35-21 79Th St

The Monroe is a mid-rise, six-story cooperative built in 1948 and designed by William Hohauser, located within the Jackson Heights Historic District. Architecturally the brick postwar structure reflects restrained Neo-Georgian proportions and a traditional urban townhouse scale rather than a tower. Units are primarily studios and one-bedroom apartments, many reconfigured over time to create open, loft-like plans, windowed kitchens with islands or eat-in dining areas, and generous closets. Interiors commonly feature hardwood floors, tall ceilings, custom millwork, and updated kitchens and baths in renovated residences; several units emphasize wall-to-wall windows and exposures to both east and west. Shared building amenities include an elevator, a private landscaped garden, on-site laundry, bicycle storage, rentable storage lockers, and a live-in superintendent. The co-op maintains a pet-friendly policy and has undertaken recent capital improvements such as new elevators and updated laundry facilities. Located on a quiet, tree-lined block, the property sits steps from Travers Park, local shops, restaurants, and the Roosevelt transit hub (7, E, F, M, R trains), offering a residential, neighborhood-focused lifestyle with easy city access.