Roofing Contractors Queens lists its address as 43-49 10th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101. The block sits in southwest LIC near 11th Street and the Queens-Midtown Tunnel approach, in a corridor still mixing converted-industrial buildings, newer residential conversions, and small-commercial uses. A roofer in this corridor sees the unusual roof types that come with the area’s building mix.
Converted-industrial roof systems
Many LIC buildings began life as garment manufacturing, warehouses, or light industrial uses with massive flat roofs and original built-up tar-and-gravel coverings. Conversion to residential or mixed-use rarely included full roof replacement; most converted buildings still have decades-old roofs that need attention. A specialist roofer can install single-ply membrane systems over existing built-up if conditions allow, or full tear-off and replacement.
Roof penetrations on converted buildings
A roof that started its life with two or three industrial vents and now serves a residential conversion may have a dozen or more penetrations: bathroom vents, kitchen exhaust, skylights for converted lofts, HVAC condensers, antennas. Each penetration is a potential leak point and needs proper flashing. A specialist roofer for converted buildings sizes scope around these penetrations.
Calling for an inspection
The listed number is +1 718-XXX-XXXX. For an LIC converted building, the inspection covers the membrane condition plus a careful penetration audit. The deliverable is a scope listing both field and penetration work.
Getting to 43-49 10th Street
The address is a 5-minute walk from the 21st Street-Queensbridge F train and accessible by car via the Queensboro Bridge or Queens-Midtown Tunnel.