Aurora Apartments

RENTER BEWARE-This building reeks of cigarette smoke. The building shares its floors with a hotel, and cigarette smoke routinely comes through the vents/floors. Management was completely unwilling to work with us to resolve the issue, and we were forced to vacate after two years of inaction.

I have lived at the Aurora for over two years and absolutely love it. First off, this building had the perfect balance of high-class with the right amenities compared to other buildings in the area - it has a rooftop with an amazing view, doorman, gym, and bike/storage access. I would have never used a building library, movie theater, or pool that you pay more for in other buildings. Second, the apartments themselves are top notch. Floor-to-ceiling windows with NYC skyline views, soft-close... drawers, name brand finishes, large sinks, dishwasher, sleek built in appliances, central air/heat, it’s all fantastic. The staff is also amazing - there has been practically no turnover in the 2+ years I’ve been here and they are all not only sweet but make me feel secure living there. (Police station is only 2 blocks away too!) There’s a small park right out front that is kept up by City Parks staff daily, we walk our dogs there and I’ve never run into shady characters. There’s easy access to a full bodega right out front plus two subway stations that are VERY close (E/M/R and N/W/7) and two more within decent walking distance (G, F). There’s also free street parking!! Life saver. I’ve read complaints about the noise but have never had that issue myself - maybe it’s because I live in a corner unit. If you open all of the windows you can faintly hear the above-ground subway... but it’s Queens, you’ll have that issue literally anywhere. Put up curtains and sleep with an air filter at night, that’s what we do! The elevator has been out of service a few times but let’s be real it’s only one of the two. I’ve never had to climb the stairs (I wouldn’t! hah), just wait a few extra minutes. It is fantastic that the elevator goes straight to 15 since the lower floors are accessed via a separate hotel entrance... you get to live high up AND with very few stops on the way up/down every single day. Amazing. All in all... love it here. Couldn’t have picked a better building to call home. Read More