35-24 78th St

The Berkeley is a six-story, prewar cooperative completed in 1938 and constructed as part of a trio of luxury apartment buildings designed for comfortable, garden-oriented city living. Architecture reflects period detailing: high ceilings, arched doorways, original oak floors, and wrought-iron elements; many units offer multiple exposures and large windows that bring abundant natural light. Apartments range from studios to one- and two-bedroom layouts with flexible alcoves, formal foyers, dining areas, built-in shelving, generous closets (including walk-ins), and prewar moldings; renovated kitchens and bathrooms are common in later updates. Shared interior features include elevators, a live-in superintendent, common laundry, bike storage and rentable storage rooms. Externally the property centers on an extensive, landscaped private garden and courtyard that spans much of the block, offering furnished seating and a quiet outdoor retreat. The building permits pets with board approval, allows subletting under cooperative rules, and maintains practical resident services and amenities typical of established co-ops: on-site mailboxes, basement storage, and a renovated bike room. Located in the historic Garden District of Jackson Heights, it sits near Travers Park, a Sunday greenmarket, multiple subway lines (including the 74th St–Broadway hub), neighborhood shops and restaurants, creating an urban-but-residential neighborhood lifestyle.