Reading the previous reviews, I can't help that the previous people are somewhat arrogant. If the building was as awful as some say, the building appears to be teeming with residents. The building offers great amenities, having a amazingly stocked convenience store, salon, huge gym, pool, and many services which I had not seen in previous apartments I had lived before. Great location, by the metro and not too far from DC. I've been here almost 2 years and I don't plan on leaving anytime soon. Anytime I have a maintenance problem - it is solved if not immediately. Whenever I have friends or family over, they are always overwhelmed by the appearance of the staff and building - comparing it to a nice hotel. The building is somewhat old, however they do a great job of maintaining and improving the building, although the current construction is somewhat of a nuisance, but at least its for the betterment of the building.