Three New Retail Leases Signed for Jasper at 49-20 5th Street In Long Island City, Queens
Malt Drive Park Opens Along Newtown Creek Waterfront in Hunter’s Point South, Queens
This week Malt Drive Park opened to the public, extending East River waterfront access in Long Island City, Queens. Developed by TF Cornerstone and designed by SCAPE Landscape Architecture, the park along Newtown Creek is named for the former beer distribution center that once occupied the site.
New Lease Signed At 4630 Center Boulevard In Long Island City, Queens
A new lease was recently signed with Somedays Bakery at the ground floor of 4630 Center Boulevard, a residential building in Long Island City, Queens. The bakery will occupy an 800-square-foot ground-floor space for a 15-year term in the property. This will be Somedays Bakery’s second location in Long Island City, and is set to open its doors in April.
Affordable Housing Lottery Launches for Amara at 31-90 29th Street in Long Island City, Queens
The affordable housing lottery has launched for Amara, a six-story mixed-use building at 31-90 29th Street in Long Island City, Queens. Designed by Fogarty Finger Architects and developed by George Tsilogiannis of BQ 29, LLC, the structure yields 92 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 28 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $78,000 to $218,010.
Lucent33 Finishes Construction at 37-34 33rd Street in Astoria, Queens
Construction is complete on Lucent33, a seven-story mixed-use building at 37-34 33rd Street in Long Island City, Queens. Designed by Andres Escobar and developed by George Xu under the 33rd Street Ventures LLC, the 75-foot-tall structure spans 64,984 square feet and yields 64 rental units in studio- to two-bedroom layouts with an average scope of 744 square feet, as well as 10,601 square feet of commercial space, a cellar level, a 30-foot-long rear yard, and 32 enclosed parking spaces. The property is located between 37th and 38th Avenues.
