Let’s talk about Long Island City: Formerly an industrial hub, this Queens neighborhood has gained popularity in recent years due to an intentional residential push. LIC inhabitants enjoy easy access to the MoMA PS1 museum and the waterfront Gantry Plaza State Park, plus convenient proximity to Manhattan. Below, we’ve rounded up five incredible homes for sale in the dynamic nabe. As always, this is just the tip of the NYC real estate iceberg — check out more Long Island City homes on StreetEasy.
First up on our list of Long Island City homes under $1 million is this contemporary 1-bedroom condo offered at $824K. The interiors have been meticulously crafted by notable NYC interior designer Andres Escobar. We especially love the casually elegant lighting fixtures that accent the living and bedroom spaces and the subtly backlit backroom vanity set against porcelain tile walls in the bathroom. This home has also been outfitted with top-of-the-line appliances throughout, such as the Fisher & Paykal dishwasher, Bosch refrigerator, and LG washer/dryer.
Next up we have a palatial penthouse suite that boasts 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Oversized windows flood light from the corner of the unit, illuminating just how flexible the combination living/dining space is. From that room you have direct access to a massive outdoor terrace which allows for a seamless indoor/outdoor entertaining flow. Priced at $850K, this home comes with an impressive number of closets for optimal storage. Not to mention the outdoor tennis court, designer gym, and 24/7 concierge service provided by the building.
We don’t have to go far to see our next featured Long Island City home. Located in the same amenity-filled luxury building as the previous listing, this $450K unit is a studio apartment that benefits from identical natural sunlight as its penthouse sister. Gorgeous mosaic hardwood flooring sweeps across the entirety of the unit, providing a sophisticated throughline. The open kitchen comes complete with a breakfast bar for added space efficiency, plus an abundance of cabinets. Don’t forget the building’s tennis courts, gym, laundry room, and concierge services — plus, it’s less than a block away from the gorgeous Gantry Plaza State Park!
We’re jealous of whoever gets to call this 1-bedroom industrial chic oasis home. $908K gets you 10-foot-tall ceilings and stunning black-framed windows that stand out against the unit’s clean white walls. The kitchen is a home chef’s dream, with refined marbled backsplash and Calcutta Divine countertops. And access to common spaces like a rooftop terrace and garden area greatly enhances the condo’s appeal.
Last up on our round-up of Long Island City homes under $1 million is this zen-like 1-bedroom condo. Sparkling white walls and light wood accents create a classic aesthetic, particularly in the open kitchen. A mashup of different tiling in the bathroom ensures that bath time stays fun and funky. The building boasts covetable extras like a full-size indoor pool and pet spa for your four-legged friends. Not bad for $850K!
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