1001 @ Waterfront

We lived there for about 1.5 years. The rent was reasonable, but with caveats.
The HVAC is a huge problem, it was always way to cold in the winter and hot in the summer. We moved in with many issues, and requested repairs: broken bloody curtains, hole in window screen, hvac etc. We requested fixes many times but nobody came out and nothing happened.
Location: The area is a bit rough, there are shooting in the area on a weekly basis. But usually confined to across the street.
The first two building managers were extremely reasonable and kind. But we moved out after 3^rd building manager Dominique. She was literally the worst employee we’ve ever dealt with. She raised the rent (illegally) 3 times in 2 months, didn’t respond to emails, and was extremely rude. This is one of the biggest reasons we moved out.
Overall, the apartment space is large for the price, but you get what you pay for.

We just love living here! This building offers the best of DC! A calm oasis in the middle of everything with plenty of private parking and a cute patio for BBQs. The rent, amenities and location are unbeatable in DC and the building management is extremely professional and responsive.
Waterfront Metro, the grocery store, and a great mix of restaurants are literally right next door, yet our favorite part so far about living here are the massive windows allowing for sunlight flooded rooms in the whole apartment and excellent views of the Washington Monument.
I like yoga so it’s really a plus that the SW library is right across the street and offers a pretty decent free yoga class in the evenings. There’s really no excuse now for me to miss yoga and I love it! Our neighbors are really nice– think Midwestern graciousness— and we have reciprocated dinner invitations with several of them. Lots of very interesting singles and families in this building! Lots of people from out of town. One family with children went out of their way to help us move in, giving us their truck to bring our furniture and even offering to help us bring it up. Thankfully, it fit in the elevator so we did not need any help. But it is really lovely to have caring neighbors and makes a big difference if you’re looking to live here for a long time as we are.
Of course, as others have mentioned, what keeps the whole building running smoothly and brings such positivity and happiness to the residents is our property manager, Will Buckner, with his ever helpful and cheerful demeanor! I don’t remember a single property manager from any of my previous apartment buildings, but that’s because they thought their job was a drag and it showed in the upkeep of the property. The property manager here is completely different and it shows in the way the building is maintained and how service issues are dealt with. He made our lease signing quick and easy and did his best to accommodate our move-​in date. He truly went out of his way to make us feel at home quickly. I decided to write this review, because last weekend when I blew the fuse for some electrical outlets, I emailed Will thinking that by Monday hopefully he’d have the issue fixed. To my surprise, he texted that he’d come take a look within a few minutes and indeed he returned to the office (on a Friday evening!) just to help us fix the fuse issue. Both Will and Steve, the building engineer, are really professional, courteous, and helpful. Will especially goes out of his way to make sure any service requests are responded to within a few minutes– a really high bar. More importantly, he exudes real pride in his job and is just such a happy person that it really makes it a joy to live in this building. The hospitality and warmth we feel in this building starts at the front entrance with Will, who is always ready with a smile and enthusiastic greeting. You’ll have to live here to see what a difference a good property manager can make in the overall living
Pros:
Central Location
Calm and quiet area
Near library, metro station, restaurants and city bike
Private parking and zip car on-​site
Large windows with views of the monument
Quick to respond to service requests
Property manager’s warm hospitality and positive can-​do attitude
All utilities included
Cons:
Laundry machines are aging (but new ones will be installed in Sept)
Can’t turn off the air conditioning, but I keep the window open if needed and cover some of the vent with a book. That does the trick!

All I have to say is that so far we have loved living here. The apartments although older are well maintained and clean, excellent views and the price per sq foot is unbeatable for its proximity to the city. There are a grocery store, cvs, burger shop and few good restaurants within a couple hundred yards. In addition to all this they have all the neighborhood amenities you might want like a library, post office and a rec center. To boot the waterfront metro stop is less than 5 minutes walk from the door. The best aspect of the building overall is Will the property manager, he is the perfect modern gentleman, very gracious, efficient and professional. Thank you

I’ve been living here for over a year now and love it. The other reviews highlighted most of the pros and cons but just to validate their posts i agree with most of them…
Pros:
Cheap, these are some of the cheapest apartments around
Location, to some this is a con but i love the location, the metro is on the same block, bus stops all around the building, a grocery store, cvs and subway all within 1 block and i like being a couple metro stops away from nightlife rather than living right next to bars and clubs
Staff, everyone is super friendly and super helpful! definitely makes living there even better when the people in charge are great, also all the residents are friendly and courteous
Cons:
The biggest con for me is that you can’t control the temperature but it hasn’t been that bad for me. In the summer if the AC is to cold I open a window to let some warm air in, and in the winter if it gets to hot i open the window to let some colder air in and it’s been fine.
The gym is very small and hardly can be called a gym, but it’s better than nothing. i go to Gold’s Gym which is only ½ mile away and $ 35 a month it’s just easier and meets my needs better but the in building equipment might work for some who mainly just wanna use a treadmill or elliptical.

I’ve lived at 1001 at Waterfront for about 8 months, and to echo a lot of what Lena said:
PROS:
— Outstanding views of the capitol and Washington Monument from the North side of the builiding; truly unmatched for the price!
— Great floor-​to-​ceiling windows make the apartments seem huge and airy
— The rent is extremely affordable considering the size of the apartments and the proximity to the metro
— Very close to a CVS, Subway, Safeway, Station 4 restaurant, and soon a Z-​burger! Also easy walking distance to Arena Stage, the fish market, the Potomac River and the Nats stadium
— All of our neighbors are extremely nice and friendly. Pretty much everyone goes out of their way to say hello. The security guard is also great — he’s very friendly and he keeps tabs on what’s going on in the building and in the area
— The little outdoor communal courtyard area is great
— Maintenance is pretty responsive most of the time, though it can be a bit of a battle to communicate to them the issue (s) that need to be addressed
— Storage areas in the basement are a lifesaver, and super cheap! Only $ 25 extra per month.
— There’s warm cookies in the lobby every morning! yum!
CONS:
— The building can be EXTREMELY LOUD. As Lena mentioned, the walls and ceilings are paper-​thin. We can often hear our neighbors’ conversations, televisions or music. Fortunately, pretty much everyone has been very considerate. Also, although the North side of the building has great views, the trucks going in and out of Safeway are very noisy in the mornings.
— The neighborhood can be sketchy at times. The building is located right next to public housing and we did once witness an on-​foot police chase from our own window. That said, I’ve never personally had any problems with anyone, but you do have to be aware of your surroundings.
— I actually don’t think the appliances are great. The stove may be gas, but it’s bottom-​of-​the line. It gets the job done but without any frills whatsoever. The dishwasher is also kind of useless.
— The Elevators are ancient and extraoridnarily slow. It’s not the worst thing in the world, though. The building itself has seen better days; it was built in the 50s or 60s and no amount of paint or modern redecoration can cover up the mustiness or general dilapidation of an old structure
— Street parking is pretty scarce unless it’s a weekend and/​or you have a zone 6 permit. If you have guests who use the standard DC gov-​issued guest parking permit, be aware that they will probably STILL get ticketed, just because DC police like to see if they can get away with it.
— You have no control over heating and air-​conditioning, and few of the windows actually open. The apartments can get realllllllly warm at times.
— The «front desk» is only 9 – 5, so any other time you need assistance or need to pick up a package, you have to hunt down the security guard. Not really the most convenient process.
Overall, it’s still a great deal for the price and as the neighborhood continues to gentrify, the apartments will be in very high demand.

I feel like people rarely write reviews on apartments when it would be so helpful! So here goes.
I’ve lived at 1001 @ Waterfront for a year and a half and am only moving because I am leaving town for a job. It’s been an overall good experience so I figured I would offer help to future searchers.
Pros:
Price! For the amount of space for DC, this is about as good as it gets
Quality — the units have all been recently rehabbed. When I moved in, I was the 1^st tenant to have all the new appliances, carpet, etc.
Staff — there is a maintenance guy in building (Steve), 2 security guards, and the rental agent is here normal 9 – 5 and they have always been helpful and pretty responsive
Maintenance — for any small repairs, they often fixed things within 24 hours.
Location– A nice new Safeway, a metro station, a cvs, a dry cleaners, all within a block
Other tenants — I’ve never had a problem with other tenants and generally people are very friendly and at least say «hi»
THE VIEW! I have a north facing apartment and I have the most amazing view of the Capitol and the Washington Monument. I LOVE it.
Cons
Elevators — oh my god they are so slow and stupid. But it’s just an annoyance, this should not make or break your opinion of the place.
Walls — Not gonna lie, the walls are paper thin. However my neighbors and I have always been mutually respectful so it’s never been a major issue. I just sleep with a fan on and it muffles out any ambient noise.
Location– yeah this is a con too. There’s not a lot going on in SW, but it is definitely becoming gentrified. This is a good and a bad thing. Yay new grocery store! But boo, rapid change is not good for the families that have been here. It’s also worth noting that SW used to be a very rough neighborhood, and there is still some petty crime. BUT I have never felt unsafe or threatened (and I am a tiny girl). There are always people walking around and the area is well lit, etc. Also Abdul, the main security guy, is really nice and does his best to keep an eye of everything. He always waves when I come in.
Heat & AC — you don’t have individual control of your heat and AC. This has never been a problem in my unit and with the exception of one or two days where it was well over 100 degrees, I’ve never been uncomfortable. However I have heard other tenants complain that their units get too hot/​too cold. This seems to be a problem with the units that face south. I think it has to do with how much sunlight they are getting or something.
Other random things of note:
Gas stove (which I love)
Ceiling fans! Awesome! Especially on aforementioned 100 degree days.
Cable/​Internet — this is not the buildings fault, but I was never able to get Comcast internet to work in my unit. The wiring is all messed up and they would have had to do some crazy construction to fix this. As far as I can tell, that is on Comcast, not the building. I use Clear wireless, which has been fine.
Bikes — there have been issues with neighborhood kids stealing the bikes that are locked up. The security guys and management do what they can, but the kids seriously wait until no one is in the management office and then sneak in and steal them before anyone can catch them.
Parking– there is a lot, and it’s much cheaper than many other apartment parking in DC, but you can also park on the street if you get the permits.
Gym — there is a small gym… it’s pretty crappy. But if you just want to jump on the treadmill, there’s a tv. Knock yourself out.
Phew okay I think that’s it!