Long Island City

RFEI to Be Issued For 44-36 Vernon Boulevard’s Redevelopment in Long Island City, Queens

7:30 am on February 16, 2025 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is planning to issue a Request For Expressions of Interests (RFEI) on behalf of the city for 44-36 Vernon Boulevard, a six-story commercial building in Long Island City, Queens. The RFEI is an appeal to the public for input on the redevelopment of the 672,000-square-foot structure, which currently serves as the central hub for New York City’s Department of Education. Based on the public feedback, the city will decide whether to embark on a full or partial transformation of the property into revamped commercial, light industrial, or community space. The redevelopment could also include the addition of waterfront access under the OneLIC Long Island City Neighborhood Plan initiative by the Department of City Planning (DCP). The property is located along Anable Basin at the intersection of Vernon Boulevard and 44th Drive.

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New Rendering Revealed for 600-Unit Skyscraper at 24-19 Jackson Avenue in Long Island City, Queens

8:00 am on January 21, 2025 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

An updated rendering has been revealed for 24-19 Jackson Avenue, a planned 55-story residential skyscraper in the Court Square section of Long Island City, Queens. Designed by FXCollaborative and developed by Tavros Capital and Charney Companies in partnership with Incoco Capital, the proposed 676-foot-tall structure is slated to yield 600 apartments and 10,000 square feet of retail space. The 18,000-square-foot property is bound by 45th Avenue to the north, Jackson Avenue to the southeast, and 23rd Street to the west.

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24-11 Jackson Avenue Remains On Hold in Long Island City, Queens

8:00 am on November 30, 2024 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Wrapping up our Turkey Week rundown of prominent stalled and on-hold projects is 24-11 Jackson Avenue, a planned 55-story residential skyscraper in the Court Square section of Long Island City, Queens. Designed by FXCollaborative and developed by Tavros Capital and Charney Companies in partnership with Incoco Capital, the 676-foot-tall structure is slated to yield 600 apartments and 10,000 square feet of retail space. The property is bound by 45th Avenue to the north, Jackson Avenue to the southeast, and 23rd Street to the west.

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The Northern Completes Construction at 38-27 and 38-38 32nd Street in Long Island City, Queens

8:00 am on November 17, 2024 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Construction is complete on The Northern, a two-building development at 38-27 32nd Street and 38-38 32nd Street in Long Island City, Queens. Designed by NY Building Associates and developed by Yitzchok Katz of Developing NY State under the 39th Ave Equity LLC, the structures yield a combined 116 rental units and were built in tandem on two parcels at the intersection of 39th Avenue and 32nd Street.

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Lucent33 Finishes Construction at 37-34 33rd Street in Astoria, Queens

7:30 am on September 24, 2024 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Construction is complete on Lucent33, a seven-story mixed-use building at 37-34 33rd Street in Long Island City, Queens. Designed by Andres Escobar and developed by George Xu under the 33rd Street Ventures LLC, the 75-foot-tall structure spans 64,984 square feet and yields 64 rental units in studio- to two-bedroom layouts with an average scope of 744 square feet, as well as 10,601 square feet of commercial space, a cellar level, a 30-foot-long rear yard, and 32 enclosed parking spaces. The property is located between 37th and 38th Avenues.

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