AvalonBay

Pros:
There is easy access to several subway lines, including the A/C/F/B/Q and many more. It is also very close to the NYU engineering campus, which is helpful if you need to use the library to print or use the student health services (although the Brooklyn location has more limited health care services). The staff at the front desk are so nice and helpful. Problems (e.g. lightbulb burnt out) are generally solved within a day or two.

Cons:
The leasing office is horrible and they will raise your rent each year. Some (if not all) of the apartments are rent-stabilized so make sure you read the NYC laws to know your rights. While the location is great for subway access, it's pretty awful in terms of restaurants/cafes/bars/fun things to do. There is Dekalb Market Hall, but that gets old pretty quickly.

I've lived at Avalon Tysons Corner for four years. It has good access to several highways: 267, 495, 7, and 123. It's quiet and easy to get a ground floor apartment. There are a lot of families here and as apartments go it's a good place for children. The nearby schools are excellent. The commute to Georgetown is not good. Very convenient to Dulles Airport. Maintenance is very responsive. Crime is more or less nonexistent.

I love my apartment because it is perfect for my current law student needs. The building is very modern. The gym, coffee machine, common areas with barbecues, Amazon lockers, and in-apartment washer/dryer are all very convenient. It is also just across the street from two grocery stores, the bus stop to UW and to downtown, and is also now right next door to a Target. The rent is a little high, especially because no utilities are included, but the convenience is worth it.

I truly love the management at avalon courthouse place. The apartment are on the larger size and the location is excellent.

Great Apartment

It's a good place to live.

Love my apartment. The commute can be a bit of a hassle sometimes, particularly when I'm staying at school later than the metro runs. However, because the commute is significant enough, I wind up going to school in the morning and staying until I finish my work. I really like that setup because it forces me to keep work and home separate, which means that at home I can actually relax.

The apt. building is in a great neighborhood, right next to Howard Law and UDC. Van Ness Metro Stop is right around the corner just like many shops and grocery stores. Building has many amenities (pool in summer, gym, amazon hub, free printing ...) and every apt. has a balcony, that may even give you a great view on the are and the mall. Common areas are very modern and in good shape and there is a person at the front desk 24/7. Repair service is included and they do a quick and good job. However, the apt. itself is a bit out of date and could use some modernisation. Laundry machines do not work all the time (which is really annoying) and the garbage disposal is a mess (way too small and smelly). The 2BR apt. is only affordable for students because we have someone living in the common room.

I debated between the Statesman and Columbia Plaza because both seemed to be very close to the law school. I am extremely glad that I went with the Statesman because the relatively small difference in distance actually makes a big difference. I am a big homebody and focus much better on schoolwork when I am at home so it helps that I can walk 5 minutes back home in between classes (I have a 1.5 hour break in between some of my classes and usually come back home to work or eat lunch). I also saved a lot more money by being able to run back home and cook something simple.

it's close to school
hardwood flrs

The studio apartments are quite large for a reasonable price. It also had a large amount of closet space for a studio apartment. The people and doormen are very kind. It is a 5 minute walk from GW campus. The rooftop is nice, but small. The gym is probably slightly below average for an apartment gym. It has dumbbells up to 50lbs (although one of the 50lb weights isn't there), one adjustable bench, and a few treadmills.

It’s very pretty and the staffs are super helpful

Avalon Calabasas wins at location. It's pretty close to Malibu and Calabasas campuses. It's also quiet and safe because of suburb. Spacious living room is great. Pools and gyms are not satisfying.

Apartment is OK, so far I've had to replace the refrigerator.

Apartment has carpet floors, need to keep up with the costs of cleaning the carpet

Good location