# 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:** 17
**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:** [May 24, 2024, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241/325 "2024-05-24T15:27:52Z")
> **[Permits Filed for 21-47 44th Drive in Long Island City, Queens - New York YIMBY](https://newyorkyimby.com/2024/05/permits-filed-for-21-47-44th-drive-in-long-island-city-queens.html)** > > New York YIMBY says "Yes In My Backyard" to new development, covering construction and real estate from a pro-growth perspective. > Permits have been filed for an 11-story mixed-use building at 21-47 44th Drive in [Long Island City](https://newyorkyimby.com/category/long-island-city), Queens. Located between 75th Street and 76th Street, the lot is one block north of the Freeman Street subway station, serviced by the 2 and 5 trains. Hang Dong Zhang is listed as the owner behind the applications. This is probably the worst thing the YIMBY website has ever published. ---
**Author:** ![Mackensen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mackensen/32/138218_2.png) [@Mackensen](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Mackensen)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2024, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241/326 "2024-05-24T19:49:41Z")
A small update on the project at 42nd Road via the webcam. ![IMG_3093](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/0/d/0d95c19348f91bbf2aa33f41178a97300bef90ca.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![tone99loc](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/tone99loc/32/18833_2.png) [@tone99loc](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/tone99loc)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2024, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241/327 "2024-05-25T20:20:39Z")
![IMG_9127](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/3/c/3c83f57688d6d7219d7315487372c031401f7552.jpeg) ---
**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:** [May 26, 2024, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241/328 "2024-05-26T16:34:07Z")
I get LA vibes - the highway and the sunset probably help ---
**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:** [May 31, 2024, 2:55am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241/329 "2024-05-31T02:55:55Z")
**10-04 Borden Avenue** > **[10-04 Borden Avenue Wraps Up Construction in Long Island City, Queens - New...](https://newyorkyimby.com/2024/05/10-04-borden-avenue-wraps-up-construction-in-long-island-city-queens.html)** > > Work is nearing completion on 10-04 Borden Avenue, a three-story office and indoor skydiving facility by The Vorea Group in Ling Island City, Queens.  Photo by Michael Young ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/4/3/4372f74658bcd41037e606c5b5cef0151e548c76.jpeg) **43-05 Crescent Street** > **[Renderings Revealed For 43-05 Crescent Street In Long Island City](https://newyorkyimby.com/2024/05/new-renderings-revealed-for-43-05-crescent-street-in-long-island-city-queens.html)** > > New renderings have been revealed for 43-05 Crescent Street, a new mixed-use development in Long Island City, Queens. The project has been designed ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/6/0/60f024136bbc91610c57b206cdd0f61a7f68518c.jpeg) **24-01 Queens Plaza North** (“Radiant”) > **[Excavation Progresses at 24-01 Queens Plaza North in Long Island City, Queens...](https://newyorkyimby.com/2024/05/excavation-progresses-at-24-01-queens-plaza-north-in-long-island-city-queens.html)** > > Excavation is progressing at 24-01 Queens Plaza North, a 19-story, 100-unit project from ODA and New Empire Corporation in Long Island City, Queens. Photo by Michael Young ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/e/2/e221672b14c8db4a58c6f30be0d1348179ea0cec.jpeg) ---
**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:** [June 2, 2024, 12:43am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241/330 "2024-06-02T00:43:15Z")
![IMG_3666](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/4/d/4dafdf770069a31ad0e6819de2ea772d341427c1.jpeg) ![IMG_3665](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/d/b/db37cd3c0023ff095ae11643e1f4c9a589726f25.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Mackensen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mackensen/32/138218_2.png) [@Mackensen](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Mackensen)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2024, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241/331 "2024-06-02T18:17:23Z")
Which building (in the background) is under construction? ![IMG_3103](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/2/a/2a8d0f7445eb8c666d4d2c776887f8c000e47c73.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![baronson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/baronson/32/190290_2.png) [@baronson](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/baronson)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2024, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241/332 "2024-06-02T19:12:50Z")
> [@NEW YORK | 26-32 Jackson Avenue | FT | 49 FLOORS](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-26-32-jackson-avenue-ft-49-floors/1446/1): > > New 40 floor tower proposed with renderings. ---
