Trilogy NOMA

Finishing a year lease at Trilogy. No complaints. Staff is very friendly. Building and ammenities are brand new, clean and nice. Just moving out because it is a bit on the pricey side.

We lived there for a year and were delighted to get out. This apartment building is beautiful – ON THE SURFACE. And the maintenance team is terrific. Other things, such as excessive noise, rude tenants and unresponsive management have made the experience miserable. We had neighbors above us who had two or three dogs that they allowed to romp at all hours of the day and night. The wife has frequent guests and, no kidding, this is true, they Zumba dance at midnight and later. This couple regularly makes noise past midnight and seem unable to stop, no matter how often my husband and I have spoken with them. The management team was alerted at least 5 — 7 times about this problem. While management said they spoke with them, it made no difference. We also have neighbors next to us, with a patio, who seem to think that a loud party on the patio at 2:00 AM is perfectly normal. Again, management was ineffectual in dealing with this situation. And noise on the street? Well, it is a party all weekend long. Absolutely, amazingly obnoxious folks outnumber more polite people in this community. Forewarned is forearmed. So, if you move into Trilogy NoMa, and have read the reviews, there will be no room for you to be surprised. We wouldn’t move here again if they offered us free rent.

I have lived here for 18 months and could not have had a worse experience if I tried. The front end staff is absolutely wonderful and very helpful and understanding but the billing and managing department is difficult to say the least.
Living on the first floor — I had a bug problem as a result of my doors not being sealed and the yard not being properly sprayed. I had to fight tooth and nail to get the staff to understand how unreal it is to be killing an average of 40 bugs an evening.
Furthermore, all tenants be advised that NOMA Trilogy is incompetent in your billing and about 2 – 3 months after you move out will come at you with three months worth of utilities bills. They’ll be insufficient in explaining anything to you — they won’t apologize — and won’t take responsibility for their mistake. Furthermore you’ll have the absolute displeasure to speak with Mai who will constantly send you a unexplained spreadsheet and threaten you with collections.
We also then tried to renew for 6 months without receiving such a huge additional charge and NOMA went back and forth on it — until we settled with a new building and then they said they could give us a credit card with the difference of the additional fees.
I also brought in a friend and recommended her to the building and for a year they have been overcharging her with billing and she had no idea until they came to renew. So check your bills — the worst thing one could ask for is to move out of NOMA Trilogy in order to purchase their first home and have to have such an issue arise.

I’ve lived in Trilogy for six months now and thought I’ve given myself enough time here to really evaluate the place. First of all, Matthew helped me find my apartment and he is awesome. He never pressured me to name a price, tried to up sell me, or pressured me to buy anything. He showed me a good variety of places and was patient with me when I asked to see more. We ended up in a two bedroom in the building across from the dog park. It has its own gym, pool and lounge and I could not be happier. I’ve never had an issue with noisy, drunk neighbors or people smoking where they shouldn’t be. Everyone in the building is friendly and the staff that work throughout the place are fantastic, especially Sinead. If I had to make one negative comment, it would be that some of the amenities in the apartment are not the best quality (the carpet seems to damage easily and the wall mark easily as well). Overall, however, staff here make me feel welcome and I think the property itself is just lovely. My favorite part is that that Trilogy encompasses an entire block of Q Street, unlike a lot of the other high rises in DC that are simply just entrances and elevators. If you’re looking for a rental experience with no drama, this is exactly the place you should be looking.

My boyfriend and I have been residents at Trilogy for 15 months and have always loved how friendly and helpful the staff were. Yesterday I had the worst experience I have EVER had here with the new General Manager.
For weeks my boyfriend had been planning a community service project for his birthday to hand out bagged lunches and clothes to the homeless. We planned to assemble the bagged lunches on Friday night and thought the long table in the Trilogy Kitchen was the perfect spot since the entire area was fairly empty. The concierge informed us that we needed to pay for the space because our 3 guests were considered a «party». This is a «rule» that after 15 months of being a resident, we were unaware of. We explained our purpose for coming to the community space, and further explained the purpose of using the space and he informed us that he’d speak to the General Manager about this.
After waiting for the new GM, it turns out that he was the guy sitting in the lounge watching TV with his 2 daughters! After explaining to the GM the situation and that we’d be done soon, he became rude and disrespectful. Stating that it didn’t matter what we were doing or how long we’d be there, we needed to pay or leave. After asking his name (since we’ve never seen this man) he refused to give us that or his business card, and any Trilogy documents stating the «3+ people is a party» rule since he was «off duty» until 8 am tomorrow. He proceeded to tell us that he was in the lounge watching TV with his daughters and if we don’t leave he would call the police! I was LIVID! For the first time in my LIFE, the police were called on me. I was so overwhelmed and in disbelief that I had to fight back tears while talking to the police officers. How could preparing food to help the homeless in my apartment building, turn into defending myself to the police that a nameless man called on us? The GM didn’t even call building security, but went directly to the police.
It was not until the police came, that the GM revealed his name and provided us (via the police) his business card. The officers were very sympathetic and recommended we contact the management company and file a formal grievance in housing court (both of which I will do). I later learned that we’re not the only residents to have an issue with the GM, BUT the way in which Mark handled this situation was different. I can only speculate on the factors which made him treat us with such hostility and disrespect, but I will say that he doesn’t treat everyone in that manner.
We tried to post our story to the online community board where residence frequently post about issues, but the building did not approve our post. When I asked why, the front desk did not provide an explanation. Additionally I learned that there was no incident report filed by security which is not normal procedure. It seems like NOMA wants no record that this deeply troubling experience occurred, which is equally as troubling.

Overall, there is a lot to love, and to dislike, about Trilogy Noma. Let’s start with the positives:
+ As far as bang for your buck goes, this is it! One of the best rent rates in the city, and for a beautiful apartment with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and in-​unit washer/​dryer. The pool and fitness center are awesome perks as well!
+ Fantastic lobby with free wifi and free printing, as well as a beautiful lounge area by the pool and a theatre.
+ Super close to the Red Line Noma Station — literally a 5 – 7 minute walk, and they provide a free shuttle (though I don’t see why it’s necessary because we are so close)! Plus, the community is close to Harris Teeter, several restaurants and shops, and one of DC’s only WalMart stores.
+ The Maintenance team is phenomenal — very quick to respond to requests and very professional in their work.
+ It’a a new building, so energy efficiency is a huge plus! It keeps our electric bills low and manageable, without any sacrifice.
+ The concierge at the front desk is almost always pleasant and helpful, and the package notification system is very nice as well.
+ The community hosts many events for the residents, which usually include some great food and music, and usually some giveaways from FiOs and other local businesses as well.
Now for the negatives:
— The smoking policy at this building is irresponsible and dangerous. Though I was told this was a nonsmoking building when I toured, the hallways, common areas, lobbies, etc. consistently smell like cigarette smoke. People are constantly smoking outside the entrances and the smoke makes its way into our apartment. We are surrounded by cigarette smoke smell almost anywhere we go in the community. What’s worse, the building management has been less than willing to take action — no email asking people to consider moving away from the entrances, no courtesy signs, etc. It seems a waste to have such beautiful common spaces if non smokers can’t enjoy them without being overcome by toxic air, and can’t even walk down the hallway without feeling nauseated by the smell.
— They do not accept credit cards. This is not a big deal of course, but it was another thing I was misinformed about when touring the building. I was told you can pay your rent with credit, but what I wasn’t told is that they charge additional fees for using a credit card, ranging anywhere from $ 30 to over $ 130 depending on the card you wish to use. Paying with a check or by ACH withdrawal is free, however.
— The noise level is not ideal. I’m writing this post at 7:30am, and have been up since 6:30am (on a Saturday — one of the few days when I do not need to be up this early) because someone is blasting music. I shouldn’t be able to sing along with the songs they’re playing through the walls, but it is unfortunately a common occurrence. What’s more, the noise level at night is pretty terrible as well… it is not unfrequent that people (often drunk and belligerent) are screaming outside at crazy hours of the night, even on weekdays.
— The fixtures in the apartment are beautiful, however, it is obvious that the builders did whatever they could to deliver the building at bare minimum cost. The carpet is terrible — the seams where it was laid are unsightly, and it tears up when we try to run the vacuum cleaner.
— Valet trash is a $ 25 per month service with no option to opt out. I’m sure some tenants love this feature, but with a trash room right down the hallway on every floor, I’d rather carry my own trash bag down than pay $ 25 to have someone do it for me. Plus, we are almost never home between 7pm and 9pm when you need to place it outside your door for pickup, so it seems like an unnecessary expense in our budget.
— The community contracts out to ConService to bill for water and sewer. They charge a $ 14.03 charge your first month, and then an additional $ 4.03 per month every month after for a «service fee,» which they explain is for the convenience. I’m not sure how getting a bill from ConService is any more convenient than receiving one directly from DC water, but I guess that’s not up to me.
Overall, this is a very nice community with beautiful new apartments, solid amenities, probably the best rent rate in the city, and a fantastic location in proximity to Metro and other attractions. It is a shame, however, that such beautiful amenity spaces are off limits to anyone who doesn’t enjoy breathing in copious amounts of cigarette smoke.

Triology worked well for me. I chose it among other apartments due to its location and no security deposit. Don’t worry, they will get the money at the end. I needed to stay 3 extra months beyond the lease until my new job begin. They charged me $ 500 extra each month since I did not want to renew my lease. When I told them my end date they told me I would need to give them a 60 day notice. In spite that I left 15 days later & gave them my keys to allow someone else to rent my apt
, they charged me the full 60 days plus parking for 60 days plus «clean up» for a grand total of $ 4400. Don’t forget the $ 1500 I paid for the extra 3 month I paid. I stayed my full year’s lease. This is how I was thanked. Don’t be lulled to think no security deposit is a good deal.

I’m back! A year of life at Trilogy warranted a follow up review. Still impressed with the staff. They do a great job from the folks in the management office to the maintenance staff and cleaning crew. Unfortunately, the residents are another story. And sadly, I’m sure the issues I’ll mention apply to most, if not all communities, not just Trilogy.
Some fellow residents are sometimes inconsiderate, hanging outside at night drunk, loud like they are living in a frat house; and that’s on weeknights as much as weekends. We have valet trash service during the week which is a nice service, but I often find that residents leave their trash in the hall all weekend long because they are too lazy to dump their own trash in the trash room. The building wasn’t built with any sort of decent insulation. You can hear everything, and I mean EVERYTHING going on in your neighbors’ units when you’re walking through the halls and in your place. And unfortunately, too many 20 somethings and in general inconsiderate neighbors for my liking.
None of this is reflective of Trilogy so much as it is a reflection of our society, sadly. The staff does a good job. Maintenance is always responsive. The cleaning crew does a great job cleaning, although unfortunately some residents seem to think the cleaning crew is there to clean up after them, specifically.
Apartments are nice. Bathrooms are large, living and bedrooms are decent sizes, too. Location is great. Close to metro, easy to get to expressways, great walk to Union and Eastern markets, and H St. And lots of new things popping up in the area.

