16 Main St

A low-rise midcentury cooperative built in 1959, this three-story elevator building contains studio and one-bedroom residences arranged around light-filled corridors. The architecture is modest and functional, with a brick-faced exterior, blacktop driveway and fenced garden areas at grade. Interiors commonly include eat-in or galley-style kitchens with granite or quartz counters, entry foyers, ceiling fans, abundant closet and storage space (including walk-in and his-and-hers configurations), and practical layouts such as first-floor primary options and sleeping alcoves in studios. Common areas are service-oriented rather than ostentatious: a recently refreshed lobby and entrance, on-site superintendent, laundry and bike rooms, a party room, basement storage units, and a municipal parking arrangement with an on-site wait list. Maintenance typically covers heat and water; parking is limited and sometimes comes with an additional municipal fee. Located in Hempstead near the Long Beach LIRR line, the building sits close to waterfront dining, parks, shopping and recreational opportunities, supporting a commuter-friendly, low-maintenance residential lifestyle.