48-55 36th Street offers food and beverage operators a rare, plug-and-play leasing opportunity in the heart of Long Island City. This 10,000 sf facility is purpose-built for high-volume production, featuring a professional 5,500 sf commercial kitchen, a 1,250 sf walk-in freezer, 1,850 sf of dry storage,and 1,433 of finished office space, allowing for immediate occupancy and rapid start-up.
The building is equipped with two drive-in doors, is supported by a heavy 1,200A power service, and benefits from an exclusive, 5,000 sf paved and fenced lot for fleet parking, off-street loading, and outdoor storage.
With accessibility to subway and just minutes from the LIE and Manhattan, 48-55 36th Street offers a complete solution for companies seeking to scale their culinary and distribution footprint in New York City.

The Western Queens area, including neighborhoods like Long Island City, Maspeth, Astoria, & Woodside, has long been a significant industrial hub in Queens, known for its mix of manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution centers as well as its proximity to Manhattan. Despite residential rezoning along the waterfronts in Long Island City and Astoria, Western Queens still retains a substantial industrial presence and has further evolved into a major hub for the film and television industry.
Maspeth in particular has remained a predominantly industrial area. As the geographic center of New York City, is a strategic location for logistics, distribution and warehousing as well as heavy manufacturing.
Proximity to Major Highways: Strategically located near major highways such as the Long Island Expressway (I-495), Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (I-278), and Grand Central Parkway.
Access to Bridges and Tunnels: Convenient access to several key bridges and tunnels, including the Queensboro Bridge (59th Street Bridge), Triborough Bridge (Robert F. Kennedy Bridge), and Queens-Midtown Tunnel.
Public Transportation Hubs: Served by multiple subway lines (such as the 7, N, W, E, M, R) and bus routes, providing residents and workers with extensive public transportation options.
Proximity to Airports: Close to LaGuardia Airport, one of New York City's major airports, facilitating convenient access for businesses involved in logistics and transportation.
In New York City, areas designated as M-zoned are primarily intended for industrial and manufacturing uses. Here's a summary of M-zoned areas across the city:
1. Purpose and Zoning Regulations:
2. Types of M Zones: