Long Island City’s New Ferry Dock
(L. to r.); Maria Torres-Springer, Commissioner, NYC Economic Development Corporation; Debra Markell Kleinert, District Manager; Elizabeth Lusskin, Executive Director, Long Island City Partnership; Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer; Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan; state Senator Michael Gianaris and Leslie Wright, NYC Regional Director, NYS Parks. Assemlywoman Cathy Nolan released a statement in which she commended the NYC Economic […]
50-Story Hotel Planned for 24-09 Jackson Avenue in Long Island City
By: Rebecca Baird-Remba 3:00 pm on September 28, 2016 Japanese budget hotel operator Toyoko Inn Co. is planning a huge hotel in Long Island City. The company has filed applications for a 50-story hotel—its first one in the U.S.—at 24-09 Jackson Avenue, between 45th Avenue and 23rd Street. The sizable building would fill a long-vacant lot […]
‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ will film simulated explosions in Long Island City today
The newest Spider-Man reboot is filming in Long Island City today and residents should expect some simulated explosions today. According to the 114th Precinct, the production company will film a controlled explosion between 3 and 6 p.m. at 43-23 37th Ave. near New York Presbyterian Church. “Spider-Man: Homecoming” will be the second reboot of […]
Tallest condo in Long Island City has units starting at $495000
The development branch of Silvercup Studios has officially started selling the 120 units in the tallest condominium in Long Island City. Located at 27-21 44th Dr., the 27-story property will be completed in May 2017. Dubbed The Harrison, the condo will feature a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units that will range in price from $495,000 to $2,500,000. Harry Suna, the […]
Long Island City’s soon-to-be-tallest condo asks from $495000
Sales are now underway on what will become Longest Island City’s tallest condo building when it is complete next year. The Harrison, as the building is now known, is being developed by Silvercup Properties and features a total of 120 apartments. The New York Times first reported on the sales launch of the building, which […]