Category: construction-development

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 »

Future of DOE building in LIC: City seeks redevelopment ideas for 44-36 Vernon Blvd.

Jan. 30, 2025 By Shane O’Brien  The future of 44-36 Vernon Blvd., a 672,000-square-foot Department of Education building in Long Island City, is taking a significant step forward as the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) plans to issue a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) on behalf of the City. The NYC EDC… Read more »

Queens condo market sees mixed trends as Astoria prices soar, LIC stabilizes and Flushing declines: report

Jan. 29, 2025 By emarshall Jan. 29, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Queens’ condo market remained dynamic in 2024, with certain neighborhoods experiencing distinct market shifts in the final quarter of 2024. During the fourth quarter last year, the condo markets in the Queens neighborhoods of Astoria, Long Island City and Flushing each experienced different trends… Read more »

Major residential tower proposed near Astoria Park, offering scenic RFK Bridge views

Jan. 29, 2025 By emarshall Jan. 29, 2025 By Ethan Marshall New building permits have been filed for a 26-story mixed-use tower at 25-02 9th St. in Astoria, a cul-de-sac offering scenic views of the RFK Bridge and located near Astoria Park. The newly filed permits propose a 26-story development rising 262 feet and encompassing 218,157… Read more »

Leasing begins for 647 units at Halletts Point in Astoria

Jan. 15, 2025 By emarshall Jan. 15, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The real estate agency the Durst Organization announced the launch of leasing for 647 residential units at the upcoming 20 and 30 Halletts Point developments in Astoria on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Set to open in Spring 2025, the developments were designed by Handel Architects… Read more »