The Bianca Colasuonno Team

The Bianca Colasuonno Team Realtor and founding member Compass Queens. Mom to two smart cookies. Balancing work and life and lo

Since 2002, Bianca and her team have handled hundreds of successful transactions in Queens and has been dedicated to achieving outstanding results for our Queens neighbors. Her team's experience spans single and multi-family home sales, commercial and estate sales, new developments, resale coop/condo sales as well as sponsor and investor representation. Her client-first philosophy has guided her career and is a pillar of her teams core mission; to provide expert representation to buyers, sellers and investors in Queens. As a Compass Founding Agent in Queens in 2018, she and her team lead the company’s expansion to the borough. Bianca made the transition to real estate after working as a field biologist. Her scientific mind, attention to detail, and commitment to process, allow her team to anticipate the needs of her diverse customer base. When it’s time to embark on the exciting, and at times, complicated task of selling or purchasing your next home, Bianca and her team look forward to working with you to achieve your real estate goals.

09/21/2026

In New York City, sometimes the most expensive thing about owning a car isn’t the car, it’s where you put it.
Parking spaces in NYC can sell for six figures, especially in neighborhoods where parking is scarce and real estate is at a premium. And if you’re considering BUYING a parking spot, there’s more to think about than just the purchase price.

Here are a few things buyers should consider:

💰 1. The purchase price
Compare the cost of buying the spot with what you would pay to rent a garage over the long term.

🏢 2. Maintenance & common charges
A $250K parking space may still come with monthly maintenance, taxes, or other building fees.

📍 3. Location matters
A parking spot in Manhattan or a Queens where street parking is extremely difficult can have a very different value than one in an area with easier parking.

📜 4. What exactly are you buying?
Is it deeded real estate, a limited common element, or a space tied to a specific apartment? The legal structure matters.

🏠 5. Can you sell or rent it separately?
Some buildings have restrictions on who can purchase or use a parking space, so check the rules before assuming it’s an investment.

📈 6. Think about resale value
Parking can be a major selling point for a future buyerbut only if there is continued demand for it in that location.

🚘 7. Consider your lifestyle
If you drive every day and plan to stay for many years, owning a spot may provide convenience and predictability. If you rarely drive, the numbers may look very different.

In NYC, even a parking spot can be real estate. 🏙️
Would you spend $250,000 for a guaranteed parking spot? 👇

09/17/2026

NYC has released its first-ever Fair Housing Growth Strategy,?and the headline number is significant: the City estimates that approximately 700,000 new homes are needed over the next decade.

The draft strategy also proposes five-year housing production targets for every Community District.

Queens is already a major part of the city’s housing-growth conversation — particularly Long Island City, where Community District 2 has a proposed target of approximately 9,100 homes over five years. The recently approved OneLIC plan also creates capacity for roughly 15,000 additional homes over a longer period.

Importantly, these Community District targets are non-binding goals, not construction mandates. What actually gets built will depend on zoning, approvals, financing, infrastructure and market conditions.

For Queens homeowners, buyers, renters, investors and developers, this is a report worth watching.

What neighborhood in Queens do you think will see the biggest impact from NYC’s housing-growth strategy? 👇

09/14/2026

Looking for space, style, and convenience in Queens?

This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,170 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed living space with the perfect blend of classic pre-war charm and modern updates.

🏡 Highlights:
• Open-concept living & dining
• High ceilings + exposed brick
• Chef’s kitchen with oversized island
• Bertazzoni, Bosch & Fisher & Paykel appliances
• In-unit washer & dryer
• Custom built-ins + abundant storage
• Large pantry
• Spacious bedrooms
• Beautiful landscaped courtyard
• 🌆 360° rooftop views of Manhattan & Brooklyn
• 💪 Fitness center + bike storage
• 🐾 Pet-friendly building
• 🚇 Convenient access to the N/W trains

Located just steps from Steinway Street, with some of Astoria’s best restaurants, cafés, shops, and everyday conveniences right nearby.

📩 Want the full details, photos, or a private showing?DM us “Lights” and I’ll DM you the details!

09/09/2026

This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of classic character, greenery, and NYC convenience.

✨ Treasured by the same family for generations
🌳 Private front garden + spacious backyard
🏡 Classic brick townhome in the Sunnyside Gardens Historic District
🛋️ Gracious living & dining spaces
🛏️ 3 bedrooms
🌿 Full basement with additional flexible space
🎾 Access to the beloved Sunnyside Gardens Park

Located on a picturesque, tree-lined street, this home offers a peaceful retreat while keeping you close to everything Queens has to offer.

Want the full details, photos, and property information?
📩 DM us or comment SUNNYSIDE below and we’ll send you more information!

09/08/2026

🏙️ Today, September 8, 2026, NYC’s trash containerization rules go into full effect.

If you own a 1–9 unit residential property in NYC, take note: full enforcement of the official NYC Bin requirements begins September 8, 2026. 🗑️

properties with 1–9 residential units have been required to use official NYC Bins for trash setout. Starting today, DSNY begins full enforcement of these requirements.

⚠️ What you need to know:
🏠 Applies to properties with 1–9 residential units
🗑️ Trash must be set out in the official NYC Bin
📏 Other trash bins must be 55 gallons or less with a secure lid
💰 Violations can result in fines of $50 for the first offense, $100 for the second, and $200 for third and subsequent offenses

♻️ NYC Bins are also available for recycling and composting, although the official bin is currently required specifically for trash
Available sizes include 25, 35, and 45 gallons, depending on your property’s needs.
Whether you’re a homeowner, landlord, or building manager, make sure your property is ready! 🔑🏙️

For more information, visit the official NYC Department of Sanitation NYC Bin FAQ.

