Equity Residential

I have lived in places with infestations and this still takes the cake. The management REFUSES to take responsibility for inadequate AC and keep telling us it will take a total of three months (aka the whole summer) before they are able to try anything. I encourage you to read all the most recent Google reviews, and disregard the positive reviews by people who have only toured or *just* signed on. Who even leaves reviews for an apt they only toured? I wouldn't be surprised if those reviews were incentivized by Equity.

There are so. many. issues here. The most insulting being the way management has zero regard for the health and safety of its most loyal tenants. Any review you read where Equity has responded "that has been resolved" is a lie, because every single issue is recurring. An elevator is out at least 2 weeks a month despite continual "repairs", the AC doesn't cool sufficiently for the regional weather, management is deceptive and greedy and infantilizes their tenants. It may be cheaper than other places but HEAR ME when I say you are better off finding a spot in a row home or just living in another building. They are investing in new luxury units instead of keep the rest of the massive building in basic repair. Constant package lost and theft. Unreliable concierge service (someone to let you/guests/delivery people in the doors) though the concierges are generally decent people.

My neighbors are lovely, with the odd exception. The cleaning and maintenance staff are wonderful (but I have to interact with them way more than I should- something is always busted here). The roof is nice, the local dogs rule. But this place sucks. Constant fire alarms. Old plumbing (no garbage disposal or vent fans in units!). Hard to plan financially to move out based on the stories of people getting hit with surprise fees. Despite being a relatively safe area, unsavory nonresidents get in fairly regularly, and there is at least one sex offender living here who has tried to prey on SEVERAL of the women in the apartment complex over the last several years.

Equity as a company is horrible and the management team does not have good ethics or morals, especially when leasing and renewing your apartment. They try to be sly and sneaky in letting time pass without reaching out to you, don't factor in the living conditions of the complex and maintenance issues throughout the year, do not give appropriate timeframes for renewals, charge for things that are not provided to you in your agreement, and won't allow communication with someone who is in higher management when you are trying to negotiate. You will be stuck with over 15% increase in costs EVERY YEAR, making it nearly impossible to afford. Good riddance to this POS place and good luck to all who decide to live here.

Always clean! Nice staff!
Gym is a little old but in general the apartment is great! Right across the metro!

Water Park Towers is the second apartment building where I have lived in Arlington, VA, and it is by far the better building. The unit and amenities are up-to-date and well-maintained. The staff, both the front desk staff and leasing office staff, are fantastic. Plus, the building's location cannot be beat; the building is close to a pharmacy, grocery store, many restaurants, a movie theater, several shopping areas, and the WMATA metro. I highly recommend this building if it falls in your budget.

very nice apartment, in-unit washer/dryer, parking is extra but it’s garaged and underground. apartment gyms are nice and the location is great

This complex is "fine". The water boiler is a bit old and the water has been shut off a few times for maintenance in the past 6 months. The parking is cheap at least, but all the utilities do add up. The saving grace here is the convenient Koreatown location and the in-unit laundry. If you can find a good roommate go live in a nicer building, but for a couple on a budget the one-bedroom option definitely helps save money.

I lived in Cleveland House apartments for 1.5 years. I had a good experience there - the management was fairly responsive to any issues we had and was generally on top of things. I had 2 roommates but had my own bathroom and bedroom and had no issues with the roommates. The kitchen in my unit was very small and perhaps not fit for 3 people but I had to take the apartment without a tour as I am an international student so I couldn't do much about it. It worked out for me because the roommates were all accommodating. The apartment is a 10 minute walk to the Woodley Park metro (red line) and about a 45 minute walk to campus. It's in a safe neighborhood, I never had issues with walking at night or returning very late. One thing to note is that there are no grocery stores in a 15 minute walking distance. I usually did groceries online through Giant.

So far it’s not that bad , I just wish it including parking and utilities in the rent

I love the size and maintenance of my apartment. In addition, this is a doorman building with lots of amenities like a patio and gym with a great staff.

Right on Riverside Park. Attractive spot for dog owners. The building staff is quite small. Can always hear the hum of the Westside Highway.

Situated in a safe neighborhood, the premise is secured and staff are friendly. Maintenance is very responsive and I had no problem getting things fixed timely. Building is not modern but it is not completely outdated.

A good place to live

Love my building and unit. Management is friendly, responsive, and helpful. Location is 1 block away from metro which is super nice for commuting to campus for class. The building is also secure and requires fob access to enter and has a front desk reception. The only downside is the cost, which they did raise rent when I renewed. The location of Courthouse in Arlington is nice because it's only 2 metro stops to campus and easy to get into the city, but also accessible to restaurants and bars in Clarendon/Ballston.

Connecticut Heights is a pretty decent place to live, as long as you have very reasonable expectations.

The building is very pet friendly and in a residential area so it's not very loud. It's also SO convenient to get to campus by car (cannot speak to transit); it's usually less than a 10 minute drive. It feels like a decent deal given the amenities (parking, pool, concierge, etc).

I have had issues with lights going out, shower drainage, and dishwasher leaks. These have been handled just alright – nothing exceptional. While the location is a great commute to campus, the building is not near the center of the city and that has been a deterrent for my exploration of DC.

Great location