226-26 Union Turnpike

A mid-century, six-story cooperative built in 1950, this low-rise complex offers predominantly two-bedroom and studio layouts across multiple residential buildings. Exteriors are modest and residential in scale with private balconies for some units, shared mail facilities, several parking lots and enclosed garage options. Interiors commonly include eat-in kitchens, formal dining areas, first-floor bedroom options, walk-in closets, granite or quartz counters and ceiling fans; many units show evidence of hardwood floors beneath carpeting and feature generous storage. The development centers communal life around extensive amenity cores: an in-ground Olympic-size pool with adjacent BBQ and summer club area, multiple laundry rooms, bicycle storage, individual storage bins, and on-site supers. Building services include elevator access, 24-hour laundry in some buildings, assigned parking with an annual sticker fee, and a live-in superintendent. Pet rules are varied across buildings but many listings allow cats while dogs are often restricted. Transit access is a highlight: express and local bus service to Manhattan and connections to subway lines, plus proximity to major highways. The complex sits near neighborhood conveniences — grocery stores, schools in District 26, parks and casual dining — presenting a suburban Queens lifestyle with community amenities and commuter-friendly links.