An amenity-packed building housing units with no dead space
In 1980, when Stoneslate Corp. acquired two massive, unfinished construction skeletons from bankrupt developers out in Bayside, Queens, they promised to bring Manhattan's luxury high-rise living standards to the strongly suburban neighborhood. The New York Times reported that the new development company would keep the designs of Jack Brown Associates, the local architects whose plans would have been executed by the former developers had the company not been derailed by the ballooning interest rates of the ’70s. True to their word, Stoneslate delivered, packing almost every conceivable amenity into the 13-acre site.
“I think what distinguishes this from many of the contemporary constructions is that they were able to get a very, very generous tract of land, so there wasn't the element of shoehorning that we see today,” says Howard Glick, a Corcoran agent who sells in the building. “Sometimes buildings just try to squeeze too much into the square footage that they have, and it can be somewhat of a shotgun effect.” With the Bay Club, a 25,000-square-foot amenities building sits mostly underground, in-between the well-spaced towers, so “there's no mixing or crossover of traffic” where residents are concerned. The full-service complex packs in everything from its own restaurant (which delivers to residents’ front door) to an indoor Olympic-sized swimming pool to a fully equipped fitness club.
And, according to Glick, “the units reflect the period very well.” The 1970s designs were meant to be efficient compared to prewar units “but you’re still getting appreciable layouts,” he says. “It’s just that you don't have little niches or hallways. There’s no dead space.”
Expansive units with views of every vista
The Times broke down Bay Club’s unit composition as such: “13% studios, 55% one-bedrooms, 29% two-bedrooms and 3% three-bedrooms.” Through combinations, one or two of the compound’s 1,037 units have become four-bedrooms, but the mix of apartments has basically held steady since construction. Glick describes unit sizes as spanning a spectrum, and he’s right. Studios can run anywhere from 500 square feet to 1,235 square feet and cost between $355,000 to $625,000. One-bedrooms start at 655 square feet and can go all the way up to 1,518 square feet; those are usually priced between $385,000 and $850,000. Two-bedrooms can begin at 915 square feet, but average around 1,200 square feet, give or take; a completely renovated 1,500-square-foot, two-bedroom with three bathrooms, closed for $1.18 million in the fall of 2024. And three-bedrooms can go from 1,400 square feet to the mid-1500s. Most of the residences have balconies and offer views of either the Long Island Sound and Throgs Neck Bridge, Little Neck Bay, the city skyline or the complex's landscaped grounds which are well-manicured and contain a large, central pond.
A comprehensive suite of luxuries
Undoubtedly, the amenities are a huge draw for buyers at the Bay Club. “They were really able to take full advantage of the geography,” Glick says of the vast array of creature comforts fit into compound. The buildings are mirror images of each other, and both are staffed with 24/7 personnel — including a doorman, concierge service, security and porters — stationed in a clean, contemporary lobby with double-height ceilings. Laundry rooms are located on every floor and there are bike rooms in each building. There is also a two-level, underground garage (with EV charging stations and valet service) in each building, in addition to three outdoor parking lots. Residents of both buildings can access amenities including the restaurant, a convenience store, beauty salon, dry cleaner, screening room, children’s playroom and party rooms via underground passageways. The pool is above ground and has a retractable roof. Residents have access to all amenities but must pay a monthly membership fee to use the fitness center which has a massage room, jacuzzi and sauna. There is also a dedicated children’s pool outdoors, along with a playground, and tennis and basketball courts.
A shopping plaza, golf and a public marina
The Bay Club abuts a shopping center filled with names typically seen in a mall — Ann Taylor Loft, Men’s Warehouse, Old Navy, Outback Steakhouse and Five Guys, just to name a few. A huge Stop & Shop is one of the anchor tenants there, so residents don’t have to go far for grocery shopping. An AMC multiplex is also found on the property. And although Bayside may be situated in a far-off corner of Queens, the waterfront neighborhood has its own ecosystem with no shortage of activities. Closer to the water — and just a five-minute drive away — is the Bay Terrace Country Club, for those who fancy all that such an establishment has to offer. Multiple sports courts and fields are located at Bayside Fields, a 20-minute walk away. A seven-minute drive gets residents to Clearview Park and Golf Course, a popular public 18-hole course. The somewhat hilly terrain designed for beginners to intermediate level players has both straight and open fairways as well as forested ones. Amenities include a pro shop, lessons, clinics, a clubhouse, lockers, a bar, and a snack cart roaming the course. The Bayside Marina is another public facility. Anyone can fish daily and rent boats. Residents fortunate enough to own a boat can also dock seasonally.
Multiple options into Manhattan and beyond
Bay Club residents have several transportation options at their disposal. The Clearview Expressway is about six minutes from the compound. The Long Island Railroad’s Bayside train station is nine minutes by car but the building operates a direct shuttle there. Express bus service (QM2 and QM20) to midtown Manhattan, stops on 23rd Avenue, right across the street from the Bay Club.
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Low Crime
Crime Score®
2/ 10
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
47/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
74/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
57/ 100
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Parks in this Area
Bay Terrace Playground
7 min walk
Basketball
Playground
Raymond O'Connor Park
13 min walk
Basketball
Soccer
Playground Twenty One
4 min drive
Basketball
Playground
Auburndale Playground
4 min drive
Buz O'Rourke Playground
5 min drive
Basketball
Playground
Fort Totten Park
5 min drive
John Golden Park
5 min drive
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Trails
Little Bay Park
5 min drive
Baseball/Softball
Dog Park
Kayak/Canoe
Crocheron Park
5 min drive
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Dog Park
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