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Gothamist is a website about New York City news The whodunit murder mystery is the longest-running play in New York City history Christopher Douglaston Ryan has joined the cast of the record-breaking Perfect Crime Off-Broadway at the Anne L Visit Perfect-Crime.com Gail Kriegel's new play follows a family affected by mental illness The Tony-winning Best Musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre Noah Himmelstein will direct Matthew Puckett's original musical Neumann is the Tony nominated choreographer behind Hadestown and Swept Away one Tony winner is playing the trumpet while the other is channeling Madame Rose Due to the expansive nature of Off-Broadway Thank You!You have now been added to the list Blocking belongson the stage,not on websites Our website is made possible bydisplaying online advertisements to our visitors Please consider supporting us bywhitelisting playbill.com with your ad blocker.Thank you By: 8:00 am on October 2 Excavation work is moving along steadily at 509 West 48th Street, the site of an eight-story residential building in Hell’s Kitchen Designed by S9 Architecture and Engineering and developed by Douglaston Development under the West 48 Owner LLC the 77-foot-tall structure will span 131,720 square feet and yield 158 rental units with an average scope of 795 square feet as well as a 6,026-square-foot affordable rehearsal and coworking space for artists operated by the non-profit IndieSpace on the ground floor and a public open space designed and maintained by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation The project is alternately addressed as 705 Tenth Avenue and is being constructed over active rail tracks on a plot bound by Tenth Avenue Recent photographs show excavators carefully unearthing the site along the eastern boundary of the railroad tracks which are currently surround by steel columns and wooden walls YIMBY expects this stage to progress throughout the fall and into the winter months with the new reinforced concrete superstructure potentially emerging above street level by the spring Renderings depict the structure clad in a mix of bright red brick and gray metal paneling surrounding a uniform grid of industrial-style floor-to-ceiling windows A view of the northern elevation facing West 49th Street elevation has not been revealed though it will likely have the same façade as the other sides Two short rectangular mechanical bulkheads cap the flat roof parapet and appear to be clad in the same red brick as the majority of the building The easternmost end of the city block will be occupied by a large landscaped outdoor plaza with ample green space and several garden beds with large trees and shrubbery as seen in the following Google Street View image Residential amenities will include a shared laundry room The nearest subways from the site are the C and E trains at the 50th Street station along Eighth Avenue 509 West 48th Street’s anticipated completion date is slated for August 2026 Subscribe to YIMBY’s daily e-mail Follow YIMBYgram for real-time photo updates Like YIMBY on Facebook Follow YIMBY’s Twitter for the latest in YIMBYnews Cue the: “It should be taller.” This is a very nice design and it’s good that the railroad tracks will finally be covered over The plaza in front is also a very nice gesture to this neighborhood You make fun of it – but we are in a housing crisis How do we only develop 8 stories when we are in dire need of housing in manhattan we are in a housing crisis for low and middle income people who can’t afford these rents not for MARKET RATE units for upper income people Unless someone who is low or middle income lives in a rent controlled or rent stabilized unit they can’t afford to live in NYC looks like a very handsome shared base to a two towered development holding 1000 units Almost looks like a building by Morris Adjmi Architects To my favor; so great ground on construction site with the yard is beautiful neighborhood: Thanks to Michael Young beside the fact that we’ll loose all the light on the east side of our building dirt and construction is out of control…I get it…that’s just the nature of the project…but WHY do they have to work in the middle of the night!! 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The firm also scored a $270 loan package from BDT & MSD Partners the merchant bank formed last year by Michael Dell’s MSD and Byron Trott’s BDT The loan package includes $201 million in construction debt and $69 million in acquisition loan which is also known as 170 East 83rd Street covers the full western blockfront between East 82nd and East 83rd streets SIGN UPLevine has plans to knock down part of the existing rental building and put up a 39-story, 478-foot-tall building with 72 units at 175 East 82nd Street, PincusCo reported in March The project will use 40,000 square feet of inclusionary air rights from 460 Main Street developed by Related and Hudson Companies on Roosevelt Island ABS Partners’ Randy Modell and Steve Hornstock advised the prior owner on the sale CetraRuddy Architecture is designing the project which will have retail on the ground floor and one or two apartments on each residential floor Planned amenities in the