In Addisleigh Park, a storied Queens enclave once known as New York’s “African-American Gold Coast”, a home with a remarkable past has just hit the market for $1.22 million. The Tudor-style residence was once owned by the legendary Lena Horne, the trailblazing singer, actress, and civil-rights icon whose grace and courage left an indelible mark on American culture.
The listing is represented by Matthew Wynter of Brown Harris Stevens who told the New York Post there’s something magnetic about the property and its surroundings: “Regardless if you knew the legacy of who lived there, this house … when you walk through the neighborhood, there’s something that’s gravitating about it that you just wonder, ‘What’s up with that house?’”
Wynter adds that Addisleigh Park retains a strong sense of continuity and community.
“The fact that so much of the fabric of that community still exists is because many of the people who live in those homes are either descendants of the original owners or people who have really held on to those homes for so long.”
Built in 1935, the 2,287-square-foot Tudor spans four levels, including a finished basement, and offers six bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths. Among its period details are refinished hardwood floors and a midcentury sideboard in the living room that once reportedly belonged to Horne herself. Outdoors, the property offers a rare luxury for the city—a large backyard with a patio, deck, gazebo, hot tub, and detached garage.
Addisleigh Park is a landmark of cultural history. Once home to luminaries like Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, and Jackie Robinson, the neighborhood remains one of New York’s most historically significant enclaves. Wynter says, “It’s one of those picturesque neighborhoods that I’m honored to represent.”
While the home’s architecture speaks to another era, its story remains timeless, a reminder of the artists, activists, and trailblazers who helped define American culture. As Wynter notes, the neighborhood’s enduring spirit is “a reflection of history that continues to inspire.”
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