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Low-Rise Apartment
Columbia Heights, 1436 Meridian Pl NW | Washington, D.C.
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  •  Air Conditioning
  •  Cat friendly
  •  Dog friendly
  •  Doorman Building
  •  Elevators
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Parking Available
  •  Private Balconies
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

User Rating

7.2
Good
6 Reviews

About this Location

Green/Yellow (metro) - 7 min
S1/S2/S4 (bus) - 3 min
Rock Creek Park and Piney Branch Parkway
8 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby

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  • Building Related

    •  Elevators

  • Entertainment

    •  Grilling Station

  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stove & Oven

  • Landscape

    •  Courtyard

  • Laundry

    •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning
    •  Hardwood Floors

  • Pet Terms & Amenities

    •  Cat friendly
    •  Dog friendly

  • View

    •  Private Balconies
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Overall rating 7.2/10, based on 6 renter reviews Write a review

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5.7
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7.7
Value
6.2
Social
6.7
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This is a condo owned by a couple who lives in Maryland. They are nice and responsive to issues and mostly hands off.

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I have had a good experience. I have lived at the apartment for 2 years. What kept me here is the location. It is less than 10 minutes of a walk to Target, Giant grocery store, and the Columbia Heights metro. The unit includes washer, dryer and dishwasher. Tenants only pay for WiFi and electric. I enjoy living here.

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Good experience, though the apartment is small

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Good deal for cozy condo

I have generally had a positive experience at the Reserve. It is in a great location in Columbia Heights and is a good deal for a 2 bed 2 bath. The building is small and quiet with no crime issues. However, the total size of the condo is quite small, particularly in the shared living space. There have also been some pest issues, mostly mice, which have yet to be resolved. Generally, if you're looking for a great deal in Columbia Heights and don't mind a cozy place, I would recommend the building.

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Not a great experience

While we like our place well enough- it is decent value for DC, close to the metro and convenient to bars/restaurants. We have had SEVERE and continued pest issues. That is my main complaint. There are also no amenities (rooftop, gym, etc). I have had my bike and a package stolen since living here. There is no doorman or common area and there is usually pet hair on the carpets of the hallways- as someone who has allergies it is bothersome.

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 34 Recs

CAVA
Thip Khao
Red Hook Lobster Pound
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grocery 1 Rec

Best World Supermarket
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convenience 2 Recs

CVS Pharmacy
Walgreens
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fitness 36 Recs

Kali Yoga Studio
Champion Lifestyle Fitness
Past Tense
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parks 4 Recs

Lamont Park
Columbia Heights Dog Park
Meridian Hill Park
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coffee 10 Recs

Sticky Fingers Sweets & Eats
Coffy Cafe
Zombie Coffee & Donuts
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About Columbia Heights

Columbia Heights is a neighborhood which is a mesh of contemporary architecture and history which embraces different cultures extensively. The vibrant region has a flourishing nightlife at spots like the Meridian Pint or the Wonderland Ballroom where people can enjoy music and happy hours or simply ...
Walkable
Balanced
Noisy At Times
Cultural Oriented
Good Neighborhood
Proximity To Amenities
Great Restaurants And Bars
Median rents in Columbia Heights
Studio
$
1,600
1 Bedroom
$
2,150
2 Bedroom
$
2,950

Getting around Columbia Heights

Green/Yellow (metro)

7 min

S1/S2/S4 (bus)

3 min

54 (bus)

2 min

S9 (bus)

6 min

D32 (bus)

7 min

Parking Near The Reserve

No parking is available at The Reserve, but there is parking nearby.

U Street Parking Progression Place

37 min
$210 / month
Parking rates are for informational purposes only and may vary — for most up to date pricing, please reach out to the garage directly.

Columbia Heights Reviews

55 reviews
Reviewed by Howard Med Student living at The Fedora
So far, I love living in columbia heights. I live at the southern-most part, so I'm in walking distance to many neighborhoods (logan circle, adams morgan, shaw). There are many restaurants, shops, and bars that are close by. I also love living so close to the college of medicine. I ride my bike everyday and it only takes me 5 minutes each way.
Reviewed by AmericanU Graduate Student living at 1438 Meridian Pl NW Apt 101
I love this neighborhood, there are grocery stores and a Target in walking distance, as well as tons of locally owned restaurants and bars. It's also close to Rock Creek Park. There are three farmers markets within walking distance.
Reviewed by GW Law Student living at Tivoli Gardens Apartments
Vibrant, diverse, hub of the city. Walking distance to world-class restaurants. Several grocery store options nearby. Walkable to nightlife (Adams Morgan, U Street/Shaw, 14th).
Reviewed by Howard Med Student living at Tivoli Gardens Apartments
Overall neighborhood is pretty good, the apartment has had 24 hour security as well which has made me feel safe as well
Reviewed by AmericanU Graduate Student living at Highview Apartments
Columbia Heights has a lot of great neighbors. There is a lot of crime though especially if you get closer to the Metro station where shootings occur frequently. This apartment building is far enough away from that are so it feels safe though. It can also be really loud if you're in the crowded parts. But people are friendly.
Reviewed by GW Med Student living at 1451 Girard St. NW, Unit 5
I really like the Columbia Heights, because it feels much more like the authentic "DC" than the Foggy Bottom area. It's close to the 14th Street corridor and also Adams Morgan corridor where there are a lot of restaurants/bars/shops, but still has a neighborhood feel to it. It's a little bit farther from campus, but the 2 mile walk to/from school is my built-in exercise/decompressing time for the day. I really like having physical separation from school, and there are bus several bus lines within close proximity, as well as a metro stop nearby. Some of the most affordable housing in DC (that is compatible with having class in GW) is in the Columbia Heights area. There are many "group houses" that often pop up on Craigslist where you can pay a more reasonable amount for a bedroom in a house with other roommates.
Reviewed by GW Law Student living at Warder Mansion
Easy access to Malcolm X/Meridian Hill Park. Most restaurants are a 10-15 minute walk away. Metro does not give easy access to GW, it is faster to bike
Reviewed by DC Resident living at 1429 Girard Street
Nowhere else in DC is there such a melting pot of culture, food and things to do. Everything is in walking distance and there is no need for a car. If your are a foodie your a few blocks from U street or Adams Morgan,