middle of the tower will include a swimming pool Douglaston and BDT & MSD could not immediately be reached for comment This story has been updated with the full name of the lender Fifty units of relatively affordable housing at least by the standards of the Upper East Side Douglaston Development, which purchased a significant chunk of the Third Avenue block that would contain the development back in June 22 Community Board 8 meeting to describe the parameters of the possible project–which they eventually confirmed will be paired with a luxury development on the southern corner of the block although it will reportedly extend to just under 500 ft Douglaston hopes that NYC’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development will approve the affordable conversion of 170 E which will be organized around a tax abatement called Article 11 told CB8’s Zoning & Development Committee that the development of the block was the firm’s first project on the Upper East Side said that the affordable units would be made available under Voluntary Inclusionary Housing (VIH) zoning rules if not nonexistent” on the Upper East Side the Douglaston reps explained that none of the building’s current occupants would be evicted if HPD approves the plan the units would be entered into an affordable housing lottery–which would be set at 80 percent of the area’s median income Russo said that this would translate to around $1,864 for a studio Although the affordable project has yet to be approved Russo and Charno noted that they were currently upgrading the building’s electrical panels which Charno said were not up to “standard.” They would also be replacing the gas stoves with electric stoves although the shared boiler unit would not change Some local residents attending the virtual CB8 meeting wanted to know whether the building’s tenants were “aware” of the affordable conversion “We do not know for certain that we will be able to go forward with this I don’t know to what extent tenants are formally aware of what’s going on,” Charno admitted Denise Jekrel was not satisfied with this answer “I am attempting to be as respectful as possible but I don’t like what I’m hearing,” she pointedly said “It doesn’t sound like there’s full transparency.” a Community Board 8 member that used to work for HPD briefly popped in to tell the Douglaston reps that she was “happy” to have them She ribbed them by noting that they weren’t doing this “out of the goodness” of their hearts given the expected profitability of the tower project on the south end of the block was more outright critical: “No question the developer is here to try to establish some goodwill with all of us but no question he’s also taking advantage My initial instinct is that I’m a little bit cynical about this.” Charno did not deny that he hoped the affordable project would be “reputationally good” for Douglaston especially given any future opposition to the firm’s towering luxury projects TrendingDevelopmentNew YorkADevelopers nab $500M CMBS loan for 3eleven tower in Hudson YardsDouglaston Ares closing on refinancing from Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs Douglaston Development and Ares Management have secured $500 million in CMBS refinancing of 3eleven Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo are sharing the debt 60-40, respectively, BisNow reported based upon a Kroll Brand analysis which has a two-year floating rate and includes three one-year extensions The loan will allow the developers to pay the $415 million construction loan along with closing costs fund reserves and an additional $60 million in mezzanine debt The sponsors will also get back more than $115 million in equity The deal will bring the value of the building up to $930 million which was rezoned from manufacturing to residential is at 311 11th Avenue on the border of Hudson Yards and Chelsea It was originally proposed as a 1.1 million-square-foot two-tower project alongside 606 West 30th Street SIGN UPThe residential portion has 938 housing units with 235 of them subject to mandatory affordable housing income restrictions It has 60,000 square feet of amenity space There is also 12,000 square feet of retail space at the tower’s base Douglaston told BisNow last year it was marketing the building to employees of Google Douglaston just picked up another property on the Upper East Side, a 90-unit rental building at 1450 Third Avenue for $115 million with a $270 loan package from BDT & MSD Partners. The developer plans to knock down part of it and put up a 39-story 478-foot-tall building with 72 units at 175 East 82nd Street Turnout was relatively high in Queens as voters cast ballots in the presidential election and several close local races in the borough on Tuesday.  