Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated the grand opening of Queen One’s new global headquarters — the Rise and Fly Vision Centre — in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Spanning more than 30,000 square feet at 25 Kent Avenue, the facility will serve as the company’s central hub for innovation, community collaboration, and next-generation e-commerce development. The project represents a more than $10 million capital investment and is expected to create 600 full-time, high-tech jobs in New York City over the next five years, alongside an estimated $67 million in research and development investment.
“New York’s tech sector is thriving, and Queen One’s expansion in Brooklyn is proof that innovation and opportunity continue to rise here in the Empire State,” Governor Hochul said. “The Rise and Fly Vision Centre represents the next chapter of New York’s e-commerce leadership — blending technology, creativity, and community to create hundreds of high-quality jobs and cutting-edge solutions that will shape the digital economy for years to come.”
The company’s expansion is supported by up to $6 million in performance-based Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits from Empire State Development (ESD) in exchange for the job creation commitments.
Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight said, “Queen One’s investment in Williamsburg is a powerful example of how New York continues to attract and grow world-class technology companies. This project strengthens Brooklyn’s position as a hub for innovation while bringing hundreds of good-paying jobs to the city. We are proud to support Queen One’s vision for the future of e-commerce through our Excelsior Jobs Program.”
Queen One Founder and CEO Ryan Urban said, “The Time is Now. Time to Work. Time of Your Life. Queen One is officially in process. We’re honored to be part of the bedrock of innovation in Brooklyn. Thank you to the state of New York and the best city in the world for this special partnership and incredible opportunity. There are so many vibrant success stories in New York right now and we’re pulsing with excitement with what’s to come in the next 10 years.”
