45 Kew Gdns Rd

A six-story pre-war cooperative in Kew Gardens built in 1940, this low-rise residential building contains primarily one-bedroom units and a mix of studios and larger multi-room apartments created from original layouts. Its masonry façade and classic lobby details reflect mid-20th-century residential architecture, with interior touches such as high and cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, chandeliers, and other original details retained in many homes. Units typically feature eat-in kitchens, built-in storage, generous entry foyers, formal dining alcoves in larger plans, and walk-in or multiple closets; some top-floor residences have double exposures and recently completed renovations with modern finishes. Common areas include an elevator (recently replaced in some updates), a renovated laundry room with new washers/dryers, bicycle storage, building storage units available via waitlist, mailboxes, and on-site porter or live-in superintendent service in many listings. Mechanical upgrades noted across the property include new boilers, hot water heaters, and newly installed gas lines. The building is pet-friendly and offers additional conveniences such as a renovated lobby with archways, video surveillance in some units, and communal bike and storage rooms. Located a short walk from Union Turnpike/E & F express subway service and the LIRR, the property sits on a quiet residential block close to Queens Boulevard’s shops, restaurants, parks (including Forest Park), schools, and bus routes. Parking is generally street or nearby public garages. The neighborhood offers a commuter-oriented, family-friendly urban-suburban mix with access to local amenities and transit.