Skyline Tower, Residential skyscraper in Long Island City, Queens, United States
Skyline Tower is a residential skyscraper in Long Island City, Queens, with 67 floors holding 802 condominium units in total. The building offers a fitness center, swimming pool, sauna, spa, yoga room, laundry facilities, children's playroom, and multiple lounges for residents.
The site was owned by Citigroup in the 1980s for a planned office building until developer Chris Xu acquired it in 2015. This shift from a corporate office plan to residential housing reflects broader changes in how Queens developed over recent decades.
The building marks a shift in how Queens developed as a residential destination, bringing contemporary luxury apartment living to a neighborhood that was once industrial. Visitors walking past notice how this structure changed the local character and drew new residents to the area.
The tower is located in Long Island City and is accessible by subway from other parts of Queens and Manhattan. Visitors should note this is a private residential building, so access to shared facilities and common areas may be limited to residents only.
The building's height was limited by aviation regulations due to its proximity to LaGuardia Airport. This restriction made it a study in balancing density with federal safety requirements that apply to structures near busy flight paths.
Inception: 1972
Official opening: 1972
Floors above the ground: 24
GPS coordinates: 44.95254,-93.15277
Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:08
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