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46-20 11 St Southbound Roadbed, Queens, New York

$1,350,000

2 beds
1,025 sqft
Condo
46-20 11 st southbound roadbed, #2A, long island city, NY 11101
3 min to dog park
Pets allowed
Washer/dryer
Hardwood floors
Open plan kitchen
Doorman
Listing courtesy of Serhant LLC

Long Island City, Queens, NY

About Long Island City, Queens

Long Island City (commonly abbreviated LIC) is a neighborhood in western Queens. Located just across the river from Midtown, the once industrial section has been rapidly transformed into a neighborhood of towering residential buildings with sweeping views.

Residents benefit from brand new waterfront parks and new amenities like gyms, restaurants, and supermarkets. Still, LIC remains a bit quieter than more established residential areas. The quick commute to Manhattan and easy transportation connections to areas across the city make the neighborhood more appealing.

The History of Long Island City

Long Island City was established as its own city in 1870 before being incorporated into New York City in 1898. Numerous factories were established in the area through the 20th century, but slowly declined beginning in the 1970s. Residential and office additions began in the 1980s and picked up especially since the beginning of the 2000s. Since then, LIC has seen booming construction of new residential buildings that are rapidly transforming the area. The area was once home to numerous factories and bakeries; some of these spaces were converted to new uses. Fpr example, the former Silvercup bakery became home to Silvercup Studios, where Sex and the City and 30 Rock were produced.

Long Island City Demographics

As of 2018, the area was home to about 28,000 residents. Rapid construction in the area means the population is likely continuing to grow. LIC has more residents in their 30s, and fewer children, than New York City averages. The median income is higher, and the proportion of high-income earners, is higher than elsewhere in the city.

Transportation in Long Island City

Long Island City has great transportation options. The 7, E, F, G, M, N, R, and W subway lines pass through the neighborhood and allow quick (if sometimes crowded) rides to Midtown. Drivers have access to the Queens-Midtown Tunnel, the Long Island Expressway, and the Ed Koch/Queensboro Bridge. Two ferry docks provide a maritime way to travel to other waterfront neighborhoods along the East River.

Housing in Long Island City

Most units in Long Island City are in new, high-rise buildings. Many of these buildings are loaded with new amenities and boast sweeping views across the East River, Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens. There are many older residential buildings in the neighborhood, as well, especially in the Hunters Point area and north of Queens Plaza. Long Island City includes many of the tallest buildings in Queens, including Skyline Tower, Queens Plaza Park, and One Court Square. Queensbridge Houses is the largest public housing complex in the country with over 3,000 units.

Neighborhood Life in Long Island City

The abundance of brand-new construction gives Long Island City a slightly futuristic feel, in contrast to more historic neighborhoods. Construction is common throughout the neighborhood and “coming soon” signs mix with brand new amenities, like gyms, restaurants, supermarkets and restaurants. Residents have easy access to the sweeping views and scenic landscaping at two new waterfront parks, Hunters Point South Park and Gantry State Park. Queensbridge Park also offers waterfront views and abundant outdoor recreation options.

Long Island City Real Estate Trends

Construction has been booming in Long Island City for decades. 2,5000 condos were built in the neighborhood between 2006 and 2018, and hundreds more units are still under construction or planned. Demand has somewhat lagged behind the construction boom. As of 2019, more than 1,100 condos sat unsold in the neighborhood. The average time on the market - over 100 days - is above the average for Queens. Still, average prices have climbed 45 percent between 2015 and 2020 and were steady between 2019 and 2020.

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The Truth You Should Know About Long Island City

How Safe is Long Island City?

Most of Long Island City has slightly below average crime rates. An above average rate of crimes has been reported in the Dutch Kills section of the neighborhood north of 40 Ave. Some areas of the neighborhood remain desolate-feeling during the day and especially at night, which may make the area more uncomfortable for walking around.

Are Schools Good in Long Island City?

Schools in Long Island CIty have middling ratings. Bard High School Early College Queens and Academy of Finance and Enterprise High School rank highly according to Great Schools. However, PS 112 Dutch Kills Elementary ranks just average, while PS 111 Jacob Blackwell Pk-8 school shows disappointing test scores. Schools in this area of Queens are severely overcrowded. Two new elementary schools are planned in the Hunters Point South section of LIC, but that still may not be enough to completely alleviate the crowding here.

What Are Popular Restaurants in Long Island City?

Casa Enrique

Mexican

5-48 49th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101

Court Square Diner

diner

45-30 23rd St, Long Island City, NY 11101

Beebe’s

pizza

38-28 27th St, Long Island City, NY 11101

John Brown Smokehouse

Kansas City-style barbecue

10-43 44th Dr Long Island City, NY 11101

Adda Indian Canteen

Indian

31-31 Thomson Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101

Mu Ramen

ramen

1209 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101

Jora

Peruvian

47-46 11th St, Long Island City, NY 11101

Tournesol

French

50-12 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101

What to Do in Long Island City?

  • Stroll along the river and check out the views of Manhattan from Gantry State Park

  • Join an outdoor yoga class in Hunters Point South Park

  • Check out a piece of the neighborhood’s film and TV production history at the Museum of the Moving Image

  • Visit and art installation or attend a Warm Up summer dance party at PS1

  • Read a book or join a class in the architecturally-adventurous new Queens Public Library at Hunters Point

Is Long Island City Dog Friendly?

LIC is a great neighborhood for dogs. There are several dog parks in the area, including two along the waterfront and one at Murray Playground. Many of Long Island City’s apartment buildings are pet friendly. Pet stores, dog groomers, and walking services are easily available in the neighborhood, too.

Is Long Island City good for Cycling?

Long Island City is a good neighborhood for bike commuters. Bike lanes across the Ed Koch/Queensboro Bridge allow an easy ride into Midtown Manhattan, then uptown or downtown along the 1 and 2 Ave bike lanes. There is also a bike path along the Pulaski Bridge to connect to Greenpoint and Williamsburg. Some of LIC’s streets see heavy traffic and can be unpleasant for biking. There are plans for renovating many of the neighborhood’s wide streets to add bike lanes, sidewalks, and street trees. These changes will eventually make for much nicer biking throughout the neighborhood.

4 Things to Know Before Moving to Long Island City

  1. Schools are overcrowded in this section of Queens. Several new schools planned, but even those new schools may not be enough to end crowding in the growing neighborhood.

  2. Much of Long Island City is at a high risk of flooding.

  3. While towering new buildings rise nearby, the historic Hunters Point neighborhood is mostly shielded from this megadevelopment and will retain its shorter scale.

  4. While much of the neighborhood is being redeveloped, there are still active industrial zones that could mean extra truck traffic and noise.**

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