Woodside is a residential and commercial neighborhood in the western portion of the borough of Queens in New York City. It is bordered on the south by Maspeth, on the north by Astoria, on the west by Sunnyside, and on the east by Elmhurst, Jackson Heights, and East Elmhurst. Some areas are widely residential and very quiet, while other parts, especially the ones around Roosevelt Avenue, are busier.

Woodside is located in Queens Community District 2 and its ZIP Code is 11377. It is patrolled by the New York City Police Department‘s 108th Precinct. Politically, Woodside is represented by the New York City Council‘s 22nd and 26th Districts.

Q: What is the Department of Finance Building Classification for the building ?

Categorization: F4 Factory; M1-1 Industrial; Semi-fireproof

 

Q: What are the rules for Manufacturing Districts: M1?

Manufacturing districts permit many commercial uses and, with limitations, some community facility uses. Industrial uses are permitted in the three manu­facturing districts­—M1, M2 and M3—according to the characteristics of their operations. Each of the three districts incorporate differing performance standards that limit the amount and type of industrial nuisances permitted.

 

M1 districts. Floor area ratios in M1 districts range from 1.0 to 10.0, depending on location; building height and setbacks are controlled by a sky exposure plane which may be penetrated by a tower in certain districts. Although new industrial buildings are ­usually low-rise structures that fit within a sky exposure plane, commercial and community facility buildings can be constructed as towers in M1-3 through M1-6 districts. Except along district boundaries, no side yards are required. Rear yards at least 20 feet deep are usually required, except within 100 feet of a corner.

 

Parking and loading requirements vary with district and use. M1-1, M1-2 and M1-3 districts are subject to parking requirements based on the type of use and size of an establishment. A warehouse in an M1-1 district requires one off-street parking space per 2,000 square feet of floor area or per every three employees, whichever would be less. Requirements for loading berths of specified dimensions differ according to district, size and type of use.

(sources: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/planning/zoning/districts-tools/m1.page )

 

Q: Does the property have a Curb Cut?

Yes the property has 2 curb cuts. A curb cut is an angled cut in the edge of a curb that permits vehicular access from a street to a driveway, garage, parking lot or loading dock. In residential districts, width and spacing rules for curb cuts ensure adequate curbside parking.

(sources: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/planning/zoning/glossary.page#community_facility_use)

Q: Can a Community Facility be in the M1 Zoning?

Yes – the Department of Buildings guidelines would have to be followed.

Community Facility Building: A community facility building is any building occupied only by a community facility use(s).

Community Facility Use: A community facility use provides educational, health, recreational, religious or other essential services for the community it serves. Community facility uses are listed in Use Groups 3 and 4.

Contextual Zoning: Contextual zoning regulates the height and bulk of new buildings, their setback from the street line, and their width along the street frontage, to produce buildings that are consistent with existing neighborhood character. 

Conversion: A conversion is a change of a building’s use to another use.

Q: Can you consider knocking down all the walls to increase the warehouse space?

 

Generally, you don’t need to apply for planning permission for internal alterations, including removing internal walls. Knocking down walls can create an open space and the pleasant atmosphere.  

 

Q: Can you consider converting this space into offices?

 

One of the most attractive features of a warehouse property is the large amount of space. Warehouses are great for accommodating open-concept floor plans or flexible office space with reconfigurable furniture. Instead of building costly walls, you may want to install screens or partitions to divide the space into smaller areas. 

When converting a warehouse into an office, it’s better to think about the street view, employee parking, the customer entrance and delivery access. A good site for an office needs sufficient parking or public transportation. The ideal parking ratios are between 1:4 and 1:10. By adding new, larger windows, the space can be opened up and more pleasant for people.  

 

Q: Can you consider adding Solar Panels onto the Roof?

 

• Average Commercial Solar Panels Cost

The average cost of commercial solar panels depends on the number of kilowatts you need to cover your energy consumption. On average, commercial solar panels cost about $325,000 with average prices ranging from $50,000 to $600,000 in the US for 2020.

• How Much Do Commercial Solar Panels Save on Electricity?

