Long Island City is just 5 minutes subway ride from Midtown, it has quickly become the suburbs inside New York City with the best view of the famous Manhattan skyline. Long Island City is flanked by the Midtown Tunnel to the south and Queensboro Bridge to the north. It runs along the East River waterfront runs and extends inland to 51st/Hobart Street. Quaint shops, trendy bars and restaurants entice passersby with a range of atmospheres from cozy to contemporary. A major cultural center, LIC is replete with museums, artist lofts as well as many outdoor and indoor galleries. The history of Long Island City is part of its intrigue. In 1898, 28 years after the original villages and hamlets consolidated themselves into one, Long Island City officially became a part of New York City when the city expanded its borders to include Queens. Long Island City is served by the elevated Astoria line (N Q trains) and Flushing line (7 train) Also served by the underground 63rd street line (F train) and Queens Blvd Line ( E, F, M, R trains) and crosstown line ( G train). This neighborhood also offer several high end no fee buildings that would leave you speechless!