Queens

33-33 Prince Street Nears Completion in Flushing, Queens

By Michael Young

Construction is nearing completion on 33-33 Prince Street, a four-story mixed-use building in Flushing, Queens. Designed by My Architect PC for Prince Real Estate LLC, the 55-foot-tall structure will yield 16,403 square feet of commercial and manufacturing space, according to zoning diagrams. The building will also contain a cellar level and a 20-foot-wide rear yard above the first level. The property is located on an interior lot between 33rd Avenue to the north and 35th Avenue to the south.

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44-Story Skyscraper Revealed for 42-50 24th Street in Long Island City, Queens

By Michael Young

Updated plans and renderings have been revealed for 42-50 24th Street, an upcoming 44-story residential skyscraper in downtown Long Island City, Queens. Developed by Chris Jiashu Xu of United Construction & Development, the 589-foot-tall structure will stand as the second-tallest condominium tower in the borough, only surpassed by the developer’s 67-story, 763-foot-tall Skyline Tower a few streets to the south. The site is bound by 23rd Street to the west, 43rd Avenue to the south, and 24th Street to the east.

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Renderings Revealed for The Cube at 42-53 24th Street in Long Island City, Queens.

By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Renderings have been revealed for The Cube, a 14-story residential building planned for 42-53 24th Street in downtown Long Island City, Queens. Designed by MY Architect PC and developed by Chris Jiashu Xu of United Construction & Development, the structure will yield 217 condominium units, ground-floor retail space, and enclosed parking. The site is located at the northeast corner of 24th Street and 43rd Avenue.

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RFEI to Be Issued For 44-36 Vernon Boulevard’s Redevelopment in Long Island City, Queens

By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is planning to issue a Request For Expressions of Interests (RFEI) on behalf of the city for 44-36 Vernon Boulevard, a six-story commercial building in Long Island City, Queens. The RFEI is an appeal to the public for input on the redevelopment of the 672,000-square-foot structure, which currently serves as the central hub for New York City’s Department of Education. Based on the public feedback, the city will decide whether to embark on a full or partial transformation of the property into revamped commercial, light industrial, or community space. The redevelopment could also include the addition of waterfront access under the OneLIC Long Island City Neighborhood Plan initiative by the Department of City Planning (DCP). The property is located along Anable Basin at the intersection of Vernon Boulevard and 44th Drive.

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The Northern Tower Wraps Up Construction At 35-32 Leavitt Strteet in Flushing, Queens

By Michael Young

Construction is coming to a close on the Northern Tower, a 13-story hotel and residential building at 35-32 Leavitt Street in Flushing, Queens. Designed by Raymond Chan Architect and developed by Century Development Group, which signed an agreement in late 2016 with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, the 152-foot-tall mixed-use structure will span 228,000 square feet, with around 101,000 square feet for a 244-room Westin hotel, 2,270 square feet for community facility use, and 42,100 square feet of residential space. The residential component comprise 49 condominium units on the top three floors. The property is alternately addressed as 137-61 Northern Boulevard and located at the corner of Northern Boulevard and Leavitt Street.

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