John A W. Werwaiss’ Werwaiss & Co filed plans for construction of a 157-unit, 118K sf residential building in Long Island City

John A W. Werwaiss’ Werwaiss & Co, on March 2, filed a permit application for construction of a 157-unit, 117,547-square-foot residential building at 27-10 44th Drive in Long Island City.

The plans call for the construction of a 224-foot tall, 20-story residential building.

The project is described in the filings as: proposed new 20-story mixed use building, as shown on plans. work on cel, 001-020 and rof.

The earliest deed on record shows that the building has been owned by the family since at least 1974.

DOB link available here.