New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT)

FREE PARKING

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FREE NYC PARKING

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Once an assembly plant for Rolls-Royce automobiles, Brewster automobiles, and Brewster airplanes, the Brewster building situated at 27-01 Queens Plaza North is now the corporate headquarters for JetBlue Airways

Further info: The Brewster Building

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Walk/Commute to/fro Work

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38-15 Queens Boulevard / Before & After Construction

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Queens: Honeywell Street Bridge (click to view that entire album)

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Walk/Commute to/fro Work

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Part of the album titled Queens: Astoria

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Walk/Commute to/fro Work

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In December 1883, developer William Henderson hired architect John C. Burne to design two identical flat buildings at 107 and 109 East 89th Street just east of Fourth Avenue (renamed Park Avenue in 1888). Completed in August 1884, each had cost Henderson $21,000 to construct (about $659,000 in 2024 terms).

Daytonian in Manhattan, which has such great historical information on New York City

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Manhattan: Upper Eastside

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Urinetown (click to view)

There's NO Parking on Sidewalks

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Notice the reflective vest on the dash. That's a telltale sign how they "may" work for New York City Transit. But so what? The car is parked on a sidewalk and next to a subway entrance at that. These vehicles are never ticketed, nor towed. And that building beyond the fence is the 39th Avenue Subway Ventilation Complex. I feel that it's all a ruse and the largest running joke in the entire city. That's lost revenue & it's running rampant

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Walk/Commute to/fro Work

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Beam me up Scotty. Forget the shoes

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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropolitan_Life_North_Building-

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38-24 32nd Street / Before & After Construction

One of the greatest perks about my job is my ability to walk there in 24-min. And regardless of rain, sleet or snow. I walk. Once the light returns, I'll be able to once again walk home too

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Walk/Commute to/fro Work

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The Greenstreets program converts paved, vacant traffic islands, and medians into green spaces filled with trees, shrubs, and groundcover in an effort to capture stormwater.

The program is a part of the NYC Green Infrastructure Plan. All funding for Greenstreet construction under this plan is administered by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

Part of the album Queens: Skillman Ave Greenstreets

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Green Infrastructure

www.nycgovparks.org/greening/green-infrastructure

There's NO Parking on Sidewalks

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Part of the album: Walk/Commute to/fro Work

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29-15 40th Road, LIC / Before & After Construction

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Included in the album titled: Sarcophagus (a study)

Architect: ODA (Really cool designs)

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24-01 Queens Plaza North - Before/After Construction

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Before & After Construction

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Wolffkran (stylised as WOLFFKRAN) is a German-Swiss tower crane manufacturer and rental company. Founded in 1854 in Heilbronn, Germany, the company developed an early tower crane design in the early 20th century In 1913, the company received a gold medal at the Leipzig Trade Fair for its tower crane design. By the outbreak of World War II, Wolff had become a major manufacturer of medium and heavy tower cranes in the 40 to 150 metre range.

Headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, Wolffkran operates manufacturing facilities in Germany and maintains an international crane rental fleet. The company ranked seventh globally in the 2021 International Cranes and Specialized Transport Tower Index.

~ Wikipedia

Complete Wikipedia page: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolffkran

WOLFFKRAN website: www.wolffkran.com/website/en/us

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23-10 Queens Plaza South / 42-19 24th Street

Before & After Construction

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Queens Plaza aka The Wild West

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23-01-23-07 31st St, Astoria - Before/After Construction

NYC Subway Ventilation Tower

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Manhattan: Upper Eastside

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Part of the album: Walk/Commute to/fro Work

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In New York City, public urination is a civil offense, not a criminal offense, and is covered by Section 16-118 of the Administrative Code. First-time offenders can receive a fine of up to $75, with subsequent offenses within 12 months resulting in fines of $250–$350 for a second offense and $350–$450 for a third offense. Offenders will receive a civil ticket instead of a criminal summons and will not have a criminal record if found guilty. Administrative courts may also require offenders to perform community service.

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This is very significant as they're upgrading sidewalk access by installing Pedestrian Ramps for strollers, wheelchairs, and older and or disabled citizens. This area is presently undergoing a huge building boom, and this is another green light for them to continue

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www.nycpedramps.info/

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A New City Rises

Overview of 7 Train Upgrades in Queens

The 7 train line, which connects Flushing to Midtown Manhattan, is undergoing significant upgrades in Queens, including at the 33rd Street–Rawson Street station. These improvements are part of a broader initiative to enhance the subway system's infrastructure and accessibility.

Key Upgrades at 33rd Street–Rawson Street Station

Accessibility Improvements

ADA Compliance:

The station is currently undergoing renovations to become ADA-accessible. This includes the installation of elevators, which is part of a larger $6 billion investment in accessibility across the subway system.

Elevator Installation:

The contract for adding two elevators at the station was awarded in December 2023, with work expected to improve access for all riders.

Structural Enhancements

Temporary Platforms: To accommodate construction, temporary platforms have been set up at the 33rd Street–Rawson Street station, along with other nearby stations.

