24–19 Jackson Avenue
FXCollaborative · Long Island City · 2028
Ground floor concrete pour. March 24, 2026.
Construction has reached street level at Charney Companies’ 53-story residential and commercial tower at 45-03 23rd Street in Long Island City. Designed by FXCollaborative, the tower is located adjacent to the Court Square subway station and will offer residential rentals and condos above a three-story retail podium. Work is underway on the concrete superstructure at the podium and completion of the 725,000 GSF project is slated for 2028.
Ground floor concrete pour. March 24, 2026.
Ground floor concrete slab. March 25, 2026.
Ground floor concrete slab. March 25, 2026.
Ground floor concrete slab. March 25, 2026.
Ground floor concrete slab. March 25, 2026.
Formwork underway on second floor. March 29, 2026.
Formwork underway on second floor. March 29, 2026.
Formwork underway on second floor. March 29, 2026.
Architect: FXCollaborative; Developer: Charney Companies; Program: Residential Rental and Condo, Retail; Location: Long Island City, Queens, NY; Completion: 2028.
20 and 30 Halletts Point
Handel Architects · Astoria · 2025
Southwest corner of 20 (left) and 30 (right) Halletts Point from the East River.
Exterior wall installation is nearing completion at The Durst Organization’s 20 and 30 Halletts Point residential development on the Astoria waterfront in Queens. The two-tower development is the second phase of a larger master plan by Durst that includes seven sites in the Halletts Point section of Astoria. When completed, the project will bring 647 residential units and a waterfront esplanade.
Southwest corner of 20 (left) and 30 (right) Halletts Point from the East River.
Designed by Handel Architects, the 27 and 32-story towers feature a curtain wall facade with dark blue green glass and white spandrel panels at the podiums.
South facade of 30 Halletts Point from the East River.
South facade of 30 Halletts Point from 1st Street.
South facade of 30 Halletts Point from 1st Street.
Looking up at the east facade of 30 Halletts Point.
Northeast corner of 20 Halletts Point from 26th Avenue.
North facade of 30 Halletts Point from the waterfront esplanade.
Looking east towards 10 Halletts Point from the connecting plaza between the two towers.
Southwest corner of 20 Halletts Point from the waterfront esplanade.
Looking down onto 20 Halletts Point, podium rooftop terraces, and the connecting plaza at the ground.
Looking down onto the podium rooftop terraces and the connecting plaza at the ground.
Looking down onto 30 Halletts Point, podium rooftop terraces, and the connecting plaza at the ground.
Looking south towards 30 Halletts Point and the Upper East Side.
Close-up of the curtain wall facade (right) and The Durst Organization's Sven residential tower in Long Island City, also by Handel Architects.
Close-up of the curtain wall facade.
Close-up of the curtain wall facade.
Rooftop Views
Looking south towards the Upper East Side and Midtown.
Looking south towards Roosevelt Island and the East River waterfront.
Looking southwest towards the Upper East Side.
Looking northwest towards East Harlem.
Looking southeast towards Long Island City.
Looking north towards 20 Halletts Point and Randalls Island.
A corner residence under construction with a west facing view towards the Upper East Side.
Architect: Handel Architects; Structural Engineer: Severud Associates; MEP Engineer: Jaros, Baum & Bolles; Facade Consultant: Socotec; Landscape Architect: Starr Whitehouse; General Contractor: UAG; Developer: The Durst Organization; Program: Residential Rental; Location: Astoria, Queens, NY; Completion: 2024.
25-01 Queens Plaza North
Handel Architects · Long Island City · 2025
Southwest corner from the Queensboro Plaza subway platform.
Superstructure has topped out at Grubb Properties’ residential rental tower at 25-01 Queens Plaza North in Long Island City. Designed by Handel Architects, the 26-story tower sits adjacent to the Queensboro Plaza elevated subway station, which will receive improvements as part of the new development. The project’s massing features an 11-story podium that wraps around a courtyard at the northern boundary of the site, with a rectangular tower volume oriented to the southern boundary. An amenity terrace will be located at the 12th floor transition from podium to tower. The project will be clad in a dark grey brick and punch window with window wall at the east and west tower facades and a portion of the south podium.
