
ARCFE Group 14
In ProgressDavis/Union
Long Island City (Davis) and downtown Flushing (Union), Queens, New York
I-956F
Approved
I-526E
Approved
EAD & AP
Approved
The Project
About Davis/Union.
ARCFE Group 14 consists of two real estate development projects (Davis & Union) located in the prime locations of Queens, the biggest borough of New York City with a population of over 2 million people.
Davis Project: a 17-story luxury mixed-use building, including 122 rental units and 24 parking spaces, located in the heart of Long Island City.
Union Project: a 14-story Class A office building located in the heart of Flushing’s vibrant downtown business district. The building boasts a sleek glass façade, technologically-advanced infrastructure, and outdoor space. The project will be led by premier developer Lions Group NYC.
The project locations are TEA and meet the 10% High Unemployment reserved visa requirement.
Key Facts
- Location
- Long Island City (Davis) and downtown Flushing (Union), Queens, New York
- Targeted Employment Area
- Qualified for TEA
- Developer
- Lions Group NYC
- Era
- RIA
In Depth
The full Group 14 story.
EB-5 PROJECTS IN THE WORLD'S #1 FINANCIAL CAPITAL
ARCFE GROUP 14 consists of two real estate development projects (DAVIS & UNION) located in the prime locations of Queens, the biggest borough of New York City with a population of over 2 millions people.
PROJECT ADVANTAGES
The project locations are TEA
Meets 10% High Unemployment reserved visa requirement
Create sufficient jobs for all investors meeting USCIS requirements
Clear exit strategies
Experienced team of professionals, including award-winning Regional Center, distinguished economist and law firms with long and illustrious history
Provide audited financial reports to USCIS & investors to ensure transparency
Developers provide completion guarantee to ensure the completion of the projects, and full recourse personal guarantees
Project locations areTEA · Prime locations · Meets 10% High Unemployment Reserved Visa requirement
DAVIS PROJECT
A 17-story luxury mixed-used building, including 122 rental units and 24 parking spaces, located in the heart of Long Island City.
UNION PROJECT
A 14-story class A office building located in the heart of Flushing’s vibrant downtown business district. The building boasts a sleek glass façade, technologically-advanced infrastructure, and outdoor space, seamlessly integrating luxury, comfort, and functionality. The project will be led by premier developer Lions Group NYC.
DAVIS
"1 CUP OF HOT COFFEE" DISTANCE
NEW YORK'S FASTEST GROWING NEIGHBORHOOD
LONG ISLAND CITY
Long Island City (LIC) is New York's fastest growing and most centrally located neighborhood. The area has seen 5x faster residential population growth compared to the rest of NYC over the past decade. LIC is filled with a wide selection of dining and entertainment locations, offering a large variety of options for its residents.
LIC is one of the most accessible transportation hubs with 8 lines of subway, buses, ferries and more. One of the area's advantages is its proximity to everything. "1 cup of hot coffee" distance - the distance is short enough that your coffee is still hot. It is only 1 subway stop away from Brooklyn and 4 subway stops away from Midtown Manhattan, making it very convenient for its residents to experience the life in the city that never sleeps. The uniqueness that LIC offers attract a broad range of future-oriented, global companies such as Estee Lauder, JetBlue Airways and many more. It is one of the significant hubs for the innovation of life sciences with a variety of projects in the work, including Opentrons' Pandemic Response Lab.
UNION
IN THE "BIG FOUR" DISTRICT
THE ULTIMATE FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT PARADISE
FLUSHING
Flushing holds NYC's second largest concentration of Chinese community, lies in the north-central portion of Queens. Flushing today is a magical place full of diversity, fantastic food, cool independent shops, and historic places worth visiting. Flushing is the 4th largest central business district in NYC. Downtown Flushing is a major commercial and retail area and is the 3rd busiest in NYC.
Flushing is the ultimate paradise for food lovers to explore different cuisines like Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, et cetera. From the popular Haidilao Hot Pot restaurant, beloved Taiwanese bubble tea chain Xing Fu Tang, to Korean celebrity Kang HoDong's Baekjeong BBQ restaurant, and many more!
The area is also known for its shopping places ranging from boutique shops to huge malls selling trendy clothes and top-notch Asian cosmetics. Furthermore, Flushing is a center for entertainment with an abundance of karaoke places, clubs and bars.
