22 amNewYork THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2009 NY.com +FIND IT LONG ISLAND CITY is bounded on the north and west by the East River; on the east by 31st Street, and New Calvary LIVINGCITY Cemetery; and on the south by Newtown Creek. Long Island City’s soaring LIC glistens as the face of It may look like Brooklyn, new Queens but it’s actually LIC. BY LANA BORTOLOT REAL ESTATE Special to amNewYork For Sale If Queens is ever to en- joy the same panache as its neighboring borough $1.195 mil to the south, credit Long One-bedroom, two-bath lux- Island City for breaking ury loft with home office in the ground. A longtime home Arris Lofts, 27-28 Thomson to artists seeking space Ave., 1350 square feet, plus and affordability, LIC has 769-square-foot terrace. attracted young profes- sionals and families for the $410,000 same reasons. Just a five-minute sub- One-bedroom convertible apartment with balcony, 525 way ride from Grand Cen- square feet. 44-27 Purves St. tral, the rapidly gentrifying enclave has shifted from For Rent heavy industrial to mixed- use as luxury condominium projects have sprouted up Gantry Plaza State Park preserves the gantries that have become a symbol of the reborn LIC. (PHOTOS: RJ MICKELSON/AMNY) among the warehouses $3,200 and highways. With all One-bedroom, two-bath. the trimmings but not the 1,163 square feet. 27-28 trappings of Manhattan, Thomson Ave. (Arris Lofts). residential buildings such as East Coast, the Avalon $2,200 and Arris Lofts have given a new prestige to living in One-bedroom, 1.5-bath Queens West. And the mag- apartment with balcony. 738 square feet. 44-27 Purves St. nificent views of midtown are a marketer’s dream. “We’re seeing a huge $2,700 increase in people want- Two-bedroom, one-bath ing to come here,” says Eric walk-up in a five-family brick Benaim, CEO and president building, 1,200 square feet, of ModernSpaces, a re- 300-square-foot deck. 10-15 alty firm. “Three years ago 47th Ave. people really didn’t know where [LIC] was. Now on the weekend, lots of tour- The 5 Pointz warehouse is world-renowned for its graffiti, contributed by many artists. LIC’s low-rise past can be $6,500 ists from Manhattan are ex- seen on 50th Avenue. Three-bedroom, three-bath ploring the neighborhood Hunters Point area along of opportunity and history. because it bridges Queens apartment in Arris Lofts. and window-shopping for Vernon Boulevard, and She operated Ten63, a cafe and Brooklyn,” she said. 1,850 square feet with condos.” now, Jackson Avenue. a few doors down on Jack- “The visibility here isn’t 300-square-foot terrace. And if people come here, Talitha Whidbee, pro- son, before opening her the same as Hunters Point, Manhattan views. 27-28 they will find a surprising prietor of the wine store wine shop. but it has good accessibil- Thomson Ave. number of quality restau- Vine, chose her Jackson “Jackson Avenue is a ity from other neighbor- rants and businesses in the Avenue location because very interesting street hoods,” she said. FACT SHEET Better living at a fraction of the price! ■ Transportation: Subway: January 2009: no murders ■ Schools: P.S. 111 Jacob 25 minutes to NYC - 7 at Vernon Blvd./Jackson and rapes, 10 robberies, 21 Blackwell School, 37-15 13th East Orange, NJ & Ave., Hunters Point Ave. and burglaries. Last year’s report- St., 718-786-2073; P.S. 112 Brooklyn, NY 45th Road/Courthouse Sq. ing for the same period: no Dutch Kills School, 25-05 stations; G at 21st St. NY Wa- murders and rapes, 16 robber- 37th Ave., 718-784-5250; Full service Luxury buildings, ter Taxi operates a commuter ies, 26 burglaries. P.S. 150, 40-01 43rd Ave., rents from: ferry service on the East River. ■ Community Board: 2, 43- 718-784-2252; P.S. 166 ■ Fire station: FDNY Engine 22 50th St., 718-533-8773 Henry Gradstein School, 33- 09 35th Ave., 718-786-6703; + 260, 11-15 37th Ave. ■ $699 Libraries: Court Square, P.S. 78, 48-09 Center Blvd. ■ Precinct: 108th, 5-47th 25-01 Jackson Ave., 718-937- 718-392-5402 Why pay more, call - 973 678 2177 50th Ave., 718-784-5411 2790; Long Island City, 37-44 Visit us at www.shamcomanagement.com ■ 21 St., 718-752-3700 Brownstones grace 45th Crime stats: Reporting for Avenue. 24 amNewYork THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2009 CITY LIVING NY.com TO PLAY LIC’s local nightlife is happily concentrated in Q A the Vernon Boulevard strip, so you don’t have to go far &WITH for a draft, fine vintage or a BRIAN ADAMS good vibe. Brian Adams is the Dominie’s Hoek owner of Delta Force 48-17 Vernon Blvd., Army Navy and presi- 718-706-6531 dent of the Hunters Point Come here for the eclectic Merchants Association. Latin-inspired menu, the arty-inspired decor or the What are some major long bar and draft beers. changes you’ve seen? It’s the only bar in the So many more people neighborhood without a are living here and TV, encouraging patrons learning more about to actually socialize with LIC. They each other. appreciate the great Lounge 47 mix — 47-10 Vernon Blvd., shopping, 718-937-2044 culture, A hipster bar with a better- historic than-decent menu. Sip your Adams places. beverage in the lounge-y window area then order Any concerns about what some say is the best overdevelopment? burger in the neighborhood. Yes, and we work close- ly with the community Domaine Bar a Vins to blend the old and 50-04 Vernon Blvd., P.S. 1 is a MoMA outpost with a music series and out- Domaine Bar a Vins is dark, romantic and chic. It new neighborhood to- 718-784-2350 door party in the summer. (PHOTOS: RJ MICKELSON/AMNY) features French wines, artisanal cheeses and charcuterie. gether to prevent losing Dark, romantic, chic, it’s the our mixed-use identity. consummate date place. As emerging, established and a longtime studio in the ESSENTIAL VISIT We’re trying to remain its name suggests, French experimental art is one of neighborhood, are pre- a good neighborhood to wines are favored, paired the oldest such venues in sented in a quiet space Gantry Plaza State Park live in and visit. with an elegant tasting the country. During the off the beaten track. The 50-50 Second St. menu of artisanal cheeses summertime, check out museum’s outdoor garden Visit this former industrial site that is now an award- What’s your recommen- and charcuterie plates. Warm Up, P.S. 1’s critically provides a contemplative winning urban park with the restored gantries as its dation for a visit here? acclaimed music series and space for warm-weather focal point. Luckily, this spot hasn’t lost its sense of It’s a great place for TO SEE outdoor party. picnics. history — or its fantastic views of Manhattan. a Sunday afternoon. I recommend the P.S. 1 Contemporary Noguchi Museum Socrates neighborhood walking Art Center 9-01 33rd Rd., Sculpture Park landfill, this park and exhi- cal Queens artists, as well tour. Visit Gantry Park, 22-25 Jackson Ave., 718-204-7088 32-01 Vernon Blvd., bition space is open every as warm weather events have brunch and see 718-784-2084 The collected works of 718-956-1819 day of the year. It hosts such as outdoor cinema galleries. 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