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Sven

29-59 Northern Boulevard, NY 11101

3.7 ★ (246 reviews)

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Summary

Sven combines in-unit laundry, floor-to-ceiling windows and extensive recreation spaces near Queens Plaza. Residents often praise the staff and views. Pool charges on top of amenity membership, heating performance and renewal costs are recurring tradeoffs.

958 unitsBuilt 2022Managed by Durst

Reviews

Residents praise helpful staff, apartment repairs and the fitness facilities. Complaints focus on extra pool costs, winter heating and lease-renewal pricing.

What residents praise

Helpful staff and quick practical assistance

Residents describe responsive maintenance and front-desk staff who help with problems and settling in.

Views and varied fitness facilities

Residents enjoy the large windows, gym, Pilates equipment and recreation rooms.

What residents complain about

Pool access adds another charge

Residents describe paying separately for pool sessions even with an amenity membership.

Heating and renewal costs can disappoint

Several residents report weak heating in winter. Others describe substantial renewal increases after a positive first year.

Amenities

A fitness center with studios and saunas, outdoor pool terrace and resident lounges complement the 24-hour lobby and in-unit laundry.

In the apartment

In-unit laundry

Central air

Dishwasher

In the building

24-hour doorman

Elevator

Fitness center^*

Pool^*

Shared outdoor space

On-site parking

Not available

Package service

Resident storage

* Fees apply to marked amenities. See Costs in the Availability tab.

Also here: Bike storage · Chef's demonstration kitchen · Party room · Screening room · Game room and poker lounge · Multisport simulator

Location

Sven is located at 29-59 Northern Boulevard, New York, NY 11101. The Northern Boulevard location offers easy access to Queens Plaza subway connections. The busy roads and surrounding development feel different from the quieter LIC waterfront.

Transit Supermarkets Parks

Transit
3 min
Queens PlazaEFR
4 min
39 Av-Dutch KillsNW
6 min
Queensboro Plaza7NW
7 min
36 StMR
10 min
Court Sq7EFG
11 min
21 St-QueensbridgeM

Building records

Housing complaints are relatively uncommon compared with similar buildings, and most concern residential noise. Nearby demolition and new-building projects could add noise and construction traffic.

Reported housing complaintsPast 3 years

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

HPD housing-code violationsPast 3 years

Condition

Citations

Status

Latest

Closed

Feb 2024

Date	Cited condition	Status
Feb 28, 2024	Doors not self-closing§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE BULKHEAD DOOR TO ROOF AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, SECTION ''B-STAIRS''	Close
Nov 21, 2023	Doors not self-closing§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE AT PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD AT THE ROOF, STAIR B	Close
Nov 21, 2023	Doors not self-closing§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE AT PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD AT ROOF, STAIR A	Close

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Closed

Mar 2025

Date	Cited condition	Status
Mar 18, 2025	Water too hot§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS THE ALLOWABLE MAXIMUM OF 130 DEGREES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 69S, 69th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH	Close

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Construction nearby

Project	Work type	Distance	Latest permit
	New building	350 ft	Aug 2026
Permitted work: construction fence, standpipe.
	Demolition	350 ft	May 2026
Permitted work: full demolition.
	New building	550 ft	Aug 2026
Permitted work: construction fence, earth work, foundation, general construction, plumbing, sprinklers, standpipe, structural, support of excavation.
	New building	600 ft	Dec 2025
Permitted work: general construction.
	New building	650 ft	Aug 2026
Permitted work: earth work, foundation, general construction, mechanical systems, plumbing, protection and mechanical methods, structural, support of excavation.

Rent history

Recent studio, one- and two-bedroom rents are broadly close to nearby medians. Apartment layout and the combined amenity and pool costs help distinguish the offers.

