Founded in 1870 from a merger of the Village of Astoria and surrounding hamlets, Long Island City later became part of New York City in 1898. Currently making it's mark on New York real estate with new construction along Center Boulevard, Long Island City is home to the greatest concentration of art spaces in any of New York's five boroughs and the famous Silvercup Studios calls the area home. With a growing luxury condo market and a cultural scene that rivals it's more storied neighbors, Long Island City's skyline continues to evolve.

Home to the famous Pepsi-Cola sign that looks back at Manhattan over the East River, Long Island City is sometimes thought of as an extention of Midtown Manhattan with a many residents commuting daily via the 7 train. With new luxury developments such as L Haus, The Foundy at Hunters Point, and The View dotting the landscape, Long Island City is a quickly becoming a force in the New York residential scene with residents drawn to it's eclectic art venues, bars, and restaraunts. One of the most rapidly developing neighborhoods in New York, the Long Island City skyline is a testament to contemporary style and modern living.