35-24 78th Street #A14 Queens, NY 11372

Come home to elegance in this spacious two-bedroom prewar apartment with east and west exposures in Jackson Heights renowned, historic area Co-op, The Berkeley. A generous foyer with rounded Art Deco arches leads to a grand living room separate from the nifty raised dining area. The windowed kitchen offers a dishwasher, refrigerator, stove as well as ample pantry and counter space. There are two properly-sized bedrooms with two closets in each. The windowed bathroom boasts a full size tub and shower stall. The apartment features original oak hardwood flooring, 9 foot ceilings and prewar architectural details. The Berkeley is a few blocks from five subway lines (E,F, R, M, 7), the shops and restaurants on vibrant 37th Avenue and the marvelous farmer's market in Travers Park.The Berkeley Co-op was originally built as three luxury rental buildings surrounded by gardens. Each building has two wings with two elevators and a common laundry room. The 78th Street building was the last of the three built in 1938 by the New York Architect Philip Birnbaum, who was celebrated for his terrific layouts and pioneering use of recreational common space. The first two buildings were designed by Joshua Tabatchnik in 1937. Today the Berkeley boasts one of the most beautiful gardens in Jackson Heights, where residents enjoy a green oasis in their urban home.