Summary

QLIC is a 421-apartment Long Island City rental with washer-dryers and dishwashers in every home, a rooftop pool, several outdoor spaces, fitness and movement studios, 24-hour concierge and complimentary package acceptance. Residents praise the staff, maintenance and subway access; train or neighbor noise and uneven management response are the main cautions.

421 unitsOpened 2015Managed by World Wide Group

Reviews

Residents repeatedly praise the staff, quick maintenance, clean common areas and unusually convenient subway access. Experiences differ more around noise, front-desk warmth and how management handles problems that extend beyond a routine repair.

What residents praise

Staff and maintenance are a consistent strength

Residents describe friendly doormen, responsive management and repair teams that often arrive the same day and keep common areas in good condition.

Subway access makes commuting easy

Queensboro Plaza and Queens Plaza put several Manhattan-bound lines within a short walk, one of the most repeated reasons residents value the location.

Views and amenities feel strong for the rent

Residents praise skyline views, the gym, pool and other shared spaces, especially compared with newer and more expensive nearby towers.

What residents complain about

Noise depends heavily on apartment exposure

Train-facing homes and apartments beside noisy neighbors can be difficult at night, while other residents describe their units as notably quiet.

Service becomes less consistent during disputes

A smaller group reports an unfriendly front desk, unanswered neighbor-noise complaints or charges for lockouts and minor apartment items.

Some apartments show wear

Residents mention repair-heavy move-ins, thin walls, aging floors and occasional odors or pests, so inspect the exact home rather than relying on common-area condition.

Amenities

QLIC has in-unit laundry, central air and a 24-hour concierge. Residents have a fitness center with movement studio, seasonal rooftop pool, landscaped courtyards and roof decks, with an indoor valet garage.

In the apartment
In-unit laundry
Central air
Dishwasher
In the building
24-hour doorman
Elevator
Fitness center
Pool*
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 · Media lounge and coworking space · Game room with billiards and ping pong · Screening room · Lobby lounge and library · Dog-grooming station

Location

QLIC is located at 41-42 24th Street, New York, NY 11101. QLIC is about three minutes from Queensboro Plaza and six minutes from Queens Plaza, with the 7, N, W, E, F and R close by. That access makes Manhattan commutes easy, while elevated trains and ongoing development make apartment orientation worth checking.

  • 3 min
    Queensboro Plaza7NW
  • 5 min
    21 St-QueensbridgeM
  • 6 min
    Queens PlazaEFR
  • 8 min
    Court Sq7EFG
  • 8 min
    Court Sq-23 St7EFG
  • 12 min
    39 Av-Dutch KillsNW

Building records

Housing complaints are relatively uncommon compared with similar buildings, with noise accounting for most reports. Nearby new-building projects could bring construction noise and disruption, with the closest about 300 feet away.

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.

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

CategoryReportsLatest
6
Nov 2025
1
May 2025

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
1
Closed

Construction nearby

Construction nearby
Construction projects on or near this building with active work permits.
ProjectDistanceLatest permit
300 ftDec 2025
450 ftAug 2026
700 ftJul 2026

Rent history

Studios ask about 4% less than the Long Island City median. One-bedrooms ask about 11% less than the Long Island City median.

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
$3,471median / mo
−4% vs area
$3,329$3,528
1 bed
$3,979median / mo
−11% vs area
$3,596$4,664
2 beds
$5,662median / mo
−13% vs area
$5,280$5,965

Concessions

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

59% 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: 41%0.5 months: 7%1 month: 51%
59%of listings offered free rent
No free rent recorded
41%(29 of 70)
0.5 months
7%(5 of 70)
1 month
51%(36 of 70)

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