Oct. 30, 2024 By emarshall Oct. 30, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Demolition work is underway for a structure at the site of an upcoming 23-story mixed-use building at 45-40 Vernon Blvd. in Long Island City. Formerly the site of the Paragon Paint Building, the derelict structure now has a hallowed framework. Scaffolding and netting have… Read more »
Oct. 29, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 29, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Queens Community Board 2 has said that the city has an obligation to build safe streets after a Queens judge halted plans to build a bike lane along Review Avenue in the industrial heart of Long Island City. Construction on a Review Avenue bike… Read more »
Oct. 25, 2024 By emarshall Oct. 25, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Skyline Tower, one of the tallest buildings in all of Queens, is offering those who purchase select penthouse units a 2024 Porsche 911 Turbo S now through Dec. 31. There are currently eight penthouse listings on Skyline Tower’s site, ranging in sales price from… Read more »
Oct. 24, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 24, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A newly renovated community room is set to be unveiled at the Astoria Houses NYCHA complex following months of consultation with young members of the local community. The Public Housing Community Fund (PHCF), which aims to enhance the lives of residents living in NYCHA… Read more »
Oct. 24, 2024 By emarshall Oct. 24, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Permits have been filed to demolish three commercial buildings in Long Island City, across the Queensbridge Houses North. Located at 10-03 40th Ave., 10-05 40th Ave., and 10-07 40th Ave., each of these buildings is two stories high. All three buildings are 23 feet… Read more »
Oct. 23, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 23, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The Office of the New York State Comptroller has approved the expansion of the LIC Business Improvement District (BID), allowing the BID to offer services in the expansion area from Jan. 1, 2025. The expansion, which more than doubles the number of block faces… Read more »
Oct. 23, 2024 By emarshall Oct. 23, 2024 By Ethan Marshall New York City, in partnership with The Domain Companies, LMXD, the VOREA Group and Bridge Investment Group, has launched a housing lottery for 150 units in a mixed-use building located at 2-33 50th Ave. in Long Island City. Known as Jasper Hunter’s Point Apartments,… Read more »
Oct. 17, 2024 By emarshall Oct. 17, 2024 By Ethan Marshall A new luxury condominium coming to Long Island City, known as Radiant, announced the beginning of sales for units and released renderings of the property on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Located at 24-01 Queens Plaza North, Radiant consists of 19 floors, housing a total of… Read more »
Oct. 15, 2024 By emarshall Oct. 15, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Leasing has officially launched for Hearthstone, a 354-unit luxury residential building at 34-35 44th St. in Astoria, with the first residents expected to move in before the end of October. The leasing announcement was made by the national real estate development, investment and management… Read more »
Oct. 11, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_82287" align="aligncenter" width="505"] A construction worker died from a blow to the head by a falling piece of equipment while underground near 31st Street and 34th Avenue in Astoria. Photo via Google Maps[/caption]
Oct. 11, 2024 By Bill Parry