Buyers looking for a no-frills condominium with proximity to Flushing’s bustling Chinatown may want to take a look at 35-06 Leavitt St. Completed in 2007, the non-descript eight-story building’s facade is wrapped in granite on the first floor (which houses several Chinese wellness centers) and red brick otherwise. Designed by Michael Kang, the building steps up in height from left to right on Leavitt Street, allowing for private outdoor spaces on the top floors. Units aren't especially large and most seem to have retained their original finishes which, at this point, are outdated. But, common charges are extremely low making this building attractive to anyone seeking to keep monthly housing costs at a minimum. Potential buyers should note that the majority of the building’s sales happen off-market, so contacting agents who’ve sold there repeatedly may be the quickest route to ownership.
Efficiently designed residences set up for in-unit laundry
Units here were designed with efficiency in mind and can feel a bit tight. Each residence has a small kitchen — originally designed with white appliances, granite counters and terrazzo floors — that thankfully unfolds into an open-concept living area laid with plank wood flooring. Despite the one or two windows and the door leading to a small balcony, standard in all units, living areas can still feel dark and closed in. Residences are set up for in-unit laundry and air conditioning is supplied through removable wall units.
No amenities but a spacious reception area greets residents and guests
Although the building’s old-fashioned terrazzo flooring and black-and-white marble tiles on its elevator bank render the lobby’s appearance dated, the room’s double-height ceiling and white walls give the reception area an expansive feel. Mailboxes are provided off to one side, but there isn’t a mail room or staff to receive large packages. A laundry room is provided in the basement. And, according to Shirley Yang, a broker with E Realty International Corp, there were at least four more years left on the building’s tax abatement in 2024.
A never-ending foodie paradise and the Lunar New Year parade
35-06 Leavitt St’s proximity to Flushing’s Chinatown (New York City’s largest) is no doubt one of the biggest draws of the building. The neighborhood isn’t just the city’s largest Chinatown, it’s also the most diverse, with large populations from all over the Chinese mainland, Taiwan, South Korea and other parts of southeast Asia. As such, every sidewalk and corner is teeming with an eclectic assortment of southeast Asian businesses and mouthwatering food — and on the cheap too. A five-minute walk across Northern Boulevard gets residents to the mouth of the district at Main Street, and an extra five minutes of walking gets one to the heart of the neighborhood, down at Roosevelt Avenue and Main. Eight Jane on Main Street and Fu Yuan on Roosevelt Avenue are popular for grabbing breakfast on the go. White Bear, a tiny Roosevelt Avenue spot with a massive menu, is known for serving some of the best dumplings in all of New York City. The food court at New World Mall is both a favorite of local Queens residents and other New Yorkers. Of course, there’s no shortage of grocery stores that supply residents with provisions from all across Asia, but at KW Supermarket, six minutes by foot, residents can find a mix of Asian and American items. A seven-minute drive to The Shops at Skyview at downtown’s westernmost edge is where residents find stores like Marshall’s, Target and Old Navy. One of the area’s biggest attractions is the Lunar New Year parade. Thousands of visitors from across the city come to watch the festivities as it marches along a route through downtown. And when life calls for a change in rhythm or the need for an outdoor workout hits, residents walk five minutes north to Leavitt Park where a huge ball field supporting sports like baseball, soccer and football, along with squash courts, lives.
Five minutes to Chinatown and easy access to Manhattan
Flushing is served by just one subway line — the 7 train at Flushing-Main St — and it's about a 10-minute walk away. If 10 minutes is too far of a walk for some, residents can ride to the train station on several bus lines that stop on 35th Avenue. Buses offload at a huge bus depot at Flushing and Main Street, the second busiest bus hub in Queens. The LIRR also stops at Flushing and Main. The quickest driving route into midtown would be via I-495 W, which takes about fifteen minutes to get to.
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Low Crime
Crime Score®
4/ 10
Bikeable
Bike Score®
62/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
99/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
100/ 100
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Parks in this Area
Weeping Beech Playground
7 min walk
Cadwallader Colden Playground
9 min walk
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Flushing Fields
3 min drive
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis
George Harvey Park
3 min drive
Al Oerter Recreation Center
4 min drive
Bowne Park
4 min drive
Basketball
Trails
Playground
Louis Armstrong Playground
4 min drive
Basketball
Playground
Kissena Corridor Park
5 min drive
Hinton Park
5 min drive
Soccer
Trails
Playground
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