46real estate Rockrose’s Linc LIC A TASTE OF LUXURY BY JOHANN HAMILTON The Rockrose Development Corporation is bringing luxury to Long Island City with the fi rst building in a brand new residential complex that offers breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline and a world full of unique amenities. Rockrose is a real estate developer headquartered in Manhattan. It develops residential and commercial sites all over New York City, and covers every step of the development process. This includes not only ground-up planning, but also the locating, designing, construction and management of sites. Rockrose is involved from a project’s conception to the fi nished product, and also stays on to continue management of the fi nished project. Rockrose’s latest project is a new residential complex in Court Square in Long Island City, which is sure to add more character to an area already brimming with culture. “A lot of our construction activity right now is in Queens and Long Island City, and we’ve always been a pioneer of new neighborhoods,” said Paul Januszewski, Vice President of Planning and Government Relations. “For example, we were among the fi rst to start building luxury buildings in the West Village, and we were also one of the fi rst to start building residential buildings in Lower Manhattan. We own buildings in Battery Park City, The Archive in West Village, and we were also the fi rst developers over on the waterfront in Long Island City. Right now we’re focused on Court Square.” The fi rst building in the new complex is called Linc LIC, a 42-story tower with 709 luxury apartments. Located at 43-10 Crescent Street, Linc LIC is within walking distance of seven subway lines, and also features views of the East River, the surrounding neighborhood, and the iconic New York City skyline. Of the 709 available units, 174 are studios, 392 are one-bedroom, 120 are two-bedroom, and 23 are threebedroom apartments. Many of the apartments have balconies, and the parking garage has 175 available spaces. “This is an area of proven and untapped value,” said Justin Elghanayan, president of the Rockrose Development Corporation. “We are adding qualitatively and quantitatively to the vibrant core of the growing Long Island City residential community. These distinctive and attractive new homes will also offer exceptionally convenient access to Manhattan, literally a fi ve-minute subway ride away.” In addition to the residencies, Linc LIC also offers a fi tness center, basketball and squash courts, tenant lounges, roof deck, a Wi-Fi lounge and screening room, residential park and a children’s playroom. Linc LIC was designed by Avinash K. Malhorta Architects, with interiors by Moed de Armas Shannon. Rockrose Development Corp is headquartered at 666 5th Avenue in Manhattan, and for more information on Linc LIC visit www.linclic.com. Photo Courtesy the Rockrose Development Corporation Located at 43-10 Crescent Street, Linc LIC is within walking distance of seven subway lines and offers numerous amenities. CityView Racquet Club: The highest quality tennis and squash experience BY NIKKI DJOKOVICH “CityView is excited to be a part of the growth of Long Island City,” said Christina Lenahan, CityView Racquet Club’s Membership Director. “We have partnered with TF Cornerstone, managing their tennis courts, and The Yoga Room, summer rooftop yoga series, and look forward to providing more options at CityView for the residents of Long Island City, including a new program geared to women.” CityView Racquet Club aims to provide the highest quality tennis and squash experience to the beginner and advanced player alike. The wide variety of programs include private and group instruction, game arrangement, tennis clinics catered to various player levels and junior programs and camps. These programs are taught by a reputable staff of professionals, resulting in the best tennis program in New York City. CityView’s mission is to reverse the decline of tennis and squash in New York City due to the inaccessibility and scarcity of courts by searching for new and innovated places to build them. CityView is located on the roof of the “Swingline Stapler” building in Long Island City. Here they offer high-quality tennis and squash courts, state-of-the-art fi tness facilities, spa amenities and luxurious indoor and outdoor lounges with breathtaking views of Manhattan and Long Island City. “By building a custom facility on an existing rooftop,” said Lenahan, “CityView has ensured that our tennis and squash courts will not be jeopardized by new construction.” Open 365 days a year from 6 a.m. to around 11 p.m., this membersonly club, “welcomes guests to visit, get on court and enjoy the CityView experience,” said Lenahan. The new TF Cornerstone affi liated courts will be reserved for resident use only. CityView invites you to an Open House providing complimentary court time and shuttle service from Long Island City on Saturday, December 7 from noon to 2 p.m. RSVP by contacting Membership Director Christina Lenahan at christina@ cityviewracquet.com or by calling 718-389-6252. For more information, visit www.cityviewracquet.com. CityView Racquet Club is located at 43-34 32nd Place, LIC, NY 11101 between Queens Boulevard & Skillman Avenue. Take the No. 7 Train to the 33rd and Rawson Street stop. 38 NOVEMBER 2013 I LIC COURIER I www.queenscourier.com
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