Roosevelt Court Block Sale & Basement Purge

Saturday, May 16, 2026
Rain date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
Roosevelt Court, Sunnyside Gardens

Clear out the closets. Liberate the basement. Give that “perfectly good thing someone might want someday” its long-awaited public debut.

Roosevelt Court is hosting a neighborhood Block Sale & Basement Purge on Saturday, May 16. Neighbors are invited to set up in front of their homes, bring out useful treasures, odd little finds, kids’ stuff, books, housewares, vintage curiosities, mystery cords, impulse purchases from 2017, and anything else ready for a second life.

This is a friendly, low-key community event. Participate as a seller, stop by as a shopper, or just wander the court and say hello.

How to Join

If you’d like to participate, please let the RCA know so we can get a rough head count and help promote the sale. Neighbor Paul W. is heading this one up. You can email him at bqe48247st@gmail.com

You can sell from your own front area, stoop, yard, or table. Please keep sidewalks passable and be mindful of neighbors.

What to Expect

Neighbor yard sales around Roosevelt Court
Household items, books, toys, clothes, plants, and surprises
A chance to clean out basements and closets
Friendly neighbors wandering, chatting, and bargain hunting
The RCA Table will be set up with coffee and pastries for RCA neighbors, then thought the day we’ll be selling snacks and drinks and have a 50/50 raffle drawing. Last year Marion won like 12 bucks!

Want to Help?

We’d love a few volunteers to help with simple things like signs, promotion, setup support, taking a turn at RCA table, etc.

No committee robes required. Just neighborly enthusiasm and maybe a folding table.