Kennedy House was seen as the height of fashion when it was built and today still retains cache for its high-end amenities and first-rate service. It was designed by the renowned Philip Birnbaum and was the tallest building in the borough when completed. It is set back at an angle to Queens Boulevard, taking up less than 25% of the entire site with a wide covered entrance drive for easy drop off and pickup. The lobby is double-height and it includes a signature chandelier, original to the building. There is an outdoor rooftop swimming pool, and most apartments have large smoked-glass balconies.

  • Designed by award-winning architect

    Philip Birnbaum

  • and developed by another award winner

    Alfred L. Kaskel

  • 35 Floors

    Variety of Luxury

    Studio, One, Two, and Three-bedroom apartments featuring terraces and unparallel views.

  • 405 Units

    Rooftop pool to the elegant lobby

    The Kennedy House offers luxury living in Queens with five-star service, exclusive amenities and a distinctive location.

    • The New York Times
    • The Wall Street Journal
    • Rego Forest Preservation

    Kennedy House was seen as the height of fashion when it was built and today still retains cache for its high-end amenities and first-rate service. It was designed by the renowned Philip Birnbaum and was the tallest building in the borough when completed. It is set back at an angle to Queens Boulevard, taking up less than 25% of the entire site with a wide covered entrance drive for easy drop off and pickup. The lobby is double-height and includes an signature chandelier, original to the building. There is an outdoor rooftop swimming pool, and most apartments have large smoked-glass balconies.

    • Designed by award-winning architect

      Philip Birnbaum

    • and developed by another award winner

      Alfred L. Kaskel

    • 35 Floors

      Variety of Luxury

      One, Two, and Three-bedroom apartments featuring terraces and unparalleled views

    • 405 Units

      Rooftop pool to the elegant lobby

      The Kennedy House offers luxury living in Queens with five-star service, exclusive amenities and a distinctive location.

      • The New York Times
      • The Wall Street Journal
      • Rego Forest Preservation

      Amenities

      One of the few full service modern high-rise buildings in Forest Hills, the Kennedy House offers residents several advantages with many amenities and features making living convenient and comfortable. 

      Neighborhood

      Nestled in the heart of Forest Hills, Kennedy House offers residents the perfect blend of city convenience and suburban charm. Located just steps from the express E, F, M, and R subway lines and the LIRR Forest Hills station, commuting to Manhattan and beyond is fast and effortless. Major highways like the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck Expressway are also just minutes away, making regional travel a breeze.

      Forest Hills is known for its tree-lined streets, elegant pre-war architecture, and vibrant community. Austin Street, the neighborhood’s bustling main strip, is filled with top-rated restaurants, cozy cafés, boutiques, and major retailers—offering something for every taste and style.

      For entertainment lovers, the iconic Forest Hills Stadium hosts world-class concerts in a historic outdoor setting, while Citi Field and the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center—home to the Mets and the US Open—are just a short drive or subway ride away.

      Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby Forest Park, with its wooded trails, golf course, and horseback riding, and Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, home to lakes, museums, and expansive recreation spaces.

      Kennedy House is also just moments from the serene and exclusive Forest Hills Gardens, one of NYC’s most beautiful planned communities, offering scenic walks and a timeless, storybook ambiance.

      Whether you’re heading to a Broadway show, a concert under the stars, or enjoying a relaxing afternoon in the park, everything you need is just around the corner.

      Kennedy House residents are encouraged to get involved and actively participate in the community through various committees and other volunteer opportunities.

      Kennedy House residents are encouraged to get involved and actively participate in the community through various committees and other volunteer opportunities.

      KHO - Kennedy House Owners