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.
The exterior aerial rendering above depicts the southwestern elevation of the skyscraper, beginning with a multistory podium covering the full parcel and topped with a landscaped terrace. The main tower rises uniformly with only a pair of shallow setbacks on the southeastern face, leading to a flat parapet and a tall bulkhead. The façade is composed of a black metal grid framing reflective floor-to-ceiling glass, with a dense grouping of horizontal mullions that gradually gives way to more expansive vertical spans of glass as the building rises. The bulkhead is shown enclosed in an illuminated light gray envelope, creating a similar aesthetic to the crown of Hill West Architects’ nearby Skyline Tower.
Below are earlier renderings for 24-19 Jackson Avenue that preview the skyscraper from various angles, showcasing the tower’s curved western corner, landscaped podium rooftop, and dark fenestration. So far, none of the renderings have revealed the look of the northwestern profile.
24-11 Jackson Avenue. Designed by FXCollaborative.
24-11 Jackson Avenue. Designed by FXCollaborative.
24-11 Jackson Avenue. Designed by FXCollaborative.
The developers acquired the property from Japanese hotel operator Toyoko Inn for $68.3 million in 2022. The former owner had planned on building a 50-story hotel with 1,200 rooms. The site has sat idle and overgrown for the past several years, as seen in our last Turkey Week update in late November.
Photo by Michael Young
Chelsea Piers Fitness signed a lease to occupy 72,000 square feet in the building’s podium in a deal brokered by JLL. The facility is slated to feature an outdoor swimming pool, an indoor basketball court, fitness studios, a running track, and athletic training spaces.
24-11 Jackson Avenue was originally scheduled to begin construction in late 2023 and conclude in 2026. A revised timeline has not been announced.
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I hope it is triangular like the Boston building, and not open.
Looks nice, but why these complicated addresses in Long Island City?!?! …how is anyone supposed to find these buildings?
Queens has been on the Philadelphia address system like, forever.
And it makes finding places very, very easy.
Do you really not understand the Queens address system? It’s only been around for 100 years.
Queens has the most convenient house numbering in the city. The first digits are the cross street of the block, the second is the house number on that block, and the last is the street on which the block fronts. I wish Manhattan had a similar system instead of the chaotic housing numbering which varies by avenue and is never self-evident. I always like the apartment building on E. 86th St., east of the Neue Galerie that calls itself “1045 Fifth Ave.” which has absolutely no frontage there.
Thank you David – I appreciate the explanation and will try to do better in the future in understanding the addresses. Unlike others here, you showed intelligence and mutual respect and I am grateful.
Oh that’s rich of you Stanley. Sounding so angelic and humble now, but you sounded quite the opposite on Yimby’s construction update on 23-15 44th Road last month. I know because I copied and pasted a lengthy explanation of the numbered address and street system for you, but it doesn’t seem like you cared to read that..
William M.—thank you—I _did_ read your wonderful explanation of the ‘Queens system’ (twice!) and (never having been to Queens) learned a lot—permanently! I get it now! When I seen a Queens address, I can visualize exactly where it’s located!
Learn something, Stanley! (Again!)
What a crock of sht Stanley – “will try to do better in the future in understanding…” You wouldn’t be saying the same thing again if you read the answers people gave you before.
And b.itch please.“Grateful?” That fake a$$ innocent tone ain’t not fooling nobody here. You’re a real bad liar. I’ve seen you around here before and you’re either crazy or just wanting attention. Or both.
Stanley why the f*ck do you keep making the same f*cking comment about this on other Long Island city projects that Yimby covers? You could be a smart guy and keep your mouth shut, but instead you just love showing the world how much of a retard you are
Read this Stanley
https://streeteasy.com/blog/queens-addresses-hyphenated-confusing-street-names/amp/
Hope that answers your questions and eases your confusion once and for all. Try taking a run or jog around LIC to familiarize yourself with the street patterns and numbers
– Eric, local LIC resident since 2018
Seriously dude I’ve seen you repeat the same question and complaint multiple times on Yimby. Why are you waiting for someone else to answer for you when there’s Google?
This is a very nice change to LIC’s current inventory of sky blue, glass box things. Really love the design. Bravo!
I agree and I hope this starts soon! The site looks so sad with the abandoned machinery and old sidewalk fencing
The great news is the continuing development of large and modern residential in LIC, Astoria, Greenpoint, AND the South Bronx.
It speaks volumes about the long term health of the City and it’s living rebuttal to the Chicken Littles.
Its about time. This lot has been empty for years.
This would fit right in with Hudson Yards. It makes much more sense as an apartment building than a huge hotel.
This building is next to the elevated Court Square station of the #7 train and across the street from the venerable Court Square Diner (1946), one of the few remaining 24/7 eateries.
The distance between beautiful towers is not too close, and the location is probably as popular as the building on waterfront: Thanks to Michael Young.
The second rendering makes it look so prominent when you walk north on Jackson Avenue
Man I can’t wait for this to be under construction and watch the progress! I live in The Prime above the Trader Joe’s across 23rd Street and this lot looks so sad to see from my window.
These building names…
The Prime?
Man that’s bad.
The Prime Rib maybe…
Looking forward to see this project actually start. If they keep building in LIC, one day I’ll actually be able to afford living there.
This building will really tie the room together
“Don’t tase me, bro” Featureman