PHOTOS: Queens Chamber Honors Borough’s Top 20 Construction Jobs

By David Brand

The Queens Chamber of Commerce honored 20 of the borough’s top construction projects at its Annual Building Awards Gala on Dec. 6.

Real Estate Board of New York President John Banks delivered the keynote address to more than 250 local elected officials, business leaders and developers at Terrace on the Park in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Attendees included Borough President Melinda Katz, Deputy Borough President Sharon Lee, Councilmember Eric Ulrich, Queens Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Thomas J. Grech and Queens Chamber of Commerce Chairman Thomas J. Santucci.

“How we manage our built environment, as well as our public spaces, directly impacts the quality of business and residential life in the borough,” Grech said. “By recognizing and encouraging excellence, the Queens Chamber of Commerce is helping to ensure a healthy, sustainable and attractive urban landscape.”

Photos courtesy of Dominick Totino Photography via the Queens Chamber of Commerce

The Chan Lee Residence in Douglaston won second prize for best interior design among single- and two-family residence.

Beach Green Dunes in Far Rockaway won the award for best sustainable construction among mixed-use buildings.

The FedEx Ground Sort Facility in Maspeth won the award for best new commercial construction.

Han Ma Um Zen Center of New York in Flushing won the award for best new constructions among religious buildings.

Louis Armstrong Stadium in Flushing won the award for best new construction among public buildings.

Verona Condominiums in Astoria won the award for best new construction among mixed-use buildings.

Mikkeller Brewing NYC in Flushing won the award for best rehabilitation, re-adaptive use alteration or addition among mixed-use buildings.