09/04/2026

For the first time ever, Queens is celebrating Brazilian Independence Day with a FREE street festival on 31st Avenue! 🎉

Get ready for an afternoon of:
💃 Samba performances + FREE dance lessons
🎶 Live Brazilian music
🥩 Churrasco & authentic Brazilian eats
🧀 Pão de queijo + brigadeiros
🛍️ Local vendors & Brazilian artisans
🎨 Family-friendly activities & games
📍 31st Avenue between 33rd & 35th Streets, Astoria
📅 Saturday, September 5
⏰ 2–7 PM
🎟️ FREE admission!

Astoria is home to NYC’s largest Brazilian population, so it’s only fitting that this new celebration is happening right here in Queens. 🇧🇷❤️

Mention your favorite Brazilian spots in Astoria

Save this post & tag someone you’re bringing! 👇

09/02/2026

A new bill introduced by New York State Sen. Andrew Gounardes would significantly limit the use of technology in schools with elementary school classrooms largely becoming screen-free.

The proposal comes amid growing concerns about how much time children spend on screens and whether constant access to devices is actually helping students learn.

The legislation would:
📵 Reduce screen based learning in elementary schools
✏️ Encourage more traditional, hands on learning
📖 Put greater emphasis on books, writing, discussion and face-to-face interaction
🤖 Address the growing role of technology and AI in education

The goal isn’t necessarily to eliminate technology from schools but to make sure technology serves education, rather than replacing essential parts of childhood learning.

What do you think? 👇
Should NYC schools be using LESS technology in the classroom?

08/31/2026

Remember Innovation QNS?

In 2022, after years of debate and negotiations, Astoria got a major development deal that was supposed to set a new standard for affordable housing.

The final proposal called for 3,190 apartments 1,436 of them affordable. That was 45% affordable housing.
The original proposal had only 711 affordable units. The City Council negotiated that number to more than double, including hundreds of apartments for extremely and very low-income New Yorkers.

It was controversial. It was ambitious. And it was supposed to be a model for what Queens could demand when giving developers more density.
Then Innovation QNS fell apart. And now, look at what is actually moving forward on part of that rezoned land.

Meet Elara.
🏙️ 18 stories + 12 stories
🏠 429 apartments
🏡 107 permanently affordable apartments
🛍️ 4,000 SF of retail

That’s roughly 25% affordable housing.
So here’s the uncomfortable question:

Did Astoria lose the deal?
Because the lesson from Innovation QNS shouldn’t be:
“45% affordable housing was unrealistic, so let’s settle for 25%.”

The lesson should be:

If the city is going to allow significantly more housing and greater density, what does the community get in return?

And this is bigger than one building. Astoria is one of Queens’ most recognizable neighborhoods with a strong connection to film, television and the arts, including the Kaufman Astoria Studios area.

We talk constantly about building more housing.
And yes, we need more housing.But we also need to ask:

➡️ Who is that housing for?
➡️ How affordable is “affordable”?
➡️ What happened to the precedent of 45%?
➡️ Why should a neighborhood accept more density without demanding the strongest possible affordability commitment?

Innovation QNS promised 1,436 affordable homes.
Today, on this portion of the former development footprint, we’re looking at 107. That’s not necessarily a reason to oppose Elara. But it IS a reason to ask:

What did Queens actually gain and what did we lose when Innovation QNS failed?

Astoria deserves an honest conversation about that.

Tell us what you think?

08/25/2026

🏡 A BIG potential tax break for homeowners could be on the horizon

A tax rule that hasn’t been updated since 1997 could finally get a major change.

Two bipartisan bills called the More Homes on the Market Act would double the federal capital-gains exclusion when selling a primary residence:

💰Single filers: up to $500,000 in capital gains excluded
💰 Married couples filing jointlyup to $1 million

Today, the limits are $250,000 and $500,000, respectively.

Why does this matter? Home prices have roughly tripled since 1997, and many longtime homeowners have built significant equity. Supporters say increasing the exclusion could encourage more homeowners to sell, potentially putting more homes on the market and creating additional opportunities for buyers.

📌 Important:This is proposed legislation not a new tax break yet.

If you’re thinking about selling your home, it’s worth understanding how capital gains taxes could affect your sale.

Would a higher tax exclusion make you more likely to sell? 👇

08/20/2026

Remember Innovation QNS? The massive project that was supposed to transform part of Astoria… and then fell apart?

Well, a piece of it is officially moving forward. 👀
Developers LMXD and BedRock Real Estate Partners have secured a $250 MILLION construction loan for a new project at 35-10 Steinway Street on a site that was part of the former Innovation QNS footprint.

🏙️ What’s planned?
➡️ 560 mixed-income apartments
➡️ 140 affordable units, 25% of the building
➡️ 27 stories
➡️ All-electric infrastructure
➡️ Construction expected to begin THIS MONTH
➡️ Target completion: 2029
And here’s the interesting part:
Innovation QNS was originally envisioned as a $2 BILLION, multi-building development with thousands of apartments.
That massive plan collapsed, but developers are now moving forward with smaller projects on individual pieces of the former site.

💬 NOW WE WANT TO KNOW WHAT ASTORIA THINKS:

Would you rather see…
🏢 A. More housing + new development
🌳 B. More open space + preservation
🏘️ C. A mix of new housing and neighborhood-scale development
🔥 D. Something completely different
Comment A, B, C or D 👇

And tag an Astoria resident who needs to know what’s happening on Steinway. 👀

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