A keyless LATCH entry door opens to reveal a lovely walk-through kitchen and a spacious studio with an alcove and plenty of room for distinctive living and sleeping areas. Soaring ceilings over 10 feet tall create volume and depth, while floor-to-ceiling windows let in steady streams of northeastern light.
The single-line kitchen is beautifully designed with sleek stone countertops, custom Amberleaf cabinetry, contemporary Grohe fixtures, outside ventilation, and integrated Bosch appliances. The pristine full bathroom boasts large format porcelain tile walls and floors, a custom vanity adorned with an acrylic solid surface countertop, a mirrored medicine cabinet, stylish Grohe fixtures, and a walk-in rainfall shower. Additional features include gorgeous wide plank hardwood floors, a reach-in closet, and an in-unit washer and dryer.
Mason LIC is a stunning new luxury condominium with part-time door attendants, a package room, an Amazon Hub location, bicycle storage, a private lounge, a fitness center, and an inviting outdoor terrace with several seating areas and grilling stations. On-site parking is available for purchase.
The building is close to myriad restaurants, bars, cafes, and shops and is moments from Murray Park, Jackson Avenue, Target, SculptureCenter, MoMA PS1, and Hunters Point. Nearby subway lines include the 7, F, N, and W, allowing for a simple commute to Midtown Manhattan, Roosevelt Island, and Astoria.
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.