LONG ISLAND CTY, QUEENS — Developers of a luxury condo set to open in Long Island City’s Court Square neighborhood next summer have officially put its units on the market. They come with Manhattan skyline views, ample outdoor space and a price tag between $550,000 and $3 million.
Corte, an upcoming eight-story complex at 21-30 44th Drive, announced Wednesday that all 85 of the building’s units were up for sale. Developers bill it as “luxury condominium with an emphasis on outdoor space,” and both are hard to miss.
The low-rise building will boast floor-to-ceiling windows for “panoramic, unobstructed Manhattan views” and a 250-square-foot rooftop deck complete with private cabanas, a Bocce Ball court, outdoor showers, grilling stations and gardens.
“Corte’s outdoor space is exceptionally activated, as the building’s height eliminates wind issues often seen in skyscrapers,” said Eric Benaim, CEO of Modern Spaces, which handles marketing for the complex.
“The uneven stacking eliminates the need for adjoining condominium terraces, offering residents privacy and exceptional New York City views.”
The condos themselves come with high ceilings, hardwood floors and in-unit washer and dryers. Each kitchen is equipped with Miele appliances, marble countertops, waterfall islands and wood cabinets, developers said.
Planet Partners, a South American real estate company, first bought the site before joining forces with Manhattan-based developers CBSK Ironstate to build a low-rise condominium that would contrast Long Island City’s growing skyline.
“We were determined to create a one-of-a-kind luxury living experience in Long Island City, without compromising New York City views and a close community feel,” said CBSK Ironstate developer Scott Shnay.
But luxury living comes with a luxury price tag. Living at Corte will set you back anywhere from $550,000 for a studio apartment to $3 million for a three-bedroom.
The sky-high selling point coincides with soaring rent prices in Queens, which in July saw the nation’s largest year-over-year rent increase for a big city at 8.3 percent, according to a recent RentCafe report.
Corte’s apartments will be ready for move-in by Summer 2010, developers said. The mixed-use building will also feature a ground-floor retail space and amenities such as a gym, playroom, pet wash station and resident’s lounge that opens into a courtyard. Parking spaces will also be available for sale.
The condominium site is steps away from Court Square and 23rd Street subway stops, which offer access to E, F, G, M, N, R, Q and 7 subway lines and the nearby Long Island Rail Road.
Rendering courtesy of CRAFT/Corte.
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