**Author:** ![Springboss123\_456](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/springboss123_456/32/182744_2.png) [@Springboss123\_456](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Springboss123_456)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2024, 2:15am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241/333 "2024-06-03T02:15:24Z")
![IMG_3150](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/3/2/32b4ef4a87a0cba9f49650cf6108ceda81228891.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![baronson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/baronson/32/190290_2.png) [@baronson](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/baronson)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2024, 2:01pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241/334 "2024-06-04T14:01:40Z")
From 3.30.24: [![Imgur](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/0/3/0319dd101a7f59c30ef420a57605e10a26cb762b.jpeg "baronsonphoto-20240330-39") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/baronsonphoto/53747182747/) [![Imgur](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/f/8/f86d7b14310daf26aa4e46af058546761bf31d71.jpeg "baronsonphoto-20240330-40") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/baronsonphoto/53748107641/) [![Imgur](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/a/d/ad080ea5399ec8ca702ddbd43d4ffccef268794a.jpeg "baronsonphoto-20240330-54") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/baronsonphoto/53748290583/) From 5.20.24: [![Imgur](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/0/1/019a589705d3b11018ce06e1b088a81c54bbccb9.jpeg "baronsonphoto-20240520-04") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/baronsonphoto/53767120980/) [![Imgur](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/4/7/476027fd0fd56874915f0232c53b4ff32623209f.jpeg "baronsonphoto-20240520-10") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/baronsonphoto/53765795692/) From 5.21.24: [![Imgur](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/7/1/71f656673d0895b7acbc2a3e65f11d5b02601937.jpeg "baronsonphoto-20240521-03") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/baronsonphoto/53766715276/) [![Imgur](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/9/c/9c47586eb2a1c2e5c3b34040f30dd84b9cd8589b.jpeg "baronsonphoto-20240521-04") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/baronsonphoto/53766906533/) [![Imgur](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/0/8/0875e7309b0f33aed5c7314b9859f47c617cc2c2.jpeg "baronsonphoto-20240521-05") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/baronsonphoto/53766906513/) [![Imgur](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/3/b/3b60af977b70cf11fc2a358c33845dfd32b04239.jpeg "baronsonphoto-20240521-08") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/baronsonphoto/53766906368/) [![Imgur](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/7/d/7d5a189e09de4b4128bc375980839be4c7b944fb.jpeg "baronsonphoto-20240521-12") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/baronsonphoto/53767132350/) From 6.1.24: [![Imgur](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/8/6/8659e0ba142ac9ea29922671434d3c2c01aaa3a2.jpeg "baronsonphoto-20240601-02") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/baronsonphoto/53766962743/) [![Imgur](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/9/0/905c8ec7956333532fa6225f32315e0f4818c9e0.jpeg "baronsonphoto-20240601-50") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/baronsonphoto/53766961103/) From 6.2.24: [![Imgur](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/9/6/96a41d62e5c0765b5ee64bace29f2b00aa1bfaba.jpeg "baronsonphoto-20240602-01") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/baronsonphoto/53766973848/) ---
**Author:** ![baronson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/baronson/32/190290_2.png) [@baronson](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/baronson)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2024, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241/335 "2024-06-13T17:10:37Z")
From Sutton Tower: ![IMG_7237](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/0/9/095044aecf315137bc162791b8a626f87d7758f4.jpeg) ![IMG_7236](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/9/4/9424d8a4e34efc2c724cd4b8b15817800666e25f.jpeg) Source: [Michael Young on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/mchlanglo793?igsh=bGFibXh1b2hiMGI3) ---
**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:** [June 16, 2024, 11:01pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241/336 "2024-06-16T23:01:03Z")
![IMG_4213](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/d/5/d5c7d6df9a255054cb54762379c3633ab9d773e6.jpeg) ![IMG_4214](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/6/9/69b0cc62f2972a4fbeead1278999604be6fe0fe5.jpeg) ![IMG_4215](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/3/f/3f0bb625acfa83af2c1684cc50edbe088911c487.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:** [June 17, 2024, 1:51pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241/337 "2024-06-17T13:51:31Z")
