L to R: 685 First Avenue, The Bryant, 100 East 53rd, and 200 East 59th Street. Logo via NYCEDC
Amazon, the world's second-largest online marketplace, is moving to the country's biggest consumer base: New York City. While much has been written about the expected skyrocketing values of Queens real estate, somewhat overlooked is the substantial effect Amazon will have on Manhattan neighborhoods with breeze-easy reverse commutes into Long Island City. With Manhattan being so close and LIC still being somewhat dull (no offense), it's likely many well-paid Amazon bigwigs would choose to live in Manhattan and work in Queens. Furthermore, Amazon choosing Queens rather than Manhattan moves the city closer to becoming a multi-nodal city, allowing our rather centralized public transportation network to function more efficiently.
According to reports, over the next decade, Amazon will employ 25,000 people near its HQ2 location in Anable Basin along the East River waterfront. Salaries will average $150,000 a pop. Last month, Larry Silverstein at an event at his co-developed One West End condo suggested that Amazon may be a new variable to counter the oversupply in Manhattan's high-end condo market. "These [Amazon] executives will want to be around the park and on the east side," said the legendary WTC developer, "That part of the East Side could be lucky with executives." With that said, we looked into Manhattan real estate one or two subway stops, a bridge, a tunnel, or ferry away from Long Island City.
According to reports, over the next decade, Amazon will employ 25,000 people near its HQ2 location in Anable Basin along the East River waterfront. Salaries will average $150,000 a pop. Last month, Larry Silverstein at an event at his co-developed One West End condo suggested that Amazon may be a new variable to counter the oversupply in Manhattan's high-end condo market. "These [Amazon] executives will want to be around the park and on the east side," said the legendary WTC developer, "That part of the East Side could be lucky with executives." With that said, we looked into Manhattan real estate one or two subway stops, a bridge, a tunnel, or ferry away from Long Island City.
Conceptual rendering from the NYCEDC showing an Amazon buildout centering HQ2 around One Court Square
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685 First Avenue via Solow Building Company
Rendering credit: Bloomimages for Solow
The 43-story black glass tower at 685 First Avenue is a striking addition to Manhattan’s eastern skyline, and its interiors are even more impressive than the facade. Tech workers will embrace the opportunity to live in New York’s first residential building with a seamless home automation system that controls each apartment’s lighting, temperature, audio, visual, and motorized window shades. The technology comes fully integrated into open homes with floor-to-ceiling windows, chef’s kitchen, and heating system beneath the floorboards. Amenities include a 70’ lap pool, fitness center, screening room, lounge, and game room. There is also an underground parking garage, but the building is a five-minute walk from the 34th Street ferry landing that provides a quick and scenic trip to Long Island City.
685 First Avenue Has 10 Available Listings from $1.645M.
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Manhattan Place via City Connections
Horizon via Luxury Habitat
The Corinthian via Douglas Elliman
Manhattan Place
630 First Avenue
1 Beds from $820K
2 Beds from $1.25 million
3 Beds from $3 million
630 First Avenue
1 Beds from $820K
2 Beds from $1.25 million
3 Beds from $3 million
The Horizon
415 East 37th Street
1 Beds from $899K
2 Beds from $1.275 million
3 Beds from $1.795 million
415 East 37th Street
1 Beds from $899K
2 Beds from $1.275 million
3 Beds from $1.795 million
The Corinthian
330 East 38th Street
Studios from $895K
1 Beds from $850K
2 Beds from $1.5 million
3 Beds from $2.2 million
4 Beds from $3.7 million
5 Beds from $4.2 million
330 East 38th Street
Studios from $895K
1 Beds from $850K
2 Beds from $1.5 million
3 Beds from $2.2 million
4 Beds from $3.7 million
5 Beds from $4.2 million
American Copper Buildings via Bold New York
View34 via UDR
HOUSE39 via Rose Associates
American Copper Buildings
626 First Avenue
Studios from $3,240/month
1 Beds from $4,611/month
2 Beds from $6,232/month
3 Beds from $8,960/month
626 First Avenue
Studios from $3,240/month
1 Beds from $4,611/month
2 Beds from $6,232/month
3 Beds from $8,960/month
View 34
401 East 34th Street
Studios from $2,925/month
1 Beds from $3,261/month
2 Beds from $5,424/month
3 Beds from $5,856/month
401 East 34th Street
Studios from $2,925/month
1 Beds from $3,261/month
2 Beds from $5,424/month
3 Beds from $5,856/month
HOUSE39
225 East 39th Street
Studios from $3,150/month
1 Beds from $4,110/month
2 Beds from $5,050/month
225 East 39th Street
Studios from $3,150/month
1 Beds from $4,110/month
2 Beds from $5,050/month
All images of The Bryant via Corcoran
Living room
Kitchen
The Bryant is the first ground-up residential condo to rise on Bryant Park in decades, and residents enjoy beautiful park and city views from floor-to-ceiling windows. Apartments boast soaring ceilings, heated oak herringbone floors, chef's kitchens, marble baths, and bespoke millwork that cleverly conceals storage and appliances. Amenities include a lobby lounge, fitness center and sauna, and Terrace Club with a fireplace, full bar, and Bryant Park views. An additional perk is its location on the doorstep of the 7 train's Fifth Avenue stop, which can bring commuters to Court Square in under 10 minutes.
