Summary

4720 Center Boulevard is a Long Island City waterfront rental with some distinctive duplex layouts, a landscaped roof deck and dedicated coworking space. Gantry Plaza State Park is just outside, and a free shuttle connects residents to the 7 train. Recurring elevator and pest complaints are the main concerns in resident feedback.

498 unitsBuilt 2006Managed by TF Cornerstone

Reviews

Residents value the waterfront setting and views, with praise for several staff members. Elevator downtime and insects recur in resident complaints.

What residents praise

Waterfront views and park access

Residents praise the skyline views and the convenience of living beside Gantry Plaza State Park.

Helpful building staff

Several residents describe friendly door staff and positive experiences with the management team.

What residents complain about

Elevator downtime and waits

Multiple residents report recurring outages and long waits, particularly for higher floors.

Recurring insect reports

Several residents describe persistent small flies or other insects inside apartments.

Amenities

A fitness center, roof deck with grills and valet garage complement the 24-hour doorman and in-unit laundry.

In the apartment
In-unit laundry
Through-wall air
Dishwasher
In the building
24-hour doorman
Elevator
Fitness center
Pool
Not available
Shared outdoor space
On-site parking*
Package service
Resident storage

* Fees apply to marked amenities. See Costs in the Availability tab.

Also here: Bike storage · HomeWork co-working space · Resident lounge and billiards room · Children's playroom · Pet washing station · Free resident shuttle to the 7 train

Location

4720 Center Boulevard is located at 47-20 Center Boulevard, New York, NY 11109. Gantry Plaza State Park provides waterfront paths and open space immediately nearby. The free TFC shuttle connects to Vernon Boulevard–Jackson Avenue; the ferry is another commuting option.

  • 8 min
    21 StG
  • 8 min
    Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av7
  • 12 min
    Hunters Point Av7
  • 14 min
    Court Sq7EFG

Building records

Housing complaints are relatively uncommon compared with similar buildings, with noise and heating issues among the main reports.

Reported housing complaintsPast 3 years

Reported housing complaints
Housing-related reports submitted to NYC 311 by residents or the public. A report describes a reported issue, not a confirmed violation.

9 reports per 100 apartments, versus 28.8 for other comparable apartment buildings in New York.

CategoryReportsLatest
16
Jun 2026
7
Mar 2026
4
Oct 2024

HPD housing-code violationsPast 3 years

HPD housing-code violations
Housing-code violations issued by NYC’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development after an inspection. Routine administrative filings and notices are excluded.
ConditionCitationsStatus
4
Closed
1
Closed

Rent history

Studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom rents are close to the Long Island City medians.

Typical rents

Typical rents
Final asking rents from listings that ended in the past year, compared with the same apartment size across buildings in Long Island City.
Studio
$3,540median / mo
−2% vs area
$3,175$4,035
1 bed
$4,560median / mo
+2% vs area
$4,095$5,570
2 beds
$6,660median / mo
+2% vs area
$5,995$7,995

Concessions

Historical concessions
Free-rent offers on listings that ended in the past year, including listings with no offer.

55% of listings offered free rent, most commonly one month. If the apartment you like doesn’t include an offer, it’s worth asking whether leasing can extend one.

No free rent recorded: 45%0.5 months: 16%1 month: 40%
55%of listings offered free rent
No free rent recorded
45%(37 of 83)
0.5 months
16%(13 of 83)
1 month
40%(33 of 83)

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