Long Island City sounds like it's miles away from Manhattan. Not so. It is literally on the other side of the East River, directly opposite Midtown Manhattan. It is a short hop on the subway and it takes me about 25 minutes from home to studio. It takes 20 minutes on my bike but it's a bit chilly for that at the moment. Come Spring my legs are going to look fantastic with the workout I will get from cycling across the 59th St bridge.
Top: Manhattan seen from Long Island City
Middle: Juvenal Reis Studios
Bottom: Gorgeous townhouses in the neighborhood
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