Eagle photo by Noah Powelson There may have been a handful of competitive races for the state legislature on the ballot and nearly two dozen judicial candidates running for the bench in Queens the race for the presidency between Vice President Kamala Harris and Queens-raised former President Donald Trump was top of mind for voters in the World’s Borough From Astoria to Douglaston down to Rockaway Queens voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly said the race at the top of the ticket motivated their trip to the polls But the gusto to get out and vote wasn’t contained only to Tuesday Queens saw a little more than 255,000 voters head to the polls early during the week preceding election day Just about as many voters cast their ballots in Queens on election day through 3 p.m. The approximately 470,200 total ballots cast through the mid-afternoon accounted for around 40 percent of active Queens voters around 1.9 million votes had been cast through 3 p.m. The high turnout meant long lines at some polling stations throughout the borough, which, in some cases, were made worse by malfunctioning ballot scanners. polling site managers across Queens reported problems with the scanners Voters at sites with broken machines were forced to push their ballots through multiple times before being told that their vote had been counted The hiccup made for some tense and frustrating moments at poll sites during an already-turbulent election season Multiple voters in Queens told the Eagle they were anxious heading into election day both because of the impact the results of the presidential election would have nationally Even in the overwhelmingly Democratic New York City voters said they felt as though every vote cast would have an impact on the results of the race lifelong Astoria resident Duffy Contino walked out of P.S 70 with a Trump bumper sticker in his hand As he descended the steps of the school after voting for the first time in his life he applied the large sticker to his sweater Contino said he had long considered himself to be an independent and mostly stayed out of elections because New York City is solidly Democratic – in Queens Democratic voters outnumber Republicans seven to one he said he felt inspired by Trump this year and felt inspired to vote after seeing more support for the former president in his everyday life in New York City Voters head to the polls in Queens on Tuesday “Who knows [what could happen]?” Contino said most of whom are expected to vote for Harris “It was important for me to know that I did my part,” Lesley Kamnitzer “I feel very strongly against Trump and I think Harris has definitely risen to the moment I wanted to make sure that I felt okay knowing that I had my say.” Most voters the Eagle spoke with said they had cast their ballot for Harris – President Joe Biden won 74 percent of the vote in Queens in 2020 many Democratic voters said a woman’s right to choose was at the top of their mind when stepping into the voting booth They also generally spoke about the history that would be made should Harris be elected “I would love for her to be alive for the first female president and I would love for her to see herself as being in the White House one day.” Trump won by nearly 50 percentage points in her neighborhood four years ago but she said she had a feeling his support for the former president had been waning in the conservative stronghold “I have seen many less Trump signs,” she said “That could signify maybe a fatigue factor.” a number of voters the Eagle spoke with on Tuesday said they’d rather not be associated with the first former president to be convicted of a felony “I don’t think he represents the values of Queens,” said Bora Lee While Harris was largely expected to run away with a victory in Queens a potentially far closer race was unfolding in the borough’s southernmost district Voters wait in line to cast their ballots during Tuesday’s election in Rockaway.  Eagle photo by Ryan Schwach which encompasses portions of the Rockaway Peninsula Howard Beach and parts of Ozone Park incumbent Democrat Stacey Pheffer Amato faced off against Republican challenger Tom Sullivan They were separated by only 15 votes in the final results just two years ago both candidates told the Eagle they were feeling good “We have been getting completely positive feedback and people are really enthusiastic to vote,” said Pheffer Amato who was campaigning in Lindenwood with Manhattan Assemblymember Tony Simone “The top of the ticket absolutely has people talking People want to make sure their voice is heard.” This is Sullivan’s fourth time attempting to get elected to public office and potentially his best chance after coming so close in 2022 and with turnout in a presidential year expected to be high “The unofficial exit poll is that they have it with what’s happening,” Sullivan said in Rockaway Almost all Sullivan voters that spoke with the Eagle mention immigration or crime as their top issues “The border has to be closed,” said Peter Roach a voter in Rockaway Beach originally from Ireland a firefighter voting in the mainland Queens section of the district also mentioned the border as his top issue but this year I voted down the Republican line Pheffer Amato came into the day with the biggest advantage – incumbency and a well-known name is currently Queens’ Civil Court clerk and formally represented the neighborhood in Albany “I’ve been such a big fan of her for the leadership she’s done,” said Kevin Coyne “I’m really glad people have been out to support her.” voters endured the brisk early morning cold and leaf covered sidewalks to line up outside polling stations Residents there were preparing to vote in the State Senate race between the district’s longtime