Long Island City, NY On May 2nd, Consigli Construction Co., Inc. joined Grubb Properties and Handel Architects to celebrate the topping out of Link Apartments QPN, 25-01 Queens Plaza North, a 371,000 s/f 28-story mixed-use building.
Once complete, the project will deliver 417 residential units, 30% of which will be affordable, amenity spaces and 7,000 s/f of ground floor commercial space. Prior to the start of construction, existing buildings were abated and demolished in this tight urban setting.
“Link Apartments QPN will be the first Grubb Properties apartment community to open in New York, making this milestone especially meaningful,” said Clay Grubb, CEO, Grubb Properties. “This project not only provides New York with much-needed essential housing but also improves transit accessibility.”
The project is located adjacent to the Metropolitan Transit Authority’s (MTA) Queensboro Plaza subway station and will provide direct access to the station through a new, fully accessible entrance to the station, pedestrian bridge connection and the installation of an additional elevator. The construction team has closely coordinated with the MTA and taken significant steps to ensure public safety, mitigate disruptions, and avoid pedestrian and traffic congestion.
“Today’s milestone, and Consigli’s continued partnership with Grubb Properties, is representative of our commitment to delivering impactful projects for residents and families throughout New York City,” said Doug Renna, Consigli Construction Co., Inc. executive vice president of pre-construction services, NYC Metro Region. “Link Apartments QPN will help meet the housing and accessible transit needs of the Long Island City community, and we are grateful to our partners for their hard work and dedication to this important project.”
The infrastructure upgrades are made possible through the MTA’s Zoning for Accessibility (ZFA) program, which enables the MTA to leverage private developers to incorporate future station accessibility projects in proposed developments. To date, Link Apartments QPN is one of just five ZFA projects that will make adjacent subway stations more accessible and is the first of its kind in the Queens borough.
“We’re thrilled to be working with Grubb Properties on Link Apartments QPN in Long Island City, bringing over 400 units to this vital area, 30% of which will be affordable,” said Frank Fusaro, partner at Handel Architects.
“We drew inspiration for the design from the industrial feel of the waterfront warehouse structures that previously lined the Queens waterfront, expressed here in Ironspot brick and varied fenestration pattern. Residents will enjoy top-line amenities including indoor and outdoor spaces for coworking and lounging as well as fitness and wellness facilities including a swimming pool that enjoys views of the city skyline.”
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