Welcome home to residence 12C at City Lights on the Long Island City waterfront. This spacious 1-bedroom, 1-bath home features a large living room, a windowed den/dining area and a private balcony. The oversized closets have been customized by California Closets. There are stunning views of the Manhattan skyline, the East River, and Gantry Plaza State Park from all rooms. The galley kitchen features white shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances including a 5-burner Adora GE gas range, an over-the-range Adora GE Microwave, a Maytag dishwasher, and a large Amana refrigerator. The granite countertops, porcelain stone floor and the full height mosaic backsplash complete this highly functional kitchen. The spa-style bath has beautiful floor and wall tiles, a deep tub/shower combination, tasteful wainscoting, and a large vanity with a frosted glass top. City Lights is a full-service building consisting of 42 floors and 522 units. The lobby is attended 24/7, there is a live-in resident manager, and a full-time onsite staff.Building amenities include a staffed fitness center with Peloton bikes, locker rooms, a sauna, a landscaped rooftop, a tennis court, bicycle storage, a meeting room, a laundry room, and on-site covered parking (with Zip Cars and Tesla charging ports). Parking in the building's on-site garage is $150 per month for shareholders. The building is pet friendly. City Lights is located adjacent to the 22-acre Gantry Plaza State Park on Center Boulevard- the best location in Long Island City. Whether you seek a 10-minute door-to-door commute to Manhattan, a relaxing commute aboard the NYC Ferry, or a 5-minute stroll to the Michelin-starred Casa Enrique or dining out at home on your private balcony, residence 12C at City Lights is the perfect place to call home. There is no board interview and there is unlimited subleasing after one year of owner occupancy. The monthly maintenance includes real estate taxes and is approximately 50% tax deductible.