# NEW YORK | Long Island City - General News, Photos & Discussion **URL:** \ **Category:** Zoning\ **Created:** [June 14, 2014, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241 "2014-06-14T14:39:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 11
**Author:** ![YIMHudson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/yimhudson/32/2304_2.png) [@YIMHudson](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/YIMHudson)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2022, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241/204 "2022-10-03T18:43:33Z")
> **[School Construction Authority Relocating to 350K SF at 1 Court Square](https://commercialobserver.com/2022/10/school-construction-authority-relocating-office-to-350k-sf-at-one-court-square/)** > > The School Construction Authority is migrating north of Sunnyside Yards with a new office lease for 350,000 square feet at 1 Court Square ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2022, 11:55am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241/205 "2022-10-10T11:55:29Z")
> **[Permits Filed for 45-28 21st Street in Long Island City, Queens - New York YIMBY](https://newyorkyimby.com/2022/09/permits-filed-for-45-28-21st-street-in-long-island-city-queens.html)** > > Permits have been filed for a seven-story mixed-use building at 45-28 21st Street in Long Island City, Queens. > **[42-62 Hunter Street Rises in Long Island City, Queens - New York YIMBY](https://newyorkyimby.com/2022/10/42-62-hunter-street-rises-in-long-island-city-queens.html)** > > Construction is rising on 42-62 Hunter Street, a 12-story, 27-unit project from Michael Kang Architect and Hunter Square LLC in Long Island City, Queens. > **[Athena LIC's Curtain Wall Installation Begins at 27-20 42nd Road in Long...](https://newyorkyimby.com/2022/10/athena-lics-curtain-wall-installation-begins-at-27-20-42nd-road-in-long-island-city-queens.html)** > > Exterior work is progressing on Athena LIC, a nine-story, 51-unit project from Ismael Leyva and ZL Capital at 27-20 42nd Road in Long Island City, Queens. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2022, 1:51pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241/206 "2022-10-14T13:51:58Z")
> **[H Mart To Replace Long Island City Stop & Shop, Company Confirms](https://patch.com/new-york/astoria-long-island-city/h-mart-replace-long-island-city-stop-shop-company-confirms)** > > The popular Asian grocery chain will replace the soon-to-close Stop & Shop supermarket near Northern Boulevard, the company said. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2022, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241/207 "2022-10-19T20:17:51Z")
22-09 Queens Plaza North > **[Demolition Underway for Film Studio at 22-09 Queens Plaza North in Long...](https://newyorkyimby.com/2022/10/demolition-underway-for-film-studio-at-22-09-queens-plaza-north-in-long-island-city-queens.html)** > > Demolition is progressing at 22-09 Queens Plaza North, a three-story industrial building from Criterion Group in Long Island City, Queens 47-46B 30th Street > **[Owner vows to rebuild after raging fire rips through commercial laundromat in...](https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/live-updates/more-than-100-firefighters-battle-massive-fire-in-long-island-city-queens/)** > > He tells CBS2 he immigrated here from Korea 40 years ago to start the business, which employs 35 people. 34-51 48th Street > **[New Long Island City H Mart Opening Next Week, Company Says](https://patch.com/new-york/astoria-long-island-city/new-long-island-city-h-mart-opening-next-week-company-says)** > > The eagerly anticipated Asian supermarket will open its 48th Street location just one month after Stop & Shop closed there. 21-17 37th Avenue > **[Auto Parts Chain Wants LIC Rezoning For New 7-Story HQ, Plans Show](https://patch.com/new-york/astoria-long-island-city/auto-parts-chain-wants-lic-rezoning-new-7-story-hq-plans-show)** > > Dutch Kills' industrial past and its high-rise future are colliding in Parts Authority's proposal to build a glassy corporate headquarters. 38th Avenue between 30th Street and Old Ridge Road > **[Eight Story Complex Including Big Asian Supermarket Proposed for 38th Avenue...](https://queenspost.com/eight-story-complex-including-big-asian-supermarket-proposed-for-38th-avenue-in-dutch-kills)** > > Nov. 10, 2022 By Christian Murray A large development that would include an Asian supermarket along with 64 apartments is being planned for 38th Avenue in the Dutch Kills section of Long Island City. The development is expected to be eight stories... ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2022, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241/208 "2022-12-01T15:58:26Z")
