52-21 65Th Pl

Ridgewood Gardens is a midcentury, six-story cooperative complex built in 1960 comprising eleven primarily one-bedroom residences spread across low-rise blocks. The exterior presents modest postwar massing with landscaped courtyards and tree-lined walkways that organize small clusters of buildings and communal sitting areas. Interiors typically feature compact, functional one-bedroom plans with eat-in kitchens, parquet or hardwood floors, entrance foyers, and built-in storage; many units have been modernized with granite counters, stainless appliances, upgraded lighting and renovated baths. Common building services include an elevator, on-site laundry, and a resident parking garage operated by waitlist. The co-op is 100% owner-occupied with board approval and a minimum 20% down requirement; monthly maintenance commonly bundles utilities (heat, gas, electric, water and real estate taxes). Rules restrict subletting and dogs, reflecting a quiet, family-oriented governance. Located on the Maspeth plateau, the development sits near local shopping, schools and multiple bus routes connecting to subway lines, offering a suburban-feel enclave within Queens with ample green space and a private playground for residents.