We have been living here for about 3 months now and have had varying experiences, pretty similar to what others have said.
Pros
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+ It’s a very pretty community, and they keep it up well. The landscaping outside as well as the interior common spaces are all kept nicely.
+ The amenities are good. Although, no different than other new buildings we saw in DC (and we went to a LOT).
+ Size of the apartment. As far as bang for your buck, this is the best we found. We have a one bedroom and it has a huge, full, kitchen while most only have galleys. I can fit a full couch, coffee table, side tables, and full size dining set in the living space with room to spare. The bathroom is also large.
+ Plenty of parking in the area. I have never had to park more than a block or two away.
+ easily accessible to other transportation. There is a metro not far (I don’t get the complaint about the walk — it’s an intersection. There is nothing particularly dangerous about it. It has a crosswalk). There is a bike share right across the street, zip cars and enterprise rent a car parking within the complex, and it is easily accessible to the branch trail
+ There is an online community forum that is nice. People post things for sale or services.
+ There are lots of pet waste stations
Cons
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— the noise is NO JOKE. When speaking to a friend who works for a competitive builder in DC they affirmed what we had predicted — there is no insulation between the apartments. We can hear our neighbors conversations so you can only imagine what it’s like when they play music, watch movies, or engage in adult activities. We are reasonable people but at 2 AM on a wednesday when I can sing a long to the songs being played next door it’s ridiculous. We followed all the protocol and eventually had to end up calling the cops after being threatened by said neighbor. The staff was responsive, which is appreciated, but we were more or less told to tough it out until his lease was up and our requests to be moved to another apartment were denied. Nothing compared to anything anyone I know who lives in a new apartment in the district has dealt with.
— The dog park has been a point of contention. It’s certainly nice that they have one, but it is small and right next to it there are apartments and recently they added hours of use. I appreciate that the people right there want quiet (another sign of the noise problems that it can be heard so easily) but my dog doesn’t bark so I am not sure why we are being punished. They also changed the grounding of the park, as the dirt was getting ruined. Instead they put down large mulch which isn’t enjoyable to any of the dogs. It’s sad that such a nice amenity has been ruined.
— the look is very nice but it was obvious that it was done up as nice as it could look while spending as little money. The paint chips and dings easily — standard builder grade, not washable. The dishwasher doesn’t have a top spinner so it usually takes two runs to get anything clean, the elevator handle falls off all the time. Just stuff like that.
— the pool closes on labor day, which is standard, but the pool deck is also closed so you can’t even sit out there and read a book or relax with friends. That seems like wasted space.
Depends on who you are if it’s a pro or con
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? The noise again… it’s quite loud on weekends. I appreciate people trying to enjoy their time but walking my dog outside after midnight on a weekend feels more like walking in the french quarter in New Orleans. Obviously — this isn’t a management issue, but something you should be aware of if you are looking to move. It’s a young, party, neighborhood and we are just not those people.
? Valet Trash. It’s $ 25 a month and you can’t opt out. I’m sure some people love this service but we are rarely home between 7 – 9 at night (when trash can be placed outside your door) and the trash chute is paces down the hall so it’s just as easy to put it in ourselves, so we end up paying for a service we can’t use.
? the building itself is non-​smoking but we frequently see people smoking out their windows or smell smoke in the hallways
? wall-​to-​wall carpet is much more standard. we tired very hard to get a wood or fake wood floor apartment but they are few and far between and the unit that was available was much smaller than our unit. It’s unfortunate in such a pet-​friendly building because carpets are difficult to maintain with pets.
? there are a lot of community sponsored events. Sports, movies, bloc parties, etc. We don’t participate because our work schedules, but I think that’s nice.
? It always smells weird in the halls. Maybe others aren’t bothered but I am constantly lighting candles
OVERALL:
It’s one of the best priced newer building in the district — but we are certainly wishing we had coughed up the $ 100 – 150 more a month to be able to sleep in p

I moved into a two-​bedroom last fall. My roommate and I got a good deal and for the most part we have been happy aside from a few negatives that I will list below. The three-​star rating I’m giving them is based on how they treat you once it is time for you to renew your lease.
My roommate and I were planning on renewing our lease and were happy about not having to pack up and move — until we got our lease renewal notice and saw that our rent had been increased 10%. When I called to speak with the resident services manager, she told me that the best she could do was give us a concession that would drop it down to a 5% increase. All of this is pretty infurating, because we know FOR A FACT, that many other residents, both in our building and the main building, were given a year extension at their current rates.
We, not only paid on time every month, (which was clearly a problem with other residents), and have never had any violations/​complaints against us, but we also convinced friends to move there.
Anyone who is considering moving here, should think about their long-​term plans. If you are only looking at moving into a place for 1 year, then by all means, Trilogy may be the place for you. However, if you are planning on renting for more than a year, I would suggest you look elsewhere. There are several other buildings that have opened up in the area, most are closer to Metro and the Harris Teeter.
Pros:
–Valet trash
–Nice amenities
–Decent-​sized bedrooms
–Nice appointments in the Cirq and Esque buildings
–Close to downtown area
Cons:
–Maintenance does not always respond to your first request
–Can be loud if you are by the pools
–Call-​box is regularly broken
–Residents with dogs regulary let the off of their leashes inside the building
–Walk to Metro is a pain due to the street layout
–The leasing office picks and chooses who it will give deals to

