# 29-19 Newtown Avenue, Queens

Apartment building · 44 units · built 2018 · Block 597, Lot 7.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/4005970007/29-19-newtown-avenue

More construction in Astoria: https://umarelli.org/nyc/queens/astoria.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Jan 31, 2020, estimated cost $5K, described as “Herewith filed for (1) 16'-0" curb cut w/ (2) 1'-6" splays. In-conjunction with NB# 420839150”
- Alteration, filed Sep 28, 2018, 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 Jun 4, 2018, estimated cost $7K, described as “Proposed installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. Live load 300 lbs per square feet. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $4,859,100
- 2026–27 tax: $5,710
- Market value (city estimate): $10,798,000
- Taxable value: $45,900
- Assessed land: $412,650
- Assessed improvements: $4,446,450

## Tax breaks

- 421-a exemption, through Jun 30, 2056, about $598,714 a year below the full tax.

## Zoning

R6A (part of the lot is R6B): floor area ratio 3.46 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

- Appeal (Board of Standards and Appeals 230-13-A): Appeal, Granted, filed Aug 8, 2013, decided Jan 28, 2014. Proposed construction of a four-story residential building located within the bed of a mapped street (29th Street), contrary to General City Law Section 35. R6A/R6B zoning district.
- Appeal (Board of Standards and Appeals 231-13-A): Appeal, Granted, filed Aug 8, 2013, decided Jan 28, 2014. Proposed construction of a six-story residential building located within the bed of a mapped street (29th Street), contrary to General City Law Section 35. R6A/R6B zoning district.

## In the news

[Housing Lottery Units Still Available at 29-19 Newtown Avenue in Astoria, Queens](https://newyorkyimby.com/2022/10/housing-lottery-units-still-available-at-29-19-newtown-avenue-in-astoria-queens.html), New York YIMBY, Oct 15, 2022.

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