222-05 56th Avenue, Queens
College · built 1963 · Block 7490, Lot 2.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Sep 22, 2026, estimated cost $1.2M, described as “Proposed installation of a new steam generator, a large heat exchanger supplied by the campus high-temperature hot water system. This unit is not a fuel-fired boiler. All as per plans filed herewith.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 31, 2026, estimated cost $425K, described as “QCC Med Arts Bldg, Exterior Facade repairs: Removal / Replacement / Repairs of rusted/unwanted equipments, spalled/cracked concrete, masonry units, parapet coping, expansion & joint sealant and stucco. Railing install. Scrap/Paint existing…”
- Alteration, filed Jul 30, 2026, estimated cost $300K, described as “Installation of overhead-hung and underground insulated chilled water piping, including connections to existing capped future connections at the Medical Arts Building sub-cellar level campus chiller plant and the adjacent RFK Hall Gym MERs.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 5, 2026, estimated cost $1.3M, described as “Mechanical work, the scope includes the refurbishment of three (3) high temperature hot water pumps in the boiler plant of the r.f.k gym building, provide upgrade to burner controls of boilers #1 thru #3 as plans filed herewith.”
- Alteration, filed May 28, 2026, estimated cost $6.0M, described as “Mechanical work involving removal of existing HVAC systems and installation of new HVAC equipment, ductwork, piping, and controls, including BMS integration and system balancing. All as per plans filed herewith.”
- No Work, filed May 15, 2026, described as “Annual tented college commencement for the graduating class of Queensborough Community College. For invited guest only, with monitored entry.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 17, 2026, estimated cost $13K, described as “Installation of approximately +/-75LF - 8'W x 14'H temporary heavy-duty sidewalk shed as per plans, as recomended by qewi for local law 11 unsafe masonry conditions on building facade. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this…”
- Alteration, filed Apr 9, 2026, estimated cost $7K, described as “Minor mechanical scope at the Z-BUILDING associated with the submetering project at Queensborough Community College. No change of use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 9, 2026, estimated cost $6K, described as “Minor mechanical scope at the W-BUILDING associated with the submetering project at Queensborough Community College. No change of use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 9, 2026, estimated cost $14K, described as “Minor mechanical scope at the SERVICE building associated with the submetering project at Queensborough Community College. No change of use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 9, 2026, estimated cost $7K, described as “Minor mechanical scope at the OAKLAND BUILDING associated with the submetering project at Queensborough Community College. No change of use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 9, 2026, estimated cost $26K, described as “Minor mechanical scope at the TECHNOLOGY BUILDING associated with the submetering project at Queensborough Community College. No change of use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 9, 2026, estimated cost $34K, described as “Minor mechanical scope at the MEDICAL ARTS building associated with the submetering project at Queensborough Community College. No change of use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 9, 2026, estimated cost $20K, described as “Mechanical and minor Civil scope at the Y-BUILDING associated with the submetering project at Queensborough Community College. No change of use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 9, 2026, estimated cost $21K, described as “Minor mechanical scope at the KENEDY HALL building associated with the submetering project at Queensborough Community College. No change of use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 9, 2026, estimated cost $30K, described as “Minor mechanical scope at the SCIENCE BUILDING associated with the submetering project at Queensborough Community College. No change of use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 9, 2026, estimated cost $17K, described as “Minor mechanical scope at the STUDENT UNION (CAFETERIA) building associated with the submetering project at Queensborough Community College. No change of use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 5, 2026, estimated cost $14.2M, described as “QBCC RFK Hall Fac & Roof repairs: Removal/Replacement/Repairs of the existing roof membrane, flashings, Re-cladding existing facades, win & skylights, Install of new curtain wall & guard rails, cracked masonry, Re-pointing, Parapet/coping…”
- Alteration, filed Jan 19, 2026, estimated cost $500K, described as “Temporary waterproofing ,installation of vertical metal studs spacing not to exceed 24" o.c. Install, bridging and blocking asapplicable (typical)install new sheet metal copinginstall new flashing to extend onto existing pvc membrane 8"…”
- Alteration, filed Jan 5, 2026, estimated cost $2.1M, described as “QBCC - RFK Hall Locker and Gym Reno - General Construction including modifications to existing floors, doors, ceilings, and partitions as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 23, 2025, estimated cost $358K, described as “Mechanical work on roof for science building as shown herewith. No changes to egress, occupancy or use.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 23, 2025, estimated cost $358K, described as “Mechanical system upgrades as shown herewith. No changes to egress, occupancy or use.”
- Major Renovation — Non-residential, filed Dec 17, 2025, 4 stories, described as “Temporary waterproofing of facade”
- Alteration, filed Nov 3, 2025, estimated cost $80K, described as “Replace existing exterior concrete stair from ground to main level (plaza). No change in use group, occupancy group and egress path.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 22, 2025, estimated cost $402K, described as “Remove and install new partitions in 4th floor chemistry lab in the existing classroom building; associated work on the roof and penthouse for mechanical equipment including utility room in the penthouse, replace guardrail. new rooftop…”
84 more, older permits are in this building’s full list on the map.
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $109,582,200
- Market value (city estimate)
- $243,516,000
- Taxable value
- $0
- Assessed land
- $20,137,500
- Assessed improvements
- $89,444,700
Zoning
R4: floor area ratio 0.98 built, 1.00 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.