Developers · SOME COMPLETED PROJECTS · WITH OVER 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
DAVIS: ZD JASPER REALTY
ZD JASPER REALTY brings expertise in the full ground-up real estate lifecycle of acquisition, development, management and sale. They have had 20+ years of experience in development, construction, with a growing portfolio of mixed-use, residential and commercial projects. As of 2022, they have built 800+ residential units with an approximate total of over 1 million sqft.
SOME COMPLETED PROJECTS · PREMIER DEVELOPER IN THE NYC AREA
UNION: LIONS GROUP
LIONS GROUP has extensive experience in ground-up residential and commercial real estate, and has yielded a position as one of New York's premier real estate teams, with a portfolio consisting of over $500 Million worth of developments. They currently hold and operate over 1.5 million sqft of luxury condominiums, quality rental buildings and commercial spaces throughout the Metropolitan New York area as well as custom luxury residences in the North Shore of Long Island.
THE TEAM BEHIND THE LEGAL PACKAGE
LEADING TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS
Economist
(TEA letters & Economic Report)
Michael Kester is one of the most well-known economist in the EB-5 industry. Since 2011, IMPACT DataSource has completed over 450 comprehensive EB-5 economic impact studies, and assisted clients in obtaining countless TEA certifications.
Securities & Immigration Attorney
Leading full-service law firm in the U.S. with over 400 attorneys and a team of top-notch business professionals, including attorney who's recognized as Top 25 Immigration Attorney on EB5Investors.com.
Immigration Attorney
Mr. Han Jun Li, Esq. is an immigration attorney with over 10 years of experience in the EB-5 industry. Mr. Li has successfully assist both Regional Centers in their designation and project filings, as well as EB-5 investors from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam and India to file their EB-5 petitions. Up to date, Mr. Li has 100% approval rate on the EB-5 project package he has filed.
Project Progress
Latest updates from the site.
July 2026
The project is 76% complete overall. The main structure is fully completed, with exterior, MEP, and interior finishing work advancing concurrently on a large scale.
Structure & Exterior: concrete and steel structure and masonry work are complete throughout the building. Curtain wall glass is being installed floor by floor. Roof and exterior wall insulation and finishing work are in progress.
MEP & Finishing: rough-in for plumbing, sprinkler, HVAC, and electrical systems is substantially complete. Tile installation has commenced from Level 4 upward. Elevator and mechanical parking equipment are being installed concurrently.
Apr 2026
The project is 66% complete overall, and the main structure is fully finished. The steel structure and concrete have been fully topped out. Masonry work is complete on Levels 1-8 and is advancing in an orderly manner on Levels 9-14. Curtain wall and glass installation are progressing concurrently. Elevator installation has commenced.
Site Report Archive — Union
Jan 2026
The project is 57% complete overall. The main structure has been fully finished.
Structure & Framing: Concrete pouring for the roof and mechanical floors is complete.1.Masonry work is finished for Levels 1-5 and is advancing on Levels 6-10. Interior framingon Levels 1-12 is proceeding in an orderly manner.
Specialty Construction: Curtain wall mullions are installed up to Level 12, and glassinstallation is complete up to Level 8. Sprinkler risers are in place on Level 14, electricalrisers are installed from the basement to Level 11, and fireproof coating is finished onLevels 3-11.
Safety & Management: The site operates under fully enclosed, standardizedmanagement. Dual construction hoists now service all levels up to the roof, ensuringorderly progress.
Dec 2025
The project is 52% complete overall. The topping-out ceremony has been held, and work isprogressing steadily:
Structural Work: The main structure is complete. Block wall construction is finished forLevels 1-5. Interior framing on Levels 6-7 and Levels 1-12 is advancing in an orderly manner.
Specialty Construction: Curtain wall mullion installation is complete for Levels 1-10, withglass installation now in progress. Plumbing and electrical riser work is underwayconcurrently from the basement to Level 7 and to Level 11, respectively. Fireproof coatingapplication is nearly complete on Levels 3-10. Exterior wall framing is in progress on Levels1-11.
Safety Management: The site operates under fully enclosed, standardized managementwith all necessary protective facilities in place. Dual construction elevators are servicing up toLevel 13. On-site material reserves are sufficient.
