Watermark LIC

27-19 44th Drive, NY 11101 4.2 ★ (49 reviews)

Rental building

Summary

Watermark LIC is a 168-apartment rental with in-unit laundry, a roof terrace and a smaller-scale amenity program than the neighborhood's largest towers. Residents praise the staff, maintenance and location; elevator waits, limited gym space, package clutter and aggressive renewal pricing are the main recurring concerns.

168 unitsOpened 2017Managed by Greystar

Reviews

Residents frequently praise the staff, responsive maintenance and convenient LIC location. The main tradeoffs are a relatively compact amenity program, elevator waits and renewal increases.

What residents praise

Friendly staff and responsive maintenance

Concierge, management and the superintendent are repeatedly described as communicative, accommodating and quick to help.

Convenient, quiet LIC base

Residents value nearby groceries and restaurants, easy access to Manhattan and generally quiet apartments during the day.

What residents complain about

Amenities feel limited for the price

The gym and common areas are smaller than some nearby towers, while parking, storage and the required amenity fee add to the total.

Renewals and elevator waits draw complaints

Detailed accounts describe long peak-time elevator waits and sharp renewal increases under corporate pricing.

Amenities

Watermark LIC has in-unit laundry, central air and a 24-hour concierge. Residents share a top-floor fitness center, rooftop terrace and landscaped garden, with package service and storage lockers.

In the apartment

In-unit laundry

Central 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 · Coffee bar · Sky lounge · Conference rooms · Media room · Smart-lock entry

Location

Watermark LIC is located at 27-19 44th Drive, New York, NY 11101. The building is close to Court Square subway service, Trader Joe's and the growing restaurant cluster around Jackson Avenue. It offers fast Manhattan access while remaining convenient to Queens airports and highways.

Transit Supermarkets Parks

Transit
2 min
Court Sq7EFG
5 min
Court Sq-23 St7EFG
6 min
Queens PlazaEFR
7 min
Queensboro Plaza7NW
9 min
21 StG
11 min
Hunters Point Av7

Building records

Housing complaints are relatively uncommon compared with similar buildings, and all reports concern residential noise. Nearby exterior work and development projects may affect quiet and pedestrian access around the building.

Reported housing complaintsPast 3 years

8.3 reports per 100 apartments, versus 28.7 for other comparable apartment buildings in New York.

HPD housing-code violationsPast 3 years

No HPD violations recorded in this period.

Construction nearby

Project	Work type	Distance	Latest permit
	Exterior work	150 ft	Jun 2026
Facade repairs with suspended scaffolding and a sidewalk shed. Permitted work: general construction, sidewalk shed, suspended scaffold.
	New building	250 ft	Jul 2026
Proposed 16-story mixed-use building at the corner of Jackson Avenue. Related demolition records use 26-27 Jackson Avenue; the current issued permit covers a sidewalk shed. Permitted work: construction fence, sidewalk shed.
	New building	700 ft	Aug 2026
New nine-story building with 39 apartments and commercial space. An August 5 report showed facade installation nearing completion and questioned the advertised September 2026 delivery date.Source Permitted work: construction fence, general construction, mechanical systems, plumbing, sprinklers, standpipe.
	New building	700 ft	Aug 2026
Proposed 14-story mixed-use building. Demolition of the existing building has a permit; the replacement building remains in plan review. Permitted work: construction fence, full demolition.

Rent history

Typical rents

Studio

$3,495median / mo

$2,930–$3,630443 sq ft median

1 bed

$4,795median / mo

$4,195–$5,016

2 beds

$5,973median / mo

$5,591–$6,510985 sq ft median

Apartment	Range	Median rent	Median size
Studio	$2,930–$3,630	$3,495	443 sf
1 bed	$4,195–$5,016	$4,795	—
2 beds	$5,591–$6,510	$5,973	985 sf

Concessions

All Studio 1 bed 2 beds

18% of listings offered free rent, most commonly half a month.

18%of listings offered free rent

No free rent recorded: 82%(18 of 22)
0.5 months: 18%(4 of 22)

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Availability

Listed now2 Could open soon10

Apartment	Beds	Rent	Size (sq ft)	Available	Days listed	Listing
#24A#24A	1 bed	$4,895	776	Sep 16, 26	6	StreetEasy
#26C#26C	2 beds	$6,645	984	Aug 7, 26	78	StreetEasy

How fast they go: Recent listings spent a median of 15 days on the market, versus 13 days at comparable apartment buildings nearby. 23% left within a week.

Apartment	Beds	Last asking rent	Size (sq ft)	Last on market	Est. lease end	Listing
#9D#9D	Studio	$3,395	443	~1 yr ago	Oct 2026	StreetEasy
#22C#22C	2 beds	$5,768	984	~1 yr ago	Oct 2026	StreetEasy
#25C#25C	2 beds	$6,495	984	~1 yr ago	Oct 2026	StreetEasy
#19C#19C	Studio	$3,630	429	~1 yr ago	Nov 2026	StreetEasy
#26D#26D	1 bed	$5,016	768	~1 yr ago	Nov 2026	StreetEasy
#19D#19D	2 beds	$5,591	985	~1 yr ago	Nov 2026	StreetEasy
#8H#8H	Studio	$2,943	—	~2 yr ago	Nov 2026	StreetEasy
#18E#18E	2 beds	$6,217	1,121	~3 yr ago	Nov 2026	StreetEasy
#11F#11F	Studio	$2,930	501	~1 yr ago	Dec 2026	StreetEasy
#14F#14F	Studio	$3,495	510	~1 yr ago	Dec 2026	StreetEasy

Past availability and off-market dates suggest these apartments may be nearing the end of their current lease. If a resident doesn’t renew, the apartment could become available. Ask the leasing team early about any unit that interests you.

Costs on top of rent

Budget about $210/month on top of rent for electricity, internet and the required $50 monthly amenity fee.

Recurring costs

Cost	Monthly amount
Utilities Utilities Electricity~$110 Paid separately. Estimated $110/month. Source: Watermark LIC fees · Con Edison bill illustration	~$110
Internet Internet We estimate $50/month for a basic internet plan. Source: Watermark LIC fees · Verizon plans	~$50
Amenities Amenities Required amenity membership costs $50 per apartment each month. Source: Watermark LIC fees	$50

Estimated monthly total

~$210

Also available: Storage ($75–$175/month)

At move-in

Cost	One-time amount
Application Application $20 application fee per applicant. Source: Watermark LIC fees	$20/applicant
Security deposit Security deposit Refundable security deposit equal to one month’s rent. Source: Watermark LIC fees	One month’s rent

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