35-55 76th Street #52

Super sunny top-floor, pre-war 2BR/2BA coop in coveted Hawthorne Court, the heart of the Jackson Heights Historic District. With all the hallmarks of the era, this bright and airy home features original hardwood floors of oak and inlaid mahogany, arched windows, period moldings, 9’ ceilings, east, west and southern views, and a wood-burning fireplace in the living room.  Enter the 5th floor apartment through the wood-paneled elevator that opens directly into the apartment. You’ll be impressed by the expansive proportions of the living room on your right and formal dining room on your left. Ideally suited for entertaining, these rooms and the adjacent kitchen enjoy lovely all-day light thanks to east-and-west facing windows. The windowed kitchen has a gas-burning stove, microwave, stainless steel refrigerator and dishwasher, and floor-to-ceiling cabinets. The split-bedroom layout provides privacy and quiet. The grand primary bedroom is found behind French doors off the dining room. It offers three windows with double exposures facing the magnificent Hawthorne garden, plus an ensuite windowed bathroom with shower, and two ample closets; one walk-in and the other custom designed. Across the home, behind a door, you’ll find the secondary bedroom, a full windowed bathroom, and two closets. This bedroom has two large windows which look west toward Manhattan, a large closet and enough room for a king-sized bed, dressers, and desk. The bathroom has a bathtub shower with grey tiles trimmed with a pink border. Designed in 1921 by George H. Wells, Hawthorne Court is a Neo-Georgian garden cooperative with a stunning shared garden. Each of the 14 buildings has 5 stories, 10 units (2 per floor) and its own board and house rules. Shareholders in 35-55 76th St. have a live-in superintendent, laundry and storage. Pets and 75% financing are allowed with board approval. Located just a few blocks from Roosevelt Ave. subway station (20 minutes into midtown Manhattan), this prime Jackson Heights complex is located just off 37th Avenue - the primary shopping street - and offers easy access to Paseo Park, Travers Park and the Sunday green market. Enjoy world-class recreation and entertainment at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, the USTA Tennis Center, Citi Field and the upcoming New York Football Club stadium complex. Easy access to LaGuardia and JFK Airports puts the rest of the world at your fingertips.