41-42 42Nd St

The Cambridge is a six-story, pre-war cooperative completed in 1931 that exemplifies Art Deco residential architecture in Sunnyside. Comprised primarily of one-bedroom apartments arranged across six floors served by an elevator, the building retains period details such as high ceilings, generous entry foyers and hardwood flooring while integrating contemporary upgrades. Typical units feature eat-in or galley-style kitchens with stone or granite counters, windowed bathrooms, defined foyer space with multiple closets and sizable walk-in storage in some layouts. Shared spaces include an impressive, ornamented lobby, a laundry room, indoor bike storage, and a package room; the property also offers on-site storage units (waitlist), a shared courtyard and an updated elevator cabin. Building operations are supported by a live-in superintendent and a recently installed video/intercom entry system; mechanical investments noted in listings include a replaced roof and updated boiler. Policies and financials are buyer-relevant: modest maintenance fees that often include heat and hot water, a 20% down guideline cited on some listings, and subletting permitted after a period with board approval; pets are allowed and there is no flip tax in many offerings. The Cambridge sits on a residential-commercial corridor two blocks from the 7 train and nearby bus lines, with immediate access to supermarkets, neighborhood eateries, a farmers market and neighborhood parks, positioning it for both convenient commuting and local neighborhood life.