Real estate is a people business before it is a property business — Many people enter the industry believing that success is primarily about finding the right site or negotiating the lowest price. Those things matter, but almost every project depends on relationships — with sellers, lenders, investors, architects, contractors, agencies, brokers, employees, and communities. As a part of my series about the ‘Five Things You Need To Know To Succeed In The Real Estate Industry’,

August 20, 2026 BY KYLE STEVENS The heart of Long Island City was buzzing when Radiant LIC (24-01 Queens Plaza N, Long Island City, NY 11101) threw its official Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) party on Thursday, August 13, 2026. Chairman and CEO of New Empire Corp., Bentley Zhao, along with members who helped develop Radiant LIC and prospective buyers, gathered on the 19th floor of the building to clink glasses and celebrate the milestone of 60% of the residences bei

By Ethan Marshall The Radiant is located at 24-01 Queens Plaza N. in Long Island City. Photo courtesy of New Empire Corp. Construction has now finished on Radiant, a 19-story condominium with 117 housing units at 24-01 Queens Plaza N. in Long Island City. The building, alternatively addressed as 41-45 24th St., has 19 floors and spans 115,000 square feet. In addition to the 117 condos, which range in size from studios to two-bedroom units, Radiant also features 2,738 square

Construction is finished on Radiant LIC, a 19-story residential building at 24-01 Queens Plaza North in Long Island City, Queens. Designed by ODA New York and developed by New Empire Corporation, the 115,000-square-foot structure yields 117 condominium units in studio to two-bedroom layouts. The project also includes 2,738 square feet of commercial space and a suite of amenities. The property is alternately addressed as 41-45 24th Street and is located on an 8,967-square-foot

By Ethan Marshall Radiant received its temporary certificate of occupency. Rendering courtesy of Conica Studio The luxury condominium Radiant, located at 24-01 Queens Plaza N. in Long Island City, announced it has received a temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO) from the New York City Department of Buildings on Tuesday, July 7. This significant landmark for the property certifies that the building is now safe for occupancy in accordance with applicable codes. As a result,

June 04, 2026 in Real Estate, Events Long Island City just got a little brighter with the official debut of Radiant LIC, New Empire Corp’s new 19-story residential development at 24-01 Queens Plaza North. The ribbon-cutting drew a strong crowd from across the real estate, finance, and legal worlds, with guests gathering in the building’s 19th-floor amenity spaces for cocktails, light bites, music, and guided tours of the model residences, which feature interiors by Paris Fori

The American International Development and Innovation Association (AIDI) named a new chief earlier this month. Photo courtesy of the American International Development and Innovation Association In the latest sign of the borough’s growing importance as a global investment center, around 500 guests from around the world gathered for a gala held by a global real estate investing organization in Queens. The American International Development & Innovation Association Inc. or A

There is nothing quite like watching a architectural vision transform from a technical blueprint into a living, breathing landmark. This week, we reached a beautiful milestone at Radiant LIC (located at 24-01 Queens Plaza North), officially celebrating our Grand Opening. A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Partners An ambitious project like Radiant requires an exceptional team. We want to extend our deepest gratitude to all of our guests, partners, and friends who joined us to celeb

BY KYLE STEVENS Festive cheer was in the air throughout Friday, May 15, when the American International Development and Innovation Associ­ation (AIDI) NYC Chapter held a welcome lunch at Radiant LIC (24-01 Queens Plaza N, Long Island City) before moving the party over to the Northern Gala (138-18 Northern Blvd, Flushing) on May 15, 2026. The two-part event brought together real estate development, finance, and investment professionals for industry presentations and networking