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m2199 OP t1_j1rq5sx wrote

Reply to comment by endlessly_apollo in Leasing Offices are Impossible by m2199

Looking for no higher than $2300 for 1BR. Would prefer closer to $2100 if possible

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endlessly_apollo t1_j1rqywz wrote

I recommend Crossing, Illume or Novel. I can pm a leasing agent email if u need it.

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m2199 OP t1_j1rrfix wrote

That would be amazing, thank you!

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SwankyBriefs t1_j1sp4f0 wrote

I would strongly recommend against Novel. It's not that nice but is priced on the higher side of Navy Yard. Illume is nice but shares its gym with the hotel and is adjacent to the highway. Crossing is fine. some units may have a bit of a weird layout.

Of the ones you mentioned, 1221 Vann is the oldest building and is a bit dated. West half is nice if you like industrial and don't mind noise (stadium and bullpen). Dock 79 is a bit older but from what I've seen well maintained. Right next door is the Maren which is their new property and gets better light.

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BansheeLoveTriangle t1_j1t5ovu wrote

lol, dated at four years old?

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SwankyBriefs t1_j1t690l wrote

It's older than 4 years, and when you build quickly and cheaply, and don't maintain the building, it ages quickly. Just giving my opinion since I've toured almost every building in Navy Yard and lived in a couple.

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BansheeLoveTriangle t1_j1tb62v wrote

https://www.jdland.com/dc/1221van.cfm If accurate, started renting in 2018 - but yeah, most of these ‘luxury’ apartments are slapped together garbage where they try to squeeze tenants for as much as possible while providing as little as possible

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SwankyBriefs t1_j1tbtyo wrote

There's also a pic on that site from the roof in 2017. So it was finished over 5 years ago, but that's splitting hairs. When I toured it back in 2019/2020, it already felt worn.

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bullsgirl t1_j1u43tr wrote

Definitely do not lease at Illume. Total shitshow

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kikiindisguise t1_j1ruh7i wrote

Check out Hecht - they’re below your price range, really good views, and leasing agents are very quick to respond and are in all week.

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KEVINMD15 t1_j1sbg5p wrote

I had to take Hecht to court this fall. All experiences are different. But I personally would never recommend a place managed by Greystar.

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FennelSuperb7633 t1_j1si2bz wrote

I’ve actually had a great experience with a brand new building keener by Greystar.

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tophree t1_j1u4ueh wrote

They went through two management companies in my 18 months there (April 2017 - September 2018). My apartment flooded right before the end of the lease and they took a full month rent even though the lease ended on the 3rd of the month. Took another 90 days to get a refund. It’s also not super metro accessible unless they changed the shuttle schedule.

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