These newly constructed rental buildings offer sky-high views and luxurious amenity packages.
Long Island City came to many Americans’ attention when e-commerce giant Amazon announced plans for a new headquarters there, only to pull out a few months later. However, this part of Queens was already firmly on many New Yorkers’ radar at this point for its proximity to Manhattan and more attainable rents than those in Manhattan.
Four years later, Long Island City’s momentum shows no sign of slowing down. The neighborhood’s first Trader Joe’s opened at 22-43 Jackson Avenue last summer, Target signed a lease at One Court Square, and organic grocery store Prestige Marketplace cited Long Island City's large tenant population as a factor in their decision to open an outpost at 45-45 Central Boulevard. Additionally, an influx of Asian residents has led to local businesses scrambling to meet the demands of this market; a bubble tea franchise owner told The New York Times that waiting hours for food deliveries to arrive from Flushing inspired him to open in Long Island City.
Four years later, Long Island City’s momentum shows no sign of slowing down. The neighborhood’s first Trader Joe’s opened at 22-43 Jackson Avenue last summer, Target signed a lease at One Court Square, and organic grocery store Prestige Marketplace cited Long Island City's large tenant population as a factor in their decision to open an outpost at 45-45 Central Boulevard. Additionally, an influx of Asian residents has led to local businesses scrambling to meet the demands of this market; a bubble tea franchise owner told The New York Times that waiting hours for food deliveries to arrive from Flushing inspired him to open in Long Island City.
Dutch House (MNS)
As Long Island City rose to prominence, much of its early rental development comprised soaring towers with high-end finishes, top-of-the-line amenities, and spectacular views, the majority of which was centered around transportation hubs like Court Square and Queens Plaza. However, newer development has fanned out into the Dutch Kills section of Long Island City in the wake of a 2008 rezoning that allowed for greater residential development.
One such entrant is Dutch House, an eight-story, 186-unit building located at 37-05 30th Street. Apartments feature a modern industrial aesthetic, as a nod to the area’s history, as well as features like high-end finishes, spacious closets, and in-unit washer/dryers. Amenities include an attended lobby, a package room, a fitness studio, an indoor/outdoor lounge, and a penthouse-level terrace. A lottery for rent-stabilized units took place in spring 2022, and market-rate availabilities start at $3,025/month for studios and $3,208/month for one-bedrooms.
One such entrant is Dutch House, an eight-story, 186-unit building located at 37-05 30th Street. Apartments feature a modern industrial aesthetic, as a nod to the area’s history, as well as features like high-end finishes, spacious closets, and in-unit washer/dryers. Amenities include an attended lobby, a package room, a fitness studio, an indoor/outdoor lounge, and a penthouse-level terrace. A lottery for rent-stabilized units took place in spring 2022, and market-rate availabilities start at $3,025/month for studios and $3,208/month for one-bedrooms.
New development and construction in Long Island City show no sign of slowing down (exhibit A: the Hunters Point South master plan, where Gotham Point has begun to welcome residents), but neither does demand. CityRealty listings show only 73 units for rent in Long Island City with a median rent of $4,225/month. We take a look at the buildings that have transformed the Long Island City skyline and rental market.
Gotham Point (Gotham Organization)
At the southwestern tip of Long Island City, the two-towered Gotham Point development is set to bring a total of 1,100 apartments to the area, the majority of which will be rent-stabilized. Many units will enjoy spectacular skyline views, and all interiors will come outfitted with custom window treatments, high-end finishes and fixtures, and in-unit washer/dryers. An impressive amenity package includes a game room, a children's playroom, coworking lounges, an indoor/outdoor fitness studio, and terraces on the ground floor, 12th floor, and rooftop.
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Hayden
Hayden
Hayden
The 50-story Hayden has it all: five-minute commute to Midtown via across-the-street subway, incredible skyline views, adjacent park space, and a massive amenity package with numerous resident lounges, fitness centers, common areas, a large courtyard, several high-rise roof deck with grilling and an outdoor theater, valet services, and much more.
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4545 Center Boulevard, a 41-story rental building with 820 apartments next to the East River. (Images: tfc.com)
Landscaped rooftop lounge.
Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows.
