Hearthstone

44-01 Northern Boulevard, NY 11101 4.2 ★ (62 reviews)

Rental building

Summary

Hearthstone is a 354-apartment Astoria rental with in-unit laundry, central heating and cooling, a full-time attended lobby, rooftop and courtyard spaces, fitness, children's rooms, a dog run and on-site parking. Residents praise the staff, modern apartments and amenities; high electric bills, delayed deposit returns and poor management communication drive the strongest complaints.

354 unitsOpened 2024Managed by Greystar

Reviews

Residents give unusually warm credit to the concierge, maintenance and leasing staff and often describe the apartments and shared spaces as clean and modern. Management communication, utility billing and security-deposit handling account for the most serious dissatisfaction.

What residents praise

The on-site staff make the building feel welcoming

Residents repeatedly name concierge, porter, maintenance and leasing staff who are kind, responsive and willing to help beyond a basic request.

Layouts use their space well

Residents value tall ceilings, generous closets and cabinetry, modern finishes and skyline views that help one-bedrooms feel larger than expected.

Amenities support work, family and pets

The rooftop, lounges, gym, playroom, dog run and pet spa are popular, while the package system and on-site parking add practical convenience.

What residents complain about

Electric bills have surprised residents

Several residents report unusually high heating or cooling charges, unclear meter details and months of bills arriving at once after earlier delays.

Management follow-through can be slow

Critical accounts describe unanswered emails, limited accountability during larger problems and security deposits that remained unresolved after move-out.

Shared-space rules and upkeep need attention

Residents mention marijuana odor, barking dogs, poor gym etiquette and delayed amenity openings, with some noise carrying through halls or nearby apartments.

Amenities

New Astoria high-rise where every residence has in-unit laundry, central air and a dishwasher, with a full-time attended lobby, a fitness center with studio and outdoor terrace, rooftop and courtyard spaces, private storage lockers and a valet garage with EV charging across amenity floors on the 2nd and 10th levels.

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 · Sky lounge with co-working and entertaining areas · Library · Party/media room · Children's playroom · Pet spa and dog run

Location

Hearthstone is located at 44-01 Northern Boulevard, New York, NY 11101. Hearthstone spans Northern Boulevard and 44th Street near the Steinway Street M and R station. Astoria shops and restaurants are close, while Northern Boulevard traffic makes apartment orientation and the exact walk home worth comparing.

Transit Supermarkets Parks

Transit
6 min
Steinway StMR
8 min
46 StMR
11 min
36 StMR
13 min
36 AvNW
14 min
Northern BlvdMR

Building records

Housing complaints are relatively uncommon compared with similar buildings, and most concern noise. Nearby demolition projects may bring additional noise and dust.

Reported housing complaintsPast 3 years

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

HPD housing-code violationsPast 3 years

No housing-condition violations recorded in this period.

Construction nearby

Project	Work type	Distance	Latest permit
	Demolition	700 ft	Aug 2026
Permitted work: full demolition, protection and mechanical methods.
	Demolition	700 ft	Sep 2026
Permitted work: full demolition, protection and mechanical methods.

Rent history

Typical rents

1 bed

$4,084median / mo

$3,495–$4,926512 sq ft median

2 beds

$5,300median / mo

$4,745–$6,050733 sq ft median

Apartment	Range	Median rent	Median size
1 bed	$3,495–$4,926	$4,084	512 sf
2 beds	$4,745–$6,050	$5,300	733 sf

Concessions

All 1 bed 2 beds

84% of listings offered free rent, most commonly two months. If the apartment you like doesn’t include an offer, it’s worth asking whether leasing can extend one.

84%of listings offered free rent

No free rent recorded: 16%(14 of 87)
0.5 months: 1%(1 of 87)
1 month: 3%(3 of 87)
1.5 months: 21%(18 of 87)
2 months: 36%(31 of 87)
2.5 months: 23%(20 of 87)

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Availability

Apartment	Beds	Rent	Concession	Size (sq ft)	Available	Days listed	Listing
#702#702	1 bed	$3,752	½ mo free ($3,596/mo net) Apartment #702 concession $3,752 less ½ month free on a 12-month lease. The monthly rent before free months is $3,752. After the offer, the average over the lease is $3,596/mo.	443	Sep 20, 26	5	StreetEasy
#1113#1113	1 bed	$4,100	½ mo free ($3,929/mo net) Apartment #1113 concession $4,100 less ½ month free on a 12-month lease. The monthly rent before free months is $4,100. After the offer, the average over the lease is $3,929/mo.	422	Sep 30, 26	16	StreetEasy
#1212#1212	1 bed	$4,269	½ mo free ($4,091/mo net) Apartment #1212 concession $4,269 less ½ month free on a 12-month lease. The monthly rent before free months is $4,269. After the offer, the average over the lease is $4,091/mo.	546	Oct 19, 26	9	StreetEasy
#231#231	1 bed	$4,415	½ mo free ($4,231/mo net) Apartment #231 concession $4,415 less ½ month free on a 12-month lease. The monthly rent before free months is $4,415. After the offer, the average over the lease is $4,231/mo.	634	Sep 20, 26	10	StreetEasy
#524#524	1 bed	$4,587	½ mo free ($4,396/mo net) Apartment #524 concession $4,587 less ½ month free on a 12-month lease. The monthly rent before free months is $4,587. After the offer, the average over the lease is $4,396/mo.	540	Sep 20, 26	80	StreetEasy
#240#240	2 beds	$5,400	½ mo free ($5,175/mo net) Apartment #240 concession $5,400 less ½ month free on a 12-month lease. The monthly rent before free months is $5,400. After the offer, the average over the lease is $5,175/mo.	720	Sep 20, 26	6	StreetEasy
#605#605	2 beds	$5,800	½ mo free ($5,558/mo net) Apartment #605 concession $5,800 less ½ month free on a 12-month lease. The monthly rent before free months is $5,800. After the offer, the average over the lease is $5,558/mo.	958	Sep 20, 26	32	StreetEasy

How fast they go: Recent listings spent a median of 34 days on the market, versus 26 days at comparable apartment buildings nearby. Only 6% left within a week, which means that for most apartments you have a bit more time to compare and arrange tours.

When apartments come up

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Costs on top of rent

Budget about $255/month on top of rent for one person, including electricity, utility administration, internet, renters insurance and the required $75/person monthly amenity fee.

Recurring costs

Cost	Monthly amount
Utilities Utilities Electricity~$110 Paid separately. Estimated $110/month. Utility administration$5.50 $5.5/month for utility billing. Source: Hearthstone fees · Con Edison bill illustration	~$115.50
Internet Internet We estimate $50/month for a basic internet plan. Source: Hearthstone fees · Verizon plans	~$50
Renters insurance Renters insurance Liability insurance is required. Estimated $15/month for your own policy. Source: Hearthstone fees · Lemonade NY estimates	~$15
Amenities Amenities Required amenity membership costs $75 per person each month. Source: Hearthstone fees	$75

Estimated monthly total incl. required amenities for 1 person

~$255

At move-in

Cost	One-time amount
Application Application $20 application fee per applicant. Source: Hearthstone fees	$20/applicant
Security deposit Security deposit Refundable security deposit equal to one month’s rent. Source: Hearthstone fees	One month’s rent
Utility setup Utility setup One-time utility account setup fee. Source: Hearthstone fees	$15

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