R E S I D E N T G U I D E B O O K CONTENTS Neighborhood Map: Navigating Astoria 07 - Park & Activity 08 - Arts & Culture 10 - Drinking & Dining 12 - Shopping 14 - Transportation 15 Building: Introducing Millo 16 - Designer: re-a°d 18 - Façade 22 - Lobby 24 - Communal Garden 26 Residence 28 - Images 30 - Notable Building Features 34 - Notable Residence Features 36 Team 38 Urban Home with Outdoor Living in the Heart of Astoria 05 With Manhattan skyline in the background, Astoria has been a long time favorite for a diverse mix of residents. Astoria offers both NYC’s urban convenience as well as its more laid-back residential atmosphere. Astoria Art & Culture NEIGHBORHOOD MAP 01. Noguchi Museum 01 Long cherished for its laid-back atmosphere and 02. Museum of the Moving Image communal spirit, Astoria is one of NYC’s most 03. Flux Factory vibrant and diverse neighborhoods. Located along the East River, Astoria has gradually built its unique character from diverse cultural back- Drinking & Dining grounds of residents. While Long Island City rose as an alternative business center to Manhattan, 01. Abuqir Astoria is ever more desirable as a residential 02. Aliada neighborhood. With the proximity to Manhattan, Astoria has waterfront parks, cultural venues 03. Bahari Estiatorio and numerous local stores of longevity. 04. Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden 04 05. Château le Woof 06. Kinship Coffee Cooperative 07. Milkflower Park & Activity 01. Astoria Park 02 05 04 01 02. Socrates Sculpture Park 06 Shopping 01 07 01. Astoria Bier & Cheese 02. Astoria Bookshop 03. Lockwood 04. Hellgate Farm Stand 07 02 06 Transportation 02 N W Broadway Subway Station 03 Ferry NYC 03 01 02 03 01 Astoria Park Astoria Park: Along the edge of the East River, resting between the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge (formerly the Triborough Bridge) and Hell Park & Activity Gate Bridge, Astoria Park appeals to locals and visitors alike and provides a pool, outdoor tennis courts, a track, multiple trails, & basket- ball courts. Millo Astoria is within walking distance to Socrates Sculpture Park, Rainey Park & Astoria Park, all of which are located along the East River waterfront. Take morning and dusk strolls, or start a day with jogging. Astoria Park, a 60-acre NYC park provides a large pool, bocce courts, walking & jogging trails, and playgrounds. Contemporary gyms, yoga and fitness studios are plenty and continuously 08 increasing in its number in Astoria where young 09 diverse professionals call home. 02 Socrates Sculpture Park Socrates Sculpture Park, a marvelous New York City public park, was created in 1986 from a previously abandoned riverside landfill and illegal dumpsite. A coalition of artists and community members transformed it into an open studio and exhibition space for artists. Thanks to their dedication to supporting artists in the production and presentation of public arts, one can encounter interesting sculptures and events all year round, with a serene view of Manhattan. 4 Arts & Culture 02 Museum of the Moving Image Besides its pleasant residential appeal, Astoria museum is also home to a number of art and cultural The Museum of the Moving Image is said to venues. Thanks to its spacious & airy feel, be the country’s only museum dedicated to its convenience and its close proximity to the art, history, technique & technology of Manhattan, Astoria and LIC have long been an the moving image in all forms. The Museum outpost of reputable museums & art galleries, caters to audiences of all ages and interests, as well as locations of film production studios. providing screenings, events, and educational Within walking distance are Noguchi Museum, programs. Socrates Sculpture Park and the cool street 10 art at the Welling Court Mural Project. Further 11 out, residents can easily explore The Museum 01 of the Moving Image and Flux Factory for ongoing and ever-changing temporary exhibi- tions and events. The Noguchi Museum museum The Noguchi Museum founded and designed by Isamu Noguchi displays what the artist himself considered to be representative ex- amples of his life’s work. Sculptures, drawings and models are presented in simple and bare interior space as well as serene garden space that well resonates with his works. 