Commercial solar panels are priced at around $2.87 per watt with prices ranging from $2.50 to $3.22 per watt before tax incentives and rebates. Commercial solar panels can reduce the monthly electricity by an average of 75%, reducing their monthly utility bills from $2,000 to $500. It takes an average of 3-7 years to pay off your commercial solar system and business owners can enjoy 25-35 years of free electricity.

• Businesses Can Pay Off Their Solar Panels Fast with Tax Credits

There are three commercial solar tax credits and incentives that make paying back the cost of commercial solar faster than ever before.

• Federal Tax Credit

The general tax credit will save new solar installers up to 30% of the cost of your commercial solar panel installation.

• State Tax Credit

Some states like Arizona even offer a 10% tax credit to help offset the cost of commercial solar panels.

• Accelerated Depreciation

Commercial facility owners are allowed to deduct up to 85% of the total value of their solar system from the business taxes. This provides a huge way to offset the high cost of commercial solar panels.

• Commercial Solar Installation Costs Are Cheaper Than Ever

Commercial solar panels are more affordable than ever. According to SunPower, ‘the installed cost of solar panels has dropped between 6% and 12% every year since 1998, with the most dramatic decreases taking place after 2009’.

• Benefits of Solar Power for Business

• Benefits of Solar Power for Business

• Reduce electricity costs

• Instant Return on Investment

• Reliable & Maintenance Free

• Lower Your Carbon Footprint

• Lock-In Power Costs for Years

• Businesses Receive Huge Tax Rebates

• Reduces Your Reliance on Utility Power

• Make A Difference in Your Community

• Save Thousands A Month on Electricity Costs

• Win More Customers with A Commitment to Sustainability

• Can Be Financed with No Money Down & Low Monthly Payments

• Businesses Can Save Thousands A Month with Solar Power

The benefits of installing solar panel systems:

• Offset their electricity use by 75.3%

• Reduce their monthly electric bill from $1,950 to $517

• Save $1,433 a month off their electricity

• Pay off their solar systems within 3-7 years

• Enjoy free electricity for 25-35 years

Q. What businesses would benefit from a location like this?

 

General Contractors; Building Contractors; Home Builders; Flooring Contractors; Food Supplies; Beauty Supplies; Import/Export of goods; Real estate developers; Painting Contractors; HVAC Companies; Auto Body Shops; Auto Parts; Auto Repair; Tire Shops; Appliance Repair; Carpet Cleaning; Electricians; Garage Door Repair; Moving Companies; Pest Control Services; Plumbers

 

Q:What new industries can you consider utilizing this space for?

 

• Consider this location for Vertical Farming

Vertical farming has now been used in locations where large-scale farming previously has not been possible, such as in urban spaces throughout Brooklyn, New York and Chicago, Illinois. Vertical farming is the process of growing food vertically in stacked layers indoors under artificial light and temperature, mainly in buildings. Plants may be growing in containers, in old warehouses, in shipping containers, in abandoned buildings.
(sources: https://nj1015.com/warehouse-becoming-vertical-farms-and-theyre-feeding-new-jersey/ )

 

• Consider this location for a DataCenter

An attractive building might sit only yard from a fiber trunk and far from natural disasters. The building should have enough rooms and a good fire suppression system. Fencing, CCTV systems, or hardening against earthquakes, floods, or other disasters may be needed to increase security measures. 

 

The chance of earthquake damage in Woodside is higher than New York average and is lower than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in Woodside is higher than New York average and is much lower than the national average. Thus, Woodside may be far from natural disasters. 

• Consider this for a 3D Printing Farm

A print farm or print cell is a facility of multiple 3D printers used for manufacturing, which can increase production capacity, allow you to simultaneously produce in multiple materials, and enable you to offer 3D printing as a paid service to clients.

 

• Consider this location for a Bitcoin Mining warehouse

The main component of Bitcoin mining hardware includes Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) or Graphics Processing Units (GPUs/Graphics Card). The whole mining system can be quite noisy, build up a lot of heat, and needs to operate 24/7. A Bitcoin mining operation is quite an extreme environment to be working in. For a mining rig, you need at least a 1000W power supply and a strong internet connection.

