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30-25 Queens Boulevard. Designed by CetraRuddy Architecture.

46-Story Skyscraper Continues Ascent at 30-25 Queens Boulevard in Long Island City, Queens

8:00 am on August 18, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Construction is quickly rising at 30-25 Queens Boulevard, a 46-story residential skyscraper in Long Island City, Queens. Designed by CetraRuddy Architecture and developed by Baron Property Group and LargaVista, the 525-foot-tall structure will span around 511,000 square feet and yield 561 units, including 169 designated for affordable housing. The project will also include 21,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. The property is alternately addressed as both 29-00 Northern Boulevard and 29-10 Queens Boulevard, and is located at the corner of Queens Plaza East and Queens Boulevard, directly west of the Sunnyside Yards rail tracks.

Radiant LIC Completes Construction at 24-01 Queens Plaza North in Long Island City, Queens

8:00 am on August 17, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Construction is finished on Radiant LIC, a 19-story residential building at 24-01 Queens Plaza North in Long Island City, Queens. Designed by ODA New York and developed by New Empire Corporation, the 115,000-square-foot structure yields 117 condominium units in studio to two-bedroom layouts. The project also includes 2,738 square feet of commercial space and a suite of amenities. The property is alternately addressed as 41-45 24th Street and is located on an 8,967-square-foot lot at the corner of 24th Street and Queens Plaza North.

Permits Filed for 25-05 35th Street in Long Island City, Queens

7:00 am on August 12, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for an eight-story mixed-use building at 25-05 35th Street in Long Island City, Queens. Located between Gale Avenue and Bradley Avenue, the lot is closest to the 33rd Street–Rawson Street subway station, served by the 7 train. Anthony Roussos of Renaissance 1 Corp. is listed as the owner behind the applications.

Housing Lottery Launches for 49-18 Vernon Boulevard in Long Island City, Queens

7:00 am on August 8, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

The affordable housing lottery has launched for 49-18 Vernon Boulevard, a five-story mixed-use building in Long Island City, Queens. Designed by Gerald J. Caliendo R.A., A.I.A. Architect and developed by V&F 4918 LLC, the structure yields 18 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are six units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $107,418 to $198,510.

Hunters Point South, Queens. Photo by Michael Young.

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.

Gotham Pickleball Set To Open New Facility At 52-37 Second Street In Long Island City, Queens

7:30 am on February 18, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Gotham Pickleball has signed a new lease at 52-37 Second Street in Long Island City, Queens. The ten-year agreement covers 26,000 square feet at the industrial waterfront property and represents Gotham Pickleball’s second New York City location, further expanding its footprint in Queens. The building is owned and operated by TF Cornerstone.

Affordable Units Still Available at 25-01 Queens Plaza North in Long Island City, Queens

7:00 am on February 12, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

There are still affordable housing units available for 25-01 Queens Plaza North, a 26-story residential building at 41-34 27th Street in Long Island City, Queens. Designed by Handel Architects and developed by Grubb Properties, the structure yields 417 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 80 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $118,355 to $227,500.

Developers Secure $224.3 Million in Bridge Financing for The Italic at 26-32 Jackson Avenue In Long Island City, Queens

7:30 am on January 28, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Developer American Lions has secured $224.3 million in bridge financing for The Italic, a recently completed residential skyscraper at 26-32 Jackson Avenue in Long Island City, Queens. Designed by SLCE Architects, the 49-story tower yields 363 residential units, including 109 affordable apartments. JLL Capital Markets arranged the financing package for the development team, a joint venture between The Carlyle Group, Fetner Properties, and Lions Group. The property is located at the corner of Jackson Avenue and Purves Street.

Housing Lottery Launches for The Orchard at 42–06 Orchard Street in Long Island City, Queens

7:00 am on December 6, 2025 By Vanessa Londono

The affordable housing lottery has launched for The Orchard, a 69-story mixed-use building at 42–06 Orchard Street in Long Island City, Queens. Designed by Perkins Eastman and developed by BLDG Management Company, the structure yields 824 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 248 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $104,983 to $261,170.

45–40 Vernon Boulevard Tops Out in Long Island City, Queens

7:30 am on November 25, 2025 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Construction has topped out on 45–40 Vernon Boulevard, a 23-story residential building in Long Island City, Queens. Designed by Archimaera and developed and built by ZD Jasper, the 262-foot-tall structure will span 192,500 square feet and yield 226 units along with lower-level commercial space. The property is located near the intersection of Vernon Boulevard and 46th Avenue.

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