Washington Apartments

the management's fault if a carrier leaves a package unattended in your front door)or problematic neighbors but this was always taken care of. These are problems that are also present on some of the most luxurious building complexes in DC. If you are looking for a small community in a location within the DC downtown area and well connected to transportation services this is the place to be.

well beyond what is to be expected just from living in a city. It's not normal for a building that charges this level of rent to have to deal with this nightly disruption when we were not warned about it during the leasing process. The building management's offered solution was for residents to call the police every time it happens, which is a pretty ridiculous thing to have to work into a nightly routine (not to mention the fact that doing so has had little effect). The noise makes it genuinely hard to sleep, and the building's evidently thin walls and poor soundproofing don't help. Management has done nothing that's made a difference after being made aware of the issue (though there is no way they had not been previously aware of it). If you have a car, the parking lot also has several issues. The gate is routinely broken/left open, allowing any person or car to enter the lot. Additionally, enforcement of parking tags is apparently rather lax, as I've been unable to find a spot in the lot on multiple occasions (and, of course, I am paying for a guaranteed spot in this lot). Yes, the rent here is cheap in comparison to other Mt. Vernon Triangle/Shaw apartments, but there's no way it's worth the major issues with the management. I'm not usually one to complain or post negative reviews, but the inability to sleep properly in this property has been jarring. Look elsewhere.

staff answer the concerns of the residents very fast; I really like it. The thing which we are concerned about is the annual rent increases; hope we can afford it, however we know this price is not too much for this apartment!

NEVER warn you that people would be entering your unit in advance. You always come home to a notice on your door saying someone was in there. If you value being treated like a valued resident, don't live here.

loitering in the building entrances. My roommate had a package stolen after it was delivered in the building. They have no real package system to collect them for you. Sometimes I get an email several weeks after something has been delivered that they have it at the front desk, sometimes it is left in front of my mailbox, sometimes it is left in front of my door. Gym equipment and laundry machines are always out of service.

min walk to two grocery stores, convenient to Chinatown & Metro Center, U Street, and Dupont. Safety-wise the area is still improving, but neither my roommate nor I have ever felt threatened. - Cleanliness: The floors and stairwells are typically very clean, aside from the occasional food or other type of mess on the weekend that is due to other residents' parties - Size - while the square footage doesn't sound impressive, I have yet to encounter a building that uses it so efficiently. Our apt is 800 sq ft, and we toured several places over 1000 sq ft that were more cramped. The biggest plus is storage space. Cons: - The leasing office could be a little more responsive. They've improved since I've moved in - better hours on Saturdays and have quicker turnaround with maintenance calls - but, in my experience everyone in there has been very cordial. The website indicates you can pay rent online but I have never gotten it to actually work for me so we do have to pay in person via check. - No fancy amenities: there is a small gym, but no pool, grills, rooftop decks, etc. No 24-hr concierge or anything so getting packages can be a bit of a hassle. - No elevators: Each building is only four floors (I live on the top), so all are walk-ups. Day to day this is honestly not a hassle, but it is somewhat cumbersome to move in. - Noise:Average noise level for downtown. There aren't any bars in the immediate area so no thumping music or tons of noisy drunks, but there is a certain level of constant activity. The only time it is truly awful is when the marching band is practicing during the summer on nearby streets.

used (I've only been here a month), and a small fitness center with two treadmills, two ellipticals, a bike, some weight machines, free weights, exercise balls, mats, etc. The leasing office can be a bit slow but is very helpful if you visit in person. Great location: one block from the Mt Vernon Square metro, a block from Giant, bus stop right outside our door, and a 10-15 min walk to Chinatown, Gallery Place, and Logan Circle. 7th Street itself has a good amount of restaurants and shops. The building is quiet and the other occupants are friendly and courteous. Sometimes there are some questionable characters hanging around the park behind the building, but they generally keep to themselves. The area is pretty safe, though as you go towards Shaw it gets a little less safe-feeling. Overall a great area and a great setup here.

year. One thing I do not like is the absence of other rental options besides a 12 month lease. There needs to be the option of 6 month, and 18 month at least. It really is a peaceful place to live accept for the sirens heard on 6th and 7th Street. Hospitals are just up the street so there is a lot of ambulance and rescue vehicle activity. My apartment is only 1 block from the metro and for this price it is a good deal. I have no problem recommending Washington Apartments.

you. There is a gym and a nice lobby space. If looking for a cheap, clean, well located space in DC this is definitely for you!