Century Tower Condominium
132-25 & 132-27 41st Road, Queens, NY 11355
Overview
Century Tower is a 30-unit condo in Queens, with 20 parking units and 7 commercial units.
- Offering plan: Accepted January 2022 · 363 pages
- Finishes: Tile floors, stone kitchen countertops, Bosch appliances, a washer and dryer in each apartment and split-system units for heating and cooling
- Prices: $916 a square foot on average, as first offered; $34.2 million in all ($40.9 million when first offered)
- Common charges: $229–$369 a month, the sponsor's first-year estimate
- Utilities: Electricity paid by the owner; gas and water and sewer in the common charges p. 55
- Sponsor: N.Y. Excelsior Development, LLC, represented by Moritt Hock & Hamroff, LLP; principals Gina Young
- Neighborhood: Flushing, Queens
- Subway: 7-minute walk to Flushing-Main St (7)
- Amendments: 6, the latest in February 2025
- Units
- 30 residential · 20 parking · 7 commercial
- Neighborhood
- Flushing, Queens
- Subway
- 7 min walk to Flushing-Main St 7
- Principals
- Gina Young
- Average $/sf
- $916Homes in Schedule A, as first offered
- Common charges
- $229–$369 a monthSponsor's first-year estimate in Schedule A, September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2023
- Offering price
- $34.2 million total $40.9 million when first offered
- Floor plans
- Pages 245–269 of the plan
- AcceptedJanuary 2022
- 6 amendments
- First sale
- Latest sale
Units & Prices
Sales
26 of 30 units sold (87%)
| Unit | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5A | Jan 7, 2026 | $655,000 |
| 5D | Jan 7, 2026 | $655,000 |
| 8A | Jan 7, 2026 | $600,000 |
| 5C | Dec 19, 2024 | $666,954 |
| 6C | Oct 31, 2024 | $672,045 |
| 4B | Dec 28, 2023 | $722,958 |
| 3E | Aug 10, 2023 | $671,027 |
| 3C | Jul 20, 2023 | $476,580 |
| 4D | May 30, 2023 | $672,045 |
| 7D | May 15, 2023 | $690,000 |
| 7B | Apr 17, 2023 | $738,000 |
| 7C | Apr 17, 2023 | $670,000 |
| 6B | Mar 30, 2023 | $738,000 |
| 6E | Mar 30, 2023 | $670,000 |
| 7A | Mar 21, 2023 | $685,000 |
| 8B | Mar 21, 2023 | $738,000 |
| 3B | Mar 20, 2023 | $710,739 |
| 3A | Feb 27, 2023 | $620,000 |
| 8D | Feb 27, 2023 | $665,000 |
| 6D | Feb 16, 2023 | $659,000 |
| 6A | Feb 9, 2023 | $665,000 |
| 8C | Feb 9, 2023 | $630,000 |
| 3D | Feb 7, 2023 | $671,027 |
| 4C | Feb 6, 2023 | $626,224 |
| 5B | Jan 11, 2023 | $702,000 |
| 8E | Jan 11, 2023 | $650,000 |
From city records (ACRIS), through Aug 31, 2026.
Common Charges & First-Year Budget
Property Taxes
The plan's first-year tax estimate, checked against the city's real bills for 27 homes.
Checked against the first full year's bill for 27 homes: 27 paid more. The typical home paid 11790% more than estimated.
| Home | Plan's estimate | First year | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3A | $63 | $7,881FY2024 | $7,088FY2026 |
| 3B | $76 | $9,042FY2024 | $8,132FY2026 |
| 3C | $49 | $6,492FY2025 | $5,596FY2026 |
| 3D | $72 | $8,503FY2024 | $7,647FY2026 |
| 3E | $66 | $8,828FY2025 | $7,610FY2026 |
| 4A | $72 | $8,462FY2024 | $9,224FY2026 |
| 4B | $83 | $10,430FY2025 | $8,990FY2026 |
| 4C | $64 | $8,130FY2024 | $7,312FY2026 |
| 4D | $72 | $8,503FY2024 | $7,647FY2026 |
| 4E | $72 | $8,462FY2024 | $9,224FY2026 |
| 5A | $72 | $9,224FY2026 | |
| 5B | $83 | $9,996FY2024 | $8,990FY2026 |
| 5C | $64 | $8,863FY2026 | $7,312FY2026 |
| 5D | $72 | $9,269FY2026 | |
| 5E | $72 | $8,462FY2024 | $9,224FY2026 |
| 6A | $72 | $8,462FY2024 | $9,224FY2026 |
| 6B | $83 | $9,996FY2024 | $10,897FY2026 |
| 6C | $64 | $8,863FY2026 | $8,863FY2026 |
| 6D | $72 | $8,503FY2024 | $7,647FY2026 |
| 6E | $72 | $8,462FY2024 | $7,610FY2026 |
| 7A | $72 | $8,462FY2024 | $7,610FY2026 |
| 7B | $83 | $9,996FY2024 | $8,990FY2026 |
| 7C | $64 | $8,130FY2024 | $7,312FY2026 |
| 7D | $72 | $8,503FY2024 | $7,647FY2026 |
| 7E | $72 | $8,462FY2024 | $9,224FY2026 |
| 8A | $72 | $9,224FY2026 | |
| 8B | $83 | $9,996FY2024 | $8,990FY2026 |
| 8C | $64 | $8,130FY2024 | $7,312FY2026 |
| 8D | $72 | $8,503FY2024 | $7,647FY2026 |
| 8E | $72 | $8,462FY2024 | $7,610FY2026 |
The plan's estimate is the sponsor's guess for year one. The city's bill is the real one, from the Department of Finance.
