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A modern Queens neighborhood close to Manhattan
Modern residential buildings and easy connectivity to Manhattan have made Long Island City, or LIC for short, a highly desirable neighborhood on the western edge of Queens. “It’s a very easy commute to everywhere,” says Carlos Simoes, a real estate salesperson with SERHANT who has lived in Long Island City for 12 years. “A lot of times we have couples where one person works out in Long Island, the other works in the city, and this is the perfect middle point for them.” LIC’s reputation as a transportation center began in the mid-1800s with the relocation of the Long Island Rail Road. The area’s population began to grow as the Queensboro Bridge and East River Tunnels were finalized after the turn of the century. In the 1990s corporations discovered the neighborhood, and today commuters come to work in the offices of CitiBank, Altice and JetBlue.Though technical boundaries remain fuzzy, Long Island City encompasses two communities. Rows of train tracks split Dutch Kills to the west from Sunnyside on the eastern side. The modern high-rises of art hub Hunter’s Point climb just southwest of the neighborhood. Though the area is deeply rooted in an industrial past, its redeveloped atmosphere, sweeping Manhattan views and pockets of trendy art galleries and restaurants have made LIC an in-demand neighborhood. “The quality of life is a little better than in the city,” says Simoes. “It’s still fairly quiet, it has a neighborhood feeling where you actually get to meet your neighbors, you’re right by the water and you have all the parks.”
New developments can be seen throughout Long Island City, providing residential and commercial spaces.
Residents can enjoy a stroll at Queenbridge Park in Long Island City, with the Ed Koch Bridge and Manhattan skyline as a background.
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Reliable options for drinks and dinner, plus Trader Joe’s and Target
Long Island City may be primarily known for its peaceful waterfront, punctuated by the sleek white and glass Queens Public Library at Hunters Point, but its revitalization as a trendy neighborhood has attracted restauranteurs to open contemporary dining and nightlife spots. Casa Enrique on 49th Avenue is a neighborhood stalwart, serving southern Mexican cuisine. John Brown Smokehouse is a neighborhood barbeque staple, serving Kansas City-style meats. Sweetleaf has been pouring coffee at its Jackson Avenue outpost for over 15 years, with its Center Boulevard location also offering nighttime cocktails. Neighborhood regulars gather for drinks at Fifth Hammer and Rockaway Brewing Company, and newer spots like the Greats of Craft and Record Room have begun attracting crowds. As the area around Court Square has developed, Trader Joe’s and a compact Target have been added to serve the neighborhood's needs. Shoppers can also stroll to Book Culture for the latest best-sellers, browse the many art galleries responsible for the neighborhood’s artistic reputation or venture into the Jacx & Co Food Hall for quick lunch or dinner options.
Try the expansive menu of cocktails and foods at The Lowery found in Long Island CIty.
John Brown BBQ in Long Island City specializes in Kansas City barbecue.
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Newer condo buildings and a few townhouses
While much of the housing in LIC is found in rental buildings, condominium buildings have steadily risen since the early 2000s. Near Court Square, a one-bedroom in a small boutique building can run $750,000, while a unit in a newer tower can cost up to $1.9 million. A one-bedroom in a select waterfront building with a view of the East River might cost $1.3 million. Co-ops are less common, though more are found in Sunnyside, ranging in price from $200,000 for a studio to $635,000 for a two-bedroom unit. A few multifamily properties are dispersed throughout the neighborhood, and a small section of late 19th-century rowhouses along 45th Avenue between 21st and 23rd Streets accounts for the landmarked Hunters Point Historic District. Multifamily properties can cost between $1.8 and $3.6 million.
New luxury condos are available in Long Island City, Queens offering one of a kind waterfront views.
Semi-attached single family houses are spotted around Long Island City, Queens.
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Waterfront parks with spaces for fitness and gatherings
A public promenade runs from Anabel Basin to Hunter’s Point South, spanning the western waterfront edge of Long Island City. Runners, picnickers and families take in views of the Manhattan skyline over the East River and use the green spaces, including Gantry Plaza State Park, which features the iconic Pepsi-Cola sign. Spanning four renovated piers, the 12-acre Gantry Plaza provides walking trails, playgrounds and sports fields, including for soccer and softball. Hunters Point South Park offers a large oval space for athletics and sand volleyball courts. Hunters Point Parks Conservancy helps tend to the area, hosting volunteer gardening and summer recreational programming. At 11th Street and 45th Avenue, Murray Park offers basketball courts and a soccer field.
Visitors enjoy the mesmerizing view from the Hunters Point Oval.
Gantry State Park is a space to spend time with loved ones in Long Island City.
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Artistic spaces and music venues promote community events
The waterfront is a popular destination for annual community events, such as the Long Island City Waterfront 5K every June and Live at the Gantries music nights during July and August. The nonprofit Culture Lab LIC hosts live music and performances year-round in their gallery space and parking lot on 46th Avenue. MoMA PS1 is also known for its summer parties and regular art exhibitions. Set in a reimagined school and run by the Museum of Modern Arts, the arts and events venue showcases boundary-breaking artists through innovative art exhibits, a lecture series and performances. The LaGuardia Performing Arts Theater, part of LaGuardia Community College’s campus, offers a robust calendar of international and New York-based performers.
MoMA PS1 is a modern art destination in Long Island City, Queens.
Capture the moment at Live at the Gantries.
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Education options include a top-rated high school
Students in Long Island City may attend P.S. 112 Dutch Kills, which serves pre-K through fifth-grade students and has a B rating from Niche. Pre-K through eighth graders may also attend the A-rated P.S. 78Q The Robert F. Wagner Jr. School. Niche rates Bard High School Early College Queens as the eighth-best public high school in New York, with an A-plus grade. Beginning in eleventh grade, students can take college programming and participate in dozens of student-led clubs, including debate, Bollywood dance and fencing. The B-rated LaGuardia Community College has its campus in Sunnyside and serves over 6,000 students.
The Bard High School for Early College is located in Long Island City.
P.S. 112 Dutch Kills is in Queens serving pre-K through fifth-grade students.
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Subway hub at Court Square plus ferries
LIC has easy access to a variety of subways and trains. “You can get into and out of Manhattan very quickly because you have five trains that reach the city in one stop,” says Patrick Smith, a real estate broker with Corcoran who’s lived and worked in Long Island City and Astoria for 20 years. The 7 train connects northern Queens to Flushing and offers a quick connection to Manhattan. The 7, E, M, and G trains all stop at Court Square. The N and W trains stop at the Queensboro Plaza station, whereas the R stops at Queens Plaza. The G train serves Brooklyn from Court Square to 21st Street. Midtown commuters can take the East River ferry from Hunter's Point South to East 34th Street, with stops in Brooklyn and Wall Street, or the Astoria ferry, which also serves East 34th and East 90th Streets. The Long Island Rail Road makes stops at Long Island City and Hunterspoint Avenue stations. Long Island City's location in Queens also makes it convenient for LaGuardia Airport, which is seven miles distant.
Sunnyside commuters can get into Midtown within 20 minutes via seven trains.
Midtown commuters can take the East River ferry from Hunter's Point South to East 34th Street, with stops in Brooklyn and Wall Street.
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Long Island City Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Long Island City, Queens sell after 142 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Long Island City, Queens over the last 12 months is $1,150,000, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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