4-74 48Th Ave

Citylights is a 42-story waterfront residential high-rise in Long Island City completed in 1997 and designed as one of the neighborhood’s early luxury towers. The large building contains studio, one- and two-bedroom residences with features that range from open chef’s kitchens, quartz and marble counters, hardwood floors and abundant custom closet storage to higher-ceilinged units and occasional cathedral ceiling or den configurations. Many apartments include private balconies or oversized, double-insulated windows that frame panoramic East River and Manhattan skyline views. Shared facilities are extensive and organized across multiple floors and outdoor spaces: a staffed 24/7 doorman and concierge, a fully equipped fitness center with classes, sauna and locker rooms, a roof deck with tennis court, landscaped garden and barbecue areas, children’s playroom, bike and building storage, and an on-site laundry room. The property also offers a multi-level garage with resident parking and ground-floor retail such as a spa, dry cleaner and early childhood center. Pet-friendly policies and flexible subletting options (permitting sublets after one year) support varied ownership uses, while maintenance generally covers utilities like heat, hot water and trash. Located steps from Gantry Plaza State Park and the Vernon Boulevard–Jackson Avenue subway, the building sits within a lively, transit-rich corridor of restaurants, shops and ferry access to Manhattan.