The Durst Organization has released the first renderings of a new public outdoor space at the base of Sven, the developer’s latest residential skyscraper at 29-37 41st Avenue in Long Island City. The half-acre space will debut as Sven Park and offers a new playground, dog runs, workout and parkour facilities, ping-pong tables, swinging benches, and stationary seating.
Sven Park is designed by Starr Whitehouse, a landscape design studio based in New York City. Special features within the park will include “Nest,” an undulating wooden climbing structure for children, a diverse range of flowering plants and trees, and shaded areas for picnics.
Lawn and recreation areas at Sven Park – Courtesy of The Durst Organization
“In a city short on green space, we are excited to unveil our plans to bring a brand-new public park to Long Island City,” said Jonathan (Jody) Durst, president of The Durst Organization. “Sven Park will offer a welcome respite for both residents and the surrounding community, whether they are taking their dog for a walk, bringing their kids to the playground, or just looking to get some fresh air. We look forward to welcoming everyone to this new neighborhood amenity.”
Exterior view of Sven – Photo by Michael Young
Exterior view of Sven at 29-37 41st Avenue – Courtesy of The Durst Organization; Giles Ashford
The residential tower was designed by Handel Architects with interiors by Selldorf Architects, and is the second-tallest building in Queens. Spread across 67 stories, the building’s collection of 958 rental units entered the market in November 2021 with asking rents that ranged from $2,950 for a studio up to $6,000 for a three-bedroom apartment.
The building’s 50,000-square-foot amenity suite offers a landscaped terrace with an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center with private training studios, a chef’s catering kitchen, a private dining room for entertaining, a screening room, a game room and poker lounge, a multi-sport simulator, a children’s playroom, a bi-level library, a conference center, and multiple co-working spaces. The building’s 24-hour attended lobby also has an Amazon package room and a storage room.
To improve energy performance, the building was designed to LEED Platinum certification standards. This includes the installation of a green roof to reduce runoff, energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, smart thermostats in each home, and an on-site blackwater plant that recycles wastewater, among other renewable systems.
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This looks decent.
Please I need two bedrooms