4545 Center Boulevard features an enormous, magnificently landscaped roof garden with a sundeck, decorative pond, cabanas, two tennis courts, a beach volleyball court, and a dog run, all overlooking the East River and the Manhattan skyline. Designers at Arquitectonica clad the 41-story tower in a dramatic undulating glass façade that offers floor-to-ceiling windows and ample balconies. A twelve-acre-plus waterfront park spans in front of the building and features numerous lawns, playgrounds, the iconic Hunters Point Library, and ferry service to Manhattan and Brooklyn.
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Jackson Park, a three-building residential complex near Queens Plaza. (Images: jacksonparklic.com)
Jackson Park comprises a trio of 53, 44-, and 42-story towers that surround a private, 1.6-acre park with a spacious lawn, dog park, children’s playground, bocce court, fresh-air ping-pong, BBQ stations, and more. The adjacent Club offers five stories and 45,000 square feet of amenities that include a fireside lounge, a fitness center with a 75-foot indoor pool, yoga and Pilates studios, a steam room, a dining room with a demonstration kitchen, a tech area, a conference center, a game room with a poker table, a golf simulator, and full-size courts for basketball, volleyball, and squash. Cabanas and chaise lounge chairs sit beside a heated outdoor pool on the rooftop sundeck. The apartments themselves feature floor-to-ceiling windows, LED lighting, in-unit washer/dryers, and spectacular skyline views; additionally, 120 penthouse units come wired with a full suite of smart home devices. The Jackson stands next to the Queens Plaza and Queensboro Plaza subway stations that offer five-minute Midtown access.
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4720 Center Boulevard
4720 Center Boulevard
4720 Center Boulevard
It’s hard to pick a single most appealing aspect of the 32-story complex: the crisp design by Arquitectronica; floor-to-ceiling windows that face the East River and boast some of the city’s greatest skyline views; an all-inclusive amenity list; next-door proximity to Steven Holl’s new Hunters Point Library, the landmarked Gantries, and the Pepsi-Cola sign; or a ground-level private front yard that blends directly into the greatest waterfront park in Queens.
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4610 Center Boulevard
4610 Center Boulevard
4610 Center Boulevard
It feels like you can almost touch the landmarked Pepsi-Cola neon sign from 4610 Center Boulevard’s curved, glass-railed balconies that face the East River and the Midtown skyline. A huge resident-only yard adjoins the public park at the waterfront. The 26-story building includes amenities such as a doorman-attended lobby, concierge, a roof deck fitness center, laundry, and a roof deck. The bicycle room perfectly complements the nearby bike lanes.
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The Forge
The Forge
The Forge
FXCollaborative’s triple slab of cor-ten steel and banded, floor-to-ceiling windows easily ranks as the best new architectural design in all of Long Island City. Equally attractive is the 26,000-square-foot amenity package that includes a green deck with a swimming pool, multiple indoor lounges, a lofty fitness center, and roof decks atop the 33-story high-rise. The cul-de-sac location at Purves Street provides repose from the bustle of Court Square.
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Sven via The Durst Organization
Sven's development site was originally slated to be home to Long Island City's tallest condominium, but turned out to hold the tallest rental building in the New York area outside of Manhattan; indeed, its 737-foot height puts it behind only three Manhattan buildings. Construction wound down over the summer, and amenities are expected to include an outdoor pool, 20,000-square-foot fitness center, library, co-working areas, children's playroom, and demonstration kitchen. The building is seeking LEED Platinum certification, and nearly 300 of the 957 units have been designated affordable. A housing lottery and market-rate leasing launch are expected to be on the horizon.
1 Beds from $3,930 | 2 Beds from $4,990
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All images of 52-41 Center Boulevard via TF Cornerstone
52-41 Center Boulevard and its sister tower, 52-03 Center Boulevard, are New York's tallest waterfront buildings outside Manhattan. All units look out on skyline views and feature Caesarstone countertops and modern appliances and finishes. Amenities at 52-41 Center Boulevard include a fitness center, lounge, third-floor terrace, bike room, and central laundry room; those who opt in to the amenities program have access to the offerings at 52-03 Center Boulevard, which include co-working space, a 13th-floor lounge and terrace, and a 50th-floor landscaped roof deck.
