Hunters Point

Three New Developments Underway in Hunters Point South, Queens

7:00 am on August 4, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

YIMBY checked in on the progress of three smaller-scale projects among the massive high-rise developments transforming the Hunters Point South section of Long Island City, Queens. The projects, which include two residential buildings and a school, are part of the ongoing evolution of the East River-adjacent area from a former industrial center into a thriving mixed-use community. The properties are all within walking distance of the Vernon Boulevard–Jackson Avenue subway station, served by the 7 train, as well as the Hunters Point ferry terminal.

54-42 2nd Street. Rendering courtesy of HPD.

‘The Orion’ 980-Unit Three-Building Proposal Revealed for in Hunters Point South, Queens

8:00 am on August 1, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

A new set of renderings reveal The Orion, a proposed three-tower residential complex at Parcel E along the Hunters Point South waterfront of Long Island City, Queens. Designed by Marvel, developed in a partnership between Slate Property Group, The Hudson Companies, and Volunteers of America, the $700 million mixed-use project is addressed as 54-42 2nd Street and would yield 980 new rental units, two-thirds of which will be dedicated to affordable housing for extremely low to moderate-income households, as well as a community facility space operated by local nonprofit Commonpoint Queens, an indoor community pool, and nearly 6,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial retail space.

Permits Filed for 11-48 44th Drive in Hunters Point, Queens

6:30 am on July 18, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for a ten-story mixed-use building at 11-48 44th Drive in Hunters Point, Queens. Located between 11th Street and 21st Street, the lot is close to the Court Square–23rd Street subway station, served by the E and F trains, and the Court Square station, served by the 7 train. Jason Huang of 1148 44th Drive NY LLC is listed as the owner behind the applications.

Hunter's Point South parcel E, via nyc.gov

RFP Opens For Parcel E At Hunter’s Point South In Long Island City, Queens

7:00 am on June 15, 2025 By Max Gillespie

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has released a Request for Proposals to redevelop Parcel E at Hunter’s Point South in Long Island City, Queens. When complete, the project will deliver a new multi-building, mixed-use development on a formerly vacant waterfront site. Redevelopment of Parcel E is part of a larger transformation of the 30-acre Hunter’s Point South area, led by HPD, and aims to bring new housing, primarily affordable, as well as commercial and community spaces and open public areas.

Housing Lottery Launches for 2-21 Malt Drive in Hunters Point, Queens

7:00 am on January 23, 2025 By Vanessa Londono

The affordable housing lottery has launched for 2-21 Malt Drive, a two-tower development in Hunters Point, Queens. Designed by SLCE Architects and developed by TF Cornerstone as part of the Hunters Point South complex, the complex features 38- and 25-story towers yielding a total of 811 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 244 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $85,372 to $218,010.

Housing Lottery Launches for 2-20 Malt Drive in Hunters Point, Queens

7:00 am on October 30, 2024 By Vanessa Londono

The affordable housing lottery has launched for 2-20 Malt Drive, a 34-story high-rise in a two-tower complex in the Hunters Point South master plan in Hunters Point, Queens. Designed by SLCE Architects and developed by TF Cornerstone, the structure yields 575 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 173 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $85,372 to $218,010.

Housing Lottery Launches for Jasper at 2-33 50th Avenue in Hunters Point, Queens

7:00 am on October 26, 2024 By Vanessa Londono

The affordable housing lottery has launched for Jasper, a 13-story residential building at 2-33 50th Avenue in Hunters Point, Queens. Designed by S9 Architecture and developed by The Domain Companies, LMXD, Bridge Investment Group, and The Vorea Group, the structure yields 499 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 150 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $99,429 to $250,380.

The Alchemy Completes Construction at 50-07 5th Street in Long Island City, Queens

7:30 am on June 9, 2024 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Construction is complete on The Alchemy, a six-story residential building at 50-07 5th Street in the Hunters Point section of Long Island City, Queens. Developed by BK Developers Inc. under the 5007-5009 Development LLC, the structure yields 17 condominium units in one- to two-bedroom layouts, including two ground-floor duplexes. The property is located on an interior plot between 50th and 51st Avenues. Alexander Pereira of Modern Spaces is head sales and marketing for the project.

Exterior Work Finishes on 5-22 49th Avenue in Long Island City, Queens

7:30 am on June 3, 2024 By Michael Young

Construction is finishing up on 5-22 49th Avenue, a five-story residential building in the Hunters Point section of Long Island City, Queens. Designed by Issac & Stern Architects and developed by Amir Zicherman of Oren & Ivy LLC, the 50-foot-tall structure spans 9,984 square feet and will yield 15 rental units with an average scope of 665 square feet, as well as a 30-foot-long rear yard and six enclosed parking spaces. The property is located on a rectangular interior lot between Vernon Boulevard to the east and 5th Street to the west.

Jasper Stands Topped Out At 2-33 50th Avenue in Long Island City, Queens

8:00 am on May 22, 2024 By Michael Young

Construction has topped out on Jasper, a 13-story residential building at 2-33 50th Avenue in the Hunters Point district of Long Island City, Queens. Designed by S9 Architecture and developed by The Domain Companies, LMXD, Bridge Investment Group, and The Vorea Group, the 125-foot-tall structure will span 550,000 square feet and yield 499 units in studio to three-bedroom layouts with 150 reserved for affordable housing, as well as 40,000 square feet of retail space, 503 square feet for a community facility under the Brownfield Award, 111 enclosed parking spaces, and a 30-foot-long rear yard. The $370 million project is alternately addressed as 49-20 5th Street and is bound by 49th Avenue to the north, 50th Avenue to the south, and 5th Street to the east.

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