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Exclusive | Queens penthouse hovering 70 stories above ground is the highest in the borough — asking $13,350 per month

Nypost · · 715 words · By Mary K Jacob
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Real Estate exclusive Queens penthouse hovering 70 stories above ground is the highest in the borough — asking $13,350 per month See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Topics 3

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Real Estate exclusive Queens penthouse hovering 70 stories above ground is the highest in the borough — asking $13,350 per month See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The New York Post on GoogleThere’s a new king of Queens, and the throne comes with views of the Poconos.

Common ground

Sky C, the crown-floor penthouse atop the Orchard in Long Island City, has hit the market for $13,350 per month.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Glittering Generalities: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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psychologyPropaganda Techniques Detected

eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 80% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing loaded language helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.
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Glittering Generalities 70% confidence
Using vague, emotionally appealing phrases ('freedom', 'justice') without specifics.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing glittering generalities helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 14 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “the property was previously an industrial site once occupied by American Steel before being converted to light manufacturing and finally reimagined as residential”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 2: “which BLDG Management developed on a full city block at Orchard Street and Jackson Avenue”
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Multiple sources (NYREJ, Instagram, Mann Publications) confirm BLDG Management developed the tower at the intersection of Orchard Street and Jackson Avenue.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Brian Farm is an American Civil War area of the Gettysburg Battlefield used during the Pickett's Charge. On January 23, 2004, the farm's buildings, Boundary Stone Wall, and ID tablet were designat…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Farm
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Gettysburg National Cemetery, originally called Soldiers' National Cemetery, is a United States national cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, created for Union army casualties sustained in the Battle…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gettysburg_National_Cemetery
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Orchard is a residential skyscraper located at 27-48 Jackson Avenue in the Long Island City neighborhood of Queens, New York City. At 823 feet (251 m) tall, The Orchard is the tallest building in …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Orchard_(building)
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Claim 3: “Queens penthouse hovering 70 stories above ground is the highest in the borough”
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Multiple independent sources confirm The Orchard is the tallest residential tower in Queens and that the crown-floor penthouse (Sky C) is the highest home in the borough.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Battle of Long Island, also known as the Battle of Brooklyn and the Battle of Brooklyn Heights, was an action of the American Revolutionary War fought on August 27, 1776, at and near the western e…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Long_Island
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Orchard Beach (sometimes called the Bronx Riviera) is the only public beach in the New York City borough of the Bronx. The 115-acre (47 ha), 1.1-mile-long (1.8 km) beach is part of Pelham Bay Park and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orchard_Beach_(Bronx)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Orchard is a residential skyscraper located at 27-48 Jackson Avenue in the Long Island City neighborhood of Queens, New York City. At 823 feet (251 m) tall, The Orchard is the tallest building in …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Orchard_(building)
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Claim 4: “The Premier and Penthouse Collection... runs from $4,870 to $12,710”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 5: “The three-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom unit sits on the 70th floor of the 823-foot tower”
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The building height of 823 feet is confirmed by Wikipedia and web search results. The 70th-floor location and unit specs are reported in the real estate coverage.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The sky is an unobstructed view upward from the surface of the Earth. It includes the atmosphere and outer space. It may also be considered a place between the ground and outer space, thus distinct fr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sky
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The sky is the area above the Earth as seen from the ground. Sky or SKY may also refer to: The atmosphere, gases surrounding a planet or other material body The heavens, religious cosmological or tra…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sky_(disambiguation)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sky Blue Sky is the sixth studio album by the American rock band Wilco, released on May 15, 2007, by Nonesuch Records. Originally announced on January 17, 2007, at a show in Nashville, Tennessee, it w…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sky_Blue_Sky
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Claim 6: “Bathrooms include radiant-heated floors, heated elongated toilets and glass tile feature walls”
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The specific bathroom features (radiant floors, elongated toilets, glass tile) are mentioned in one source describing the unit.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 8, 2026 ... Sky C, the crown-floor penthouse atop ... Bathrooms include radiant-heated floors, heated elongated toilets and glass tile feature walls.
