New tower gives residents app to controls NYC spire colors
Residents of a new Queens rental can soon light up the city that never sleeps Sven, a 958-unit Durst Organization property in Long Island City — where 288 apartments are income-restricted — will offer a dazzling amenity far beyond the typical luxury-market trappings of a screening room, a gym and a pool. When leasing soft-launches on Monday, Sven will become the first building in New York where residents can illuminate the tippy tops of city towers — such as the 300-foot spire at One Bryant Park in Midtown — with just the tap of a finger. Every tenant will receive…
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Sven Launches Leasing At 29-37 41st Avenue In Long Island City, Queens
The Durst Organization has launched leasing for Sven, a new 762-foot-tall residential tower in Long Island City. The property is located at 29-37 41st Avenue and is currently the second-tallest completed structure in Queens Designed by Handel Architects, the curved structure rises 67 stories above ground and comprises 958 rental apartments. Typical monthly rents at Sven range from $2,950 for a studio up to $6,000 for a three-bedroom floor plan. The developer has also confirmed that 288 units will be marketed as income-restricted homes. Each apartment is outfitted with modern stainless-steel appliances, name-brand features, flooring, and cabinetry, in-unit washer and…
Date 2021-11-24
Author Sebastian Morris
After virus claims bar owner, his son steps in to revive it
NEW YORK -- Adam Glenn pulled the tap handle, poured a Bud Light and passed the glass to a patron at Jimmy's Corner, his family's dive bar just off Times Square He kept an eye on the front door as customers returned for the first time in 18 months, and Etta James's "At Last" played on the jukebox. The house rule -- Let's Not Discuss Politics Here -- remained posted behind the bar, and new regulations were enforced. "Can I see your I.D. and vaccination card?" he asked. Sam Gong, a newcomer, furnished both. Glenn examined them. "Just pull down…
Author Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Leasing launches at Queens’ second tallest tower, with rentals priced from $2,950/month
Leasing officially kicked off this week at the second tallest building in Queens, a 71-story rental in Long Island City. Located at 27-29 Queens Plaza North, the building, dubbed Sven, has 958 apartments, with a mix of studios to three-bedroom units priced from $2,950/month. Originally expected to become the borough’s tallest building when plans were announced, the tower was surpassed by the Skyline Tower in 2019. Not only do the rentals come with stunning skyline views, but the building is the first in New York City to offer “Spireworks,” an app that lets users change the colors of lights at…
Date 2021-11-19
Author Devin Gannon
New tower gives residents exclusive app that controls NYC spire colors
Residents of a new Queens rental can soon light up the city that never sleeps Sven, a 958-unit Durst Organization property in Long Island City — where 288 apartments are income-restricted — will offer a dazzling amenity far beyond the typical luxury-market trappings of a screening room, a gym and a pool. When leasing soft-launches on Monday, Sven will become the first building in New York where residents can illuminate the tippy tops of city towers — such as the 300-foot spire at One Bryant Park in Midtown — with just the tap of a finger. Every tenant will receive…
Date 2021-11-18
Author Zachary Kussin
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