This magnificent 2-Bedroom/1.5-Bathroom Condo is in Hallet's Cove Condominium on Vernon Boulevard in Astoria. The sixth-floor, Southwest-facing corner unit is open to the sky. Its large windows offer unobstructed, gorgeous views of the Manhattan skyline and East River, and remarkable sunsets every evening. The condo is modern, bright and open. It features a spacious living/dining area, perfect for cooking, relaxing and entertaining, sizable closets, washer/dryer, granite counter tops, and Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors throughout. The well-maintained building has 24-hour doorman service, a live-in super, fitness center, public rooftop, car and bike parking, basement storage area, Zip Car location in the rear, and is very pet-friendly. The 421a tax abatement is in effect until 2031.There is much to enjoy in this culturally diverse neighborhood of Northwest Queens: Socrates Sculpture Park, The Noguchi Museum, The Museum of Moving Image, Gantry Plaza State Park in Long Island City, Astoria Park, Queens Bike Paths, Bike Lanes and Greenways, Costco, Roosevelt Island and wonderful local shops, cafes, bakeries, markets and restaurants. Public transportation is convenient and makes for easy commuting. The Astoria route of the Citywide Ferry, with service to Roosevelt Island, Long Island City, East 34th Street and Wall Street, begins this year, and the Astoria stop is minutes away. The Q103, Q69 and Q100 buses provide easy access to the F train and the Q104 makes for a quick ride to the N/W and R trains.