Former home of legendary actress and activist Lena Horne for sale in St. Albans, Queens

ST. ALBANS, Queens (WABC) -- An iconic and historic piece of New York City real estate is now up for sale in Queens.

From the outside, it may look like many of the other charming residences in the St. Albans neighborhood, but it isn't just any home on the market.

"Once you go inside, it's undeniable that someone of status has lived there," listing agent Matt Wynter said.

That someone was legendary actress, singer and activist Lena Horne.

The original banister remains inside the six-bedroom, Tudor-style home where the late entertainer lived from 1946-1962. It's now on the market for $1.2 million.

Only two other families have lived in the home.

Horne sold her home to the Robinsons, leaving a credenza behind. The Robinsons showed it to homeowner Camille Chin-Kee-Fatt in 2004, who says