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Outdoor pool & movie screen featured in Long Island
City’s newest, eco-friendly luxury rental building
BY ANGELA MATUA
amatua@qns.com / @AngelaMatua
A 38-story tower featuring studio and
one- and two-bedroom apartments for
rent is the latest luxury tower to grow in
Long Island City.
Th e 272-unit building, dubbed Th e
Forge, is located on a cul-de-sac at 44-28
Purves St. and features an “environmentally
Live the life of luxury at this spectacular
home that’s for sale in Manhasset
When looking for a home, many people
are looking for that “wow-factor” that
sweeps them off of their feet. Th is home
in Manhasset goes beyond “wow-factor”
and take s you right to “dream home”
status.
Th is home, located at 258 Dogwood
Ln. in Manhasset, is being off ered by
Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International
Realty for $3,299,000 and once you step
inside, you’ll see why.
Built in 2008, this large, brick colonial
is a must see for any homebuyer. As you
walk through the home, you’ll see a number
of spacious rooms, including an eatin
kitchen with a butler’s pantry, which
is perfect for anyone who loves to cook.
As you walk around the fi rst fl oor, you’ll
fi nd a large dining room, living room,
and a great room with a gas fi replace.
With fi ve bedrooms, six bathrooms
(fi ve full, one half), there is plenty of
room for you and family, and even a
guest or two! Th e incredibly large master
suite comes with a bedroom, a full private
bathroom and an extra room that
can be used as a sitting room or an offi ce.
Th e rooms aren’t the only spacious
aspect of this home. When you step out
the back door, you’ll fi nd a large backyard
complete with a back deck and
in-ground pool, both of which make an
ideal spot to hang out with friends and
family throughout the summer.
Other features of this spectacular home
include an attached garage, a maid’s
quarters with a full bathroom, gas fuel,
hot air heating, and a full, fi nished basement.
For more information, contact listing
agent Donna Rubertone at 516-662-
7475.
conscious building design.”
Materials used to build the structure
were chosen to attain LEED Silver certifi -
cation. Th e building also includes a wind
turbine and solar panels for supplemental
electricity and an irrigation system
that uses captured rainwater for landscaped
spaces.
“Th e Forge blends environmental consciousness
with the industrial heritage
and creative spirit of Long Island City,”
said Dan Kaplan, senior partner of architecture
fi rm FXFOWLE. “Th e resulting
design is a vibrant mix of warm materials,
inventive green spaces, compelling art
and abundant natural light.”
In addition to its eco-friendly design,
Th e Forge includes a hand full of amenities
for residents including a 50-foot outdoor
pool, movie screen, hammock park,
ping pong and fooseball tables, summer
kitchen with grills and dining area and
and outdoor rooft op terrace.
If that isn’t enough, the building also
includes a business bar, children’s playroom,
private party room with a wet bar,
a dining area and a fi tness center with a
movement studio and classes.
On-site parking with electric charging
stations, bike storage and additional
tenant storage space will also be available.
Common spaces will also include wi-fi .
“Th e Forge really is a ‘village within a
building,’” said David L. Picket, president
of Gotham Organization. “Residents have
access to an abundance of amenities 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 Th e 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 handcraft ed bottles and metal fi xtures.
Local artists Ryan James MacFarland,
Evan Venegas, Matthew Ward and Rebeca
Raney will also have their work insalled at
the Purves Street building.
Starting prices are $2,485 for studios,
$3,030 for one-bedrooms and $4,150 for
two-bedrooms.
“Over the years, Long Island City has
transformed from a historically industrial
neighborhood into a cultural enclave
fi lled with galleries, museums and artisanal
restaurants,” said David Brause,
president of Brause Realty. “It is the perfect
community for those l ooking to
move further from the bustle and expense
of city life in Manhattan but still remain
in close proximity with plenty of transportation
options.”
Photo courtesy of FXFOWLE
The Forge will open at 44-28 Purves St. in Long Island City.
Photos by Robert DeRosa
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