140-18 Burden Crescent

A mid-20th-century six-story cooperative apartment complex built in 1952, set within the Briarwood/Kew Gardens edge of Jamaica, Queens. The masonry structure contains primarily one- to three-bedroom layouts arranged across low-rise floors served by an elevator and staffed maintenance. Units commonly feature eat-in kitchens, formal living and dining areas, hardwood floors, abundant closets, windowed bathrooms and ceiling fans; many apartments include renovated kitchens with granite counters and stainless appliances. Common building elements emphasize everyday practicality: a lobby/entrance foyer, on-site laundry in the basement, mailboxes, and a live-in superintendent plus porter and handyman support in some buildings. Exterior grounds are modest but notable for a private gated playground/park for residents and planted garden beds around the property. The coop’s household model typically bundles utilities into maintenance fees (heat, electricity, gas and hot water in many listings) and enforces board approval for sales and limited subletting rules. Parking is available via a garage waitlist; the property is pet-friendly and smoke-free. Location is a strong asset: a short walk to E and F subway lines, express buses on Queens Boulevard and Main Street, local shopping, schools and nearby St. John’s University, providing a commuter-friendly, neighborhood-oriented lifestyle.