incumbent and potentially the biggest challenger she’s ever faced Stavisky was first elected to the New York State Senate in 1999 following the death of her husband she successfully defended her office through 12 general elections and maintained a strong majority support over the district Stavisky faced her lowest vote share yet – 57 percent Conservative activist Chu had proven to have a stronger campaign than Stavisky’s past opponents raising three times as much campaign cash as Stavisky’s 2022 challenger Stavinsky went into the day with over two decades of incumbency on her side Ballot-counting machines throughout Queens malfunctioned Tuesday morning prompting the Board of Elections to inspect all 290 polling sites in the borough. Eagle photo by Ryan Schwach While the presidential election dominated the news cycle a few Douglaston residents saw the local elections as just as important some voters told the Eagle that Stavisky’s experience was enough to send her back to Albany “I think Stavisky is a longterm supporter of her constituents and she’s proven that,” voter Bora Lee told the Eagle “She does a really good job hearing people out and addressing their challenges.” Despite being a strong supporter of Stavisky Lee also welcomed a serious contender to the ticket saying new challengers give longtime electeds a surge of energy Her thoughts were echoed by fellow Douglaston voter McBride said politics were a “family affair” for him and that their youngest son was voting for the first time this election “[Chu] was trying to use [Stavisky’s] age against her which I don’t think is really wise because she’s been a leader for many many years,” McBride said Several voters the Eagle spoke with said Chu’s criticism of the city’s handling of the migrant crisis resonated with them – both Stavisky and Chu opposed the large migrant shelter at the Creedmoor campus Christopher Ruddy voted along with his son Ruddy said he was not a “one party” voter and frequently splits his ticket he felt the Republicans were the way to go “I prefer more conservatives in local government versus in the general election,” Ruddy told the Eagle I’m not so keen on the bail reform that’s going on Certainly not too happy about the migrant situation and how much money has to be spent I feel that maybe the Republicans might taper that a bit.” Home / Law / Crime / Politics / Communities / Voices / All Stories / Who We Are / Terms and Conditions a retired priest living at the Immaculate Conception Center (ICC) in Douglaston visits the center’s chapel each morning to pray for active priests and his fellow retired clergymen he enjoys saying his prayers in a newly renovated chapel A major renovation of the chapel was completed in October Bishop Robert Brennan celebrated Mass at the ICC and blessed the chapel “The renovation of the chapel is an experience that just brings us way “It’s obviously always been a place of worship He added that the chapel is a “beautiful setting” that is “tremendously uplifting for senior priests.” The renovation was the chapel’s first major face-lift since 1998 The chapel was erected when the ICC was built in the late 1960s Bishop Brennan said that like the Jubilee Year of 2025 — a year in which Catholics worldwide will renew their faith — the ICC and the chapel are also experiencing a new beginning with the renovation The ICC served for many years as a place of discernment for young men entering the priesthood but is now primarily a retreat and conference center that also provides a home for retired priests in the diocese The renovation project included constructing a new space for the tabernacle in the sanctuary removing the large screen that used to obscure the organ and painting blue stencils high above the altar in tribute to the Blessed Mother owner of D’Ambrosio Ecclesiastical Art Studios Inc. said it was a collaborative effort with input from Bishop Brennan and senior priests was to respect the history of the chapel while adding a few new touches which was founded by George’s family in 1920 has worked on a number of renovation projects in the diocese “The fact that we were given the opportunity was a blessing,” he said “Working here with a bunch of the senior priests who knew the company and worked with us in the past was an honor and it was just a real honor being able to work in this space.” One of the most striking changes involves the chapel’s Stations of the Cross George and his artisans built wood frames for each station — which are white in color — so they would stand out against the white walls on which they are mounted “How can we make them really pop and accentuate so we were able to make some nice millwork frames,” George explained Bishop Brennan likes the new look of the stations but they kind of blended into the wall — the white on white with the color in the background and the wood framing Bishop Brennan added that he is especially pleased that the tabernacle is now in the sanctuary rather than in a separate room like it was before “This makes [the tabernacle] more visible to all when they come regularly to visit,” he said “People can come in and pray before the Blessed Sacrament as they wish.” entered the chapel before Mass and looked around in awe He was ordained a deacon in the chapel in 1972 and noted the “many great memories” that he has there “To see it get a whole new look is wonderful,” Father Herron said Your email will be used to send you The Tablet newsletter. 