I have had a horrible experience since moving in the two units that I have rented.
Construction: The pictures of this place are nice but the construction quality did not live up to my expectations. I can hear neighbors, their appliances, doors shutting, and conversations. I've constantly experienced bad sound proofing in the two units I've lived in and it didn't matter if I lived on the top floor. You will still hear the neighbors beneath you even if you transfer to the top floor. I've had
...issues with appliances in my apartment, the oven vent, as well as the under cabinet lighting that constantly falls out of place.
Follow-up: I reported several times an issue with the water heater, which several other neighbors have reported. We have had several water shut offs, cold water, or excessive noise coming from the water heater. The noise had gotten so bad that it began to hurt my ears and I had to seek medical attention because the levels could cause hearing damage. I reported these issues with a noise reader (over 70 db) and there has been repeated delayed follow-up from management, causing me to spend nights in hotel at my own expense. To my knowledge, they only tried to fix the issue only after I contacted a DC building inspector a month later. If they did try to fix it, there was very little communication to update on their efforts to fix the problem.
Neighbors: This place has lots of students, some of whom are respectful and some of whom are not. There has frequently been the smell of marijuana and cigarette smoke on my floor and other floors. At my first apartment, there was at least one domestic violence incident after a resident threw a party.
Community: Some of the concierge staff is amazing and truly do try to take care of the residents. In the summer, I could see the millipede infestation near the elevator.
Conservice: This community charges fees for water and sewage which in my case the bill was reflective of when I was living in my apartment and when I was traveling out of town. I have definitely paid less for conservice at other apartment communities.
I would not spend the money when there are cheaper options elsewhere.
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