Elan 16Forty — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
Victoria Park, Fort Lauderdale, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
Victoria Park
Address
1640 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Floor plans
1BR–3BR
Advertised rents
$1,621–$2,782+ (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Pet friendly
Yes
What residents like
- ✓Included covered parking at no extra charge, which residents call out as a rarity
- ✓Full-size in-unit laundry and floor-to-ceiling windows
- ✓Well-liked pool, spa, and grill amenity areas
- ✓Quick walk to Publix, Holiday Park, and the Gateway shopping and dining corridor between Victoria Park and the beach
Common complaints
- ✕Reviewers report the building has been a target for theft and break-ins
- ✕Some renters describe the surrounding stretch of Sunrise Boulevard as having a fair amount of criminal activity, urging caution with vehicles and packages
Our take
Elan 16Forty is a mid-rise on Sunrise Boulevard at the edge of Victoria Park, offering one of the better value propositions for renters who want to be minutes from both downtown and Fort Lauderdale beach. Residents like the included parking, in-unit laundry, and amenity deck, while security incidents in and around the building are the recurring caution in reviews. It suits value-focused renters who prioritize location and space over a high-security tower environment.
Amenities
Swimming pool with sun deckSpa area with waterfallGrill and party areasFitness programsResident lounge and coffee barBusiness centerCovered gated parkingIn-unit full-size washer and dryerPrivate balconies
About these pros & cons
How we build these pages: we read publicly available resident reviews (Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp, Reddit and similar) for each community and summarize the recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text, we don't display star ratings we didn't compute, and no complex has paid to appear or to have anything removed. Cons reflect what residents report — experiences vary. Rent ranges come from public listings and change often; always confirm current pricing, fees and policies with the property directly.
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