I'm looking at the one bedrooms in Boulevard Gardens as well. I'm surprised to hear the negative response since I've friends who live there and don't say the same. There's nothing "great" about the place but nothing contrary either from what I've seen/heard. However, the maintanance issue is something to investigate. I thought it a bit high for what is offered. Any thoughts?

don't do it! i lived there in the late 90's until early 2000's. the maintenace during that time increased 50%. the co-op board enitiates new rules and bylaws that forced people to sell apartmentsduring the last housing crises, only to see within two years that the prices tripled. they limited time if you could rent it out, if unable to occupy apartment so that you lose money. now with the current housing crisis, you are going to see tons of foreclosures their, and the maintanences on those dwellings will be passed down to the current owners.
there was a time there that you couldn't even give away an apartment there, so then the co-op board gave it out in lotteries, which wasn't fair to the previous owners who had to bear enourmous maintenance charges.the complex was heading for bankruptcy, which was restructured, but there's never enough money in the reserves for present and future expenditures, and the ineptness of handling such matters and fraud either intentionallly of supidity, will increase your maintenance for years to come.

the buildings are from 1930's and there's plumbing problems with constant leaks in the walls. so even though renovated, you'll always be required to have to break through the walls to get to the problems and even the ceilings have collapsed are have constant water damage.

it may be close to transportation, but it's dangerous there from evening on walking from Northern Blvd. there's constant muggings, attempted rapes, car thefts are normal. it's opposite a housing project, and there's always violence including shootings. there's only on street parking, and the school takes that up. the schools are terrible, and then the kids from the school are even worst, the deliquents that roams the properties and actually destroys "the gardens" while the so-called private security turns they're heads.

it's very noisy there especially in the summer months, with the co-op kids taking over the complex grounds and their parents who sit outside at all hours not controlling them.

instead of it being called, "Boulevard Gardens", it should be called Boulevard Horror Show". and the prices of these apartments are unbelievable to live in this HELL!

Joe,
I've sold in that building before. Its not bad. Though I think some others are better. I have a new listing woodside that isn't on MLS yet. Its fantastic, give me a call if you want to take a peak 347 968 1309

I bought my apt. 5 years ago and I love it here! My neighbors are nice and friendly. My husband and I would buy a bigger apt. here (we have a one bedroom) if we have children. It's so affordable plus like Iris (previous comment) said, this place is close to eveything. I would recommend purchasing here. As for the lobby/elevator area - it's is dated but it's always very clean. It's a great place to live! Don't miss out!

I bought my apt at the BG two years ago, my only gripe is the apts are not huge, but that was my sacrifice to find something affordable and with a low maintenance!! Its really hard to find maintenance fees in the 400s. Also, this area is super convenient, subway ride is 20 mins to manhattan, and if you don't feel
like the city, there is plenty to do in queens, Queens mall is only 5 stops away. Down on 30th ave, you have places to eat , a supermarket that opens 24 hrs, and you keep walking down into astoria, and you'll find more restaurants, bar/lounges. You can even go further into long island city, and find places, all close by, you can cab home or take a subway. I believe BG value will only go up. Brooklyn's overpriced, and soon people will be flocking to queens, and the Boulevard Gardens at Woodside is a great deal!!