Closing Costs
The plan lists what a buyer pays at closing.
- Counsel's extra charges
- Working capital
- “two (2) months Common Charges”Contribution to the condominium's working capital fundp. 21
- Plan preparation and 421-a/ICAP abatement filing reimbursement to Sponsor
- $3,000.00Paid to Sponsorp. 104
Not listed: title insurance, mortgage tax, lender fees, mansion tax.
The Building
Amendments
Amendment 6 Feb 21, 2025
Amendment No. 6 updates the unsold unit count, the sponsor's monthly carrying costs and rental income, board control details, and the budget status, and adds a federal reporting notice for certain cash purchases.
- As of January 27, 2025: six unsold residential units, five unsold commercial units, and one parking unit not in contract; prices and monthly charges and taxes listed in Exhibit A
- Sponsor pays $1,250.00 monthly common charges and $4,360.00 monthly real estate taxes for the six unsold residential units
- Sponsor leases four unsold residential units, receiving $9,700.00 monthly rent
- Unsold units are not subject to a mortgage or financing
- Board majority still held by sponsor; current board members are Gina Young, Borsu Yang and Pei Yen Yang
- Budget unchanged except for an updated date; audited 2024 financials not yet available, and the sponsor will amend the plan when they are
- FinCEN reporting for cash-type purchases by legal entities of residential units priced $300,000 or more, applying to closings on or after October 9, 2025
- Plan may be used for six months from acceptance for filing, after which it must be extended by a further amendment
Amendment 4 Nov 28, 2023
This amendment updates Century Tower's unsold-unit counts, the sponsor's monthly costs and rental income, the first Board of Managers, and the budget date, and extends the plan's use for six months after filing acceptance.
- As of November 20, 2023: 10 unsold residential units and 1 residential unit in contract, 5 unsold commercial units not in contract, and 1 parking unit not in contract
- Exhibit A lists current prices, estimated monthly common charges, and estimated monthly real estate taxes for the unsold units, with prices from $698,300 to $2,980,000
- Sponsor pays $ 8,741,44 per month in common charges and real estate taxes for the 15 unsold, unoccupied units
- Three unsold residential units are leased by the sponsor for $7,350.00 per month in total
- Budget for June 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024 unchanged apart from an updated date; total expenses $183,536
- First Board of Managers named as Gina Young, Bor Su Yang, and Pei Yen Yang, all principals of or affiliated with the sponsor
- Sponsor's majority control of the board lasts until three years after the first residential closing or 30 days after closing 75% of residential units, whichever is earlier
- Plan may be used for six months from the date this amendment is accepted for filing, then extended by a further amendment
Amendment 3 Jan 13, 2023
This amendment reports the building's closing and occupancy dates, sponsor-control and common-charge timing, and that the building is not currently eligible for 421-a tax benefits because the blended assessment exceeds $65,000.
- Not currently eligible for 421-a tax exemption: blended assessment exceeds $65,000; DoF appeal filed in or about February 2023
- Purchasers have not paid the $3,000 421-a contribution at closing
- Sponsor expects to begin collecting common charges on or about July 1, 2023, with 30 days' written notice
- Working capital of $1,362 as of January 13, 2023, held at CTBC Bank, USA
- 16 residential units not in contract as of January 13, 2023; Exhibit B lists their prices
- Sponsor retains Board majority; first Board: Gina Young, Bor Su Yang, Pei Yen Yang
- Plan may be used for six (6) months from the date this Amendment is accepted for filing
- First closing (Unit 5B) January 11, 2023; Final Certificate of Occupancy issued May 19, 2023
Amendment 2 Aug 2, 2022
The sponsor declared the Century Tower Condominium plan effective on July 22, 2022, with 6 of 30 homes under contract, and expects the first closing on or about October 1, 2022.
- Plan declared effective July 22, 2022, with Purchase Agreements for 6 of 30 Residential Units (approximately 20%)
- First closing anticipated on or about October 1, 2022
- Units 3B, 3E, 6A, 7A, 7C and 8D counted toward effectiveness, with contracts dated 07/07/2022 to 07/20/2022
- Budget unchanged; Certification of Adequacy of Budget from Oakmont Insurance Services LLC included as Schedule L-3
- Sponsor must meet all Section XVII requirements before closing title to individual homes
- Plan may be used for six (6) months from the date the amendment is accepted for filing, then must be extended by further amendment
Amendment 1 Jun 7, 2022
The Sponsor has lowered the prices of several Units, and an updated price schedule is attached as Exhibit A; prices of Units already under contract are not changed.
- Prices decreased for several Units
- Updated pricing schedule attached as Exhibit A
- Prices not changed for any Unit currently under contract
- Schedule A first-year estimates cover September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2023
Team
- Sponsor
- N.Y. Excelsior Development, LLC
- Principals
- Gina Young
- Counsel
- Moritt Hock & Hamroff, LLP
- Tax estimate
- Highpoint Incentive Inc.Prepared the first-year real estate tax projection
- General contractors
- Foreview Contracting, NY CC ConstructionHeld the general construction permit on DOB job 420663302
- Structural engineer
- Neil Wexler, PhD, PENamed on p. 215
- MEP engineer
- Alex Bomstein PE, LEED AP.Mechanical, electrical and plumbing · Named on p. 215
- Property report
- Wen-Hau Hsu A.1.A.Prepared the plan's description of the property and its condition · Named on p. 215
- Buyer's lenders
- Popular Bank, Wells FargoThe sponsor's preferred mortgage lenders; you can use another, though the mortgage contingency is offered through the sponsor's lender · Named on p. 16
Zoning
- Zoning district
- R6
Today's zoning, from city data (PLUTO 26v2).
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