Real Estate
BY ANGELA MATUA
AMATUA@QNS.COM
The
Forge
A 38-story tower featuring studio and
one- and two-bedroom apartments for
rent is the latest luxury building to grow
in Long Island City.
The 272-unit building, dubbed The
Forge, is located on a cul-de-sac at
44-28 Purves St. and features an “envi-ronmentally
conscious building design.”
Materials used to build the struc-ture
were chosen to attain LEED Silver
certification. The building also includes
a wind turbine and solar panels for
supplemental electricity and an irrigation
system that uses captured rainwater for
landscaped spaces.
“The Forge blends environmental
consciousness with the industrial heri-tage
and creative spirit of Long Island
City,” said Dan Kaplan, senior partner
of architecture firm FXFOWLE. “The
resulting design is a vibrant mix of warm
materials, inventive green spaces, com-pelling
art and abundant natural light.”
In addition to its eco-friendly design,
The Forge includes a handful of ameni-ties
for residents including a 50-foot
outdoor pool, a movie screen, hammock
park, ping-pong and Foosball tables, a
summer kitchen with grills and dining
area and an outdoor rooftop terrace.
If that isn’t enough, the building also
includes a business bar, children’s play-room,
private party room with a wet bar,
a dining area and a fitness center with
a movement studio and classes.
On-site parking with electric charging
stations, bike storage and additional ten-ant
storage space will also be available.
Common spaces will also include Wi-Fi.
“The Forge really is a ‘village within a
building,’” said David L. Picket, president
of Gotham Organization. “Residents
have access to an abundance of ameni-ties
and services that make your daily
life exciting and convenient, with a scale
that feels more like a boutique hotel
than a convention center.”
Long Island City artists will also
contribute their work to The Forge. A
permanent installation by artist Kate
Newby will be featured in the West
Library, which consists of antique glass
bottles found during the excavation of
the construction site along with hand-crafted
bottles and metal fixtures. Local
artists Ryan James MacFarland, Evan
Venegas, Matthew Ward and Rebeca
Raney will also have their work installed
at the Purves Street building.
Starting prices are $2,485 for stu-dios,
$3,030 for one-bedrooms and
$4,150 for two-bedrooms. The Mar-keting
Directors is the marketing and
leasing agent for the project.
“Over the years, Long Island City
has transformed from a historically in-dustrial
neighborhood into a cultural
enclave filled with galleries, museums
and artisanal restaurants,” said David
Brause, president of Brause Realty.
“It is the perfect community for those
looking to move further from the bustle
and expense of city life in Manhattan
but still remain in close proximity with
plenty of transportation options.”
Photos courtesy of FXFOWLE
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