112-50 78Th Ave

A six-story prewar cooperative constructed in 1938, this Forest Hills complex comprises low-rise masonry buildings set around landscaped English gardens with fountains and benches. Architecturally the property reflects Georgian/English garden styling: brick façades, classical proportion, arched entryways and an elegant doorman lobby. Units are primarily one-bedroom and alcove-studio plans characterized by high (around 9-foot) or cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, formal dining or raised dining areas, sunken living rooms, and architectural details such as crown molding, chandeliers and archways. Many apartments include windowed kitchens and baths, walk-in closets or ample built-in shelving; some first-floor plans feature bedrooms and full baths on-grade. Shared building amenities emphasize community and convenience: a part-time doorman, recently updated fitness center, communal laundry, bike and storage rooms, garage parking on a waitlist, and multiple resident rooms including a children’s playroom, party/community rooms and adult reading/work lounges with Wi‑Fi. Outdoor common space is a defining element—private balconies on some units overlook manicured gardens. The location delivers strong transit access—one block to E/F express subway lines and close to LIRR, Austin Street shopping, Forest Park recreation, schools (PS 196) and neighborhood dining, supporting a walkable, park-oriented lifestyle.