# 21-12 Cornaga Avenue, Queens

Apartment building · 44 units · built 2025 · Block 15705, Lot 6.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/4157050006/21-12-cornaga-avenue

More construction in Far Rockaway: https://umarelli.org/nyc/queens/far-rockaway.md

## Building permits

- New Building — Multi-Family, filed May 9, 2022, estimated cost $8.0M, 44 units, 9 stories, described as “This application is filed for new 9 story residential building. One zoning 3 tax lots involved (tax lot #6, 81,84)”
- Alteration, filed Oct 29, 2025, estimated cost $120K, described as “This application is filed for installation of temporary standpipe with an air alarm in conjunction with new building filed under #Q00705947-I1. Sprinkler filed under # Q00738357-I1”
- Alteration, filed Sep 3, 2025, estimated cost $10K, described as “Equipment use: single 6000# capacity personnel hoist during NB const, filed sep. Hoist shall comply with ch #33 of the NYC bc. No change in use, occupancy or egress under this application. Elevator application submitted separately”
- Alteration, filed Feb 21, 2025, estimated cost $15K, described as “Proposed installation of pipe scaffold for remedial repairs as per plans. No change in use occupancy or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 21, 2025, estimated cost $6K, described as “Proposed installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed and roof protection 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…”
- Alteration, filed Feb 1, 2023, estimated cost $1.2M, described as “This application is filed for new plumbing and sprinkler work in conjunction with 9 story new building (NB Q00705947)”
- Alteration, filed Jan 19, 2023, estimated cost $2K, described as “This application is filed for installation of new 10' curb cut in conjunction with NB Q00705947”
- Alteration, filed Jan 18, 2023, estimated cost $18K, described as “This application is filed for new mechanical work in conjunction with 9 story new building (NB Q00705947)”
- Alteration, filed Jun 6, 2022, estimated cost $5K, described as “Herewith to propose a temporary 8' high wood construction fence. No changes in occupancy, use, group, or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed May 27, 2022, estimated cost $111K, described as “This application is filed for foundation with earth work in conjunction with NBQ00705947. For vesting purposes in the 421-A program, a limited scope of work consisting of the installation of one footing will be conducted.”
- Alteration, filed May 17, 2022, estimated cost $757K, described as “This application is filed for concrete super structure for 9-sty building in conjunction with NB Q00705947. This project is seeking 421A tax benefits”
- Alteration, filed May 16, 2022, estimated cost $208K, described as “Proposed work scope is foundation work with earth work in conjunction with NB Q00705947. This project will be seeking 421-a tax benefits”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $179,550
- 2026–27 tax: $22,334
- Market value (city estimate): $399,000
- Taxable value: $179,550
- Assessed land: $179,550

## Zoning

R6: floor area ratio 4.15 built, above the 2.43 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.

## Flood zone

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

## In the news

[Permits Filed for 21-12 Cornaga Avenue in Far Rockaway, Queens](https://newyorkyimby.com/2025/09/permits-filed-for-21-12-cornaga-avenue-in-far-rockaway-queens.html), New York YIMBY, Sep 9, 2025.

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