LIC's Star Tower - LocalApple

CityGuy · 05-19-2008, 09:25 AM

Location: 28-02 42nd Road, Long Island City
Size: 180 one- to three-bedroom units
Prices: $425,000 to $1 million +
Architect: Israel Peles
Developer: Roe Development

Long Island City's Star Tower will be LIC's tallest residential condo when it's done in winter 2009. The building will boast "unparalleled views of the Manhattan skyline" and "white-glove service" among other "lavish hotel-quality" amenities. Roe Development was also behind Long Island City's Fusion

"For instance, there will be a SkyDeck, which is a 2,700-square-foot rooftop (LIC's biggest) with a pool (!!!), cabanas and daybed. The SkyLounge will be a 1,000-square-foot club room with kitchen, wet bar and entertainment area. Back downstairs, there's a 7,500-square-foot mezzanine-level Great Lawn for meditative LIC moments. Did we mention the "exquisite indoor waterfall Jacuzzi" that "will provide relaxation with views overlooking the great lawn"? The outdoor grilling station? The inhouse valet parking?" - Curbed.com

CityGuy · 05-19-2008, 10:39 AM

Thought I would add some photos for the imagination:

TheMan · 07-16-2008, 11:36 AM

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The units range from 617 square feet to 1,213 square feet

the biggest unit is 1213 sq ft and this is not even manhattan we're talkin about and im sure its in the 1+ Mill category

SwimCoach · 07-16-2008, 11:38 AM

i heard that this area is NOT even the nice part of town

SwimCoach · 07-16-2008, 11:42 AM

From The Real Deal

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By Adam Pincus

Sales have started on what will be Long Island City's tallest residential condominium, a 25-story tower slated to open in winter 2009.

The Star Tower, planned by Manhattan-based Roe Development Corp., will contain 180 one- and two-bedroom apartments. They range from about $425,000 to more than $1 million and from 617 to 1,213 square feet.

The high-rise, three blocks from the Citicorp Building, will be among the tallest residential towers rising in Long Island City. Those include the 42-story City Lights cooperative, the 32-story rental Avalon Riverview and the 39-story rental Avalon Riverview North, all on the East River.

The building, located just south of Queensboro Plaza at 28-02 42nd Road, will include a number of luxury amenities, such as a roof-top pool, concierge service and a 5,000-square-foot mezzanine level lawn, the largest such space in the neighborhood.

Roe's vice president, Robert Roe, said that despite the nationwide housing slump, the market remains strong in pockets of Queens, including Long Island City. About 30 units in the $100 million-plus development sold in the past week and a half, he said.

"The market is always a factor, and you have to look at supply and demand, but certainly areas in Manhattan and outside are still very strong," he said. "We are seeing new (development) deals even now in Long Island City."

He said he expected prices to grow from about $725 per foot to as high as $1,200 before the building opens.

Other big projects in the works for the neighborhood include the revitalization of Queensboro Plaza and Jackson Avenue, as well as Gotham Center, Tishman Speyer's 3.5 million-square-foot office complex.

So compared to my last comment maybe they are planning on making the area nicer ... who know ?

CityGuy · 07-17-2008, 11:45 AM

if you wanna see pictures of a rooftop party in Long Island City as well as random people you wont know, check this link. You will, however, get to see nice views of Manhattan, Queensboro Bridge, Queens, East River, etc.

PaullyInNYC · 08-11-2008, 11:16 PM

haha why would you put up a link of random people ... city your soooo weird!

CityGuy · 09-09-2008, 11:36 AM

ok so whats the deal with this Star Tower ... how is the construction coming along?

TheMan · 09-09-2008, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by CityGuy

ok so whats the deal with this Star Tower ... how is the construction coming along?

not sure where they are on construction but check out the [url="http://www.thestartower.com/"]The Star Tower[/URL web site its SICK!

go to the neighborhood section and then click the the future of lic ... ridiculous video

CityGuy · 09-09-2008, 11:42 AM

yea great web site designed by bridgerconway!!

music is kind of annoying though

05-19-2008, 09:25 AM	#1
CityGuy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Manhatten Posts: 1,336	LIC's Star Tower Location: 28-02 42nd Road, Long Island City Size: 180 one- to three-bedroom units Prices: $425,000 to $1 million + Architect: Israel Peles Developer: Roe Development Long Island City's Star Tower will be LIC's tallest residential condo when it's done in winter 2009. The building will boast "unparalleled views of the Manhattan skyline" and "white-glove service" among other "lavish hotel-quality" amenities. Roe Development was also behind Long Island City's Fusion "For instance, there will be a SkyDeck, which is a 2,700-square-foot rooftop (LIC's biggest) with a pool (!!!), cabanas and daybed. The SkyLounge will be a 1,000-square-foot club room with kitchen, wet bar and entertainment area. Back downstairs, there's a 7,500-square-foot mezzanine-level Great Lawn for meditative LIC moments. Did we mention the "exquisite indoor waterfall Jacuzzi" that "will provide relaxation with views overlooking the great lawn"? The outdoor grilling station? The inhouse valet parking?" - Curbed.com

05-19-2008, 10:39 AM	#2
CityGuy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Manhatten Posts: 1,336	Re: LIC's Star Tower Thought I would add some photos for the imagination:

07-16-2008, 11:38 AM	#4
SwimCoach Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 284	Re: LIC's Star Tower i heard that this area is NOT even the nice part of town

07-17-2008, 11:45 AM	#6
CityGuy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Manhatten Posts: 1,336	Re: LIC's Star Tower if you wanna see pictures of a rooftop party in Long Island City as well as random people you wont know, check this link. You will, however, get to see nice views of Manhattan, Queensboro Bridge, Queens, East River, etc.

08-11-2008, 11:16 PM	#7
PaullyInNYC Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 1,751	Re: LIC's Star Tower haha why would you put up a link of random people ... city your soooo weird!

09-09-2008, 11:36 AM	#8
CityGuy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Manhatten Posts: 1,336	Re: LIC's Star Tower ok so whats the deal with this Star Tower ... how is the construction coming along?

09-09-2008, 11:42 AM	#10
CityGuy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Manhatten Posts: 1,336	Re: LIC's Star Tower yea great web site designed by bridgerconway!! music is kind of annoying though

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