Author: emarshall

Exclusive: Class action lawsuit accuses LIC landlord of illegal rent overcharges

Feb. 25, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Multiple tenants of an apartment building at 30-02 39th Ave. in Long Island City have submitted a class action lawsuit against their landlord, 30-02 Associates LLC, accusing them of illegal rent overcharges. The lawsuit was filed against the landlord of this 428-unit building, known as the Arc, following an… Read more »

Northwest Queens sees significant rent and lease growth in January 2025: report

Feb. 14, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Northwest Queens, which includes the neighborhoods of Astoria, Long Island City, Sunnyside and Woodside, experienced year-over-year growth across all price trend indicators during the first month of 2025, according to a report by the real estate firm Douglas Elliman Real Estate. The median rent across northwest Queens increased 6.3% year-over-year,… Read more »

Radiant luxury condos in Long Island City reach 30% sales milestone in record time

Feb. 7, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Radiant, one of the newest luxury condominiums to open in Long Island City, announced that more than 30% of its residences have entered contract just over three months after beginning sales. By reaching this “effective” mark, the condominium, located at 24-01 Queens Plaza North, can now close sales for… Read more »

NYC looking to redevelop LIC land previously set aside for ill-fated Amazon headquarters

Feb. 6, 2025 By Ethan Marshall New York City plans to release a request for expressions of interest this spring for 44-36 Vernon Blvd. in Long Island City, according to Crain’s New York Business. The property was once meant to serve as Amazon’s headquarters before the company abandoned the plans in 2019 following severe opposition from many residents… Read more »