$565,000

Enjoy the mix of classic and contemporary living in this large, light filled, charming 2BR/1BA pre-war cooperative Situated on the second floor, this 5-room, floor-through unit (one of only two per floor), offers more than 1100 square feet of gracious living space and has windows in every room for light and air. Large west-facing windows illuminate the ample living room that flows into the dining room and kitchen from the front of the apartment. With 9’ coved ceilings, restored amber-colored hardwood floors, refreshed plaster walls, woodwork, vintage architectural details, and the added comfort of ceiling fans. The windowed kitchen has sleek stainless appliances (dishwasher, stove and range hood, and refrigerator), a deep farmhouse sink, with serene green/ blue handmade artisan tile work, and a wealth of cabinets and storage bordered with cherry wood shelving. It also has a small island which can be used as a breakfast nook. Enjoy the customized airy floor plan that opens it up to both the dining room and hallway. A long, generous hallway - a convenient place for additional storage - links the apartment from the front door to the bedrooms which are conveniently situated in the rear of the building for peaceful slumbers. Two good-sized bedrooms share the windowed, renovated bathroom with a shower/tub combo, and an extra large sink and mirror. The primary bedroom has two windows and room for a king-sized bed, night tables, dressers and a double closet. The secondary bedroom has one window, room for a full-sized bed, nightstand, desk or dresser and a double closet. Conveniently located in the Jackson Heights Historic District, the Colonials are approximately 2.5 blocks to the subway, near the shopping and restaurants along 37th Ave, and close to such Jackson Heights landmarks of Travers Park, the Sunday green market, schools, and houses of worship. Each building in the Colonials is a separate co-op with its own governing board. Building amenities include: laundry room, one storage unit per apartment, courtyard for shareholders’ enjoyment, and a resident superintendent. Cats allowed. Sorry, no dogs and no subletting. There is a monthly $225 assessment until June 2025. The Neo-Georgian-style Colonials were designed by George H. Wells and built in 1915. They have the distinction of being America’s first cooperative conversion in 1920. There are six 5-story buildings on the east side of 82nd St. between 34th Ave. (locally called Paseo Park in reference to its Open Street status with the city) and 35th Ave. Each has 10 units with two apartments per floor.