35-16 85Th St

The Belvedere East is a pair of connected pre-war cooperative blocks in Jackson Heights, constructed in 1940 and rising six stories. Designed by Seelig and Finklestein, the property reflects Art Deco-era massing and detailing with high ceilings, original hardwood floors, and decorative moldings preserved in many units. Apartment types are mainly studios and one-bedrooms, arranged around a central, landscaped private courtyard featuring mature plantings and a koi pond that serves as a shared outdoor focus. Interiors commonly include eat-in kitchens, built-in storage, formal dining alcoves or foyers, ceiling fans, and elevator access; some homes retain formal details such as archways, crown moldings, and extensive closet space. Building services and conveniences include a live-in superintendent, on-site laundry, bike room, wait-listed storage, and video/intercom entry. Pet ownership is permitted and the co-op occasionally applies flip taxes and assessments for capital projects. Located in the Jackson Heights Historic District, the Belvedere sits within easy walking distance of #7 subway service, buses, neighborhood shops, restaurants, Travers Park and the Queens Library, offering a residential, community-oriented urban lifestyle with well-preserved prewar character.