SOLD FOR $708,000
Listed at $725,000 · Sold 2.3% below asking · Closed December 13, 2016
2-40 51st Avenue #3-R
MLS® #RLS10009665
Listing by RealDirect Brokerage Services
1
Bedroom
1
Bath
599
Sq. Ft.
2008
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: South facing
- Parking: Private garage
Property Details
Description
One of a kind apartment in Hunter's Point Long Island City
Located on the 3rd floor of a 4-story, 57 unit boutique condo, situated in the Hunter's Point waterfront neighborhood in Long Island City. The kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances including Jenn-Air stove & microwave, Bosch dishwasher, glacier-glass tile backsplash, cherry cabinets and eat in kitchen with black granite counter. The apartment includes an in-unit washer and dryer, a movable interior shoji screen sliding door that separates the bedroom from the living room, custom built-in bookshelves, additional shelving unit to maximize closet space, recessed ceiling lights in living room, bedroom and walk-in closet/nursery and separate air conditioning/heating units in the bedroom and living room. The walk in closet in the bedroom can be used as a normal closet or a nursery. If you choose to have a closet, there are custom shelving units that can be installed in the closet for efficient organization. If you choose to have a nursery, a mini crib fits perfectly inside with extra space for shelving. The bathroom is spacious and includes an abundance of storage with cabinets and medicine cabinet and the bathtub comes with a glass enclosure.
The Foundry is located 1 block from the waterfront and Hunter's Point South / Gantry Park, which has the BEST view of the NYC skyline. You can see the Empire State Building at the end of the street from the front of The Foundry. The park hosts many events from concerts & movies in the park to silent disco parties and more. The Foundry is 2 blocks from the Vernon/Jackson 7 train stop, which takes you into Midtown Manhattan in 5 minutes, and is only 1 stop from Grand Central. The G, E, M trains are a short walk away and the East River Ferry and LIRR is 1 block away. The Foundry is surrounded by great shops, fine dining, bars, waterfront playgrounds, dog parks, LIC Flea & Food, great schools, Hunters Point library (opening in 2017 on the waterfront), supermarkets, Duane Reade, MOMA's PS1 and more.
The amenities at The Foundry include a live-in super, doorman, pet friendly, elevator, an outdoor mezzanine/courtyard (great views of Macy's July 4th fireworks), gym, bike storage and more! Low taxes through the 421A 15 year tax abatement, which expires in 2024.
Unit Features:
- Custom built in bookshelves
- Custom shelving for walk-in closet in bedroom (available)
- Custom shelving in living room closet
- Custom built sliding shoji screen
- In-Unit washer/dryer
- Stainless steel fridge, stove, built in microwave and dishwasher
- Eat in kitchen with granite counter island
- Hardwood floors
- Separate A/C and heating units for living room and bedroom
- Pets Allowed
Building Specifics:
- Outdoor Courtyard
- Doorman & Porter
- Live-In Super
- Elevator
- Wheelchair/Stroller access
- Gym
- 24-hour virtual doorman
- Package room
- Bike storage
- fios Available
- Garage (fee)
- 1 block from waterfront
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About Long Island City
View All Long Island City ListingsLong Island City (LIC) is one of New York’s fastest-growing residential neighborhoods, offering a modern urban lifestyle just one stop from Manhattan. Famous for its stunning waterfront parks and the iconic Pepsi-Cola sign, LIC is a hub for contemporary art and luxury living. The real estate market is dominated by sleek, new construction glass towers that offer world-class amenities and breathtaking, unobstructed views of the Manhattan skyline.
Long Island City Live Market Data
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
155
Median Asking Price
$1.21M
Median $/Sqft
$1,524
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
12
Price Reduced
10%
Sold (30 Days)
10
Median Sale Price
$1.39M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/28/26, 4:17 PM EST
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Location
2-40 51st Avenue #3-R, Long Island City, Queens County • Near 50th Avenue/51st Avenue
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