117-14 Union Turnpike

A six-story prewar cooperative built in 1923, this 23-unit midrise blends classic 1920s architecture with updated mechanicals and energy improvements. Exteriors present a traditional masonry façade, gated iron entry and a landscaped central courtyard that opens onto mature trees and views toward adjacent Forest Park. Interiors preserve period details—high (around 9-foot) or cathedral ceilings, decorative moldings and hardwood floors—while individual apartments commonly offer foyer entries, formal dining rooms, walk-in closets and eat-in kitchens with modern stone counters. Building services and shared spaces include a staffed lobby with secure entry, elevator service, laundry facilities, on-site superintendent, rentable storage and bike room. Practical upgrades cited across units and building systems include restored radiators, newer electrical work, a roof-mounted solar array that offsets common-area and resident electric costs, and improved insulation for sound and energy efficiency. The coop permits pets, maintains stable finances and provides limited parking options nearby rather than on-site spaces. Set three to five blocks from Queens Boulevard transit corridors (E/F express trains and LIRR) and bordering Forest Park, it sits in a mixed residential-commercial neighborhood with supermarkets, restaurants, and recreational trails immediately accessible.