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The Queue — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons

Tarpon River (Downtown), Fort Lauderdale, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.

Neighborhood
Tarpon River (Downtown)
Address
817 SE 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Floor plans
1BR–3BR
Advertised rents
$2,300–$3,650 (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Pet friendly
Yes
Website
Map

What residents like

  • ✓Well-kept pool, gym, and outdoor gathering spaces are frequent bright spots in reviews
  • ✓Leasing staff members are praised by name for professionalism and genuine care
  • ✓Robust events calendar makes it easy to meet neighbors
  • ✓Quieter Tarpon River setting while still a short walk to Las Olas and downtown

Common complaints

  • ✕Reviewers report a noticeable decline since the building changed hands in 2024, describing growing wear and tear
  • ✕Common complaints include a rowdier tenant mix and more frequent noise and disturbances than in prior years
  • ✕Some residents say it is hard to reach anyone when something breaks in their unit and feel current management is disengaged

Our take

The Queue is a mid-rise community in the Tarpon River pocket just south of downtown, appealing to renters who want new-ish finishes and a social amenity deck at slightly gentler prices than the Las Olas towers. Long-time residents describe a well-run building whose service level has slipped under newer ownership, so recent reviews are worth weighing alongside older praise. Best for renters who value location and amenities and are comfortable vetting current management responsiveness.

Amenities

PoolModern fitness centerDog parkFire pits and grilling areasIn-unit washer and dryerResident event programming
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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