Southern light and views of the East River and Manhattan skyline welcome you to this spacious studio at 4545 Center Boulevard. The main living area offers flexibility to create comfortable spaces for sleeping, dining and relaxing. An open kitchen with a dishwasher, air conditioning and generous closet storage complete the home.
The building offers a full-time doorman, concierge, live-in superintendent, elevators, package room and laundry facilities. Recreational amenities include a fitness center, children's playroom and media room, along with shared outdoor spaces that include a garden, deck and roof deck. Garage parking and storage are also available within the building, which offers wheelchair access. Cats and dogs are permitted, guarantors are accepted, and the building is smoke-free.
Located in Long Island City's Hunters Point neighborhood, the apartment puts waterfront recreation at Gantry Plaza State Park and the restaurants, cafés and shops along Vernon Boulevard within reach. Transportation options include the 7 train at Vernon Boulevard-Jackson Avenue, nearby E, M and G service, and NYC Ferry.
Available through a lease assignment through December 31, 2026, with the opportunity to renew the lease, subject to management's approval and renewal terms. The assignment and incoming applicant are subject to building approval.
The current tenant will pay the $1,500 lease assignment fee. Access to certain building amenities, parking and storage may involve additional charges and availability restrictions.
FEES
Application Fee: $20 per leaseholder/guarantor, one time and non-refundable
Security Deposit: Equivalent to one month's rent, one time, unless otherwise stated
Community Fee: $50 per person, per month
Electricity: As billed monthly based on actual usage
ACH Payments: No fee
MasterCard, MasterCard Debit, American Express and Discover Transactions: 2.95% per transaction
Visa Credit and Visa Debit Card Transactions: Up to $258 per transaction
Lounge/Party Room: As billed by the hour
Late Fee: Up to $50 per occurrence, or 5% of the amount due, whichever is less
Returned Payment (NSF): $35 per occurrence
Lockout: $25 per occurrence
Key Replacement: $10-$15 per key
Fob/ID Card Replacement: $25 per item
Cylinder Replacement: $100 per item
Smoking: Up to $500 per occurrence for non-smoking tenancies
Extermination Fees: As billed when resulting from unsanitary conditions created by the tenant
Cleaning Fees: As billed when resulting from unsanitary conditions created by the tenant
Damage Fees: As billed for damage beyond normal wear and tear
Legal Fees: As billed and as permitted by law
Lease Assignment Fee: $1,500, paid by the current tenant
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.