Author: emarshall

Queens condo market sees mixed trends as Astoria prices soar, LIC stabilizes and Flushing declines: report

Jan. 29, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Queens’ condo market remained dynamic in 2024, with certain neighborhoods experiencing distinct market shifts in the final quarter of 2024. During the fourth quarter last year, the condo markets in the Queens neighborhoods of Astoria, Long Island City and Flushing each experienced different trends from the previous year, especially… Read more »

Leasing begins for 647 units at Halletts Point in Astoria

Jan. 15, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The real estate agency the Durst Organization announced the launch of leasing for 647 residential units at the upcoming 20 and 30 Halletts Point developments in Astoria on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Set to open in Spring 2025, the developments were designed by Handel Architects with sustainability and comfort at… Read more »

Senator Gianaris, AOC visit P.S. 70Q in Astoria for College and Career Awareness Day

Jan. 14, 2025 By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud New York State Senator Michael Gianaris and Congressmember Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez were among the numerous individuals who visited the students of P.S. 70Q: The Lieutenant Joseph Petrosino School on Friday, Jan. 10, as part of the school’s celebration of College and Career Awareness Day. Gianaris and Ocasio-Cortez each addressed… Read more »

Op-Ed | The hidden influence: How the financial sector shapes American housing

Jan. 7, 2025 By Richard Khuzami The lack of affordable housing in America is not a simple issue. It has many layers that must be addressed.  Today, developers are often portrayed as villains, prioritizing profit over the community. However, underpinning all decisions developers make is access to funding, and in this way, lenders, whether private… Read more »