 

(sources: https://zipmex.com/au/learn/bitcoin-mining-hardware/)

 

Woodside Community Board

Community Board 2 Woodside’s Community Board also within the area bounded:

North: Western prolongation of Queens Plaza North to the East River, Queens Plaza North, Queens Boulevard, the Northern Property Line of Sunnyside Yards, Woodside Avenue, Northern Boulevard.

East: Brooklyn Queens Expressway, New York Connecting Railroad

South: Calamus Avenue, Maurice Avenue, Maspeth Avenue, 49th Street, Maspeth Creek, Newtown Creek

West: East River

Board Members

• Amparo Abel-Bey, Sunnyside – Health & Human Services and Education
• Czarinna Andres, Woodside – City Services & Public Safety
• Anatole Ashraf, Sunnyside – Tech Task Force- Chair, Arts & Cultural Affair,
• Diane Ballek, Maspeth – City Services & Public Safety, Homeless Shelter Task Force
• Thailia Batan, Sunnyside – Arts & Cultural Affairs-Co-Chair, Land Use
• Nicholas Berkowitz, Sunnyside – Secretary, Executive, Land Use, Tech Task force
• Sandra Bigitschke, Sunnyside – City Services & Public Safety, Health & Human Services and Education

Characteristic & Properties of Community District 2

Queens Community District 2 has a population of 109.9k as of 2000 census and 113.2k of 2010 census with estimation of 2014-2018 population being 137.4k. The area is 5.0 square miles and has 22,640 persons per sq mi. The population by age is illustrated below with 53.9% of residents being foreign-born. There are around 35.4% Asian (non-hispanic), 31.7% Hispanic (of any race), 28.9% being white (non-hispanic), 2.5% other race (non-hispanic) and 1.5% black (non-hispanic).

NYC Planning. (2021). Queens Community District 2. Retrieved from https://communityprofiles.planning.nyc.gov/queens/2

The community assets include 20 public schools, 3 public libraries, 6 hospitals and clinics and 7 parks. The zoning and facilities graph are indicated below.

NYC Planning. (2021). Queens Community District 2. Retrieved from https://communityprofiles.planning.nyc.gov/queens/2. Other indicators are provided below for Queens Community District 2.

Queens Community Board 2 Indicators (NYC Planning, 2021)

NYC Planning. (2021). Queens Community District 2. Retrieved from https://communityprofiles.planning.nyc.gov/queens/2

Projects (Land Use Applications)

The following section contains information on active and completed land use plans and proposals

• 62-04 Roosevelt Ave Rezoning
• 23-10 Queens Plaza South Rezoning & Special Permit
• 50-25 Barnett Avenue Rezoning
• 48-18 Van Dam Teamsters Rezoning
• Kosciuszko Bridge Queens
• 42-11 9th Street Special Permit

Woodside Demographic

Population

The population for Woodside is 89,830 with a population density of 35,274 people per square mile and 33,545 housing units. The median home value is around $395,800 with medium household income of $49886. Based on data from the 2010 United States Census, the population of Woodside was 45,099, an increase of 1,253 (2.9%) from the 43,846 counted in 2000. Covering an area of 649.22 acres (262.73 ha), the neighborhood had a population density of 69.5 inhabitants per acre (44,500/sq mi; 17,200/km2). Information about gender, race, head of household by age, households with kids are illustrated as below.

Woodside Population (United States Zip Codes, 2021)

(2021). Woodside Demographics. Retrieved from https://www.point2homes.com/US/Neighborhood/NY/New-York-City/Queens/Woodside-Demographics.html

Real Estate and Housing

ZIP code 11377 has a small percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more nursing homes nearby.

The majority of households are rented. Homes in ZIP code 11377 were primarily built in 1939 or earlier. Looking at 11377 real estate data, the median home value of $395,800 is extremely high compared to the rest of the country. It is also low compared to nearby ZIP codes. 11377 could be an area to look for cheap housing compared to surrounding areas. Rentals in 11377 are most commonly 1 bedrooms. The rent for a 1 bedroom is normally $1,000+/month including utilities. 2 bedrooms are also common and rent for $1,000+/month. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 11377 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.

