YIMBY recently visited five mid-rise residential buildings that have recently completed construction in Astoria, Queens. The projects are all located near 31st Avenue and its elevated subway stations serving the N and W trains.
YIMBY recently captured the progress of seven low- and mid-rise residential projects underway in Astoria, Queens. The developments, which are taking shape around the 30th Avenue corridor, are representative of the continuous wave of smaller-scale construction rising across the five boroughs.
Construction is complete on Astoria Point, an 11-story residential building at 21–07 Astoria Boulevard in Astoria, Queens. Designed by Kao-Hwa Lee Architects P.C. and developed by Stagg Group, the structure yields 68 rental units in studio- to two-bedroom layouts, with 21 reserved for affordable housing. The project also includes ground-floor commercial space. The property is located on an interior lot by the intersection of Astoria Boulevard and 21st Street.
Demolition is progressing at 30–01 Northern Boulevard, the site of a 12-story residential building in Long Island City, Queens. Designed by Joseph M. Morace, A.I.A., Architect, the 124-foot-tall structure will yield 43 rental units with an average scope of 676 square feet. The property is located at the corner of Northern Boulevard and 40th Road.
Naftali Credit Partners and Madison Realty Capital have closed on a $125 million loan to develop 70–28 Grand Central Parkway, a 13-story residential building in Forest Hills, Queens. Designed by SLCE Architects, the 252,399-square-foot structure will yield 241 condominium units in studio to three-bedroom layouts. The project will also include a 100-vehicle parking garage and a collection of amenities. The 32,000-square-foot development site is located to the west of Grand Central Parkway between Jewel Avenue and 72nd Road.
