The Chancery Apartamentos

the infection of cockroaches and mice, I see no solutions for this issue. The only thing the company is interested in is that the tenants move in all the time because that way they get commissions every time they rent an apartment. Unfortunately, it's the only cheap thing in the area. There's nothing good about this, pretty and cheap. Do not move to this place!!

though we deep clean the apartment unit regularly(every 1-2 weeks). Staff can be hit or miss in terms of service depending on the time of day and the day of the week. Apartment uses window ac units that don't adequately cover the apartment unit. Our bedroom was sweltering in summer but the rest of the apartment was cool. Radiators function but it is easy to overheat in the apartment. Overall, this apartment wasn't worth the price.

my physician directly attributed to the poor air quality in the building. Upon moving to my new apt, which is modern with filtered air, and has a strict no-smoking policy, my respiratory problems have disappeared.

walking distance. Transportation is convenient with several bus lines downstairs. The Chancery is a great place to call home I see myself living here for quite a while.

50 layers of paint which makes it impossible to close the closet door and difficult to open/close windows. The maintenance guys are super friendly and helpful though. The building manager is nice and professional, as are most of the front desk attendants. You can pay the rent (which includes utilities) online or just drop a check at the front desk. Parking is pretty easy on the street, and if you don't mind moving your care before 7 a.m. you'll never have a hard time finding a spot in front of the building on a weekday. Otherwise you might end up having to walk a block or two. In the back of the building you get AMAZING sunset views and can see a bit of the Arlington skyline. In the front, you can see the national cathedral, but you get a little more car noise from Wisc. Ave. Obviously the location is great for buses, shopping, etc. The only reason we are planning to move in a few years is so we can have kids and a dog.

constantly clang and bang and make noises throughout the day and night, off and on. (Just when you think you're going to sleep...BANG and you're awake again.) The building itself is very old and you are not supposed to take care of even very small things like a clogged drain, as it might damage the pipes. Instead, you have to call for a grumpy maintenance man to come fix it for you. They have about 10 washers and 10 dryers in the basement, though more often than not there is one person hogging about 4-5 of each machine and/or a couple of each machine that are out of service (though you don't know until you put your clothes in because they never put up a sign). The service elevator is the only one that goes all the way down into the basement and it is PAINFULLY slow. The staff keep the halls and common areas fairly clean, though it is clearly all very old and could definitely use a renovation (the red carpeting in the hallways always make me think of The Shining!). The staff at the Front Desk are mostly nice, but can be rude at times. The online portal to pay rent has never worked for me, which is very inconvenient. The landlord himself is almost always busy and never wants to talk to people when they ask--it took him weeks to confirm that he had switched the lease from my old roommate's name to my own. He can be quite rude and off-putting, but overall does not bother us.The location of this building, however, is excellent. It is blocks away from a brand new, large Giant grocery store, nice restaurants, and small shops. It is about a mile away from more nice restaurants and Whole Foods in either direction on Wisconsin Avenue, as well as about 2 miles from Georgetown and about 1.5 miles from Friendship Heights/Bethesda. It is situated right across from the National Cathedral and has many bus lines along Wisconsin Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue, so that getting to public transport is hardly ever a problem.The location is the sole reason I have stayed for 3 years.

the winter, the radiators and pipes in the building make a lot of noise and often wake you up at night. They have about 10 washers and about 12 dryers in the basement, though most often there are a few that are broken and you don't know it until you put your clothes in because there's no sign. It is also a very old building, so they often have to turn off the water to the building to work on the pipes or whatever issue it is at the moment. They normally give you about a day's notice and they have it back on by 6pm, usually. However, the old pipes also mean that you are not to handle even simple problems in your apartment, such as a clogged drain, and you have to wait for a grumpy maintenance person to assist you. The people at the Front Desk are very kind and mail and packages are very safe. Frankly, they charge far too much for what you get at the apartment, as you can get a newer building for about the same price with much, much better quality materials and amenities. However, the location is a great one, with many bus lines just outside the door, a couple miles from Georgetown and a brand new Giant grocery store, Wells Fargo, and other small stores and restaurants about 2 blocks away.

included and radiator heat for the cold months. There is a large laundry room in the basement that makes laundry day fairly simple, and even a clothes line in a limited-access area you can use to air dry your clothes if you prefer. Nearby, there are storage cages that are available for an extra cost. There are three points of access to the bldg, all controlled by a key fob, and the bldg is handicap accessible as well. One of the favorite features of the building is the front-desk in the lobby, which is managed 24 hours/day and monitors all visitors coming and going from the bldg. The front-desk staff hand you your mail and sign for and keep all delivered packages in a secure area until you come for them. No car is needed to live here, as you are on several bus lines, which can also take you directly to the Friendship Heights Metro. A large grocery store (Giant) along with several restaurants, dry cleaners, drug store (CVS) and coffee shops (Starbucks) are all within two blocks. And of course, living in front of the National Cathedral never gets old, as each daily view of it is inspiring and relaxing.

every morning as I leave for work they are cleaning the windows, mopping the floors, clipping the bushes, etc. The place is very clean (vacuum hallways frequently) with garbage removal every morning and I have NEVER had a bug problem. The walls are thick so I never hear my neighbors (huge plus from paper thin in my last place). Many are long time residents, so it's not a here and gone kind of place with college kids even though it's close to AU. The only reason for 3 stars is, it's an old building with few amenities - but that's why the price is so reasonable.