Posted on: May 21, 2025 04:08 PM

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More jewels for Long Island City

Once a residential haven, Long Island City is the largest commercial hub in Queens with so many jewels from apartment towers to arts communities. It's the waterfront attraction for prime time real estate development with gentrification.

Today, the NY Governor announced more developments to the area.

A new library branch, public space improvements, pedestrian plaza around the largest tourist destination spot by MoMA.

This is part of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative which will cost taxpayers $9.7 million initial cost.

This is the list,

Redevelop the metropolitan building into a creative hub at $1.4 million at 44-01 11th Street to create affordable workspace for artists and small businesses.

Construct the new Queens Public Library Branch at $1.5 million at 22-42 Jackson Avenue, to re-establish the Queens Public Library from its former Court Square location.

Reconstruct the 46th Avenue pedestrian plaza at $2.5 million located at the intersection of Jackson Avenue and 46th Avenue, into a permanent open space with new plantings, furnishings, paving and artwork.

Enhance the 12th Street pedestrian plaza at $695,000 on 12th Street between 43rd Road and 44th Avenue, with new surface treatments, trees, plant beds, shade structures, bike racks and street furniture.

Construct the underline open space at Dutch Kills at $2.4 million to construct a playground and dog run to complement other planned amenities in the new public open space along the south side of Dutch Kills Street between Jackson Avenue and Sunnyside Yards.

Renovate and connect SculptureCenter to the underline open space at $600,000 to construct a new entryway plaza and ADA-accessible ramp to enhance visibility and navigate the grade change between the SculptureCenter and the adjacent underline open space.

Greening and Cleaning LIC at $496,,383 to improve streetscape throughout the DRI investment area by planting new trees, installing new tree pits, tree guards, rain gardens, planters, trash receptacles, container signage and dog bag dispensers, as well as upgrading existing tree pits.