Neighborhood
Transportation
Urban 21 is ideally located in the heart of Long Island City. Within a 5-minute walk, you can access 7 subway stations with 8 subway lines, with an additional 5-minute ride to Manhattan. By car, through the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Midtown Manhattan is only a 10-minute drive away.
Long Island City combines modern style with classic charm, offering a unique urban atmosphere. Natural beauty is within reach: just two blocks away, the lush greenery of Murray Park serves as a natural oxygen bar for the city center; a 9-minute walk takes you to Gantry Plaza State Park, where you can enjoy peaceful moments watching the Manhattan skyline at sunset.
Lifestyle
Experience the soul of art at MoMA PS1, where contemporary exhibitions pulse with digital highlights, and just a quick walk away, the Sculpture Center offers a cultural feast for your eyes and soul. Living in Long Island City means every visit enriches your senses and spirit.
Restaurants
Urban 21 is surrounded by a variety of global culinary options, with over 350 restaurants, cafes, and bars nearby. Long Island City's food scene has been influenced by a vibrant Chinese community, offering authentic dishes like Nai brother LIC, Dunhuang, Jiangnan, Hu Po, Xi’an Famous Foods, Gong Tea, and Teazzi Tea Shop that bring a taste of home to local Chinese residents.
Community
The neighborhood offers a diversity of amenities, from supermarkets and florists to clinics, ensuring all essential resources are easily accessible. Just a three-minute stroll from Urban 21 brings you to Trader Joe's, while Target is an 8-minute walk away. Within a 10-minute walking radius, you'll find over 10 daily retail outlets to choose from. Experience ultimate convenience living at Urban 21.