https://nypost.com/2026/06/08/real-estate/the-highest-home-i…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 10, 2026 ... The master bedroom features a walk-in closet and a luxury 5-piece master ensuite bathroom with cozy in-floor radiant heating. The laundry ...
https://www.facebook.com/NewWestCondo/posts/-a-private-rooft…
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web search NEUTRAL — ... bathrooms, and an exceptional level of craftsmanship throughout. Designed with both luxury and functionality in mind, the home features radiant heated floors ...
https://www.instagram.com/thejessicapetersteam/?hl=en
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Claim 7: “The unit is one of only five residences on the building’s Sky Collection floor”
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One specific source explicitly states there are five residences in The Sky Collection on the 70th story.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — As Ever (stylized as As ever), formerly known as American Riviera Orchard (abbreviated as ARO), is an American food brand created in 2024 by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. Headquartered in Santa Barbara, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/As_Ever
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Flowering Orchards is a series of paintings which Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh executed in Arles, in southern France in the spring of 1888. Van Gogh arrived in Arles in February 1888 in a snowstorm; …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flowering_Orchards
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — ION Orchard (pronounced as I-On), formerly known as the Orchard Turn Development or Orchard Turn Site, is a shopping mall in Singapore, next to Orchard MRT station. It is the retail component of an in…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ION_Orchard
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Claim 8: “The 70th floor also includes a private lounge with space for a dinner party of 12 to 14, a sky deck measuring roughly 20 by 40 feet”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the private lounge or sky deck dimensions on the 70th floor.
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Claim 9: “Ceiling heights reach 11 feet”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general unit converters and unrelated penthouse listings; no evidence specifically confirms the ceiling height for Sky C at The Orchard.
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web search NEUTRAL — In construction, 11 feet can represent the height of ceilings, the width of a room, or the length of certain structural elements.What is 11 Feet in m? To convert 11 ft to m multiply the Lengths in by …
https://feet-to-meters.appspot.com/11-feet-to-meters.html
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web search NEUTRAL — Find: reach properties for rent at the best prices. We have 1,614 properties for rent listed as: penthouse reach.Bronze Ensuite Penthouse (Available From: Now) In the cultural heart of King?s Cross, i…
https://homes.trovit.co.uk/for-rent-penthouse-reach
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web search NEUTRAL — New york penthouse, Penthouse nyc, Pent house.This residence boasts 11,535 of beautiful living space, featuring 360-degree panoramic views as well as a 1,550 square foot grand salon with 14-foot ceili…
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/soaring-1416-feet-above-new-yo…
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Claim 10: “Studios in the building start in the mid-$3,000s”
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Claim 11: “Sky C, the crown-floor penthouse atop the Orchard in Long Island City, has hit the market for $13,350 per month”
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The specific rental price of $13,350 for Sky C is mentioned in one specific web search result; other sources mention the Sky Collection range but not this specific unit's price independently.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — All the Long Nights (Japanese: 夜明けのすべて, Hepburn: Yoake no Subete) is a 2024 Japanese film directed by Sho Miyake, based on the novel of the same name by Maiko Seo. The film stars Mone Kamishiraishi as…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_the_Long_Nights
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — William Pullman (born December 17, 1953) is an American actor. After graduating with a Master of Fine Arts degree in theater, he was an adjunct professor at Montana State University before deciding to…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Pullman
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Vincent van Gogh produced at least 15 paintings of olive trees, mostly in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence in 1889. At his own request, he lived at an asylum there from May 1889 through May 1890, painting the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olive_Trees_(Van_Gogh_series)
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Claim 12: “Amenities across more than 100,000 square feet include an indoor lap pool, a resort-style outdoor pool, 13 rooftop barbecue grills, pickleball courts, a running track and a recently unveiled pro-style basketball court developed in collaboration with trainer Chris Brickley”
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Claim 13: “The kitchen features Dacor appliances with panelized refrigeration, quartzite stone countertops and custom cabinetry”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of unrelated results for 'Sky' (the TV provider and airline) and does not mention the kitchen specifications of The Orchard.
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web search NEUTRAL — Discover Sky packages for TV, broadband & mobile including Glass - the new streaming TV with Sky Inside. Login to manage your My Sky account & more.
https://www.sky.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — SKY Airline provides affordable flights to national and international destinations, ensuring a budget-friendly travel experience.
https://www.skyairline.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Discover Sky TV packages with Netflix included. Watch exclusive Sky Originals, top‑rated shows and films, and stream your way with Sky Stream or Sky Glass.
https://www.sky.com/tv
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Claim 14: “The Terrace Collection ranges from $6,450 to $11,300”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the specific rental price range for The Terrace Collection.
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.