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Website by 345 Design ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " 2024 at 1:34 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Douglaston Development also secured a major $270 million construction loan for their planned 39-story development in Yorkville NY — Progress is moving forward for the new nearly 500-foot-tall luxury building planned for a Yorkville block Property records indicate that a real estate developer has recently concluded the acquisition of a large chunk of a block on the Upper East Side This area was previously home to the former Gristedes before its closure in 2023 In early June, Douglaston Development, known for their huge projects in Hudson Yards and on the Williamsburg waterfront, purchased the 90-unit rental property at 1450 Third Avenue for $114.5 million from 170 East 83rd LLC, a subsidiary of Valeray Real Estate Company, according to property records. alternatively identified as 170 East 83rd Street spans the entire western block between East 82nd and East 83rd streets Douglaston Development also secured a $270 million loan package from BDT & MSD Partners the merchant bank established last year by Michael Dell's MSD and Byron Trott's BDT $201 million has been allocated for construction debt while $69 million was designated for the acquisition loan Developers intend to demolish a section of the current rental building and replace it with a 39-story 478-foot-tall structure featuring 72 units According to prior permit filings, this proposed building will house the newly constructed 72 apartments on a recently subdivided tax lot. This subdivision was only provisionally approved by the city's tax authorities, as reported by Patch. which currently houses rent-stabilized tenants the two structures will have roughly 172 units CetraRuddy Architecture has been tasked with designing the project along with retail space on the ground floor and parking facilities on the second floor CetraRuddy Architecture's other projects include the restoration of the 1927 residential hotel, Barbizon, in Lenox Hill Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Every product is independently selected by editors Things you buy through our links may earn Vox Media a commission are much cleaner — samples in the Rockaways didn’t exceed the safety limit at all in three of the last four years Douglaston, which has long been anointed a contaminated beach has the unfortunate luck of being near a sewage-discharge point and in Alley Creek Environmentalists told City Limits that heavier rains brought about by climate change exacerbate the problem The problem has been an enduring issue, but locals have also long swam at the beach unfazed. “This is our fountain of youth — it’s what’s kept us healthy all these years,” one 82-year-old told the New York Times in 2008 in a piece about how Douglaston old-timers were ignoring the city’s health warnings about fecal matter Password must be at least 8 characters and contain: you’ll receive occasional updates and offers from New York Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker By: 7:00 am on January 24 The affordable housing lottery has launched for 241-15 Northern Boulevard Senior Apartments, a five-story residential building in Douglaston Available on NYC Housing Connect are 17 units for residents at 80 and 130 percent of the area median income (AMI) ranging in eligible income from $54,755 to $198,250 241-15 Northern Boulevard Senior Apartments in Douglaston garage with electric vehicle charging stations All apartments come with in-unit washer and dryers Tenants are responsible for electricity including electric heat Rent includes gas for cooking and hot water there are three studios with a monthly rent of $1,522 for incomes ranging from $54,755 to $90,400; eight one-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $1,624 for incomes ranging from $58,595 to $101,680; and five two-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $1,937 for incomes ranging from $70,183 to $122,000 there is one two-bedroom with a monthly rent of $3,753 for incomes ranging from $132,446 to $198,250 It is required that at least one household member is age 62 and over Prospective renters must meet income and household size requirements to apply for these apartments Applications must be postmarked or submitted online no later than February 12 I have not seen Tudor Revival in a long time It certainly is an improvement over an all-glass building especially in an area with traditional styles The half-timbering could have been a bit more generous in width Was going to say something similar but you covered most of the bases It would be fairly good easy to have this look ridiculous if not It’s just refreshing to see a developer want to go in a different direction once in a while and NYC has quite a history with Tudor Revival apartment buildings though in the last couple decades it’s been increasingly under threat thanks to to black net facade strippers “complying” with DOB Local Law 12 Yeah I’ve seen so many Tudor