Northeast

NEW YORK CITY — Roe Development has begun construction on Star Tower, a 25-story residential condominium located in the Long Island City area of Queens, New York City. The 180-unit tower, which is located at 28-02 42nd Rd., will offer one- and two-bedroom residences ranging from 617 to 1,213 square feet. Amenities include The SkyDeck, a 2,700-square-foot residents-only rooftop deck; and The SkyLounge, a 1,000-square-foot club room. The project will also include the Great Lawn, a 7,500-square-foot mezzanine-level lawn. Prices for the units range from $425,000 to more than $1 million.

BARNEGAT, N.J. — The Walters Group has broken ground on Whispering Hills, an eco friendly residential community in Barnegat. The new 258-unit development is situated on 85 acres on Rose Hill Road, and upon completion will feature 107 townhouses, 52 rental apartments and 99 single-family homes. The first phase, which is expected to be ready for occupancy late fall 2008, will include the construction of the townhomes. The development is anticipated to achieve silver LEED certification.

PHILADELPHIA — Gebroe-Hammer Associates has completed the $22.35 million sale of The Courts, a 167-unit multifamily facility in Philadelphia. Located in the University Center area at 35000-3540 Powelton Ave., the complex consists of three restored Victorian-era apartment buildings. Units range from studios to three-bedroom residences with more than 30 different floor plans. Joseph Brecher and Eli Rosen of Gebroe-Hammer represented the seller, Powelton Avenue, and procured the buyer, The Courts LP, in the transaction.