| The Orchard | |
| Location: | 2748 Jackson Avenue Long Island City, Queens, New York |
| Status: | topped out |
| Start Date: | 2022 |
| Completion Date: | 2026 |
| Architect: | Perkins Eastman |
| Floor Area: | 635000square feet |
| Floor Count: | 69 |
| Building Type: | Residential |
| Roof: | 823feet |
| Main Contractor: | Triton Construction |
| Developer: | BLDG Management |
The Orchard is a residential skyscraper located at 2748 Jackson Avenue in the Long Island City neighborhood of Queens, New York City. At 823feet tall, The Orchard is the tallest building in Queens, as well as the second-tallest building in New York City outside of Manhattan, behind the 1066abbr=NaNabbr= Brooklyn Tower. The building, designed by Perkins Eastman and developed by BLDG Management, broke ground in 2022 and is expected to be completed by 2026.[1]
The Orchard is located one block from Queens Plaza, occupying a rectangular lot bounded by Jackson Avenue to the north, Orchard Street to the east, and Queens Street to the west. The base of the tower consists of a two-story underground parking garage and a multi-story retail podium. The 69-story tower rises 823feet above street level.[2] It consists of 824 residential units,[3] of which 200 are designated as affordable.[4] The building totals 635000abbr=onNaNabbr=on of floor area, including of retail and of amenity space.[5] The amenities include a dog pit, game rooms, theaters, basketball court, swimming pools, and fitness center. There is also a 208-space parking garage.
Lloyd Goldman submitted plans for the building to the New York City Department of Buildings in March 2022.[6] [7] The building topped out during July 2024.