42-52 Layton St

This is a six-story prewar cooperative built in 1939, composed primarily of one- and two-bedroom apartments plus studios and alcove layouts. The exterior presents modest period detailing typical of late-1930s residential blocks in Elmhurst, with a street-level entrance that leads to a small foyer and elevator lobby. Interior units retain many traditional finishes: high ceilings, natural woodwork, built-in shelves and closets, hardwood floors and eat-in kitchens; several units have separate formal dining or foyer areas and windowed bathrooms. Common building features focus on everyday convenience rather than luxury: an elevator, on-site laundry in the basement, available storage rooms and a live-in superintendent. Maintenance charges typically cover heat and hot water. The property is pet friendly and allows sublets after a defined period; some sponsor units may be sold without board approval. Street-level location puts residents within a short walk of Elmhurst Avenue transit (M/R), Broadway shopping, supermarkets, restaurants and community services including Elmhurst Hospital and local schools, offering a practical, transit-forward urban lifestyle.