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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Long Island City includes several distinct areas around its transit hubs, waterfront, arts destinations, and mixed-use streets. Queens Plaza, Court Square, Hunters Point, and Dutch Kills each offer a different way to experience this part of western Queens.

Queens Plaza

Queens Plaza is one of the official subdistricts within the Special Long Island City Mixed Use District and serves as a major transit gateway for the neighborhood. Link Apartments® QPN sits at 41-46 27th Street with direct access to Queensboro Plaza Subway Station, while Queens Plaza Subway Station is listed 0.2 miles from the community.

Court Square

Court Square is another official Long Island City subdistrict, centered around a mix of residential, commercial, cultural, and transit connections. MoMA PS1 and SculptureCenter are part of the broader arts setting around Court Square and nearby Jackson Avenue.

Hunters Point

Hunters Point occupies the southern and waterfront side of Long Island City and includes access to the East River, Gantry Plaza State Park, and Hunters Point South. The area gives renters another Long Island City setting shaped by waterfront open space and connections back toward the neighborhood's central transit districts.

Dutch Kills

Dutch Kills forms an official subdistrict within the Special Long Island City Mixed Use District north of the Queens Plaza core. Its location connects with the larger Long Island City neighborhood while keeping Queens Plaza, Astoria, and other western Queens destinations within the surrounding area.

Long Island City combines one of Queens' major transit centers with waterfront parks, contemporary art institutions, and a rapidly changing mix of residential and commercial spaces. Link Apartments® QPN brings those neighborhood features together from a location directly connected to Queensboro Plaza.

Six Subway Lines Around Queens Plaza

Queensboro Plaza serves the 7, N, and W trains directly beneath Link Apartments® QPN. Queens Plaza adds the E, M, and R trains nearby, giving this part of Long Island City multiple subway options for reaching other parts of Queens and New York City.

A Concentrated Arts Community

Queens Community Board 2 describes Long Island City as having one of New York City's highest concentrations of art galleries, institutions, and studio space. MoMA PS1 and SculptureCenter are two established contemporary art destinations in the neighborhood, while the Museum of the Moving Image adds another major cultural institution in nearby Astoria.

Waterfront Parks and Skyline Views

Long Island City's western edge meets the East River, where Gantry Plaza State Park and Hunters Point South create waterfront recreation space with Manhattan views. The official Link Apartments® QPN materials also highlight views of Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn from select apartments and community spaces.

A Mix of Work, Shopping, and Daily Conveniences

Long Island City combines offices, education, retail, groceries, recreation, and transit within the broader neighborhood. LaGuardia Community College is based on Thomson Avenue in Long Island City, while City Acres Market, Trader Joe's, Target, Costco Wholesale, and other shopping destinations add everyday options around Link Apartments® QPN.

Link Apartments® QPN places Queensboro Plaza, Long Island City arts destinations, shopping, and recreation around the community. Local and nearby Queens attractions include:

· MoMA PS1

· Gantry Plaza State Park

· Hunters Point South Park

· Socrates Sculpture Park

· The Noguchi Museum

· Museum of the Moving Image

· Queens Museum

· New York Hall of Science

· Queens Botanical Garden

· Flushing Meadows Corona Park

MoMA PS1 is listed 0.7 miles from Link Apartments® QPN, while the neighborhood's subway connections make it easier to explore more of Queens and New York City.

Long Island City sits directly across the East River from Manhattan and connects with New York City's larger employment network through several subway lines. From Link Apartments® QPN, Queensboro Plaza provides the 7, N, and W trains, while nearby Queens Plaza adds E, M, and R service.

· City of New York

· NYC Health + Hospitals

· NewYork-Presbyterian

· Mount Sinai Health System

· Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

· New York University

· Cornell Tech (Roosevelt Island)

· LaGuardia Community College (Long Island City)

· Queens College (Flushing)

· United Nations Headquarters

The employer mix spans government, healthcare, higher education, research, and international institutions across Queens, Roosevelt Island, and Manhattan. Link Apartments® QPN's direct Queensboro Plaza access connects the community with several of the subway lines serving those parts of New York City.

More than 35,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenity space gives Link Apartments® QPN a broad mix of recreation, fitness, work, pet, and resident-service spaces in Long Island City.

Pool, Rooftop, and Outdoor Spaces

The outdoor pool and sundeck include cabanas and an outdoor shower, while the rooftop terrace adds BBQs and outdoor dining areas. A Zen courtyard creates another outdoor setting for downtime within the community.

24/7 Fitness and Work Spaces

A 24/7 fitness center and yoga studio support different workout routines. Co-working spaces and a library nook provide places for focused work outside the apartment, while the lobby lounge and game room add more shared spaces for relaxing and gathering.

Pet Spa, Dog Runs, and Storage

Link Apartments® QPN is pet-friendly and welcomes cats and dogs. The pet spa and dog runs provide dedicated pet spaces, while bike and resident storage help keep everyday gear organized.

Concierge Service and Modern Apartment Features

A 24-hour concierge, package room, and on-site retail add practical convenience within the building. Apartment interiors include in-home washers and dryers, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, full-height quartz backsplashes, soft-close cabinetry, under-cabinet lighting, luxury plank flooring, and complimentary window treatments.

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