Trilogy NoMa is a set of three buildings in a great location - steps to the Metro red line, a slew of buses heading in all directions, walkable to Union Market and a Harris Teeter, and easy access by car in and out of the city (via the B/W Parkway or Hwy 50). If you don't mind a longer walk (~20 mins), you can easily stroll to the bounty of U Street/14th Street, as well. New bars and restaurants are opening regularly, and the neighborhood is home to some new D.C. institutions (like DCity
...Smokehouse), as well as a variety of classic, small businesses run by longtime residents. Late at night you'll need to be aware of your surroundings, particularly if walking alone, but that's not unique to this neighborhood.
Trilogy itself is a nice, comfortable place to live, offering all the amenities of the higher-end apartments recently built in D.C., including two fitness centers, two pools, 24-hour security and concierge, valet trash service, parking (for a fee), and a free shuttle to and from the metro during rush hour (weekdays). Residents vary from young singles new to town to mid-life couples thinking about buying a home, and even some families with young children. Pets are welcome (for additional rent), and there are dogs everywhere (including in the Trilogy-specific dog park!).
The units are nice: they don't have the largest square footage, but the space is used well. If you're a cook, the kitchens are terrific, and the units with dens provide a great office or guest space without much additional cost. The two-bedrooms are enormous!
Pricing is fairly inconsistent: when we moved arrived in 2014, we were offered a 13-month lease with 1 month free, prorated over the length of the lease. Upon renewal in 2015 we were offered a slightly higher base rent, but with 1.5 months of free rent, immediately (not prorated). We heard that others were able to snag 2 months free, but recently we have first-hand knowledge that some units were increasing in price without concessions of any kind (which remain standard in D.C. in these types of buildings).
Management is also a bit inconsistent: there's a continuously rotating group of people employed in the front office, and policies seem to change at a moment's notice. They're not always great about communcating with residents, nor do they seem particularly willing to adopt suggestions that residents provide.
That said, it's a great place to live for a year or two, depending upon your needs and priorities!
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