Welcome to this bright and inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bath home located on the 5th floor of the highly desirable Dara Gardens community. With both the living room and bedrooms facing south, the apartment enjoys abundant natural light throughout the day. Set within a 24-hour gated community, residents enjoy a quiet, secure, and well-managed environment. The building is pet-friendly (cats and dogs welcome), and subletting is allowed after 2 years with no flip tax, offering great long-term flexibility. No board interview required, making the purchase process more straightforward. Building requirements include a minimum credit score of 730 and DTI under 28%. Monthly maintenance is $1,225.78, and the unit comes with one indoor garage parking space for an additional $72.55/month, a rare and valuable convenience in the area. Ideally located near Kissena Blvd with easy access to multiple bus lines (Q25, Q34, Q44, Q65) and quick connections to Main Street Flushing and the E/F subway. Close to Queens College, Kissena Park, supermarkets, and everyday essentials.