Typical rents

Studio

$3,698median / mo

+1% vs area

$3,297–$3,935

1 bed

$4,425median / mo

−1% vs area

$3,918–$5,708

2 beds

$6,272median / mo

−4% vs area

$5,539–$7,455

3 beds

$7,432median / mo

+7% vs area

$6,446–$7,985

Apartment	Range	Median rent	Median size
Studio	$3,297–$3,935	$3,698 +1% vs area	—
1 bed	$3,918–$5,708	$4,425 −1% vs area	—
2 beds	$5,539–$7,455	$6,272 −4% vs area	—
3 beds	$6,446–$7,985	$7,432 +7% vs area	—

Concessions

All Studio 1 bed 2 beds 3 beds

91% of listings offered free rent, most commonly one month. If the apartment you like doesn’t include an offer, it’s worth asking whether leasing can extend one.

91%of listings offered free rent

No free rent recorded: 9%(17 of 184)
0.5 months: 39%(72 of 184)
1 month: 52%(95 of 184)

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Availability

Listed now9 Could open soon36

Apartment	Beds	Rent	Concession	Size (sq ft)	Available	Days listed	Listing
#27N#27N	Studio	$3,641	½ mo free ($3,545/mo net) Apartment #27N concession $3,641 less ½ month free on a 19-month lease. The monthly rent before free months is $3,641. After the offer, the average over the lease is $3,545/mo.	—	Nov 19, 26	23	StreetEasy
#57F#57F	Studio	$3,823	½ mo free ($3,722/mo net) Apartment #57F concession $3,823 less ½ month free on a 19-month lease. The monthly rent before free months is $3,823. After the offer, the average over the lease is $3,722/mo.	—	Nov 5, 26	47	StreetEasy
#59L#59L	1 bed	$4,147	½ mo free ($4,038/mo net) Apartment #59L concession $4,147 less ½ month free on a 19-month lease. The monthly rent before free months is $4,147. After the offer, the average over the lease is $4,038/mo.	—	Nov 5, 26	12	StreetEasy
#PHC#PHC	1 bed	$4,327	½ mo free ($4,213/mo net) Apartment #PHC concession $4,327 less ½ month free on a 19-month lease. The monthly rent before free months is $4,327. After the offer, the average over the lease is $4,213/mo.	—	Nov 5, 26	10	StreetEasy
#53T#53T	1 bed	$4,333	½ mo free ($4,219/mo net) Apartment #53T concession $4,333 less ½ month free on a 19-month lease. The monthly rent before free months is $4,333. After the offer, the average over the lease is $4,219/mo.	—	Nov 5, 26	43	StreetEasy
#24B#24B	1 bed	$4,479	½ mo free ($4,361/mo net) Apartment #24B concession $4,479 less ½ month free on a 19-month lease. The monthly rent before free months is $4,479. After the offer, the average over the lease is $4,361/mo.	—	Nov 5, 26	89	StreetEasy
#68N#68N	1 bed	$5,535	½ mo free ($5,381/mo net) Apartment #68N concession $5,535 less ½ month free on an 18-month lease. The monthly rent before free months is $5,535. After the offer, the average over the lease is $5,381/mo.	—	Jan 20, 27	5	StreetEasy
#59P#59P	2 beds	$6,486	½ mo free ($6,315/mo net) Apartment #59P concession $6,486 less ½ month free on a 19-month lease. The monthly rent before free months is $6,486. After the offer, the average over the lease is $6,315/mo.	—	Dec 10, 26	10	StreetEasy
#42M#42M	3 beds	$7,426	—	—	Nov 5, 26	19	StreetEasy

How fast they go: Recent listings spent a median of 14 days on the market, versus 13 days at comparable apartment buildings nearby. 31% left within a week, so move fast when you see an apartment you like.