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47-05 Center Boulevard; Rockrose Development
Outdoor Lounge; Rockrose Development
Living Area; Rockrose Development
The 30-story tower at 4705 Center Boulevard boasts a sunlit indoor swimming pool, a 35,000-square-foot green roof deck, a fitness center, a screening room, an 828-car garage, and ground-level retail with such a pharmacy, two cafes, and a Foodcellar Market at the ground level. The building sits across from the Hunters Point Library, which opened to rave reviews in fall 2019, and the Gantry Plaza Park by the East River.
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All images of Townhouse on the Park via GDC Properties
In a neighborhood where numerous high-rises have taken shape, Townhouse on the Park stands out as a rare townhouse rental offering. The development comprises three-bedroom duplexes within two-family homes, and nearly every unit comes with a private garden or balcony. Apartments feature interiors by Peggy Leung Design, 9' ceilings, wall-to-wall windows, chef-grade kitchens, bonus rooms, keyless entry systems, video intercoms, and Mirror home gyms. Shared amenities include a fitness center and landscaped courtyard.
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The 44-story 1 QPS Tower has homes with floor-to-ceiling windows and incredible views. (Images: 1qpstower.com)
The 44-story tower at 1 QPS Tower offers unobstructed skyline views in all directions and near-direct access to the Queensboro Plaza station, which allows for one-stop access to Midtown. Residences at 1 QPS Tower have floor-to-ceiling windows and white oak flooring. Each apartment also comes equipped with a washer and dryer. Amenities occupy nearly 16,000 square feet and include a full-floor rooftop pool and lounge with unbeatable city views. There is a resident lounge with plush seating, an HDTV, a pool table and a kitchenette. The atrium-like fitness center offers free weights, high-tech interactive equipment and a 50-foot rock climbing wall.
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1 Beds from $5,146
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Rendering via Rockrose Development
Balcony View; Rockrose Development
Office Area; Rockrose Development
The 42-story Linc LIC stood as the neighborhood’s tallest building when it opened in 2013, and continues to offer stunning views of the Manhattan skyline, most notably from the high-rise deck equipped with a lawn and barbecue stations. The double-height atrium of the adjacent sky lounge offers game tables and ample seating. The centrally-located rental stands close to several pocket parks and a block away from the Court Square-23rd Street subway station. The amenity suite ranks among the borough’s most impressive, with services such as a multi-level fitness center, an indoor squash court, event and party rooms, bike parking, and much more.
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All images of 5Pointz via MNS
Twin-towered rental 5Pointz was named in honor of the street art destination it replaced, located near the Court Square E, G, M, and 7 trains. All units feature elegant finishes, hardwood floors, kitchens with granite countertops, baths with rain-head showers, and oversized windows facing spectacular views. Over 90,000 square feet of residential amenities include a courtyard with shuffleboard court, an indoor pool with lounge chairs, a co-working lounge, a video arcade, an indoor basketball court, a massive fitness center, a game room, and an indoor/outdoor Sky Lounge with BBQ grills and panoramic views.
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All images of Bevel via City View Living
In the heart of Court Square, Bevel is distinguished by its concrete exterior grid and dramatic diagonals. This allows for many private terraces, and all units feature floor-to-ceiling windows and hardwood floors. A robust amenity package includes a sunlit lobby, a chevron-floored library, a Zen-like business center, a game room with shuffleboard and billiards tables, a children’s playroom, a party room/lounge, a fitness center, a screening room, and a courtyard with seating, green walls, and a water feature.
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2 Beds from $5,200
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Rise LIC (Modern Spaces)
The 10-story Rise LIC is distinguished by its gracefully curved corner and gray brick facade. All apartments feature organic materials, floor-to-ceiling windows, modern kitchens and baths, and in-unit washer/dryers. Amenities include a lobby with green wall, Hello Alfred concierge service, bike storage, on-site parking, electric scooters by Levy, a fitness center, a dog wash area, and a rooftop with indoor lounge and outdoor terrace.
