Elmhurst Apartments To Get Makeover Under New Owner

ELMHURST, QUEENS -- The new owner of an Elmhurst apartment complex wants to up its investment in the property by revamping its curb appeal.

Zara Realty purchased the 163-unit building on 57th Avenue at Junction Boulevard and now plans to overhaul its exterior with a new roof, doors, landscaping and more, the Jamaica-based firm announced Friday.

"We are proud to invest in the communities we live and work," said Anthony Subraj, principal of the family-owned company.

"My own family came to Queens as immigrants from Guyana and we have spent a lifetime investing in neighborhoods that are home to a diverse population, including immigrants from all parts of the globe."

The seven-story residential building has apartments ranging from studios to three bedrooms, and its ground floor is home to a daycare center and doctor's office. It's within walking distance of the Queens Center Mall, Hoffman and Elmhurst parks, Crowly Playground and the M and R subway lines.

Zara Realty will outfit the complex itself with a new roof, facades and doors, Subraj said. The firm will also give the 187,000-square-foot property itself a makeover with new outdoor landscaping and improvements to its courtyard, he said.

“We are constantly striving to preserve existing housing stock, while improving and modernizing the facilities to best serve our tenants,” said Amir Sobhraj, the firm's financial controller.

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