South facade from the Queensboro Plaza subway platform.
Southeast corner from the Queensboro Plaza subway platform.
Looking up at the south facade from Queens Plaza North.
Looking up at the southeast corner from Queens Plaza North.
Southeast corner from Queens Plaza North.
Architect: Handel Architects; Developer: Grubb Properties; Program: Residential Rental, Retail; Location: Long Island City, Queens, NY; Completion: 2025
Wildflower Studios
Southwest corner.
Facade installation is nearing completion at Wildflower Studios’ film production campus in Astoria, Queens. Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group, the 775,042 square foot complex will house 11 sound stages, production-support areas, public and private offices, fitness room, cafes, and lounges across 5.25 acres. There will also be a waterfront esplanade open to the public.
Southeast corner from 19th Avenue.
South facade from 19th Avenue.
South facade from 19th Avenue.
Southwest corner from 19th Avenue.
Southwest corner and future esplanade under construction.
West facade.
Close-up of the west facade.
Close-up of the west facade.
Close-up of the west facade.
Architect: Bjarke Ingels Group; Client: Wildflower Studios; Program: Film Studios; Location: Astoria, Queens, NY; Completion: 2024.
Construction Update: 25-01 Queens Plaza North
Southwest corner from the Queensboro Plaza subway platform.
Superstructure is rising at Grubb Properties’ residential rental tower at 25-01 Queens Plaza North in Long Island City. Designed by Handel Architects, the 26-story building sits adjacent to the Queensboro Plaza elevated subway station and will be clad in a dark grey brick with punch window and window wall. Concrete superstructure has nearly reached the larger 11-story podium volume, with the more slender tower volume to rise above the 12th floor rooftop terrace.
South facade from the Queensboro Plaza subway platform.
Southeast corner from Queens Plaza South.
Close-up of the southeast corner.
Architect: Handel Architects; Developer: Grubb Properties; Program: Residential Rental, Retail; Location: Long Island City, Queens, NY; Completion: 2025
Construction Update: Gotham Point at Hunters Point South
Construction has wrapped up at Gotham Point’s 56-story, 689 unit residential rental tower on the southern tip of the Hunters Point South development. The north tower is one of two designed by Handel Architects for Gotham that offer a mix of affordable and market rate units. Along with ground floor retail and a below grade parking garage, the north tower offers a co-working lounge, residents lounge, game room, fitness club, children’s playroom, outdoor terrace, and publicly accessible rooftop farm. Additionally, Riseboro Community Partnership will manage an 11-story wing of 98 senior independent living units in the north tower.
Gotham Point North Tower (left) and South Tower (center) at Hunters Point South, with One Bell Slip (right) from Greenpoint Landing.
Looking up at the west facade of the north tower.
Looking up at the south facade of the north tower.
North tower seen from the rooftop terrace of the south tower.
South facade of the north tower.
Amenities
Urban rooftop farm on the 12th floor.
Urban rooftop farm on the 12th floor.
Outdoor terrace on the 12th floor.
Outdoor terrace on the 12th floor.
Senior living outdoor terrace (left) and outdoor workout terrace of the fitness club (right).
Architect: Handel Architects; Developer: Gotham; Program: Residential Rental, Retail; Location: Long Island City, Queens, NY; Completion: 2023.
Construction Update: Wildflower Studios
South facade from 20th Avenue.
Facade installation is underway at Wildflower Studios’ film production campus in Astoria, Queens. Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group, the 775,042 square foot complex will house 11 sound stages, production-support areas, public and private offices, fitness room, cafes, and lounges across 5.25 acres. There will also be a waterfront esplanade open to the public.
Southeast corner from 19th Avenue.
