Murano at 5-19 Borden Ave. #8M

Unit 8M is among the largest two-bedroom units in Long Island City and is 1 of only 4 two-bedroom units in The Murano with at least 1,298 square feet. There is a continuous wall of wrap around south and west facing, floor to ceiling living room windows, that bring an abundance of natural light into the space and that showcase beautiful views of the East River, the Manhattan skyline, Brooklyn and points farther east. There is a 75 square foot south facing balcony that you could conveniently access from the dining area. Indoor deeded parking space 28 is available for purchase in the building’s onsite garage. The 421a tax exemption goes through June 30, 2026.

Unit 8M has been upgraded with custom bookshelves in the living room and new appliances. There are Oak pearl engineered hardwood floors throughout.

Open to the corner living room is the spacious south facing windowed kitchen featuring the Italian designed SMEG wall oven within a wall of white pine cabinets. There is a large white Corian Island with a deep integrated sink, a Grohe faucet and an inlaid five-burner gas cooktop. There is a new Beko stainless steel refrigerator, with an interior ice maker, and a new Bosch dishwasher.

Your main bedroom and secondary bedroom are south facing with open views, and the rooms accommodate large beds with ample space remaining for nightstands, dressers, desks, and circulation. The main bedroom features a walk-in closet while the secondary bedroom has a large reach in closet.

The main bath is finished with pebbled and Himachal tiling, there is a trough sink with 2 faucets, a freestanding tub and a separate shower. The second bath has been detailed with Darius Design fixtures, custom-mounted teak cabinetry, and a rain shower head over a deep soaking tub.

The Murano was built in 2011. The building consists of 12 floors and 76 condominium units. Building amenities include a large fitness center, a residents’ lounge, a children’s playroom, a garden area on the ground floor and a residents’ setback terrace with gas grills. The concierge is on duty 24/7 and there is a full-time resident manager. The Murano is pet friendly.

According to the architecture critic, Carter Horsley, The Murano is named after the island near Venice famed for its colorful glassmaking. The building has a computerized lighting system for its striking curtain wall exterior and lobby that changes its hue every hour. The Murano’s entry design also pays homage to Venice’s romance by surrounding itself with water over which small bridges are provided for residents and guests. Between the