224 Highland Blvd

A six-story prewar cooperative constructed in 1939–1940, this intimate midrise contains twelve residences ranging from studios to two-bedroom apartments. The brick-faced building retains classic period proportions: high ceilings, hardwood floors, arched doorways in some units and large, regularly spaced windows that bring steady natural light. Common areas include two main entrances, an elevator serving all floors, a staffed live-in superintendent, a shared laundry room and a landscaped inner courtyard with small private outdoor spaces for select units. Many apartments offer eat-in kitchens or separate formal dining areas and some feature windowed bathrooms and flexible layouts that can be converted between one- and two-bedroom plans. On-site parking is available for a monthly fee; storage is offered on a waitlist basis. The co-op’s rules historically restrict certain buyers (several listings note all-cash sales and board approval requirements) and many units are smoke-free. Located on a tree-lined block in Cypress Hills near Highland Park, the building sits within quick walking distance of multiple subway lines (J, Z, L and nearby A/C options), local groceries, community recreation (YMCA, tennis courts) and planned enhancements at the Ridgewood Reservoir. The neighborhood combines quiet, residential character with easy access to adjacent neighborhoods such as Bushwick and Ocean Hill.