2-26 50Th Ave

The Yard is a mid-rise condominium in Long Island City completed in 2011. The 12-story boutique property contains roughly three dozen residences arranged as one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts, many with private balconies and oversized windows that emphasize natural light. Interiors feature white oak flooring, high ceilings, open-plan kitchens with Caesarstone or Carrera countertops, stainless-steel appliances and in-unit washer/dryer hookups; some homes include walk-in closets and en-suite bathrooms finished in Italian tile. Common spaces are varied and intentionally social: a reclaimed-wood–accented lobby, a third-floor residents’ lounge that opens to a landscaped play deck with hammocks and child-friendly features, and a large roof terrace outfitted with sun loungers, dining areas and multiple barbecue grills alongside panoramic skyline views. Practical amenities include a fitness room, bike storage, package and cold-storage rooms, on-site parking for rent and a staffed doorman. The building sits a block from the Vernon/Jackson 7 train stop and within immediate walking distance of Gantry Plaza State Park, East River ferry access and Vernon Boulevard’s restaurants, supermarkets and shops. Pet policies and specific parking rules vary by unit; the property has historically participated in a multi-year 421-a/421-A tax abatement program.