The Powerhouse is the innovative development of a CGS and highly recognized architect Karl Fischer along with Andres Escobar. Their vision reinvented this extremely unique condo building that was formerly a turn of the century Power Plant for Pennsylvania Station. Amaze yourself with the exposed original brick walls steel columns and sheik finishes of the building. They somehow found a brilliant marriage of industrial character and luxury condo living while still keeping the building modern and airy. Enjoy the full service concierge, Gym, Sauna, steam room and a fully furnished gardened roof deck with incredible views of Manhattan. The Amenity Package is second to none; 24 Hour Concierge Service in a spacious triple height ceiling Lobby. The lounge features a pool table, Plasma TV and a wet bar. There is a children's playroom for the little ones to enjoy themselves and a professional movie screening room as well. The building also has a full service business center with WIFI. Additionally, there is state of the art fitness center, a full service Spa and a sauna with a water fall feature along with his and hers locker rooms and a personal massage room. On site parking is also available. Bike storage and Cold Storage available. Building is nestled just steps from Gantry State Park and a couple of blocks from the 7 train's Vernon Jackson stop.
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Quick Profile
Long Island City, the name does sound a little far away, like it requires a lengthy drive to get to. Think, again. Long Island City, also known as LIC, is nestled in the western corner of Queens along the East River. Midtown Manhattan is closer to Long Island City than it is to downtown Manhattan.
LIC is bordered by Sunnyside to the east, the East River to the west, Astoria to the north, and Newton Creek which separates Queens from Greenpoint Brooklyn to the south.
A once-shabby manufacturing epicenter, the neighborhood is a mix of industrial, commercial and residential. In recent years it’s seen a rise in some seriously cool factors. Populated by young professionals, multi-ethnic immigrants, and hipsters, LIC has a happening nightlife scene, fantastic restaurants (some of them Michelin starred), art museums and galleries. Much of the waterfront access has been redeveloped into sustainable public green spaces with modern design.
Although much of the industrial / manufacturing companies have since left LIC, many still reside there. They tend to co-exist with new residential building development the same way they do in other neighborhoods like Williamsburg and Greenpoint.
Office building developers and business tenants play a vital role in LIC too. It’s considered New York City’s fourth central business district next to Midtown, downtown Manhattan and downtown Brooklyn.
As you traverse the streets of LIC, you’ll notice the change from block to block. Industrial warehouses on one block, a bustling Main Street, followed by a park block with sleek luxury high-rise buildings. It’s all part of the LIC vibe.
For a small neighborhood, the transportation links are excellent. For starters, you just can’t beat living one subway stop from Manhattan (7 train). Other train lines include E, M, R, N, Q, and the G lines. There are also less conventional methods of transportation like the NYC Ferry, which offers three ferry landings. There is no shortage of CitiBike’s in LIC either. Many folks commute to work by way of cycling over the Queensboro Bridge.