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Most Expensive and Least Expensive Apartments in Long Island City as of 5/13/2015
#1 Apartment 103 at The View Condominium
The most expensive listing in Long Island City within the month of April is a stunning corner unit apartment comprising of 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms located at 4630 center boulevard, also commonly known as The View Condominium. Apartment #103 is asking $3,498,000 with only $1580 a month in common charges and $29 in monthly taxes, listed by Silvette Julian and Luca Scarano of Nestseekers.
This expansive apartment is 1,653 square feet with outdoor space. When you walk in the floor to ceiling windows with south west exposure instantly grab your attention. The ceilings are lofted beyond 10 feet tall with unique fixtures dawning the ceiling. The kitchen has triple lacquered white cabinets accented with black granite countertops. The appliances are top of the line with Subzero fridge, Viking range and Bosch dishwasher and wine cooler. There is a private outdoor garden off from the living room perfect for retreating from the hustle and bustle of the big city. If you are seeking to relax even more you can simply head down to the East Coast Club within the View condominium which provides a lap pool, sauna, billiards room and fitness room.
#2 Apartment #700 in The Arris Lofts
The second most expensive apartment for sale in Long Island City is #700 in 27-28 Thomson Avenue asking $2,900,000 listed by Sofia Falleroni at Town Real Estate . This apartment is a 3 bedroom 3 bathroom with 2,339 square feet, 686 square feet bigger than apartment #103 at the View Condominium. Currently the apartment is being used as a 2 bedroom. This apartment is perfect for entertaining in with three outdoor spaces, and a built in professional JBL stereo system with surround sound. The open floor plan with dramatic oversized airport glass windows set the perfect ambiance for entertaining. The custom kitchen designed by Bathlup with a four seat custom made island is perfect for dinner parties. The Arris lofts also provides a plethora of amenities with a full time doorman, swimming pool, garage and access to zipcar services for easy commute to Long Island and to the city, without the worry of public transit.
Least Expensive Listing in Long Island City
The least expensive apartment for sale in Long Island City is 4-74 48th avenue apartment #24m asking $559,000 listed by Karleen Krimitz. This apartment is located within CityLights condominium comprising of approx. 700 square feet featuring south facing views. The direction of this apartment guarantees to flood your apartment with long lasting sunlight. You will also fall in love with iconic views of the Manhattan, Brooklyn Bridge and East River in the backdrop. Apartment# 24m needs a bit of TLC with some updating in the kitchen cabinetry design and appliances.
This apartment is also situated in one of the highest amenity rich buildings located in Long Island City. One can truly feel at home with a full time doorman, dry cleaners on site, gym with classes included in your maintenance fees and roof deck. Furthermore this building is pet friendly and you will often see pets greeting you in the lobby- big and small.
This apartments location also goes beyond the rest. You won’t hear the noise of Queens Blvd, but instead maybe hear a blow of a boat hurrying by when outside on the pier or at Gantry State Park.
Written By
Samantha Shlimbaum
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Watson International
The Most Expensive and Least Apartment in Long Island City as of 4/10/2015
written by Samantha Shlimbaum
Most Expensive Apartments in Long Island City
10-49 49th Avenue Townhouse pre-renovation
#1 Gut Renovated Four Family Townhouse: 10-49 49th Avenue |
The most expensive sales listing in Long Island City is located at 10-49 49th avenue is a recently beautifully renovated four family townhome that offer outdoor garden space and private rooftop deck providing panoramic views of the city. 10-49 49th avenue is a seven bedroom four bathroom townhome listed for $5.8 million with Rick Kelly and AnneMarie Tamis Nasello. This four family’s interior design takes one back in time to 1890’s Italian architecture with updated finishes. The owner’s duplex is located in the parlor, and second floor. This duplex features the most unique kitchen one will find within Long Island City. The kitchen has an industrial commercial kitchen with Brazilian walnut and teak flooring, blue star chef range with exhaust hood. The backsplash is classic white subway. Laundry can be taken care in a breeze with a built in dumbwaiter to carry laundry down. There is no need for a doorman when there is fully equipped security camera that links to CCTV room for the ultimate security. The rest of the four family houses three separate through floor apartments. The property also has 4,000 square feet of buildable air rights, perfect for developers seeking to invest in LIC hot real estate market. The building can be delivered vacant with annual carry costs accruing to $28,102 a year. Of these costs there is a home owner’s association fee of $1,350 a month and monthly taxes of $992 a month. This townhome is the perfect opportunity for a conversion into high end condo apartments that are centrally located one block from Vernon Blvd-Jackson Avenue(7) stop with a short trip to Grand Central, and close to 21st Street(G) train for a quick trip to Willamsburg, Brooklyn.
Beyond being centrally located to subways to Manhattan and Brooklyn you are close to Gantry State Park with a dog run available on 48th Avenue and Vernon Blvd. The park provides summer concerts with the Manhattan skyline at your backdrop. There are also basketball and handball courts nearby perfect for those that love to exercise outdoors.
Madera Cuban Grill is the neighborhood’s go to eatery for hispanic delicacies. Described on their website as “bringing the romance, Cuban flavors and excitement to you”, located on Vernon Blvd and 47th avenue.
The View
#2 Apartment 208 at “The View”
The second most expensive listing in Long Island City is located at apartment 208 within 46-30 Center Boulevard, also known as “The View” for $2,895,000 listed by Theo Neocli of Douglas Elliman. Apartment 208 one of the most unique apartment within this 18 story building comprising of 184 apartment. Apartment 208 provides the ultimate backyard entertainment space comprising over 1,165 square feet with breathtaking views of the Empire and Chrysler Building. You can easily come home and barbeque outside with a built in fire pit. This two bedroom two bathroom apartment comprising of 1,196 square foot is perfect for entertaining with an open concept kitchen providing views of a proper New York City sunset as you cook the night away. The kitchen features Viking stove and large black granite countertop kitchen island with built-in-wine cooler.
The views again at the View offsets the listing price with building features that are unmatched by other locations. The taxes are only $20 a month with common charges of $1,337 a month. 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.
The Least Expensive Apartment
IVY 28
50-15 39TH STREET Apt 2D
The least expensive listing in Long Island City taking the number one spot is Apartment 2D located on 42-37 27th Street located in Hunter Point part of Long Island City. Apartment 2D for $529,000 with a 15 year tax abatement is listed by John Chang at RE/MAX Midtown. The common charges are $369 with monthly taxes of $15.09 a month. This apartment is a brand new condominium sponsor sale within Ivy 28, an elevator building. Ivy 28 was built in 2014 and its name is reflective of the number of apartments within the building. This small boutique condominium has only 28 apartments with layouts of straight line studios, one and two bedroom apartments. Amenities feature a bike room, and courtyard. Apartment 2D is a studio with 11 foot ceilings and is 532 square feet. The kitchen is brand new with granite countertops, GE range, and stainless steel Leibherr refrigerator. Over the countertops are pendant dropped lights, pod-lights with large windows providing ample sunlight. The bathroom features a deep soaking tub encased in stone with tile floors.
The Most Expensive & Least Expensive Listings in LIC as of 3/5/2015
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.
