The Harper

Lived here for a little over a year and only had great experiences! Management is very professional, helpful, and responsive. The building was always very clean and safe, security is at the desk ²⁴⁄₇. My transition both in and out of The Harper were smooth, which is when I’ve had issues in the past with other buildings.
The location is unbeatable, the amenities are fantastic, and the rooftop view of the city is gorgeous.

Although I have not lived at The Harper for too long I feel it is important to contribute to the positive reviews.
I was extremely apprehensive about moving to an apartment sight unseen. However, Jason from the leasing office took the time to take videos of two units for me so that I would be able to get a better feel for the layouts and views.
The Harper is in a great, lively, young neighborhood with Trader Joes directly across the street as well as several restaurants, bars, nightclubs, convenient stores — and only 2 blocks from the Metro. While being on the small side (sofas under 80″ suggested) the finishes are beautiful and having utilities included in the rent is incredible.
The residents appear to be mainly young professionals (I haven’t seen anyone over about 35) so it does tend to get a little loud on Friday and Saturday nights but this is the U Street Corridor so what do you expect?
All in all this is an ideal place to live if you are looking for an upbeat neighborhood, beautifully appointed apartments, extremely friendly staff and close proximity to amenities and the Metro.

Great apartments in amazing location. From the beginning of our leasing period until the very end, staff, such as Jason, were incredibly friendly, attentive, and respectful. We moved into another apartment in the same area just because we’re hoping to get a pet; otherwise, the prices are competitive for the area, utilities are included (which is unheard of in other luxury apartments we looked at/​at the place where we currently reside), and the community is lively. People are really friendly and it’s full of young professionals who are excited to invite you to any events they host in the beautiful rooftop/​penthouse area.
Just a few cons, though: the community, while lively, can get a little loud at night when entering/​exiting the elevators (which were right outside our unit). The walls shield noise from apartment to apartment, but the doors are a little permeable.
More pros: always kept clean, very professional front desk security guards who greet every visitor and ensure they name who they’re there for, incredibly accessible location and you can’t beat the Trader Joe’s across the street and Whole Foods just a few blocks away. I never had to wait more than a day to get a maintenance request fulfilled and properly handled.
Overall an amazing place to live and I’d recommend it to anyone.

I’ve been living her almost a year and there is very little I can knock on this place. The rent is very reasonable for what you get. The apartments can run a bit small, but what they do with the space is amazing. I love my little 400sq ft studio. There are larger options, but you’ll pay a tad more. The management and security are fantastic and the building, being only one year old, has little to no problems. The gym is adequate for the very basics, but there are a ton of other gyms close by to give you what you need. If you’re looking to live in this area, this is a great place to live. Generally speaking the age range is late 20’s, early 30’s type professionals. There are some younger tenants, but everyone is very respectful (at least on my floor). No pets allowed, which is good and bad depending on what you’re looking for.
You won’t regret moving in here.

I’ve been living here for almost a month and love it! When I moved-​in, you could tell management understands what a person goes through when moving and provided a welcome kit to make a solid transition. It consisted of basic items, hand soap, paper towels, etc — but it made me think these guys went the extra mile to welcome me.
The aspect I love the most is the events the building hosts. It provides a medium for community engagement.
The rooftop has a breathtaking view of the city, wireless access, a club room with a tv and mini-​bar, two grills, patio furniture, and a gym! There is also a business center in the lobby.
The location speaks for itself — you are living in the heart of DC’s nightlife. Trader Joe’s is directly across the street. A couple dry cleaners are nearby. The U Street Metro is 2 blocks.
So far, these guys have hit a grand slam with the place.