4-01 44th Drive > **[You Can Buy the Barge That Almost Sank de Blasio in Restaurateur Bribery Case](https://www.thecity.nyc/politics/2022/11/29/23482875/barge-auction-deblasio-bribery-case-waters-edge)** > > Water’s Edge in Long Island City is up for auction on the city government surplus website. 23-10 43rd Avenue > **[City Plans to Demolish Office Building in LIC and Build New Elementary School...](https://queenspost.com/city-plans-to-demolish-office-building-in-lic-and-build-new-elementary-school-in-its-place)** > > Nov. 22, 2022 By Michael Dorgan The School Construction Authority (SCA) has announced plans to build a new 547-seat elementary school in the Court Square section of Long Island City. The SCA is set to acquire a 5-story office building, located at... ---
**Author:** ![mcart](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mcart/32/84718_2.png) [@mcart](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/mcart)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2023, 11:29pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241/209 "2023-01-04T23:29:36Z")
> **[Queensboro Plaza Revamp Set To Begin, Forcing Subway Suspensions](https://patch.com/new-york/astoria-long-island-city/amp/31130774/queensboro-plaza-revamp-set-to-begin-forcing-subway-suspensions)** > > The badly needed project will add multiple elevators to the now-inaccessible station — but will also limit weekend service for months. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2023, 10:29pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241/210 "2023-01-20T22:29:27Z")
> **[10-04 Borden Avenue's Steel Superstructure Rises in Long Island City, Queens...](https://newyorkyimby.com/2023/01/10-04-borden-avenues-steel-superstructure-rises-in-long-island-city-queens.html)** > > Construction is rising on 10-04 Borden Avenue, a three-story commercial structure from The Vorea Group in Long Island City, Queens. ---
**Author:** ![Alemel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/alemel/32/91966_2.png) [@Alemel](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Alemel)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2023, 10:46pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241/211 "2023-01-22T22:46:55Z")
![Screen Shot 2023-01-22 at 5.41.38 PM](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/8/f/8fdbb9205acc66d8da496abdf7e8124e8a5ea8dc.jpeg) [Newell Reinvention](https://www.flickr.com/photos/163484448@N03/with/52640868661/) ---
**Author:** ![arctic\_camel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/arctic_camel/32/186335_2.png) [@arctic\_camel](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/arctic_camel)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2023, 12:11pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241/212 "2023-01-27T12:11:22Z")
unbelievable transformation https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!4v1674821250649!6m8!1m7!1sCVH3Vo4Z8Oqars2yBUYvOA!2m2!1d40.74554107763942!2d-73.9386941887152!3f337.3710143000371!4f4.1744678538570525!5f0.7820865974627469 2007 https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!4v1674821456823!6m8!1m7!1sKkeNxnCTCnsHmk-5RmR8tQ!2m2!1d40.74549319455844!2d-73.93866494822353!3f337.3710143000371!4f4.1744678538570525!5f0.7820865974627469 ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2023, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241/213 "2023-01-27T19:03:49Z")
30-10 41st Avenue > **[Boutique office and coworking space opens in Long Island City | Real Estate...](https://rew-online.com/boutique-office-and-coworking-space-opens-in-long-island-city/)** > >  JLL announced today it is leading the management operations and leasing efforts for Gaseteria Works, a 23,784-square-foot, boutique flex office and coworking space located in Long Island City’s Queen Plaza neighborhood, which opened on... ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2023, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241/214 "2023-02-10T15:17:36Z")
> **[Asian American population on the rise in Long Island City](https://america.cgtn.com/2023/01/26/asian-american-population-on-the-rise-in-long-island-city)** > > Long Island City in the borough of Queens is the fastest growing Asian neighborhood in New York. A large number of migrants to Long Island City are recent graduates and Chinese students. Find out m… ---
**Author:** ![Alemel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/alemel/32/91966_2.png) [@Alemel](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Alemel)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2023, 9:21pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241/215 "2023-02-19T21:21:41Z")
![Screenshot 2023-02-19 at 4.20.00 PM](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/2/a/2a3756ec217388f91195f5d34fec00409e7fdfb1.jpeg) [mae\_fotos\_](https://www.instagram.com/p/CoIc24yvTpJ/) ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2023, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241/216 "2023-02-23T16:12:39Z")