Closeup of the facade installation at the east facade.
Southeast corner from 19th Avenue.
South facade from 19th Avenue.
South facade from 19th Avenue.
Southwest corner from 19th Avenue.
Architect: Bjarke Ingels Group; Client: Wildflower Studios; Program: Film Studios; Location: Astoria, Queens, NY; Completion: 2023.
Construction Update: Gotham Point at Hunters Point South
Gotham Point North Tower (left) and South Tower (center) at Hunters Point South, with One Bell Slip (right) from Greenpoint Landing.
Construction is nearing completion at Gotham Point’s 56-story, 689 unit residential rental tower on the southern tip of the Hunters Point South development. The north tower is one of two designed by Handel Architects for Gotham that will offer a mix of affordable and market rate units. Along with ground floor retail and a below grade parking garage, the north tower will offer a publicly accessible rooftop farm. Additionally, Riseboro Community Partnership will manage an 11-story wing of 98 senior independent living units in the north tower.
Gotham Point North Tower (left) and South Tower (right) at Hunters Point South.
Construction has wrapped up at the 33-story south tower, which will offer 443 rental units along with a ground floor retail space designated for the Flux Factory and a publicly accessible community boathouse.
Architect: Handel Architects; Developer: Gotham; Program: Residential Rental, Retail; Location: Long Island City, Queens, NY; Completion: 2022.
Tour: Astoria West
West facade from the East River
Construction is wrapping up at Cape Advisors’ residential rental development Astoria West on the Astoria waterfront in Queens. Designed by Fogarty Finger, the three building development occupies most of a full block and offers over 500 rental units in over 520,000 square feet. The eight story structures are clad in warm grey brick, metal panel, and stucco.
Northwest corner from Vernon Boulevard.
Close-up of the northwest corner.
Close-up of the west facade.
West facade from Vernon Boulevard.
West facade from Vernon Boulevard.
West facade from Vernon Boulevard.
Southwest corner from 31st Avenue.
Northeast corner from 30th Drive and 12th Street.
Northwest corner from Vernon Boulevard.
Looking up at the north facade.
Residential lobby entrance from 30th Drive.
Amenities
Residents have access to a package of amenities that include a private resident rooftop pool club, a landscaped courtyard garden, fitness center, golf simulator lounge, co-working lounge, media and billiard room, and a riverfront cafe and bar.
Rooftop outdoor lounge.
Rooftop pool deck.
Residences
The development offers a mix of residential units including studios and 1- to 2-bedroom apartments. Kitchens feature custom walnut cabinetry, blush quartz countertops, and Blomberg appliances. Bathrooms feature custom vanities and medicine cabinets, and Gre Bianco ceramic tiled flooring.
Architect: Fogarty Finger; Landscape Architect: MPFP; Developer: Cape Advisors; Program: Residential Rental, Retail; Location: Astoria, Queens, NY; Completion: 2022.
Construction Update: Gotham Point at Hunters Point South
Gotham Point North Tower (left) and South Tower (center) at Hunters Point South, with One Bell Slip (right) from Greenpoint Landing.
Exterior wall installation is ongoing at Gotham Point’s 56-story, 689 unit residential rental tower on the southern tip of the Hunters Point South development. The north tower is one of two designed by Handel Architects for Gotham that will offer a mix of affordable and market rate units. Along with ground floor retail and a below grade parking garage, the north tower will offer a publicly accessible rooftop farm. Additionally, Riseboro Community Partnership will manage an 11-story wing of 98 senior independent living units in the north tower.
Gotham Point North Tower (center) and South Tower (right) at Hunters Point South.
Construction is nearing completion at the 33-story south tower, which will offer 443 rental units along with a ground floor retail space designated for the Flux Factory and a publicly accessible community boathouse.
Northwest corner of the south tower’s crown.
Architect: Handel Architects; Developer: Gotham; Program: Residential Rental, Retail; Location: Long Island City, Queens, NY; Completion: 2022.