Service Changes:

As part of the ongoing upgrades, Manhattan-bound 7 trains are skipping the 69th and 52nd Street stations through early 2026. Riders are advised to use nearby stations like 74th Street–Broadway and 61st Street–Woodside during this period.

Timeline and Impact

Construction Duration:

The upgrades are expected to continue into 2026, with various phases of work being coordinated to minimize disruptions.

Customer Experience:

These improvements aim to enhance the overall customer experience by providing better access, improved safety, and modernized facilities throughout the 7 train line.

These upgrades are crucial for ensuring that the subway system meets the needs of all New Yorker's, particularly those requiring accessible transit options.

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#7 Train Upgrades/33rd-Rawson Street Station

Year built: 1930

Total number of units (both buildings): 27

The mystery back houses behind East 26th Street

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Manhattan: Kips Bay

Built in 1920

Property sold 6/7/2024 for $4-million

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30-71 29th St, Astoria / Before & After Construction - Click to view

BEFORE & AFTER CONSTRUCTION

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Further info on 23-10 Queens Plaza South aka Opus Point

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23-10 Queens Plaza South / 42-19 24th Street

Before & After Construction

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This is a dual album as these two major construction projects are situated just across 24th street @ Queens Plaza South from one another

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Queens: 31-01 to 31-03 37th Avenue / Before & After Construction

BEFORE & AFTER CONSTRUCTION

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Further info on 42-19 24th Street

Further info on 23-10 Queens Plaza South aka Opus Point

This is a dual album as these two major construction projects are situated just across 24th street @ Queens Plaza South from one another

Just weird. Several times per week I happen upon pairs of shoes just sitting off by themselves. Lately I've seen some even in boxes. This is the second instance of shoes being placed out front of this same house. I don't get it.

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Beam me up Scotty. Forget the shoes

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Manhattan: Flatiron District

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Year built: 1959

Purchase date: 07/03/2025

Purchase price: $11,009,125

Here's the design for the upcoming new building. I really like it

www.caliendoarchitects.com/project-gallery/31-05-astoria-...

History of the site:

After 40 years in business the Neptune Diner located in Astoria, Queens, NYC served its last meal on Sunday, July 29. 2024. The owners claimed they were not given a chance to renew their lease, because the property will soon be turned into a residential building.

Since 1983, The Katsihtis brothers have owned the building on Astoria Boulevard but not the land, which was sold in 2018 for over $10 million.

The brothers also had a 35-year lease which expired in 2019. But since then, they were not able to come to a long-term agreement with the landlord.

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But that's what Long Island City/Astoria needs is another apartment building. It's already so overbuilt, it's ridiculous. Yet they keep tearing them down and building new ones, many of which are luxury rentals. The neighborhood is losing its character to steel and glass.

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Queens: 31-05 Astoria Blvd North - Before & After Construction

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One can never have enough pillows

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Radiant luxury condos in Long Island City reach 30% sales milestone in record time

licpost.com/radiant-luxury-condos-long-island-city-sales-...

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24-01 Queens Plaza North - Before/After Construction

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I walk everywhere. To work, back home, shopping, wherever. And along many of my walks I happen upon pairs of shoes just sitting off by themselves. It's just so weird and random. As if whomever was wearing them was just whisked away. Beamed up to the Spaceship. Barefooted or in their stocking feet. Perhaps the aliens don't believe in shoes. Or have no need for them...

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Beam me up Scotty. Forget the shoes

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Queens: Dutch Kills

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Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree.

~ Emily Brontë (English novelist and poet who is best known for her only novel, Wuthering Heights)

Further info on

Emily Brontë

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Walk/Commute to/fro Work

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Part of the album 39-26 30th St / Before & After Construction

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The Fifty

Stupid name for a building. Seems these new buildings may be receiving some kind of write off if they think up the dumbest, quirkiest name.

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The Packard Motor Building, 32-02 Queens Blvd

The Packard Motor Building website

"Keep It Movin'!!", designed by LaGuardia Community College's Fine Arts student Fernanda Contreras, is one of NYC's largest street murals, unveiled on October 6, 2025, on the 29th Street "LaGuardia Community Greenway" in Long Island City, Queens. Covering 17,000 sq ft, it spans 29th Street (between 47th Ave & Skillman Ave) with designs celebrating local subway lines and NYC walkability.

Check out this "Keep it Movin!! creation video

Project Name: "Keep It Movin'!!"

Location: 29th Street, between 47th Ave & Skillman Avenue, Long Island City, Queens (outside LaGuardia Community College).

Designer: Fernanda Contreras, LaGuardia Community College Fine Arts student.

Size: 17,000 square feet.

Features:The mural transforms a former roadway into a pedestrian plaza, featuring designs representing the 7, G, E, F, and N/R/W subway lines.

Background: The project, created in partnership with the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT), was a collaborative effort involving, among others, the LaGuardia Community College President Society.

Purpose: To beautify public spaces and create a vibrant, safe pedestrian area for students and the local community.