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A Stunning New 58K-Square-Foot Park Opens On The Astoria Waterfront — With Views Locals Haven’t Seen In Decades

The brand-new Halletts Point Waterfront Esplanade just opened in Astoria, giving locals access to a portion of the East River that's been closed for decades.

Publication Secret NYC
Date 2025-08-13
Author Brianna Perry

A 58,000-square-foot waterfront esplanade just opened in Astoria

Halletts Point Waterfront Esplanade brings green space, skyline views and public shoreline access back to the Queens neighborhood for the first time in decades.

Publication Time Out
Date 2025-08-12
Author Laura Ratliff

The 2025 Manhattan Power 100

For nearly a quarter century, Jonathan Durst has helped his venerable family real estate company expand its portfolio while filling up its star properties, like One Bryant Park and One World Trade Center.

Publication City & State
Date 2025-08-11
Author City & State

Halletts Point Waterfront Esplanade In Astoria Opens to The Public

The Durst Organization today announced the opening of the publicly accessible waterfront esplanade at Halletts Point in Astoria, Queens.

Date 2025-08-11
Author The Durst Organization

Owner of landmark Manhattan skyscraper closes on $1.3 billion loan

New York City property developer The Durst Organization sealed one of 2025's largest Manhattan office loans for a landmark Times Square skyscraper on Wednesday, according to Rosenberg + Estis, the law firm that represented the developer.

Publication Reuters
Date 2025-08-07
Author Matt Tracy
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