kew Gardens Hills· 1.55 mi Richmond Hill· 1.62 mi Middle Village· 1.74 mi

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About this area.

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History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1930

Floors2

Total units2

ClassS1

BBL4038930007

19301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1930

Building constructed

2 units · 2 floors · class S1

now

Current owner: WERNER E. SCHAEFER IRREVOCABLE LIVING TR UST

Portfolio includes 2 buildings.

Recent Activity

3 events

311MEDIUMOct 23, 2025
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
311MEDIUMJun 18, 2024
Dirty Condition — Trash
311MEDIUMJan 5, 2022
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 ranges from $2,312 to $3,128 per month, with a median of $2,720.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 ranges from $2,414 to $3,266 per month, with a median of $2,840.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 ranges from $2,669 to $3,611 per month, with a median of $3,140.
What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 ranges from $3,324 to $4,497 per month, with a median of $3,910.
What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 ranges from $3,587 to $4,853 per month, with a median of $4,220.
How does rent at 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 11375 zip code: studio rents are about average for the area; 1-bedroom rents are about 22% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 37% below the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 23% below the neighborhood median; 4-bedroom rents are about 41% below the neighborhood median.
Is 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.
How much has rent changed at 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375?
Rent at 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 has increased by 0% since 2016-12, going from $2,500 to $2,500 as of 2017-01.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375?
Based on historical listing data, February tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375, while October is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to February could save approximately 10% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375?
The registered owner of 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 is WERNER E. SCHAEFER IRREVOCABLE LIVING TR UST. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 a good landlord?
98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375, owned by WERNER E. SCHAEFER IRREVOCABLE LIVING TR UST, has an overall grade of A (4.6/5) on Lucid Rents. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375?
98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.6 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375?
Yes, 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 has 1 complaint on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
Has 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 had any Department of Buildings violations?
Yes, 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 has 1 Department of Buildings violation on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.
What schools are near 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375?
There are 6 schools near 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375, including 4 public schools, 0 charter schools, 2 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. Q233 (4 min walk), Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School (4 min walk), Queens Metropolitan High School (4 min walk), P.s. 144 Col Jeromus Remsen (6 min walk), Our Lady Of Mercy Catholic Academy (6 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375?
98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: METROPOLITAN AV/69 AV (Q54), 0.06 mi away.
Is 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 11375 zip code where 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 is located had 1,755 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 78 violent crimes, 952 property crimes, and 725 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11375 for full details.
When was 98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 built and how many units does it have?
98-16 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY, 11375 was built in 1930, has 2 floors, contains 2 total units, 1 of which are residential.

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