44-01 Northern Boulevard, Astoria, Queens: Violations and Building Information

About 44-01 Northern Boulevard

44-01 Northern Boulevard is an elevator apartment building with stores in Astoria, Queens, built in 2022, with 354 apartments and 2 other units, on 15 floors. The lot is 63,400 sq ft, zoned R7X / R6B.

Building type

Elevator apartment building with stores (class D7)

Year built

2022

Apartments

354

All units

356

Floors

15

Building floor area

354,702 sq ft

Lot area

63,400 sq ft

Zoning

R7X / R6B · overlay C2-4

Floor area ratio

5.59 built of 5.00 allowed

Programmes and lists

HPD affordable project · LL97: emission limits from 2024 · LL87 energy audit · LL88 lighting

BBL

4007040001

From the city’s tax-lot records (DCP PLUTO), DOF, HPD, DOB and HUD programme lists. Zoning map for this lot.

NYC rules that apply here

Based on the building’s size, age and type. These apply whether or not anything is open.

• HPD affordable projectBuilt or preserved with HPD financing or incentives since 2014 (HPD Affordable Housing Production). A regulatory agreement sets income bands and rents for the counted units. Vacancies are generally filled through Housing Connect, with income certifications.
• LL97: emission limits from 2024On DOB’s Local Law 97 list under Article 320: emission limits since January 1, 2024, report every May 1.
• LL87 energy auditOn DOB’s Local Law 87 list: an energy audit and retro-commissioning report every ten years, the year set by the block number’s last digit.
• LL88 lightingOn DOB’s Local Law 88 list: lighting in non-residential and common spaces had to meet code by January 1, 2025 (and tenant submeters in the largest buildings), with a report to DOB.
• HPD registration every yearRequired for every residential building with 3 or more apartments, between May 21 and September 1. Without it, an owner cannot bring a nonpayment case or certify corrected violations. Read the guide
• Annual window-guard noticeEach January every tenant gets the window-guard notice; guards go on every window of an apartment where a child 10 or younger lives. Read the guide
• Heat and hot waterHeat season runs October 1 to May 31 (68°F by day when it is below 55°F outside, 62°F at night); hot water at 120°F all year. Read the guide
• Gas piping inspection every four years (Local Law 152)Every building except one- and two-family homes; the year depends on the community district. Read the guide
• Natural gas alarms by January 1, 2027Every apartment in a building with gas service needs a natural gas alarm (Local Law 157 of 2016, deadline set by Local Law 102 of 2025). Read the guide
• Façade inspection every five years (FISP / Local Law 11)Taller than six stories, so a qualified inspector must examine the exterior walls every five years and file with DOB. Read the guide
• Energy benchmarking and Local Law 97About 354,702 sq ft, over the 25,000 sq ft line: Local Law 84 benchmarking and the Local Law 97 emissions report are due May 1 if the building is on the covered list. Over 50,000 sq ft, a Local Law 87 energy audit is due every ten years. Read the guide
• E-designationEnvironmental requirements (hazardous materials, air or noise) from the Office of Environmental Remediation apply before new construction or a change of use.