Nov 2025
The project construction is progressing steadily, and the main structure has completedkey node construction:
Structural Progress: Structural steel installation has reached Level 12. Floor slabs andstair towers through Level 11 are in place; concrete slab pours are complete through Level 9.
Interior Construction: Curtain wall and piping installation are in progress on Levels 1-4;exterior wall framing is underway on Levels 2-8; rough-in of MEP systems from thebasement to the Level 6 is advancing concurrently. On-site material reserves are sufficient tosupport ongoing work.
Safety and Management: The site is operating under fully enclosed, standardizedmanagement. All safety protection measures are in place, and the dual constructionelevators are now servicing up to the Level 9, ensuring construction progress remainsefficient, safe, and well-controlled.
Aug 2024
Union Class-A office building, to be marketed as "Union Center", has the following construction progress as of mid-August:
A 19ft-deep section of the main tower’s foundation has been excavated. Due to the landscape of the area, the excavation process is being carried out in phases in order to protect the foundations of the adjacent buildings. The excavation process requires comparative duplication of earthwork lateral support.
The pedestrian sidewalk on the Union Street has been completely requisitioned and equipped with a new site access control system to assist construction manpower management.
The project obtained a series of building permits in the Q3: such as the installation of combination standpipe and sprinkler systems, and plumbing system for the building, etc.
Engineering and construction activities are expected to be more active in Q3 and Q4.
May 2024
The Union project is presently undergoing foundation work. The project is in the process of recruiting new safety supervisors.
Upon the appointment of these supervisors, the New York City Department of Buildings will further review and approve the project's construction credentials, thereby granting clearance for the subsequent phases of construction.
Nov 2023
Broke ground
Sep 2023
Continued site work and preparation
Excavation equipment to be delivered by the end of this month
July 2023
Site preparation is expected to commence in the following weeks
The developer has obtained fence permit, groundwork permit, and foundation permit
Site Report Archive — Davis
Jun 2026
Delivery & Operations: Officially branded as "TERRA," the 17-story luxury residential building has successfully obtained its Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO). Under the stewardship of professional property management, all 122 units are now 100% leased and occupied.
Amenities & Finishes: Designed by the award-winning interior design firm Lemay_id, all luxury residences and premium amenities—including the racquetball, basketball, and pickleball courts, a state-of-the-art TechnoGym fitness center, and the panoramic rooftop lounge—are fully open and active for residents.
Investor Security: The successful stabilization and robust rental cash flow of the property provide strong security for our EB-5 investors' underlying assets, marking a seamless transition into a mature, income-generating phase.
Aug 2024
Davis Rental Apartments, marketed as the "Terra" apartment, has the following construction progress as of mid-August:
The exterior wall construction has been completed, the roofing has been finished, the floor mat and outdoor furniture on the 18th floor public terrace have been installed.
Solar panels and outside AC units have been installed on the rooftop.
The construction and decoration of the apartment lobby is substantially completed.
Amazon Hub Locker installation is pending delivery.
The two resident elevators have already been installed. All corridors have been substantially constructed. Resident apartments are in the final stages of construction.
Utilities are in the process of being connected for each residential units.
The construction of amenities has been substantially completed, some equipment and furniture have been put in, waiting for the final assembly and commissioning work;
The ground floor retail space will be occupied by a restaurant; the leasing progress of the apartments is going smoothly. It is expected to obtain the first batch of TCO this fall, welcoming the first group of tenants to move in.
May 2024
Window installation and exterior is almost complete.
The interior construction is progressing on time.
Sales gallery is ready.
Electrical, water, pipe and AC units have been installed.
Nov 2023
Topped out, expected completion Quarter 1 of 2025
Sep 2023
Construction build out progressing; with projected completion by mid 2024
Jul 2023
As of July 2023, the Davis Project is moving on schedule.
Fourth floor construction has been completed.
Construction of the fifth floor is undergoing.
The project's developer ZD JASPER is aiming to complete construction of one floor per week.
Apr 2023
Foundation work has begun
Excavation has nearly completed and crews are in the process of forming the reinforced concrete perimeter walls as the site fills up with a network of steel rebar for the floors, columns, and walls.
Based on the pace of progress, Davis project could begin to rise above street level near the end of spring and top out by the end of 2023.
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Davis/Union in view.



























Construction Progress
From the job site.
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