Apartment	Beds	Last asking rent	Size (sq ft)	Last on market	Est. lease end	Listing
#19K#19K	Studio	$3,230	—	~1 yr ago	Dec 2026	StreetEasy
#30K#30K	Studio	$3,319	—	~1 yr ago	Dec 2026	StreetEasy
#42N#42N	Studio	$3,434	—	~1 yr ago	Dec 2026	StreetEasy
#61K#61K	Studio	$3,622	—	~1 yr ago	Dec 2026	StreetEasy
#60S#60S	2 beds	$6,307	—	~1 yr ago	Dec 2026	StreetEasy
#30M#30M	3 beds	$6,446	—	~1 yr ago	Dec 2026	StreetEasy
#16K#16K	Studio	$3,065	—	~2 yr ago	Dec 2026	StreetEasy
#23A#23A	1 bed	$3,822	—	~2 yr ago	Dec 2026	StreetEasy
#31Q#31Q	1 bed	$4,010	—	~2 yr ago	Dec 2026	StreetEasy
#34P#34P	1 bed	$4,546	—	~2 yr ago	Dec 2026	StreetEasy
#45D#45D	1 bed	$3,839	—	~2 yr ago	Dec 2026	StreetEasy
#38M#38M	3 beds	$6,031	—	~2 yr ago	Dec 2026	StreetEasy
#40K#40K	Studio	$3,417	—	~3 yr ago	Dec 2026	StreetEasy
#32Q#32Q	1 bed	$3,917	—	~3 yr ago	Dec 2026	StreetEasy
#43C#43C	1 bed	$3,689	—	~3 yr ago	Dec 2026	StreetEasy
#54R#54R	1 bed	$4,212	—	~3 yr ago	Dec 2026	StreetEasy
#60L#60L	1 bed	$3,908	—	~3 yr ago	Dec 2026	StreetEasy
#63B#63B	1 bed	$4,548	—	~3 yr ago	Dec 2026	StreetEasy
#PHK#PHK	1 bed	$4,395	—	~3 yr ago	Dec 2026	StreetEasy
#22K#22K	Studio	$3,297	—	~1 yr ago	Jan 2027	StreetEasy
#50F#50F	Studio	$3,614	—	~1 yr ago	Jan 2027	StreetEasy
#66S#66S	2 beds	$6,647	—	~1 yr ago	Jan 2027	StreetEasy
#24K#24K	Studio	$3,331	—	~2 yr ago	Jan 2027	StreetEasy
#27K#27K	Studio	$3,434	—	~2 yr ago	Jan 2027	StreetEasy
#40N#40N	Studio	$3,587	—	~2 yr ago	Jan 2027	StreetEasy
#58T#58T	1 bed	$4,239	—	~2 yr ago	Jan 2027	StreetEasy
#63P#63P	2 beds	$7,223	—	~2 yr ago	Jan 2027	StreetEasy
#54N#54N	Studio	$3,865	—	~1 yr ago	Feb 2027	StreetEasy
#56K#56K	Studio	$3,713	—	~2 yr ago	Feb 2027	StreetEasy
#20B#20B	1 bed	$4,177	—	~2 yr ago	Feb 2027	StreetEasy
#53D#53D	1 bed	$3,935	—	~2 yr ago	Feb 2027	StreetEasy
#56E#56E	1 bed	$4,317	—	~2 yr ago	Feb 2027	StreetEasy
#64F#64F	1 bed	$4,363	—	~2 yr ago	Feb 2027	StreetEasy
#21K#21K	Studio	$3,159	—	~3 yr ago	Feb 2027	StreetEasy
#61J#61J	Studio	$3,501	—	~3 yr ago	Feb 2027	StreetEasy
#41M#41M	3 beds	$6,203	—	~3 yr ago	Feb 2027	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. Optional amenity membership is estimated at $1,400 per person each year.

Recurring costs

Cost	Monthly amount
Utilities Utilities Electricity~$100 Electricity is paid separately. We estimate $100/month. Source: Sven official amenities · Con Edison rates	~$100
Internet Internet Internet is paid separately. We estimate $50/month for a basic plan. Source: Current basic internet plans	~$50
Amenities Amenities Optional amenity membership is estimated at $1,400 per person each year, shown as a monthly equivalent. Source: Sven official amenities · Recent Sven resident reports	~$116.67~$1,400 paid yearly

Estimated monthly total incl. optional amenities for 1 person

~$265

Also available: Pool visits ($25/visit)

At move-in

Cost	One-time amount
Application Application The current property fee table lists no application fee. Source: Sven current fees and policies	$0
Security deposit Security deposit A reduced $1,000 refundable security deposit is available to qualified applicants. Source: Sven current fees and policies	From $1,000