Equity Residential Apartments - 688 Reviews - 7.5 Rating (2024)

Equity Residential Apartments - 688 Reviews - 7.5 Rating (1)

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Recent Equity Residential reviews

The worst place I have ever lived

1 management rating Reviewed by Local Resident on July 11, 2024

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.

1500 Mass

/Washington DC /Studio, 1 bath

Unethical Management + Impossible Renewals

1 management rating Reviewed by Local Resident on March 7, 2024

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.

The Reserve at Potomac Yard

/Washington DC /2 beds, 2 baths

Great apartment for people who are new to the area

8 management rating Reviewed by GW MBA Student on Jan. 18, 2024

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

Crystal Place

/Washington DC /2 beds, 2 baths

Happy to Stay Here for Awhile

10 management rating Reviewed by Scalia Law Student on Jan. 12, 2024

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.

Water Park Towers

/Washington DC /1 bed, 1 bath

great

7 management rating Reviewed by UCLA JD Student on Jan. 11, 2024

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

Radius Koreatown Apartments

/Los Angeles /Studio, 1 bath

Cheap one-bedroom option

5 management rating Reviewed by UCLA JD Student on Jan. 11, 2024

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.

Hampshire Place

/Los Angeles /1 bed, 1 bath

Good apartment for starting out in DC

7 management rating Reviewed by GW Milken Student on Jan. 9, 2024

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.

Cleveland House

/Washington DC /3 beds, 2 baths

N/A

6 management rating Reviewed by GW Milken Student on Jan. 9, 2024

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

The Veridian

/Washington DC /2 beds, 2 baths

Amazing

9 management rating Reviewed by Clifford Chance LLP Employee on Jan. 4, 2024

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.

West 54th

/New York /2 beds, 2 baths

Quiet location - limited frills

5 management rating Reviewed by Clifford Chance LLP Employee on Dec. 18, 2023

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

Trump Place - 180 Riverside Blvd

/New York /1 bed, 2 baths

Good Place to Live

10 management rating Reviewed by Clifford Chance LLP Employee on Dec. 14, 2023

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.

2400 M

/Washington DC /2 beds, 1 bath

Cleveland House Review

7 management rating Reviewed by AmericanU Graduate Student on Dec. 6, 2023

A good place to live

Cleveland House

/Washington DC /1 bed, 1 bath

Great Apartment

10 management rating Reviewed by GW Milken Student on Dec. 6, 2023

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.

2201 Wilson Apartments

/Washington DC /2 beds, 2 baths

Close to campus is the best perk

8 management rating Reviewed by AmericanU Graduate Student on Dec. 6, 2023

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.

Connecticut Heights

/Washington DC /1 bed, 1 bath

Calvert Woodley Review

10 management rating Reviewed by AmericanU Graduate Student on Dec. 6, 2023

Great location

Calvert Woodley

/Washington DC /3 beds, 2 baths

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