COMMUNITY DISTRICT QN01

Underbuilt parcels in Astoria-Queensbridge

Astoria-Queensbridge contains approximately 45.5 million square feet of unbuilt floor area across 14,181 underbuilt parcels, suggesting significant potential for expansion on larger sites. The prevalence of R5, R5B, and R4 zoning districts is reflected in the presence of 162 vacant lots throughout neighborhoods including Astoria (Central), Astoria (East)-Woodside (North), Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway, and Old Astoria-Hallets Point.

Neighborhoods covered
Astoria (Central)Astoria (East)-Woodside (North)Astoria (North)-Ditmars-SteinwayOld Astoria-Hallets PointQueensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills
45.5M
sq ft unbuilt
14,181
underbuilt parcels
162
vacant lots
+10.00
largest unused FAR
Most common zoning
R54,694R5B3,566R41,424R6B1,420R6A727

Largest opportunities

Underbuilt parcels in Astoria-Queensbridge, ranked by unused floor area ratio
22-09 41 AVENUEVacant lot
BBL 4004120025 · 30,000 sq ft lot
M1-6A/R10 · Queens
0.00 / 10.00
+10.00unused FAR
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22-09 QUEENS PLAZA NORTHVacant lot
BBL 4004120001 · 81,500 sq ft lot
M1-6A/R10 · Queens
0.00 / 10.00
+10.00unused FAR
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21 STREETVacant lot
BBL 4004110018 · 7,711 sq ft lot
M1-6A/R10 · Queens
0.00 / 10.00
+10.00unused FAR
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41-50 21 STREETVacant lot
BBL 4004110012 · 43,700 sq ft lot
M1-6A/R10 · Queens
0.00 / 10.00
+10.00unused FAR
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NORTHERN BOULEVARD
BBL 4004030007 · 1,620 sq ft lot
M1-6/R10 · Queens
0.59 / 10.00
+9.41unused FAR
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29-37 QUEENS PLAZA NORTH
BBL 4004030010 · 4,332 sq ft lot
M1-6/R10 · Queens
0.79 / 10.00
+9.21unused FAR
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41-02 22 STREET
BBL 4004110031 · 43,587 sq ft lot
M1-6A/R10 · Queens
1.22 / 10.00
+8.78unused FAR
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29-37 41 AVENUE
BBL 4004030011 · 4,471 sq ft lot
M1-6/R10 · Queens
1.99 / 10.00
+8.01unused FAR
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42-07 NORTHERN BOULEVARD
BBL 4006710001 · 24,387 sq ft lot
M1-5/R9-1 · Queens
1.00 / 9.00
+8.00unused FAR
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35-18 43 STREET
BBL 4006710023 · 4,000 sq ft lot
M1-5/R9-1 · Queens
1.00 / 9.00
+8.00unused FAR
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Showing the top 10 of 14,181 by unused FAR. Source: NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO, via NYC Open Data.