03 Flux Factory art gallery Flux Factory provides affordable space to 40 local and international emerging Artists-in- Residence annually through bi-annual open calls. Flux’s 1400 sq ft gallery hosts over 75 annual multidisciplinary events which are free and artists are compensated for their works. There are public programs for the general public to attend and enjoy through the year. 06 Kinship Coffee Cooperative coffee shop Kinship Coffee Cooperative is an artisanal coffee shop opened in 2014 and has added three more stores in Astoria alone reflecting local enthusiasm for this shop. The roasters served include Tandem Coffee from Portland MA, Heart Coffee Roasters, from Portland OR, Stumptown Coffee Roasters originally from the west coast, and Four Barrel from San Francisco. Drinking & Dining 01 04 05 Abuqir Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden Château le Woof seafood restaurant beer garden coffee shop As one of the most diverse neighborhoods in Queens, Astoria offers dining experience of Abuqir is an Egyptian seafood store/restaurant Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden is a Czech beer Château le Woof is a dog-friendly cafe right international cuisine choices to satisfy various opened in 2015. The restaurant name is from garden opened in 1910 offering open air picnic off Socrates Sculpture Park. The coffee shop lifestyles and palates of different tastes. a fishing village on the eastern outskirts of Al- tables and serving European and domestic owner, a barista and pet owner, created a Residents can explore from gourmet food, exandria, Egypt. As NY Times reported, Ahmed beers as well as the Czech favorites such as quaint coffee shop that offers great coffee and formal fine dining, bars, outdoor beer gardens, Ibrahim, the owner & chef captures the spirit Pierogies and Potato Pancakes. The huge provides snacks and treats for dogs. The cozy café, trendy coffee shops, quick bites, of the market stalls and makeshift restaurants tree-canopied garden is best in summer. interior makes it a perfect place to drop by to authentic Greek, Italian, Egyptian, Latin that line along Abu Qir’s beach, often no more before or after you head for the park nearby. American, Asian & Middle Eastern food and than tables and umbrellas pitched on the sand. 12 much more. This great little restaurant is definitely a gem in 13 the Astoria neighborhood. 03 07 Bahari Estiatorio Milkflower seafood restaurant coffee shop Bahari Estiatorio is a Greek restaurant Milkflower is a wood-fired pizzeria run by two inspired by the rustic, cozy and inviting family brothers. They serve classic Neapolitan-style gatherings, reminiscent of Greek hospitality pizzas topped with house made mozzarella with its open-air kitchen. Memories of exotic & vegetables from a nearby rooftop farm, & delicious aromas dated back to the glorious the Brooklyn Grange, or with some twists in era of Byzantium can be found at Bahari. ingredients. It’s a great casual, relaxing neigh- borhood spot. 02 Aliada seafood restaurant Aliada is a Greek Cypriot restaurant opened in 2002. The restaurant specializes in imported and local fresh seafood as well as mezedes, small dishes in the heart of Greek Cypriot culinary tradition. Shopping 01 02 Transportation N W Astoria Bier & Cheese Astoria Bookshop Astoria Ferry Broadway Subway Station seafood restaurant bookshop Astoria has plenty of choices for daily shopping Take Subway N & W to Manhattan in less than The Astoria route of NYC Ferry by Hornblower Commuters will agree that the sections of needs. A number of major retail corridors, Astoria Bier and Cheese (ABC) is a neighbor- Astoria Bookshop is a neighborhood indie 15 minutes after a 12-minute walk. There connects Astoria to Midtown, Wall Street, subway lines running above ground provide including Broadway, Steinway St, & 30th hood boutique shop that serves craft beer and bookstore opened in 2013. It provides staff are three bus lines around the corner to other lower Manhattan, Roosevelt Island, Brooklyn refreshing glimpses of the city views. Avenue, provide grocery & food shopping cheese. The store opened its door in 2012 and picks and functions as a local community ven- areas in and around Queens. With a 10-minute Navy Yard and Queens. Try a ferry for Broadway Subway Station in Astoria is one for daily needs, boutiques for various products, has opened another post in 2014 thanks to the ue which holds events & organized book clubs. walk the Astoria route of NYC Ferry connects commuting or exploring your own city around. of the lucky stations located along the above vintage stores, local gift shops, gourmet enthusiastic locals. Not only does the menu The intimate space is great to browse even if Astoria to Midtown, Wall Street, lower Man- ground sections. bakeries, cheese stores, clothing, home décor include a variety of cheeses but also grilled you don’t have paticular books to read. hattan, Roosevelt Island, Brooklyn Navy Yard goods, and book stores. Costco is only 10 cheese and experimental sandwiches. & Queens. Additionally, Midtown Manhattan minutes away on foot. Hellgate Farm’s weekly & Eastern Queens are easily accessible by 14 Saturday farm stand is hosted at Socrates 15-minute car ride. A Citi Bike stand is in the 15 Sculpture Park from May to October. The adjacent block at the southwest corner of farm stand features fresh seasonal local 31st Avenue & 14th Street for local travel and produce and small batch goods like honey and leisure biking as well. hot sauce. 03 04 Lockwood Hellgate Farm Stand store @ Socrates Sculpture Park Lockwood, taken from an old Astoria’s street Hellgate Farm, starting in 2011 at a residential name, is a neighborhood retail shop that sells backyard, gradually grew as gardening produced locally designed items.