I’m not one for a flatulent review or ranting so all I will do is provide some bullet points of my personal experience at Trilogy
(+) new spacious units, some of the lowest rates you will find in the desirable zone of DC with great ongoing move-​in specials.
(+) One of the nicest lobbies of any apartment building I’ve been to in DC
(-) I have since lived at 425 L St NW and now live at the K at City Vista and Trilogy, albeit new, is definitely missing some fine-​tuning in their units/​things aren’t finished as nicely.
(+) Nice little community with a sense of small-​town feeling when you face out onto Q St
(-) Lots of noise from trains early in the morning, public safety issues in the general area, too close for comfort to North Capitol St. One night before Christmas ’13 we came out of Harris Teeter and a shooting erupted outside of the Ibiza club. The intersection around the Wendy’s is a nightmare to cross. I’ve witnessed the 7-​eleven get robbed even though it’s right across from the ATF.
(+) Walking distance to Union Market and Shaw
(-) You don’t really want to walk anywhere else except maybe down First St toward Union Station/​the Capitol area. It’s a little sketch in that neck of the woods but I’m sure it’s going to be an awesome area to be in in the not too distant future.
(+) Jennifer is a really nice, accommodating, and understanding building manager
(-) Her staff isn’t all that great and the front desk guy can be very snotty/​borderline rude if you’re trying to pick up Fedex’ed documents you may need for work while he’s sorting packages
(-) An incident where guests (with a long list of priors) of a tenant roughed up a cab driver because they didn’t want to pay the fare was handled very poorly by the staff. We were the ones that called the police on them while this whole thing was playing out in front of us outside the building. Little to nothing was done to keep us comfortable living at Trilogy following that event.
(+) Hertz, Enterprise, and Zip Car in the immediate vicinity
(+) Street parking, might not be very safe though. Garage access is cheap, though, compared to other buildings in DC.
(+) Great moving dock
It’s really cheap to rent here. If I was starting out in DC again, I would try to live here on an entry-​level salary. It’s close enough to the red line to connect you to the rest of the district. If only the area was a little safer.

I have lived here over a month and will happily up my rating the longer I am here and I see some positive changes.
All of the «Pros» that people listed are true: Nice big, new apartments, valet trash service, sort of relatively quiet area for DC, nice dog park (small but nice). The sales team are FANTASTIC and very accommodating and nice.
The «Cons» that people list are somewhat true, but I haven’t found them to be a problem. The walk to the Metro –hey, you kinda should have done your homework if this is a surprise! There is a Bike-​share stand right off the property, and you can also take the Metropolitan Branch trail over to the Red line Metro and avoid all the traffic-​however there have been some reports of crime there, so do it at your own risk. I have walked home using the Branch trail and never had a problem, mainly because I do it during daylight.
The noise hasn’t really ever been an issue, although there was one party on a Friday night that seemed like a «frat-​like» blowout with people «Wooo-​hoooo» –ing into the courtyard. Granted, this didn’t bother me because it was a Friday night and I think people should blow off steam on the weekends.
My biggest «Con» right now is with the upkeep of the intercom system. In my building the buzzer system hasn’t been working for at least 2 weeks. I have asked the front desk and all I hear is that they are aware of the problem. When you use your phone to buzz someone in, they see «Access Granted» on the screen outside, and then the doors remain locked. I have been testing it every day this week, and no change.
At this rate of rent, I should NOT have to go down to get people every time they come by to let them in to the building. They should definitely put this on the shortest priority list and get it fixed ASAP. I used to live in pre-​war buildings built in 1920, and the intercom/​buzzer system always worked.
I am told that 2 of the 3 buildings have the same issue and no official notice from management acknowledging the problem or that they are going to fix it. At least let the residents know that this is something you are aware of and trying to fix-​I shouldn’t have to ask the front desk every few days!
As I said, overall I am happy here and I will up my rating once I see this issue is being addressed.
EDIT: The issue with the call box was fixed and I received prompt responses to my questions about the timeline to fix it. The manager, Jennifer K. is especially helpful and responsive, very impressed with her commitment to service! Changing to 5 stars!