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At Tower 28, mid and upper floor apartments have full Manhattan skyline views. (Images: tower28nyc.com)
58-story Tower 28 ranks as one of the city’s loftiest skyscrapers outside of Manhattan. As such, the tower offers sweeping 360-degree panoramic views from floor-to-ceiling windows and glass-railed balconies, as well as amenities such as an indoor pool, a sunlit fitness center, a children’s playroom, several roof decks, and a bar-equipped sky lounge. The building stands steps away from the Queens Plaza and Queensboro Plaza subway stations, which offer a five-minute ride into Midtown.
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Image via AvalonBay Communities
Skyline Views; AvalonBay Communities
Dining/Kitchen Area; AvalonBay Communities
As one of the most spectacularly positioned buildings in Queens, Avalon Riverview North overlooks the lush Gantry State Park, East River and provides sweeping views of Manhattan’s east side skyline. Its 602 apartments are advanced by a 24-hour concierge, fitness center, a rooftop swimming pool, a business center, community rooms, cold storage and a live-in superintendent. These is also an option to rent certain units furnished.
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All images of The Delmar via Smart Management
The design of The Delmar presents a modern take on the industrial warehouses that used to populate Long Island City before it became a residential neighborhood. Interiors feature floor-to-ceiling industrial windows, open floor plans, state-of-the-art appliances in the kitchens, and rain-head showers in the baths. Amenities include concierge service, business center, screening room, game room, fitness center with yoga studio, and landscaped roof decks with stunning views.
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1 Beds from $3,098
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QLIC at 41-42 24th Street is near Queens Plaza. (Images: qlic.com)
Rooftop with outdoor pool and cabanas.
Lounge with communal workspace and stunning views.
The 21-story QLIC stands at the foot of the Queensboro Bridge, which puts Midtown within quick reach by train, bus, cab, bike, or even on foot, while the East River-facing Queensbridge Park sits a short walk away. QLIC comes with a cozy garden courtyard with an outdoor lounge and fire pit; a roof deck with an outdoor pool, cabanas, and an open-air theater; a 10th-floor lounge with communal stadium seating and soaring ceilings; and an expansive fitness center with a movement studio. Most of these amenities, as well as many of the apartments, open onto broad panoramas of the bridge and the Manhattan skyline beyond.
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(l-r) Rendering via NEAT Agency, photo via CityRealty
Construction is winding down on The Cove, an 18-story tower within five minutes of the E, G, M, 7, N, R, and W trains. Upon completion, all apartments will feature in-unit washer/dryers, luxurious baths, and wood flooring throughout. The kitchens will be outfitted with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Residential amenities will include virtual doorman, lounge, bike room, game room, fitness center, sun lounge, and roof deck with barbecue grills.
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The Crescent Club via Simon Baron Development
In a neighborhood that has seen one glassy tower after another, the Crescent Club's red brick facade offers a pleasing contrast as well as carefully designed interiors. Select units have private terraces, and all residents have access to amenities like a 24-hour attended lobby, state-of-the-art fitness center, business center, lounge with billiards table and catering kitchen, and Sky Club. Outdoor offerings include a landscaped backyard with pool, grilling and dining areas, lounge chairs, and outdoor shower.
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Eagle Lofts at 43-22 Queens Street in Long Island City. (Images: eaglelofts.com)
Eagle Lofts combine a conversion of the Art Deco-styled Eagle Electric Factory with a brand-new, 55-story tower, which ranks as one of the tallest buildings in Queens. The attended lobby sports textured finishes, ample lounge space, and a Zen garden. Residents have access to a two-level, 5,800-square-foot fitness center, a billiards-equipped game room, a children’s playroom, and numerous lounges, for socialization and quiet study alike. Extensive gardens, grilling stations, and cabanas sit within the courtyard and the 35,000-square-foot roof deck. The apartment tower offers hardwood floors, quartz kitchen countertops, Bosch washers and dryers, and all-direction skyline panoramas from floor-to-ceiling windows.
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Avalon Riverview via AvalonBay Communities
Avalon Riverview
Avalon Riverview
The angled facade of 32-story Avalon Riverview juts toward the East River like a massive ocean liner, complete with cruise ship-like amenities that include a spacious sundeck, ample common areas, a fitness center, and plentiful balconies that overlook sweeping panoramic views. All forms of commute are easily available, as the building features a multi-story parking garage, adjacent bike lanes, a short walk to the Vernon Boulevard station of the 7 train, and an even shorter walk to the East River ferry that runs directly to Midtown.
