An abundance of light and the stunning Manhattan skyline greet visitors immediately upon entering the stunning apartment through the living room. The spacious layout has been extensively upgraded with maple hard wood flooring, a real electric fireplace, full sized murphy bed and custom maple paneling and storage. Your oversized living area not only accommodates both living room and dining room furniture, but has an area perfectly suited to set up your home office or a second bedroom. Two large outdoor spaces are located both to the front and adjacent to the living room area. The partially open kitchen, has been tastefully upgraded with a lovely granite countertop, custom cabinetry and full range of Frigidaire stainless steel appliances. Directly adjacent to the modern kitchen is the dining area, tucked away to allow privacy while enjoying spectacular city views. The second bathroom has a shower while the ensuite master bedroom has an incredible deep soaking tub. The master bedroom can fit a true California King sized bed and three spacious closets, as well as a deep custom closet.
Citylights At Queens Landing is a highly sought-after 42-story condop building designed by famed Argentine-American architect Cesar Pelli. Building amenities include: a tennis court, concierge, laundry, five story garage with parking, full time doorman and a stunning duplex roof-deck. The building is centrally located, on the edge of the Long Island City waterfront and Gantry State Park. Close too multiple subway options (E,M, G, 7), the nearby 7 train can take residents into Midtown Manhattan and Grand Central station in just one stop. The building is a brisk five minute walk from the water taxi, east river ferry and the LIRR, allowing fast access to Brooklyn, Manhattan and Long Island.
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.