NEIGHBORHOOD
Long Island City
18
Minutes to Midtown
8
Subway Lines
5
Parks Nearby
20+
Art Galleries
Eight minutes to Queensboro Plaza. A world apart in pace.
Urban parks, world-class museums, and a thriving culinary scene. Long Island City offers a pace of life that feels distinctly its own — with effortless connectivity when you need it.
( HISTORY & TODAY )
From industrial heritage to cultural urban living
Long Island City's identity was shaped by industry and infrastructure. Once defined by rail yards, factories, and warehouses, the neighborhood has evolved into one of Queens' most dynamic residential and cultural districts.
Today, LIC brings together restored industrial landmarks, riverfront parks, skyline views, contemporary art, local dining, and direct access to Manhattan. From Gantry Plaza State Park and Hunter's Point South to MoMA PS1 and Court Square, the neighborhood offers a rare balance of city energy, open space, and distinctly Queens character.
1983
Queens West Plan
1998
Gantry Plaza Opens
Today
Cultural District
( LOCAL LIFE )
NEIGHBORHOOD LIFESTYLE
MoMA PS1 anchors a thriving arts scene. The Noguchi Museum offers contemplation steps from your door. Gantry Plaza State Park's 12-acre promenade frames iconic skyline views. Culture, wellness, and urban living converge here — a neighborhood that has truly come into its own.
Dining & Culture
- Casa Enrique
- Sweetleaf Coffee
- LIC Flea & Food
- John Brown BBQ
Wellness
- SoulCycle
- Y7 Yoga Studio
- Gantry Plaza State Park
- Dutch Kills Fitness
( COMMUTE )
SEAMLESS CONNECTIVITY
Your commute simplified. Steps from the 39th Avenue N/W station, Midtown is just 18 minutes away. The East River Ferry connects you to Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan with scenic views. Whether by subway, ferry, or bike along the greenway — the city is always within reach.
( THE FUTURE )
The next chapter of Long Island City
Long Island City is entering a major new phase of growth. The OneLIC Neighborhood Plan is expected to guide the area's next chapter with nearly 15,000 new homes, including about 4,350 permanently affordable homes, along with new parks, schools, infrastructure, open space, and neighborhood services.
Nearby, Astoria's creative corridor and the Innovation QNS vision continue to reinforce the area as a growing center for housing, culture, and modern urban life — connecting LIC's momentum with the next wave of development.
15K
New Homes
2030+
Vision Year
NEARBY
Neighborhood Map
CRESYN
37-28 Crescent St
Long Island City, NY 11101
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( Local Life )
Neighborhood Lifestyle
Dining
From sizzling hot pot to elegant omurice, LIC serves up some of Queens' most exciting cuisines.
Cafes & Bars
Cozy coffee spots and neighborhood bars with character — perfect for any time of day.
Parks & Recreation
Green spaces and stunning Manhattan views just minutes away.
Culture
World-class museums and galleries including MoMA PS1 and The Noguchi Museum.
A life well-situated.
Culture. Connectivity. Community. Everything a considered life requires — within reach.