![IMG_8237](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/e/b/ebeda6b300249f3100ceefe7416d58f4cb1aef1c.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Springboss123\_456](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/springboss123_456/32/182744_2.png) [@Springboss123\_456](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Springboss123_456)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2024, 4:00am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241/338 "2024-06-18T04:00:25Z")
![IMG_3490](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/7/1/7164ce4ec5cc78105e8be613fdecc3e76ab2d786.jpeg) ![IMG_3491](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/1/a/1af8a60d5394ec37d612bf31e9690bd68fcc0416.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Mackensen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mackensen/32/138218_2.png) [@Mackensen](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Mackensen)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2024, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241/339 "2024-06-30T20:02:46Z")
[![](https://thumbs.6sqft.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/26122604/LIC-Neighborhood-Plan.jpg?w=800&format=webp) ](https://thumbs.6sqft.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/26122604/LIC-Neighborhood-Plan.jpg?w=800&format=webp) > **[14,000 new homes projected for Long Island City under rezoning draft](https://www.6sqft.com/14000-new-homes-projected-under-long-island-city-rezoning-draft/)** > > The Long Island City rezoning plan could create up to 14,000 new homes, at least 4,000 of which would be affordable in the Queens neighborhood. ---
**Author:** ![Mackensen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mackensen/32/138218_2.png) [@Mackensen](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Mackensen)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2024, 10:53pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241/340 "2024-07-01T22:53:35Z")
![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/e/8/e80803274bb9b70a66f0546c5c45fd2c7ceac66a.jpeg) Pic by Michael Young ---
**Author:** ![Springboss123\_456](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/springboss123_456/32/182744_2.png) [@Springboss123\_456](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Springboss123_456)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2024, 10:52pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241/341 "2024-07-06T22:52:49Z")
![IMG_3995](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/2/e/2e2efe6865f473342d5688ed5adfb0c89fb104fe.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:** [July 8, 2024, 12:53pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241/342 "2024-07-08T12:53:12Z")
49-18 Vernon Boulevard > **[Construction begins on 5-story mixed-use building on Vernon Boulevard in LIC...](https://licpost.com/construction-begins-on-5-story-mixed-use-building-on-vernon-boulevard-in-lic)** > > Construction is now underway for a 5-story mixed-use building at 49-18 Vernon Blvd. in Long Island City. 27-09 40th Avenue > **[Long Island City developers celebrate completion of 46-unit condo building...](https://licpost.com/celebration-held-to-mark-multiple-milestones-of-new-46-residence-lic-condominium)** > > Over 400 guests, including those involved in the development and sale of the Long Island City 46-residence luxury condominium Noble LIC, celebrated the reaching of key milestones with a launch party on Thursday, June 20. 23-30 Borden Avenue > **[The Borden Complex Nears Completion at 23-30 Borden Avenue in Long Island...](https://newyorkyimby.com/2024/07/the-borden-complex-nears-completion-at-23-30-borden-avenue-in-long-island-city-queens.html)** > > Work is nearing completion on The Borden Complex, a five-story industrial building by KSS Architects and Innovo Property Group in Long Island City, Queens. Photo by Michael Young ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/b/9/b92a73588f717915128d267861aee384761318b1.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Mackensen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mackensen/32/138218_2.png) [@Mackensen](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Mackensen)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2024, 6:38pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241/343 "2024-07-12T18:38:03Z")
Could it be that the windows are open? ![IMG_3186](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/7/6/76b970c37314cc5c782a347df1fbbaed90b89970.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Skyalign](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/skyalign/32/128133_2.png) [@Skyalign](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Skyalign)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2024, 6:43am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241/344 "2024-07-21T06:43:01Z")
iFLY at 10-04 Borden Avenue ![DJI_20240703135727_0232_D](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/2/8/2825a057bf41effc8544491fd2b22fcf41afe1bb.jpeg) From July 3 [Previous page](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241.md?page=16) [Next page](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-long-island-city-general-news-photos-discussion/241.md?page=18)