42-73 Hunter Street | A Modern Residential Addition to Long Island City

A new residential building is taking shape on Hunter Street in Long Island City. Located between 42nd Road and 43rd Avenue, 42-73 Hunter Street is designed by Angelo Ng & Anthony Ng Architects Studio. Its latest rendering presents a clear contemporary identity through dark gray cladding, continuous window bands and a sequence of upper-floor setbacks.

The architect’s published scheme describes 12 stories and 37 apartments. Compared with LIC’s large residential towers, this scale gives the building a more direct relationship with the street. Select corner balconies and upper-level outdoor spaces add residential detail to its facade.

The project remains in development. For readers following future housing in LIC, its Hunter Street location and published architecture provide a first look at this emerging address.

42-73 Hunter Street architectural rendering. Source: Angelo Ng & Anthony Ng Architects Studio, P.C. project page. Source

01 Architectural Overview

The lower building establishes a street frontage, while setbacks gradually reduce its upper volume. Dark cladding, regularly arranged windows and projecting balconies introduce depth within a consistent architectural framework.

02 Location

MTA Long Island City neighborhood map for location reference. Consult the MTA for current service. Source

The surrounding area connects with both Queens Plaza and Queensboro Plaza, offering different subway options for trips to Manhattan and elsewhere in Queens. Between 42nd Road and 43rd Avenue, the project sits within a neighborhood shaped by residential buildings, commercial activity and LIC’s continuing development.

Queens Plaza is served by the E, F and R, with time-of-day limitations on F service. Queensboro Plaza connects to the 7, N and W, with the W operating on weekdays. These two stations offer distinct travel options; actual service follows the MTA’s current schedules and advisories.

Neighborhood public space: Dutch Kills Green, photographed May 12, 2023. Not a building amenity. Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0. · Source

03 Design Team

Angelo Ng & Anthony Ng Architects Studio, P.C. is the project’s architect. The practice has published the scheme on its website, providing a view of the building’s appearance, height and overall residential scale.

The rendering establishes a regular pattern of windows and wall surfaces, then adds depth through balconies, setbacks and the entrance. Its architectural identity is expressed through the arrangement of the building’s volume and openings.

04 Architectural Design

Dark gray panels give the exterior its principal color, contrasting with broad areas of glazing. Continuous windows emphasize horizontal lines, while vertical elements connect the floors into a coherent facade.

Select corner balconies project outward to create depth. Setbacks reduce the mass of the upper floors, and outdoor spaces at different levels bring a residential scale to the composition. These observations describe the rendering; final materials and apartment-specific outdoor space remain subject to formal project documents.

Enlarged detail from the official full-building rendering: upper setbacks and balconies; not a separate rendering. Angelo Ng & Anthony Ng Architects Studio, P.C. · Source

05 Entrance Space

The rendering shows a tall entrance framed by dark elements and transparent glazing. Its proportions distinguish the arrival point from the residential windows above, creating a clear transition from sidewalk to building.

Enlarged detail from the official full-building rendering: street entrance; exterior design intent. Angelo Ng & Anthony Ng Architects Studio, P.C. · Source

Publicly available visual material currently focuses on the exterior. Verified lobby interiors and concierge services have not yet been announced.

06 Residences and Amenities

The published scheme establishes residential use and depicts select balconies and upper-floor setbacks. Detailed bedroom mixes, interior finishes, kitchen and bathroom specifications, and shared amenities are not yet supported by sufficient formal information for a complete presentation.

The condominium or rental offering, launch schedule and pricing have also not been confirmed, so there is no formal inventory table to present at this stage.

07 Development Progress

Historic street view of the former shops before demolition, not current site conditions. Google Maps / QNS, September 2026 coverage. · Source

Site demolition photograph, published August 13, 2026. Michael Hayes / Urbanize New York. Source

Demolition of the previous low-rise buildings has opened the site for further development. August 2026 field reporting documented the cleared parcel, and subsequent city records show completion of the demolition work.

Residential plans continue through the filing process. The approved principal filing lists 37 apartments, while another version submitted in September 2026 lists 36 and remained under review when checked. The final unit count and construction arrangements will become clearer as design and approvals advance.

08 Key Highlights

42-73 Hunter Street combines access to the Queens Plaza area’s transit network with the design detail of a mid-rise residential building. Dark cladding, corner balconies and upper-level setbacks give the project a recognizable exterior.

For buyers and renters exploring LIC’s next generation of housing, it offers another address to follow: a residential scale distinct from the neighborhood’s larger towers, within a changing area around major transit connections.

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Supplementary References, Images, and Market Information

Information reviewed as of September 24, 2026. Sources include the architect’s project page, YIMBY’s rendering coverage, Urbanize’s demolition coverage and NYC DOB NOW filing data, job Q01363758. Transit information is drawn from the MTA E line and MTA 7 line pages.

The architect describes 12 stories and 37 apartments. The approved DOB principal filing describes 11 stories plus a mezzanine and 37 units; a separate September filing version lists 36 and remained under review. Plan approval does not mean every construction permit has been issued. The developer’s public-facing identity, offering type, final plans, amenities, prices and delivery date require confirmation. Renderings illustrate design intent and do not guarantee views, materials or outdoor space. This independent project profile does not represent current sale or rental inventory or identify ACRE as the exclusive agent.