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57Units
6Stories
1937Year Built
$285K - $768KValue Range
Available Units
For Sale
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Highlights
24 Hour Access
P.S. 69 Jackson Heights Rated A-
Picnic Area
5 min walk to Travers Park
Rare prewar condo in Jackson Heights Historic District
The concept of “garden apartments,” which are low-rise buildings constructed around a courtyard, began in Jackson Heights, an antidote to the cramped tenements that had taken over parts of Manhattan by the early 20th century. Most were built between 1914 and 1939 and clustered in the Jackson Heights Historic District. Most of these brick structures are co-ops, making 35-50 78th St. a rare find since it’s a condo. Even rarer is its prewar condo status, of which a limited number exist in NYC. Otherwise, 35-50 is typical of the 15 or so residences within this section, with six stories that date back to 1937. While the architecture may not stand out, it’s among the 50-plus apartment buildings by architect Julius Fishkind. In addition to designing other garden apartments in Jackson Heights, he’s also responsible for similar buildings throughout Queens and Brooklyn from that era.
Large layouts with balconies and updates
The 57 units range from studios to two-bedrooms loaded with prewar details. For example, many have balconies, high ceilings, built-in shelves, dedicated dining areas, arched doorways, plaster walls, parquet floors, large rooms and windows, foyers and abundant closets. Some units are in bad condition and need major work, while others already have gutted kitchens and baths. The latter encompasses open kitchens with islands featuring built-in microwaves, dishwashers, new cabinets and quartz counters, and updated bathrooms with tiled walls and floors and new sinks and bathtubs. Other apartments are in good condition yet dated, with white kitchen appliances or pink-tiled bathrooms.
Studios offer around 500 square feet, with one selling for $275,000 in 2024. One-bedroom apartments range between 744 and 954 square feet; one last sold for $448,000 in 2023. There is a greater supply of two-bedroom apartments, spanning between 950 and 1,270 square feet, with a 2023 sale closing for $745,000. About half of the apartments are rented, and sometimes sale listings are advertised as investment properties.
Traditional garden apartment courtyard and low common charges
The courtyard is the main amenity and contains a small amount of outdoor furniture; a fence separates it from the adjacent building’s courtyard. A shared laundry room in the basement is well-kept and offers about a dozen stainless-steel machines. A live-in super and elevator round out the amenities, and pets are allowed. Common charges are on the low end, running about $430 a month for a two-bedroom.
Residential section near diverse shopping, dining and trains
The leafy, residential historic district in Jackson Heights stretches between 69th through 93rd streets, and from Roosevelt Avenue to Northern Boulevard to create a quiet pocket. The busy 37th Avenue corridor is at the end of 78th Street. It targets a diverse community of shoppers, where locals will find Himalayan and Tibetan restaurants and stores specializing in Islamic or Indian goods. Practically next door to the building, the Arepa Lady is a famous local chain selling cornmeal cakes that started as an unlicensed food cart in Jackson Heights decades ago. Espresso 77 is almost as close and convenient since it’s part coffee shop, wine bar and art gallery. Jackson Diner is another nearby destination for its popular Indian buffet. For groceries, the closest options include Foodtown, CTown and Patel Brothers for Indian items. More businesses populate Roosevelt, the next avenue over from 37th. It’s underneath the noisy, elevated train tracks and also the neighborhood’s epicenter. Like 37th Avenue, it’s a blend of independent businesses and restaurants from around the globe. As one of the most diverse sections in a diverse city, it can feel like Times Square with the number of languages one hears walking along here.
Other parts of Jackson Heights are quieter. Pocket parks are the norm — Travers Park is two blocks away from the building and big enough for a playground and tennis and basketball courts. The park holds community events throughout the summer, like live music on Sundays. The Jackson Heights Public Library is also close and hosts programming for kids through adults. Less quiet is the large public elementary school, PS 69Q The Jackson Heights School, on the other side of 37th Street.
A handful of trains plus a bus route to LaGuardia Airport
The Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Avenue station hub is about a 10-minute walk from the condo for the E, F, M and R trains, with a connection to the 7 train. Otherwise, the 7 train station is about the same distance in the opposite direction at 82nd Street-Jackson Heights. Both reach Midtown in about 20 minutes. Beyond local and express buses, including the Q32 to Penn Station, there’s also a Q70 SBS bus between Jackson Heights and LaGuardia Airport.
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Area Factors
Low Crime
Crime Score®
3/ 10
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
82/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
98/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
100/ 100
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Parks in this Area
Travers Park
5 min walk
Basketball
Dog Park
Playground
Frank D. O' Conner Playground
9 min walk
Basketball
Playground
Edward Hart Playground
10 min walk
Basketball
Playground
Moore Homestead Playground
2 min drive
Basketball
Playground
Veteran's Grove Playground
3 min drive
Playground
St. Michael's Playground
3 min drive
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Soccer
Northern Playground
3 min drive
Basketball
Playground
Events
Playground Ninety
4 min drive
Basketball
Trails
Playground
Gorman Playground
5 min drive
Basketball
Playground
Events
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