139-09 84th Dr

A mid-century six-story cooperative constructed in 1953, this Briarwood complex comprises one-bedroom residences configured around common corridors and served by elevators. Architecturally modest, the blocklike masonry buildings reflect post-war urban housing with practical footprints and generous window openings. Interiors generally feature hardwood floors, galley or eat-in kitchens with windowed layouts, formal dining or dining niches, sizable living rooms, ample closet storage and windowed bathrooms; many units have been updated with modern cabinetry, stone counters and stainless appliances. Shared building amenities include an on-site laundry room, live-in superintendent and porter staff, a private garden/playground for residents, and an indoor garage accessible via a wait list. Maintenance packages typically cover heat, hot water and often electricity or cooking gas; cooling is provided by window units with a small monthly surcharge. Pet policy is restrictive (no dogs), and subletting rules allow short-term rentals only after a residency period. Located on 84th Drive near Queens Boulevard, the development sits within walking distance of subway lines (E and F), express buses, neighborhood shopping, restaurants and parks, offering a transit-oriented, family-friendly urban lifestyle.