style buildings (among others) have their facades completely mutilated everywhere except NYC maintains their old buildings without shaving their parapets down to the top floor window header Only in a city where the attitude is “we’ve got bigger problems than this” is something like the facade and parapet stripping is allowed to happen Can you imagine a Paris or a London tolerating architectural defacement of historic buildings on such a scale Yeah I can’t imagine any European city requiring/tolerating parapet removal It’s also pathetic how the construction companies can’t even try to limit the damage They could at least include a string course and leave on the 6th story (or whatever the top floor is) window headers on so it doesn’t look completely mutilated they top off a fairly ornate facade with a blank brick rectangle that ruins the whole facade it was common for building parapets to be ornamented as part of the overall facade design Local Law 11 encourages parapet removal if the parapet wall is bowed/leaning most building owners/construction companies replace the parapet as cheaply and carelessly as possible resulting in more and more ruined facades all over the city Overall it looks pretty close to the rendering some of the Tudor details could be more robust and authentic but overall the building looks pretty good I would say the large bulkhead on the roof is the biggest negative as per its original renderings that got it approved in the first place The biggest problem besides the lousy plate glass windows that were put in instead of the casements that were included in the original design (and very appropriate for Tudor-style buildings) is the ground floor treatment The original plan which passed the ULURP process showed truly beautiful storefronts with transom windows facing the historic district Tudor-style commercial building across the street on Douglaston Parkway Those were removed and now there’s a giant sloping brick wall facing Northern Boulevard punctuated with relatively tiny fixed windows – not a particularly good look the fact that the project was billed as primarily affordable senior “independent living” housing in order to get its rezoning it’s mostly very expensive market-rate units Follow on Instagram var sb_instagram_js_options = {"font_method":"svg","placeholder":"https:\/\/www.newyorkyimby.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/instagram-feed\/img\/placeholder.png","resized_url":"https:\/\/www.newyorkyimby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sb-instagram-feed-images\/","ajax_url":"https:\/\/www.newyorkyimby.com\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php"}; © COPYRIGHT New York YIMBY® LLC By: 6:30 am on August 21 Proposals submitted to New York City’s Department of City Planning (DCP) reveal two buildings planned for development in Little Neck Located at 43-80 Douglaston Parkway and 241-15 Northern Blvd the projects would require local zoning amendments to floor area requirements height and building use type restrictions for construction to proceed Dual property owners are  listed as 241-15 Northern The northernmost development site at 43-80 Douglaston Parkway will contain 10 market rate units and 14 affordable senior housing units The structure will also contain two sub-grade parking spots the eight-story building will comprise 51,128 square feet The second development site at 241-15 Northern Boulevard will top-out at five stories with both residential and commercial components The property will offer 39 market rate residences with an additional 20 units also dedicated to affordable senior living Ground floor areas will contain a restaurant with nearly 12,700 square feet of functional area Two levels of below-grade area will contain 89 parking spaces Developers have also proposed a third construction that would appear to involve a vertical expansion of an existing residential building from 8 to 9 stories Considering the limited scope of work on this third development site greater details were excluded from the most recent DCP filings Site map indicates location of 43-08 Douglaston Parkway referred to as Development Site 1 Site map indicates location of 241-15 Northern Blvd referred to as Development Site 2 Please pardon me for using your space: Be shocked by beautiful planned These lots have always been empty and will be a positive addition to the neighborhood who want to stay in the neighborhood but do not want will ruin property value in addition to congesting already congested northern blvd Will fight to block this all the way to the end Where are the other (at least) 22 cars supposed to park I am 79.I am wondering if these will be coops or condos and if so I would like prices I’d like to know how can I get a senior housing application I will appreciate very much if you inform about more details to me 2023 - 9:30AM This 3,825-square-foot house has four bedrooms The asking price was cut from $1.88 million to $1.785 million The northeastern Queens community of Douglaston where dancer Ginger Rogers and actress Angela Lansbury lived and where tennis star John McEnroe learned to play The dual-zip code community—11362 and 11363—is next to Nassau County suburban-like atmosphere (but minus the suburban-style property taxes.) In