23-30 Borden Avenue > **[A Multi-Story Warehouse and Movie Studio Rises in Long Island City](https://commercialobserver.com/2023/02/23-30-borden-avenue-construction-warehouse-long-island-city/)** > > Innovo Property Group builds a multi-story warehouse and movie studio at 23-30 Borden Avenue in Long Island City. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/f/a/fad8ee8056a3d4dece96d46d587b8cc699426dc6.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/9/4/940042f147ea90130c95c953db131c6e3215ad93.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2023, 2:14pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241/217 "2023-02-24T14:14:33Z")
> **[Pickleball Club Swings Into Long Island City](https://commercialobserver.com/2023/02/pickleball-club-citypickle-comes-to-lic-9-03-44th-road/)** > > CityPickle, a new local pickleball club chain, is opening its first indoor location at 9-03 44th Road in Long Island City, Queens. > **[Target to open in Long Island City’s One Court Square on April 2 - LIC Post](https://licpost.com/target-to-open-in-long-island-citys-one-court-square-on-april-2)** > > Feb. 23, 2023 By Michael Dorgan The popular retail chain Target will open its first store in Long Island City on April 2, according to a spokesperson for ---
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Borden Studios ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/5/b/5b08f1f7cc2be32c3b26acfb02c615bbb8291941.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/0/a/0a31647bc57e6e69812e461c79215fa263e6e25c.jpeg) [MarchConstruction](https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpk7SwJLbcV/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=) ---
**Author:** ![yesinmybackyard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/71e660/32.png) [@yesinmybackyard](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/yesinmybackyard)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2023, 2:35pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241/219 "2023-03-10T14:35:11Z")
this building has a pretty massive presence from the pulaski ---
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42-11 9th Street > **[Terreno Realty Picks Up Long Island City Industrial Property for $23M](https://commercialobserver.com/2023/03/terreno-realty-long-island-city-industrial-23m/)** > > Titan Contracting offloaded a Long Island City, Queens, warehouse to real estate investment trust Terreno Realty for $23 million. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2023, 1:25am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241/221 "2023-03-20T01:25:10Z")
10-04 or 10-40 Borden Avenue > **[10-04 Borden Avenue's Steel Superstructure Rises in Long Island City, Queens...](https://newyorkyimby.com/2023/01/10-04-borden-avenues-steel-superstructure-rises-in-long-island-city-queens.html)** > > Construction is rising on 10-04 Borden Avenue, a three-story commercial structure from The Vorea Group in Long Island City, Queens. Yesterday morning: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/f/4/f4646fa2b68b792180513d5e3586a4bad535ff52.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/f/c/fc6c590d55caa7ae3998c4fd2f74af79ae9b105c.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/9/9/9920e49263c8f250e78be07d6db8e84baea128f4.jpeg) 5-22 49th Avenue ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/f/1/f134642e2d3febade00159a380d18c621a12f703.jpeg) Yesterday morning: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/4/6/46144ceb877a7c073915152d61bd9143c42bd23f.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Nickfloyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/nickfloyo/32/173662_2.png) [@Nickfloyo](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Nickfloyo)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2023, 2:46am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241/222 "2023-04-05T02:46:26Z")
![IMG_0738](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/8/c/8cf7af4688355d9db751cc0c735a14c0998add0c.jpeg) And to think LIC still has its tallest building on the way and a few other highrises that will change this growing skyline. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2023, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241/223 "2023-04-13T21:14:37Z")
23-10 43rd Avenue > **[Axel Stawski Sells Long Island City Office Building](https://therealdeal.com/new-york/2023/04/11/axel-stawski-sells-lic-office-building-for-50m/)** > > The property at 23-10 43rd Avenue sold for $50 million and will become a 547-seat school in the growing neighborhood. > Stawski sold the property at 23-10 43rd Avenue on April 5 for $50 million through the entity Long Island City Center LLC, records show. He had purchased the site from the Bank of Austria in 1994 for an unknown price. > > The buyer was the city’s School Construction Authority, which plans to demolish the building and replace it with a 547-seat school building on the 21,000-square-foot site. [Previous page](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241.md?page=10) [Next page](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241.md?page=12)