# 49-18 Vernon Boulevard, Queens

Apartment building · 15 units · built 2017 · Block 32, Lot 1.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/4000320001/49-18-vernon-boulevard

More construction in Long Island City: https://umarelli.org/nyc/queens/long-island-city.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Jul 28, 2026, estimated cost $750K, described as “Filing plans herewith for the interior build-out of an existing commercial space for occupancy as a Bank. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 2, 2026, estimated cost $2K, described as “Erect an illuminated business accessory wall sign. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 2, 2026, estimated cost $2K, described as “Erect an illuminated business accessory wall sign. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 18, 2024, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of temporary roof protection as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy shall comply with CHAPTER#33 of 2022 the ny building code.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 7, 2024, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of temporary heavy duty sidewalk shed and pipe scaffold as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of 2022 the NYC building code.live load 300PSF.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 3, 2024, estimated cost $350K, described as “Herewith filing for plumbing fixtures and associated piping for proposed 5-story new building. Filed in conjunction with NB # 420602324.”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $2,836,350
- 2026–27 tax: $352,343
- Market value (city estimate): $6,303,000
- Taxable value: $2,832,570
- Assessed land: $146,250
- Assessed improvements: $2,690,100

## Zoning

R6A: floor area ratio 4.27 built, above the 3.00 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.

## Flood zone

Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.

## Board and land use applications

- Long Island City BID Expansion (City Planning 2024Q0254): Business improvement district, Completed, filed Feb 2, 2024. An application from the Small Business Services (SBS) on behalf of the Long Island City Business Improvement District (BID) to modify the existing plan and expand the BID in Community Districts 1 and 2 of Queens.

## In the news

[Housing Lottery Launches for 49-18 Vernon Boulevard in Long Island City, Queens](https://newyorkyimby.com/2026/08/housing-lottery-launches-for-49-18-vernon-boulevard-in-long-island-city-queens.html), New York YIMBY, Aug 8, 2026.

From New York City and Jersey City public records, refreshed within a day of each release. Sources: https://umarelli.org/sources. Methodology and corrections: https://umarelli.org/methodology