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The Most Expensive Apartment
#1 Penthouse 9 at the View |
Penthouse 9 is the ultimate luxury pad with two bedrooms, an entry foyer and walk in closets. The apartment also features high ceilings and floor to ceiling glass windows with open unobstructed skyline views. The apartment has been totally renovated including both kitchen and bathroom which are both in excellent condition. The gourmet kitchen has granite counter-tops, a subzero refrigerator, dishwasher and a wine cooler. As for the marble en-suite bathroom, listed as a half bath, it has a stall shower as well as a pristine soaking tub.
The View offsets the listing price with building features that are unmatched by other locations. This building in particular allows sublets, washer and dryer installments and pets. Some of the buildings other amenities include valet, private storage and a garage space. Both entertaining and relaxing becomes effortless because the building offers a lounge, cinema and billiards room, spa services, a pool, sauna and a party room ideal for a fun-filled night with guests. Also nearby is the iconic Gantry State Park housing the vintage Pepsi Cola sign.
SHI restaurant is the neighborhood’s go to eatery literally footsteps away from The View condominiums. Described as an “upscale Pan-Asian high rise restaurant” it offers skyline views due to its location right off the East River. Not only are there great places to indulge, this area of Hunters Point Long Island City welcomes young minds who want to indulge in learning. There are educational options ranging from preschool at City Gan Early Childhood Center all the way to 12th grade at the Information Technology High School. Local subway options nearby provide connection to anywhere in the city by the E, M, G and 7-train line.
#2 Apartment 700 at Arris Lofts’
The second most expensive listing in Long Island City is the Arris Lofts’ Apartment 700 developed by The Andalex Group. Arris Lofts sits a block away from Long Island City’s court house and amidst the finest cuisines like L.A. Gourmet and Aanchal Indian restaurant, welcoming guest who want to experience multiregional Indian flavors. Also nearby the complex is Court Square Park and John F. Murray Playground if you prefer a refreshing afternoon with nature.
Arris Lofts was built in 1928 and stands just 8 stories high offering 237 individual units and an elevator. The building amenities include a doorman, elevator, parking, fitness room and pool. Arris Loft’s apartment 700 is a listed as three bedroom condominium lavishly priced at $2,995,000 with just over $2,000 in common charges listed by Carl Simoes and Eric Benaim of Modern Spaces, LLC.
Let not the price cloud all the incredible amenities this loft has to offer. The unit features over-sized casement windows, 16 foot ceilings, a balcony, custom closets and a central heating and cooling system. Conveniently hidden away in the apartment are a washer/dryer, walk-in closet, and a comfy 24’x 22′ sq. ft. living area. Attached to the living room is the kitchen with an island, bar stool seating and stainless steel countertops all creating an open unobstructed view of the living room while entertaining guest. In all, this lap of luxury delivers with 2,339 square feet of interior space, 2,677 square feet of terrace space along with a modest 250 square foot balcony. It features open north, east and south views, which act as a soothing retreat from your busy city life.
The Least Expensive Apartment
50-15 39TH STREET
The least expensive listing in Long Island City taking the number one spot is Apartment 6-F located on 50-15 39th Street on the border of Long Island City and Sunnyside, Queens. This co-op building is beautifully maintained and houses 6 floors, 51 apartments, an elevator and a voice intercom system. The building offers a bike room, laundry room, sublet friendly options requiring a minimum of two years of residency.
Apt. 6-F is currently listed at $220,000 along with a $473 maintenance fee by Jordan Pryce Levitt of Douglas Elliman. Listed as the corner apartment 6-F is a one bedroom, one bathroom that features oversized windows, track lighting, abundant closets and fixed window air conditioning units. In the area there are multiple educational options for children and young adults. A few blocks away there is an elementary school P.S. 199 (Maurice A, Fitzgerald), Robert F. Wagner Secondary School and The International High School at LaGuardia College. In the neighborhood there are recreational establishments such as Indoor Extreme Sports where they are known for paintball and laser tag. City Ice Pavilion is another top destination for entertainment where you can learn to ice skate and play hockey. There are also restaurants and entertainment outlets in walking distance for adults to relax and let loose such as 43 Bar and Grill and Allure Club and Lounge.
