What’s good in the hood
Well that beautiful storefront on 47-42 Vernon Blvd just got leased, David Grossmann of Nest Seekers representing the tenant and Rick Rosa representing the landlord, have leased out the space, now in preperation, we will be announcing the new addition to Vernon Blvd along with a Q&A with the business owner…Stay Tuned…
Its about that time, Warm Up @ PS1, one of my favorite LIC passtimes, ive been going to this for the past 9 years, and a summer just isnt a summer unless it’s spent Saturday afternoon’s at Long Island City’s PS1, Williamsburg has McCarren Pool, and we have this… Every Saturday in the summer from 3-9pm, the PS1 is packed with music afficionados, who thrive on hearing the best of electronica, hip hop and experimental music… over 3000 people flock to pay there $8 dollars and enjoy there day in Long Island City, theres a great cafe, wine garden and yes beer is served as well. Afterparty is held at the Water Taxi Beach and/or at LIC Bar… please dont hesitate to go and experience this LIC tradition… For more info check out
http://www.ps1.org/ps1_site/content/view/274/102/ or you can join the myspace group at http://groups.myspace.com/summerwarmup
Hello everyone, i havent formally introduced myself, my name is Eric Benaim im a Vice President at Nest Seekers International, and have decided to take my love for Long Island City and start this little old blog, which lately has been getting noticed By Curbed.com as well as other sites…
A bit about myself, ive been in real estate for 6 years now, im a native New Yorker, born and raised in Queens, who has been focusing alot of attention in L.I.C. where i took my passion for the area to spearhead the opening of the Nest Seekers office, making it the first major firm to have a local presence, I am extremely well knowledgeable about the area, have done tens of millions of dollars in sales just in Long Island City and am currently working with several developers to help them shape the future of what the area will look like. In addition i give walking tours where i educate people on the history and future of the area. If anyone is interested in any assistance in either purchasing, selling, developing or just curious as to what its like in Long Island City, feel free to email me at ericb@nestseekers.com or call me at 646-443-3748 or you can just stop by our office on 47-44 Vernon Blvd and ask for me…
Enjoy the blog…
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Is it me, or was this not part of the original planning? The famed Schwartz Chemical Plant is coming down, once part of the skyline of L.I.C. is seeing its last days, as construction workers are taking it down. My only guess is that it was taken down to gain some more F.A.R., I wonder what will become of the site where whats left of the plant currently sits. Maybe some parking or hopefully some great open space. In anycase the plans call for 177 units, with plans to be selling sometime this summer… Pass by if you get a chance, it looks like a warzone inside that thing, or feel free to check out some pics at our photo pool…
http://www.flickr.com/groups/longislandcitynyc/
Well the first Bagel Store in Long Island City – Bricktown Bagel & Cafe on 51st and Vernon Blvd, has finally open after six months of renovations and constructions, i decided to check it out today for Breakfast and must say it was really good and very impressive… Stop by and check it out when you get a chance…
Has anyone noticed lately, that after months of no real progress at the Powerhouse it is suddenyly taking shape and becoming to look something like the renderings, they have also started sending out emails, announcing that sales will begin shortly…
for more info, feel free to contact me…
Well its been just over a week now at the newest luxury rental building to hit L.I.C. and the Avalon Riverview North is filling up like crazy, approaching 200 signed leases in just over a week!!! With some leases not even begining till December!! Meaning people want to live here so badly that they are actually signing leases 7 months in advance… That should deffinately say something… I took a tour over the weekend and they actually look nice, nice finishes, layouts and ammenities, although the pool wont be complete till october its pretty nice, wonder how it will compare to the new East Coast building…
Well the time for Arris Loft occupancy is only a couple of weeks away now, closing dates are scheduled, and life is about to show… It’s been over a year now, when Arris first opened in April of 06, now approaching 85% sold units and rising as we speak, The Arris is still the most luxurious and unique building in the area. With the 130 different floorplans, im sure it will be fun for tenants to meet there neighbors and see what each has done with there units…. Will keep our eyes open as the days come closer…
Im going to have a few rental listings there, so if anyone is interested feel free to let me know…
The Second Annual Taste of LIC is about to take place this coming Wednesday June 6th from 6-9pm, it is taking place at the Chocolate Factory Theater, where attendees can enjoy and take advantage of all the local restaurants, shops and businesses that are participating… A great way to see what LIC has to offer. Show some love…
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