84-23 Manton St

The Brian is a mid-20th-century, six-story cooperative built in 1956 that sits in the Briarwood/Jamaica corridor of Queens. The stock of units is primarily studio and one-bedroom co-ops with layouts that include eat-in and efficiency kitchens, formal dining or combined living/dining rooms, and plentiful closet space; many apartments feature hardwood floors and large windows that admit strong natural light. Common elements include an elevator, entrance foyer and lobby-level laundry and storage rooms; a live-in superintendent handles on-site maintenance. Building systems and finishes have been updated periodically, with recent elevator renovations noted in the financials. The co-op’s maintenance fees are commonly structured to include utilities such as heat, gas, water and electricity, and some units reference assessments and flip-tax policies tied to the offering plan. Amenities and services are modest but practical: indoor garage parking is available with a waitlist, pets are accepted under cooperative rules, and board approval plus an interview process governs purchases. Located a block from the E/F subway with multiple bus lines nearby, the building offers immediate access to shopping, restaurants, parks, schools and community services in a primarily residential neighborhood with straightforward commuter connections to Manhattan and surrounding boroughs.