The Thirty-Sixth

Solid building with a hands-on super. The kitchen is compact but the gas range and dishwasher make it work. Astoria Park is a nice walk on weekends.

Top-floor two-bedroom and I couldn't be happier. Only two flights of stairs, nobody above us, and the mantel is the centerpiece of our living room. Package lockers make deliveries painless.

Lovely prewar apartment and a good building overall. Some of the original windows are a bit drafty in deep winter, which is the charm and the cost of an older place. Maintenance came by when I asked.

Three minutes to the train and a short walk to Titan Foods. My cat loves the sunny west windows in the afternoon. Leasing was clear and they answered every question I had.

Good-sized two-bedroom with nice morning light. The storage cage downstairs fits our bikes and suitcases. No laundry in the building is a downside, but the laundromat routine is easy enough.

I fell for the fireplace mantel in my one-bedroom on the first visit. The brick and the old floors make it feel like a real home. With only six apartments, everyone is friendly and the super keeps things in great shape.