The Citylights Building at Queens Landing
Up to CitylightsThe Citylights building was the first building to be built in the new Queens West development.
It was finished in late 1997 and is a 42 story cooperative with 522 apartments ranging from studios to two and half bedrooms although over the years people have joined apartments to create larger spaces. The building includes a parking garage, tennis courts, a gym and breathtaking views of the city.
Citylights Quick Facts
- 42-story, 495,000 Sq. Ft.
- Height: 390 ft (119 m)
- 522-unit coop residential building
- Developed by New York-based Manhattan Overlook Associates
- Completed in 1998 for about $90 million
Citylights Discussion
The Citylights discussion board is a place to discuss issues, topics, articles and other building gossip. If this is your first time posting take some time reading the past posts or do some searching for commonly asked questions. You might want to start with the Citylights FAQ to see if you question has already been answered. All posts which fall outside of the guidelines will be erased without notice but otherwise enjoy. There is also the Citylights discussion board archive from 6/28/00 through 4/25/02.
Citylights FAQ
There are more than a few frequently asked questions (FAQs) about Citylights covering topics how to get there to how the tax structure works. Make sure to read over them before posting a question in the discussion board.
Citylights Pictures
There are always new pictures in the Citylights picture gallery. There are a lot of pictures of Citylights sunsets as well as shots of the building from all different angles. There are also pictures in other areas for the neighborhood, Avalon Riverview and the Gantry Park.
Maps & Directions
If you are trying to figure out where the heck Citylights is, the maps page might help you out. If you need to find your way here try the directions in the Citylights FAQ.