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27-03 42nd Road
Last updated on Apr 3, 2026

27 on 27th,
27-03 42nd Road

The attractive 27-story glass rental apartment tower at 27-03 42 Road in Long Island City, Queens, was erected in 2012 and has 142 apartments. The building features numerous amenities including a 24-hour concierge, library, gym, yoga studio, screening room, and sun deck, with apartments boasting high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows.

27-03 42nd Road Location Map

Overview of 27 on 27th at 27-03 42nd Road

Located in Long Island City, Queens, 27 on 27th is a striking 27-story glass rental apartment tower developed by Heatherwood Communities LLC and designed by architect Karl Fischer. Completed in 2012, the building offers 142 apartments and is part of a growing residential area near the Citibank office tower. The building's design features a sleek blue-glass façade with a one-story black base and a distinctive corner setback above the fifth floor.

Residents of 27 on 27th enjoy a comprehensive suite of amenities, including a 24-hour concierge, a gym, a yoga studio, a screening room, and a playroom. The building also boasts a library, a bicycle room, a sun deck, and a garage. Social spaces include a large lounge with a fireplace and a billiards table, and the building is pet-friendly.

Apartments in the building are characterized by high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, offering expansive views of the Manhattan skyline. Interiors feature white-stained maple floors, GE stainless steel kitchen appliances, and walnut and glass cabinetry paired with quartz countertops. Select units include balconies, providing outdoor space with city views. Bathrooms are equipped with glass-enclosed tubs, premium Kohler fixtures, and tri-panel medicine cabinets.

Notable units include Penthouse F, a duplex one-bedroom with a unique terrace and balcony, and Apartment B, a two-bedroom unit with a corner living/dining room. The building's prime location offers easy access to Manhattan, making it a desirable choice for those seeking luxury living with convenient city access.
Doorman
Full Time
Type
Rental
Year Built
2013
Apartments
Floors
27
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood

Amenities

  • Attended Lobby
  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Full Service Garage
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Video Intercom
  • Elevator
  • Event Room
  • Children's Playroom
  • Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • On-Site Parking
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Library
  • Screening Room
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at Queens Plaza North and 27th 0.07 miles
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at Northern Blvd and 41st Ave 0.16 miles
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at Jackson Ave and 45th Ave 0.28 miles
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at 41st Ave 0.35 miles

Pros & Cons

  • Gym
  • Lounge with fireplace
  • Garage
  • Play room
  • Screening room
  • Library
  • Permits pets
  • Roof deck
  • Concierge
  • Handsome glass residential tower
  • Close to Subway
  • No doorman
  • No sidewalk landscaping

CityRealty Rating

24
/44
Architecture
+
25
/36
Location
+
15
/39
Features
+
9
Editor’s Points
=
73
CITYREALTY
RATING
  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average

Building Management

Heatherwood is a privately owned, family run company founded on the principles of exemplary service, striking design, and quality construction. For more than 50 years, Heatherwood has been committed to creating New York City rental communities to complement the natural beauty of NYC's boroughs. 

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Alternate Addresses

  • 42-17 27th Street
  • 42-19 27th Street
  • 42-21 27th Street
  • 42-23 27th Street
  • 42-25 27th Street