544 Union

544 Union Avenue, NY 11211 4.6 ★ (57 reviews)

Rental building

Summary

Heritage 544 Union is a compact 94-apartment Williamsburg rental with in-unit laundry, air conditioning, a courtyard and rooftop, fitness and yoga, resident lounge, conference room, bike storage and garage parking. Residents value the location, neighbors and apartment basics; recent removal of the concierge and secure package room, difficult management communication and aging shared spaces drive the main complaints.

94 unitsOpened 2013Managed by Heatherwood

Reviews

Residents describe a friendly community in a convenient Williamsburg location, but recent accounts say service and common areas have declined. The clearest change is the removal of the concierge and secure package room after some residents had already renewed.

What residents praise

The location and neighbors stand out

Residents value the central Williamsburg setting and describe a building where neighbors are friendly enough to form real friendships.

The apartments cover practical daily needs

Residents praise in-unit laundry, useful shared spaces and a building that has generally been easy to live in when maintenance responds promptly.

What residents complain about

Concierge and package service were reduced

Residents say the front desk was eliminated and packages moved from a secure room to an open lobby rack without a corresponding rent adjustment.

Management communication is frustrating

Critical accounts describe an unreliable access app, automated replies and repeated escalation before maintenance or lease concerns reach a person.

Shared spaces and apartment systems show wear

Residents mention older gym equipment and carpets, recurring elevator or climate-control problems and recent sightings of mice or roaches.

Amenities

Williamsburg full-service rental with a 24-hour concierge, in-unit laundry, central air, a fitness center with separate yoga room, a furnished roof deck plus a second-floor courtyard with lawn, grills and fire pit, and an on-site garage run by a third-party operator.

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

Also here: Bike storage · Resident lounge with billiards and game room · Screening room · Conference room and day-office workspace · On-site lifestyle manager with social and wellness programming · On-site maintenance staff

Location

544 Union is located at 544 Union Avenue, New York, NY 11211. 544 Union is close to the Lorimer Street and Metropolitan Avenue L and G trains, with Williamsburg groceries, restaurants and McCarren Park within walking distance. The central location is the most consistent strength across resident feedback.

Transit Supermarkets Parks

Transit
5 min
Lorimer StGL
6 min
Metropolitan AvGL
7 min
Bedford AvL
11 min
Nassau AvG
12 min
Graham AvL
14 min
Marcy AvJMZ

Building records

Housing complaints are relatively uncommon compared with similar buildings, with noise accounting for most reports. Several nearby new-building projects make construction disruption another consideration.

Reported housing complaintsPast 3 years

5.3 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
	New building	400 ft	Aug 2026
Permitted work: general construction, mechanical systems, structural.
	New building	400 ft	Aug 2026
Permitted work: general construction, structural, support of excavation, supported scaffold.
	New building	550 ft	Jul 2026
Permitted work: fo, mechanical systems, nb, plumbing, sprinklers, structural.
	New building	550 ft	Aug 2026
Permitted work: construction fence, earth work, foundation, general construction, mechanical systems, plumbing, sprinklers, standpipe, structural, support of excavation.

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Availability

Listed now0 Could open soon2

No apartments currently listed.

Check the building website for the latest availability.

Apartment	Beds	Last asking rent	Size (sq ft)	Last on market	Est. lease end	Listing
#2S#2S	1 bed	$4,975	693	~1 yr ago	Nov 2026	StreetEasy
#3V#3V	1 bed	$4,287	676	~2 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 $150/month on top of rent for electricity and internet. Water and trash and recycling are included in rent. The resident fitness center and shared amenity spaces are included in rent.

Recurring costs

Cost	Monthly amount
Utilities Utilities WaterIncluded Trash and recyclingIncluded Electricity~$100 Electricity is paid separately. We estimate $100/month. Source: 544 Union utility inclusions · Con Edison bill illustration	~$100
Internet Internet Internet is paid separately. We estimate $50/month for a basic plan. Source: 544 Union current fees · Verizon plans	~$50
Amenities Amenities The resident fitness center and shared amenity spaces are included. Source: Building amenity details	Included

Estimated monthly total

~$150

At move-in

Cost	One-time amount
Application Application $20 application fee per applicant. Source: 544 Union current fees	$20/applicant
Security deposit Security deposit Refundable security deposit is one month's rent. Source: 544 Union current fees	One month's rent

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