The Powerhouse Arts Tower at 27-40 Jackson Ave in Long Island City opened its lower 10 floors to new residents on June 3. Over 150 apartments are now available for move-in this week.

The Powerhouse Arts Tower, a 30-story mixed-use project by L+M Development Partners, marked a major milestone this week as it allowed its first wave of tenants to move into the new Jackson Avenue high-rise. The building’s leasing office confirmed to NYC Pulse that the initial batch of units—primarily studios and one-bedrooms—span floors 2 through 11 and face both Midtown and Queens Plaza.

Leasing manager Tamika Colon told NYC Pulse that “more than 60 leases were signed in the past month alone,” with interest highest among renters priced out of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Rents for studios start at $3,100 per month, according to active StreetEasy listings as of June 4, and one-beds are being snapped up quickly by young professionals working in Midtown.

Amenities for the incoming tenants include a fitness center, co-working lounges, and a 24-hour attended lobby, all operational this week. The upper floors, which will add larger units and a rooftop event space, are scheduled to open in late summer. The ground floor commercial space—anchored by coffee roaster Devoción—is set to open by the end of June.

Local brokers say the influx of new apartments is already shifting the rental dynamic around the Vernon Blvd–Jackson Av 7 train stop. “This brings fresh inventory and makes the block feel more like downtown Brooklyn than the LIC of even five years ago,” said Gabriel Montes, agent at Modern Spaces.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Powerhouse Arts Tower located?

Powerhouse Arts Tower is located at 27-40 Jackson Ave, at the intersection of Jackson Avenue and 28th Street, just steps from the Vernon Blvd–Jackson Av 7 train station in Long Island City, Queens.

When did move-ins begin at the building?

Move-ins for the first 10 floors began on June 3, 2024, according to L+M Development Partners and leasing office staff. Leases were signed throughout May in anticipation.

What types of units and amenities are available now?

The initial opening includes studios and one-bedroom rentals, with access to a fitness center, co-working lounges, attended lobby, and soon a retail coffee shop. Larger units and rooftop amenities are coming later this summer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Powerhouse Arts Tower located?

The Powerhouse Arts Tower is located at 27-40 Jackson Ave, at the intersection of Jackson Avenue and 28th Street in Long Island City, Queens, near the Vernon Blvd–Jackson Av 7 train station.

When did move-ins start at Powerhouse Arts Tower?

Move-ins for the first 10 floors began on June 3, 2024.

What types of apartments are available in the initial opening of Powerhouse Arts Tower?

The initial phase offers over 150 rental apartments, mainly studios and one-bedrooms, on floors 2 through 11.

How much does rent cost at Powerhouse Arts Tower?

Rents for studios start at $3,100 per month as of June 4, 2024.

What amenities are available to residents at Powerhouse Arts Tower?

Amenities include a fitness center, co-working lounges, and a 24-hour attended lobby, with a ground-floor coffee shop opening by the end of June.

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