this week’s Buy Curious, David Esposito, an agent at Century Homes Realty Group, and Donna Demkowicz, owner/broker of Donna Demkowicz Real Estate Co., give us the inside story on Douglaston I’ve heard that there may be some deals on real estate in Douglaston "You won’t find any bargains," says Esposito who notes that house prices in Douglaston are around the same as those of the surrounding Queens neighborhoods Douglaston may be a little more expensive than Bayside or Glen Oaks.” Douglaston is bounded on the north by Little Neck Bay and on the east by Nassau County’s Great Neck “It’s a very friendly and welcoming community,” Esposito says “You get to know your neighbors and the local shop owners and many people meet and hang out at the diner or the coffee shop.” Demkowicz says Douglaston is attractive to those who want to get away from “the hustle and bustle of the average Queens neighborhood It’s close to the suburbs of Nassau County but the property taxes are lower than they are on nearby Long Island communities.” which is in the historic district of the same name consists of some 600 houses on Little Neck Bay The waterfront houses date from 1840 to the present “You wouldn’t think you’re in Queens,” Esposito says The views are amazing—you can see all the way from Kings Point to Bayside.” is a small area with large houses as on large lots The residences date from the early 1900s to the present 98 Area" is an informal name coined by longtime residents that refers to the single-family housing Most of the housing stock is detached single-family residences that date from the 1900s to the present Listings are tight right now: There are only 11 single-family houses Hobbled by higher mortgage interest rates and sellers’ inflated price expectations “the market is in transition,” Esposito says adding that appropriately priced properties still sell swiftly with $2.5 million being top price for a large waterfront estate He adds that $850,000 would buy a handyman’s special that needs several hundred thousand dollars of work with prices ranging from $270,000 for a one bedroom to $380,000 to $450,000 for a two-bedroom unit adding that those on the north side of Northern Boulevard which bisects the community into north and south average $200,000 for studios and $400,000 for one bedrooms and there isn’t anything else like it in the community.” Renters have a choice of four-family houses or apartment buildings Two new apartment buildings are in the works but the only other development is the renovation and/or rebuilding of single-family houses Although there is no subway service in Douglaston the Long Island Rail Road has two stops in the community and QM35 buses run through the neighborhood Another bus (the n20G) also runs without stops to neighboring Great Neck The Long Island Expressway and the Cross Island Parkway pass through Douglaston and the Grand Central Parkway is on the community’s southern boundary “Douglaston is only a 15-minute drive from each airport,” Esposito notes In addition to several small parks with benches Douglaston Park has an 18-hole golf course is the second busiest in the city and “offers a country club experience at a fraction of the cost.” Residents head to Alley Pond Park at the southern end of the community for tennis Douglaston Club, opened in 1918 “There are parties with live music,” Esposito says “And this is where they do the annual blessing of the boats.” Douglaston has a casual dining scene, Esposito says, adding that Il Toscano, a Northern Italian restaurant that was established in 1985 fine-dining establishment in the community Popular spots include Il Sapore Italiano Pizzeria, Picciotto (a new pizza place), The Parkway Diner, and Aegea West Mediterranean Kitchen for Greek take-out fare “People also like to go to Mike & Faye Deli Grocery for their morning coffee and hang-out while they’re waiting for the train,” Esposito says Food Bazaar is the only supermarket in the community Residents also go to Douglaston Deli for essentials 244-14 54th Ave.Built in 1925 this single-family Tudor has been recently renovated The 1,376-square-foot detached house has three bedrooms Other features include a new wood-burning fireplace and mantel The price has been reduced from $950,000 to $898,000 42-25 Orient Ave.Listed for $1.298 million The renovated circa-1920 property has an open-concept kitchen and a finished basement with an outside entrance The lot next door is also for sale at an additional cost 42-20 Orient Ave.This 3,825-square-foot detached modern Colonial 47-42 245th St.Built in 1940 this 1,533-square-foot Tudor Colonial has four bedrooms and two baths Other features include a leaded-glass window in the foyer 233-18 38 Dr.Originally listed for $1.35 million, this two-story detached brick house, built in 1997, is on the market for $1.19 million. It has three bedrooms, two full baths, one half bath, a living room, dining room, custom kitchen with an island, sunroom, backyard, an attached garage, and a private driveway. Nancy A. Ruhling is a freelance writer based in New York City. *By signing up you agree to receive occasional emails on behalf of our sponsors Copyright 2009-2024 by BND Ventures Inc | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Ad Choices | Login