The Bryant Has 5 Available Listings from $2.5M.
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Fifteen Hudson Yards via Related Companies
ML House via Skyline Developers
35 Hudson Yards via Related Companies
Fifteen Hudson Yards
2 Beds from $3.95 million
3 Beds from $6.39 million
4 Beds from $11.82 million
2 Beds from $3.95 million
3 Beds from $6.39 million
4 Beds from $11.82 million
ML House
1050 Sixth Avenue
Listings pending
1050 Sixth Avenue
Listings pending
35 Hudson Yards
Listings pending
Listings pending
One Hundred East Fifty Third via Evan Joseph
Interiors via Gunner Hughes
Bedroom
One Hundred East Fifty Third Street Has 8 Available Listings from $2.45M.
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Next door to the iconic Seagram Building, another architectural masterpiece has risen at One Hundred East Fifty Third Street. All apartments offer interiors by stunning city views, multiple exposures, Foster + Partners-designed custom interiors, open chef's kitchens, and supremely luxurious master suites. Amenities to rival any five-star hotel's include a wellness facility, 60' pool, sauna and steam room, library, lounges, and world-class dining by Joel Robuchon. The building is right outside the Lexington Avenue-53rd Street subway station that can take commuters to Court Square in only five minutes.
301 East 50th Street via CBSK Ironstate
The Centrale via Ceruzzi Properties
Halcyon via SLCE Architects
301 East 50th Street
1 Beds from $1.7 million
2 Beds from $2.995 million
1 Beds from $1.7 million
2 Beds from $2.995 million
The Centrale
138 East 50th Street
Listings pending
138 East 50th Street
Listings pending
Halcyon
305 East 51st Street
1 Beds from $1.65 million
2 Beds from $2.8 million
3 Beds from $5.85 million
4 Beds from $7.55 million
305 East 51st Street
1 Beds from $1.65 million
2 Beds from $2.8 million
3 Beds from $5.85 million
4 Beds from $7.55 million
All images of 200 East 59th Street via Macklowe Properties
Dining area
Private balcony
432 Park Avenue was a tough act to follow, but Macklowe Properties pulled it off with a sleek, slender tower at 200 East 59th Street. Floor-to-ceiling windows look out on views of Central Park, the East River, and the Midtown skyline, but the private wraparound terraces are the best place to enjoy them. Apartments also feature soaring ceilings, open custom kitchen, and expansive master suites with amazing closet space and marble baths. The location offers Long Island City commuters the choice of a quick drive across the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge or a one-stop subway trip to Queensboro Plaza.
200 East 59th Street Has 10 Available Listings from $1.875M.
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252 East 57th Street via Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
520 Park Avenue via Zeckendorf Properties
One Beacon Court via Corcoran
252 East 57th Street
2 Beds from $4.99 million
6 Beds from $29.75 million
2 Beds from $4.99 million
6 Beds from $29.75 million
520 Park Avenue
4 Beds from $20.5 million
4 Beds from $20.5 million
One Beacon Court
151 East 58th Street
3 Beds from $26 million
4 Beds from $24.9 million
151 East 58th Street
3 Beds from $26 million
4 Beds from $24.9 million
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