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ALTA LIC offers luxury rental homes and also fully furnished co-living microsuites. (Images: altalic.com)
The 43-story ALTA LIC offers the traditional type of luxury residences - but also has the option of fully furnished co-living microsuites with hotel-style services by Common. The two- to three-bedroom shared microsuites occupy the second through fifteenth floors and come fully furnished with transforming furniture systems. The luxury rental residences occupy the rest of the building and come in studio to two-bedroom layouts. Amenities spread over several floors and include a co-working lounge, game hall with stadium seating, and event room with speakers, projector, and screen. The fourth floor is dedicated to wellness with a state-of-the-art fitness center, yoga and movement studio, indoor lap pool, and golf simulator.
ARC is a 10-story building at 30-02 39th Avenue in the Dutch Kills section of Long Island City. (Images: arclivinglic.com)
The development at 30-02 39th Avenue in the Dutch Kills section of Long Island City, a 10-story rental dubbed ARC, offers studio to two-bedroom apartments with 9-foot ceilings, wide plank hardwood floors and expansive casement-style windows. Custom kitchens have quartz countertops and Bosch appliances, and there are Bosch washers and dryers in every residence. There is a health club with a spin room and yoga studio, private training facilities, a basketball court, a game room and a golf simulator.
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22-22 Jackson Avenue; Triumph Property Group
Roof Deck; Triumph Property Group
Indoor Pool, Triumph Property Group
22-22 Jackson Avenue is Long Island City's most avant-garde residential, boasting a neo-brutalist design by Eran Chen’s ODA and a strongly sculpted exposed concrete façade. Inside is a two-story lobby with a full-time doorman, landscaped courtyard, roof deck, a fitness center, swimming pool and onside parking. Also present is bike room and storage.
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Rendering of Halo LIC by Durukan Design
Renderings by Durukan Design
This Court Square apartment building at 44-41 Purves Street features a distinctive Neo-Industrial design by local firm Albo Liberis. Inside are 284 apartments benefitted by a lavish package of amenities that includes a gym, a roof deck, a doorman, a media room and community recreational facilities.
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2 Beds from $5,295
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Aurora Exterior Rendering by Handel Architects
Amenity Space Rendering; Handel Architects
Living Area; Douglas Elliman
Designed by Handel Architects, this glass and concrete tower houses 132 apartments with a fine amenity package that includes a garage, a 30th floor fitness center, a double-height residents’ lounge, a roof deck, storage, and a bicycle room. The building is located atop a 160-room Marriott Courtyard Hotel which allows for all its apartments to take in fantastic city and skyline views.
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All images of One LIC via REAL New York
One LIC is a beautifully crafted 21-story tower in the heart of Long Island City's Queens Plaza district. All units feature floor-to-ceiling windows, dark oak hardwood floors, kitchens with stainless steel appliances, and in-unit washer/dryer. There is a Starbucks in the base of the building, and 10,000 square feet of official amenities include a 20th story fitness center, a 21st story lounge with TV and co-working area, a roof deck with grills, a children's playroom, and storage units.
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The Pearson Court Square; C+C Apartments Management LLC
Living/Dining Area; Citi Habitats
Roof Deck; Citi Habitats
For those searching for a more idyllic location in the neighborhood, Pearson Court Square offers 197 apartments on a quiet, semi-industrial street. The building’s design penned by SLCE Architects, captures the neighborhood's industrial essence and features large multi-paned windows and rich masonry façade. The building is topped by a riveting set of turbines. Amenities include a 24-hour doorman, a gym, a yoga studio, a bicycle storage room, an outdoor basketball court, limited indoor parking, a laundry room, a 10th floor roof deck, a second floor wraparound garden terrace, and a doorman.
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All images of The Silver Star via MNS
The Silver Star is a 10-story rental with a brick and metal facade and several setbacks. Interiors feature contemporary finishes, large windows, expansive living space, kitchens with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, oversized baths, and video intercoms. Amenities include a furnished roof deck, business center, fitness center, lounge, laundry room, on-site parking, and bike room.
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