The View
46-30 Center Blvd.
Long Island City, NY 11109
The View, appropriately named, is currently the only condo building on the water in Long Island City which has protected views of the city and the East River. Directly behind the building is the beautifully landscaped Gantry State Park with benches, playgrounds, gardens and walkways. All apartments have [...]
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‘New Developments’ in Long Island City
Solarium
5-43 48th Ave.
Long Island City, NY 11101
Built in 2009, Solarium is 8 floors with 35 apartments. Solarium stands distinctively amongst the neighboring condos as being one of the first green buildings in Queens. When you walk into the lobby there’s a TV showing the wind turbines on the roof. Power generated from the wind provides [...]
The Powerhouse
50-09 2nd Street
Long Island City, NY 11101
There’s character in a conversion building that cannot be recreated with new construction. And when it comes to Hunter’s Point South, few can compare to the conversion of The Powerhouse. Converted in 2008, Powerhouse is the only condo building in LIC that is brick with high arched oversized [...]
The Yard
2-26 50th Ave
Long Island City, NY 11101
Launched by the developer of The Powerhouse, Cheskel Schwimmer, the yard of the Powerhouse is now a 12 story, 83 unit condo and suitably called “The Yard.” The lobby, although not quite complete, is accented with reclaimed wood from an old rail yard. That being said and knowing [...]
The Industry LIC
21-45 44th Drive
Long Island City, NY 11101
The seven-story, 76 unit, The Industry at 21-45 44th drive was developed by the brother who founded Silver Cup Studios in Long Island City. The condominium is mix of spacious studio, one bedroom, two bedroom, and three bedroom homes.
Dine at home! The industry provides luxury kitchen space [...]
Arris Loft LIC
27-28 Thompson Ave
Long Island City, NY 11101
If you are looking for more space place, Arris Loft is just 5 minutes away from the city. This artistic loft building provides a full service 24-hour doorman, concierge, valet parking service, boasting a magnificent roof deck and a fully-planted Japanese-style interior courtyard. You can also [...]
Avalon Riverview North
4-75 48th Ave.
Long Island City, NY 11109
Avalon Riverview North is 40 floors with 610 units. For the month of March there were only 3 vacant apartments. What makes this luxury rental so popular? The apartments have hardwood floors, crown molding, GE stainless steel appliances, black granite countertops, garbage disposal in the sink, walk [...]
The View at East Coast 4720 Center Blvd is a highly luxurious residential building, located in Long Island City, designed by the renowned architectural firm Handel Architects. It is one of my favorite buildings in Long Island City because of the high end finishes and for its prime location. This elegant high rise building offers [...]
10-25 47th Rd.
Long Island City, NY 11101
This rental building is a little over a year old. Clean and well maintained, the super was repainting the stairwell when I visited. A four floor walkup with 2 units per floor, with the exception of the 1st floor which has only one unit and it includes the basement. [...]
5-37 51st Ave.
Long Island City, NY 11101
This is a new construction rental that’s well maintained, a 4 floor walkup with stainless steel appliances, black granite countertops, washer and dryer, and video intercom. This is for the tenant that likes light wood finishes. The floor is bamboo and cabinets are a light wood stain.
All of the [...]
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