# 21-16 44th Avenue, Queens

Hotel · built 2018 · Block 78, Lot 48.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/4000780048/21-16-44-avenue

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

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Mar 4, 2024, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of fuel supply system used in conjunction with a diesel powered generator set filed in conjunction with NB # 421177755.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 10, 2023, estimated cost $1K, described as “Propose to install new 12' curb cut including two (2) 1'-6" splays located on south side of 44 drive. This filing is in conjunction with NB job # 421177755. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 14, 2020, estimated cost $8K, described as “Proposed installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed for remedial repairs as per plans. No change in use occupancy or egress under this application. Live load 300 per square feet. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter # 33 of the 2014 code.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 7, 2019, estimated cost $5K, described as “Proposed installation of temporary pipe scaffold for new building as per plans. Work shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed May 21, 2019, estimated cost $8K, described as “Proposed installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed for remedial repairs as per plans. No change in use occupancy or egress under this application. Live load 300 per square feet. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter # 33 of the 2014 code.”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $6,140,250
- 2026–27 tax: $479,113
- Market value (city estimate): $13,645,000
- Taxable value: $6,140,250
- Assessed land: $495,000
- Assessed improvements: $5,645,250

## Tax breaks

- ICAP abatement, through Jun 30, 2038, a $186,981 credit this tax year.

## Zoning

M1-4A/R8A: floor area ratio 5.37 built, 6.02 allowed by base zoning.

## Flood zone

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

## Board and land use applications

- Long Island City Neighborhood Plan (City Planning 2024Q0304): Zoning map change, Zoning text change, Urban development action area, Completed, filed Apr 18, 2025, decided Nov 12, 2025. In coordination with its agency partners, DCP is leading a neighborhood study in Long Island City that focuses on areas adjacent to the Special Long Island City Mixed Use District, including the waterfront. This plan seeks to increase the…
- 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

[Façade Work Progresses on 21-16 44th Drive’s Topped-Out Superstructure in Long Island City, Queens](https://newyorkyimby.com/2021/05/facade-work-progresses-on-21-16-44th-drives-topped-out-superstructure-in-long-island-city-queens.html), New York YIMBY, May 3, 2021.

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