The Nest

NestApple's Real Estate Blog

Featuring real estate articles and information to help real estate buyers and sellers. The Nest features writings from Georges Benoliel and other real estate professionals. Georges is the Co-Founder of NestApple and has been working as an active real estate investor for over a decade.

4-74 48th Avenue, Unit 9N

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Welcome to this bright and spacious one-bedroom residence at Citylights, offering beautiful East River and Gantry Plaza State Park views. Large windows in both the living room and bedroom flood the home with natural light while showcasing the stunning waterfront scenery.

This well-proportioned apartment features original parquet hardwood floors throughout, ready to be refinished and restored to their original beauty. Freshly painted, the home provides a clean canvas for its next owner to personalize. The kitchen offers an excellent opportunity to renovate and design a space that reflects your own style and taste, while the bathroom has already been updated from its original condition and is in good shape.

A separate dining room adds flexibility to the layout and could easily be converted into a home office, guest room, or second sleeping area (subject to building requirements and approvals). Generous closet space throughout provides ample storage.

Whether you’re looking to move right in and update over time or create your dream home from the start, this apartment offers incredible potential in one of Long Island City’s premier full-service buildings, all while enjoying spectacular river and park views.

Citylights, Long Island Citys First Luxury building, comes with an abundance of amenities which include full time doorman, concierge, garage, tennis courts, roof deck, free fitness center that includes work-out classes and childrens playroom. In addition there is a sauna, bike room, and laundry room on site. Below the 522 unit building is retail space comprising of a Spa, dry-cleaner, elementary school and early learning center. Fantastic waterfront Gantry Plaza State Park is steps from the front door. Situated minutes from Manhattan by train or Ferry! This Coop requires application but No board interview required! Pets welcome! Subletting allowed after 1 year.



Written By: Georges Benoliel

Georges has been working in Wall Street for the last 16 years trading derivatives with hedge funds. He has been an active real estate investor for over a decade. Georges graduated from HEC Business School in Paris and holds a master in Finance from ESADE Barcelona.

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