21-59 44th Drive, Queens
Condominium · 20 units · built 2019 · Block 438, Lot 7503.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Sep 24, 2021, estimated cost $2K, described as “Installation of non-flashing direct illuminated business accessory sign on front facade at 1ST floor level (facade on 44 drive). No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 24, 2021, estimated cost $2K, described as “Installation of non-flashing direct illuminated business accessory sign on front facade at 1ST floor level (facade on 23RD street). No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 13, 2021, estimated cost $9K, described as “Propose interior renovation in a existing commercial space in 1ST floor. Plumbing works as per plan.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 12, 2021, estimated cost $14K, described as “Propose interior renovation in a existing commercial space in 1ST floor .convert cellar to kitchen space. Construction works as per plan.”
- Alteration, filed May 13, 2021, estimated cost $18K, described as “Install new plumbing fixtures as per plans. In conjunction with application #Q00488465.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 13, 2021, estimated cost $100K, described as “Interior renovations in existing 1ST fl commercial space with proposed new commercial kitchen. Plumbing to be filed separately under app #Q00488471. No change in occupancy, use, or egress.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 22, 2019, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of support scaffold in accordance with nycc 2014 chapter 33. No change in egress, use, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 8, 2019, estimated cost $12K, described as “Alteration type 3 - construction equipment - sidewalk-shed proposed installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed for new building as per plans. No change in use occupancy or egress under this application. Live LOAD300 per square feet. Sidewalk…”
- Alteration, filed Aug 30, 2018, described as “Installation of fence as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 30, 2018, described as “Installation of plywood fence as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $2,421,900
- 2026–27 tax
- $34,209
- Market value (city estimate)
- $5,382,000
- Taxable value
- $782,651
- Assessed land
- $253,350
- Assessed improvements
- $2,168,550
- Condo units with their own tax lots
- 2
Tax breaks
- 421-a exemption, through Jun 30, 2056, about $189,777 a year below the full tax.
Zoning
M1-4A/R8A: floor area ratio 4.21 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
21-59 44th Drive Completes Construction in Long Island City, Queens, New York YIMBY, May 10, 2021.