The Lanes is a post-war rental building located in Long Island City, Queens, completed in 2016. Situated at 37-10 Crescent Street, this 6-story building offers 55 units and features amenities such as an elevator, fitness center, on-site parking, and a bike room. The building's name, The Lanes, pays homage to its history as a former bowling alley site.
Designed by Fogarty Finger, The Lanes is a LEED-certified building known for its striking architectural features, including a dynamic ground floor façade with a vertically angled entrance marquee and a lively fenestration pattern. The building's light grey façade is enhanced by a light-colored cement board rainscreen and white accents on the windows, contributing to its modern aesthetic.
The Lanes offers a range of amenities, including a landscaped courtyard, a garden adjoining the double-height lobby, a 48-car garage, a roof deck with two grills and a fireplace, a fitness center, a library, a laundry, and a bicycle room. The apartments are designed to maximize space efficiency, with features like Murphy beds, built-in desks, and drawers under kitchen sinks. Notably, the two-bedroom units are approximately 490 square feet, while three-bedroom units are about 735 square feet, reflecting the building's focus on micro-apartments.
Each apartment is equipped with large windows, with many units pre-furnished. Specific units, such as Apartment 3B and Apartment 2G, offer open kitchens and living rooms that lead to wide terraces, providing additional living space and outdoor access.