Construction is complete on SOLA, a 12-story mixed-use building at 72-01 Queens Boulevard in Woodside, Queens. Designed by Aufgang Architects and developed by Eight West, an affiliate of The Hakimian Organization, the structure yields 364 rental units in studio to three-bedroom layouts, with 30 percent dedicated to affordable housing, as well as a 196-unit public parking garage operated by Icon Parking, ground-floor retail space, and a collection of amenities. The property is located within a large triangular block bound by 45th Avenue to the north and west, Queens Boulevard to the south, and 74th Street to the east.
Photographs show the building clad in a mix of red brick and black paneling surrounding floor-to-ceiling windows. Several setbacks are located on the upper levels and lined with metal railings for terraces.
Photo by Michael Young
Photo by Michael Young
Photo by Michael Young
Photo by Michael Young
Photo by Michael Young
Photo by Michael Young
Photo by Michael Young
Photo by Michael Young
Photo by Michael Young
SOLA’s rear elevation is enclosed in gray EIFS and features two wings that extend from the southern end of the property to create an F-shaped floor plan.
Photo by Michael Young
Photo by Michael Young
Homes range from 350 to 1,200 square feet, and some feature private terraces. Each apartment is equipped with stainless steel appliances, dishwashers, floor-to-ceiling windows, custom kitchen cabinets, and in-unit washer and dryers.
SOLA features 28,000 square feet of interior and exterior amenities including a 24/7 attended lobby, a dog run, children’s playground, and on-site maintenance. The following amenities are available for an additional fee: an outdoor rooftop terrace with a sundeck, fitness center and yoga studio, Zen garden, golf simulator room, children’s play room, screening room, music room, outdoor recreational space, a tenant lounge, DIY art room, coworking space, and bicycle storage.
Rendering of 72-01 Queens Boulevard, via sbdg1oak.com
Rendering of 72-01 Queens Boulevard, via sbdg1oak.com
Rendering of 72-01 Queens Boulevard, via sbdg1oak.com
The nearest subways from SOLA are the E, F, M, and R trains at the Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Avenue station, which offers a transfer to the 7 train at the 74th Street-Broadway station.
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I think it’s a fairly good looking bridge but I do wish it complimented the stylish old NYCRR bridge over QB.
“building”
Housing. Period. Maybe it will look more interesting at night.
The broken up facade is done quite well, although there’s too much glass as usual. Amenities for an additional fee will be an interesting experiment.