Woodside Real Estate and Housing (United States Zip Codes, 2021)

United States Zip Codes. (2021). Zip Codes 11377. Retrieved from https://www.unitedstateszipcodes.org/11377/#stats

Woodside: Employment, Income, and Earnings

The median household income of $49,886 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. Public transportation is the most frequent method of transportation to work instead of vehicles. ZIP code 11377 uses public transportation to get to work more than almost anywhere in the country.

Woodside Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work (United States Zip Codes, 2021)

United States Zip Codes. (2021). Zip Codes 11377. Retrieved from https://www.unitedstateszipcodes.org/11377/#stats

Woodside Schools

ZIP Code 11377 is in the following school districts: New York City Geographic District #24 School District, New York City Geographic District #30 School District, Academy of the City Charter School, and Private. There are 11 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 11377. School names are listed below.

	Address	Grade Level	District
125 Thomas J Mccann Woodside	46-02 47th Ave Woodside, NY 11377	Middle/Elementary	New York City Geographic District #24 School District
Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan	67-25 51st Rd Woodside, NY 11377	Primary/Elementary	New York City Geographic District #24 School District
Ps 12 James B Colgate	42-00 72nd St Woodside, NY 11377	Primary/Elementary	New York City Geographic District #24 School District
Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan	54-25 Skillman Ave Woodside, NY 11377	Primary/Elementary	New York City Geographic District #30 School District
Ps 151 Mary D Carter	50-05 31st Ave Woodside, NY 11377	Primary/Elementary	New York City Geographic District #30 School District
Ps 152 Gwendoline N Alleyne School	33-52 62nd St Woodside, NY 11377	Primary/Elementary	New York City Geographic District #30 School District
WoodsideCommunity School	39-07 57th St Flushing, NY 11377	Primary/Elementary	New York City Geographic District #30 School District
Academy of the City Charter School	31-29 60th St Woodside, NY 11377	Primary/Elementary	Academy of the City Charter School
St Sebastian School	3976 58th St Woodside, NY 11377	Primary/Elementary	Private
Greater New York Academy	4132 58th St Woodside, NY 11377	High/Secondary	Private
MI Nuevo Mundo Children Education Center	31-05 51st 2nd Floor Woodside, NY 11377	Primary/Elementary	Private

Woodside Schools (United States Zip Codes, 2021)

United States Zip Codes. (2021). Zip Codes 11377. Retrieved from https://www.unitedstateszipcodes.org/11377/#stats

Business Demographic

Zip code 11377 compared to state average: Median house value above state average.

Population

Occupational Employment

Households

Income

Housing

Education

Marital Status

Means of Transportation

Woodside Demographics (2021).. Retrieved from https://www.point2homes.com/US/Neighborhood/NY/New-York-City/Queens/Woodside-Demographics.html

Housing Market Trends

Woodside Single Family Price (Research By Rate, 2021)

In the past week, single family homes in 11377 sold on average for $999,498 and spent 124 days on the market. In 11377, the inventory of 16 experienced a 6% relisting. The average price per square foot was $696.

Woodside Condo/Townhomes Price (Research By Rate, 2021)

In the past week, condo/townhomes in 11377 sold on average for $999,498 and spent 124 days on the market. In 11377, the inventory of 16 experienced a 6% relisting. The average price per square foot was $696.

(2021). Woodside, NY 11377. Retrieved from https://www.rate.com/research/woodside-ny-11377

Reference

NYC Planning. (2021). Queens Community District 2. Retrieved from https://communityprofiles.planning.nyc.gov/queens/2

Point 2. (2021). Woodside Demographics. Retrieved from https://www.point2homes.com/US/Neighborhood/NY/New-York-City/Queens/Woodside-Demographics.html

Research By Rate. (2021). Woodside, NY 11377. Retrieved from https://www.rate.com/research/woodside-ny-11377

United States Zip Codes. (2021). Zip Codes 11377. Retrieved from https://www.unitedstateszipcodes.org/11377/#stats