The neighborhood is in transition & this keeps the price very affordable for everything offered here at Trilogy Noma. I am writing this review to acknowledge the fact management; especially the General Manager Jennifer Kosiak has gone above & beyond anytime I’ve had any concerns. The place is beautiful; the apartments are decked out with all the features & amenities. 24 hour gym access, under ground parking, what more could you ask for & the bang for buck will not be found anywhere else better than here — I’ve done the research. Thanks to management for listening.
Francis Lake

We haven’t experienced any of the problems that folks are talking about here. My husband and I moved in after a house that we were trying to buy fell through and these Unilocal reviews made us really nervous. There was a little noise the first night, but I think that was because our unit was vacant until we moved in, and our neighbors didn’t realize that we could hear their music, etc. Management was very supportive of our concerns, and the noise stopped after I introduced myself to our neighbors.
The mix of people living in the building is great — students, young professionals and 30-​somethings (like ourselves), etc. It’s a five minute walk to the red line. We live in the main building where residents spend time casually hanging out and can host parties. It’s lively, but the noise level is completely reasonable. Seriously, we’ve been living here since the middle of August, and I have no idea what the complainers are talking about.
Anyway, since people who are happy in their buildings don’t often post reviews on Unilocal,I thought I’d chime in. Hope it helps.

I’ve lived here since February and I’m very happy so far. I have never had a problem with loud neighbors and management has taken care of my 2 or 3 maintenance issues within 24 hours. I like the place so much I have 2 friends that just signed a lease.
Yes the New York Ave/​Florida intersection is not ideal, but I hardly see how that is the fault of Trilogy. We all knew that was the intersection we had to cross to the metro before we moved here. The grocery store, metro, Pot Belly’s, Starbucks and CVS are so close and anything else you want is a quick metro ride away.
The amenities are gorgeous and my apartment is beautiful. I do wish I had held off a few months and was able to get the current specials. The 2 months rent free plus $ 250 off all one beds plus a den is a steal. I highly encourage anyone to take a look. This is the only reason it gets a 4 instead of a 5.

I agree with the past reviews that deal with the noise issue. when I signed my lease back in December, this place seemed to be an up and coming, sophisticated choice for young PROFESSIONALS, but I was seriously mistaken. It seems that there is a huge chunk of people who live here either do not work or are in college bc the noise level outside (I live by the pool) is absolutely ridiculous. I’ve called to complain numerous times and its still the same. I spoke with management about moving to another building and they were not understanding of my concerns. I was told I would have to pay my concessions back plus $ 1,000 to move to the next building. I am counting down the months until I can move out. it’s really unfortunate bc this place has so much potential. I just feel like I’m back in a college dorm 10 years later.

Hello, I just moved into the Linq Building at Trilogy NoMa.
Rent
–is consistent with what you should expect in DC. You pay for what you get, and what you get is a brand new, clean, never lived in apartment 4 blocks from the metro. I’ve noticed that a few people have complained about crossing a noisy intersection to get to the metro, but the traffic lights and crosswalks are fully functional at said intersection so I haven’t found this to be an issue. It is not exactly scenic but that is because NoMa is up and coming so you walk by a lot of new construction that will eventually be more brand new buildings.
Amenities
–there are multiple lounges, a pool table, a movie screening room, a multimedia entertainment room (with Wii and video games), mac computers with a printer/​copier (awesome for me because I am a teacher), pools with sun decks, and fitness centers with all new equipment. One has stationary bikes that are designed to be like video games which are pretty cool. I am pretty shocked to see anyone downgrade the amenities because they are the nicest I have seen in any complex between NoVa and DC. All this and the amenity fee I paid was $ 100 less than what I paid at each of my last 2 apts. (which had much less)
Management
–I haven’t dealt with management directly much but they appear to be the kind of people who will help you when you go directly to them with a concern. Everyone has been polite and accommodating so far.
Pros
–Trash fee is $ 25 and the building offers Valet Trash as a courtesy, where they pick up trash outside your door between 7 – 9 PM Mon. — Fri. In comparison i paid $ 35 per month at my last apt. in Pentagon City and I hauled it myself.
–Utilities are low because the buildings are new and more efficient systems are in place. I am paying about half of what utilities were in my last apt. complex.
–Everything is clean. It looks clean, it smells clean, it is awesome being the first person to live in my apartment.
–The property has a guest suite that you can rent out. This is awesome for me because my family is back in PA, but my parents come down multiple times throughout the year to visit as does my brother and sister-​in-​law. It will be so much easier to be able to have them stay right there on the property (but not in my apt!).
Cons
–Some of the residents treat this property as if it is a hotel and they are away from their parents for the weekend. This, however, isn’t a reflection of the property so much as it is of a couple of people.
–There isn’t much right in the immediate vicinity Trilogy, but this is really only a con if you are not willing or unable to walk a couple of blocks. Once you start heading down 1^st Street NE you hits tons of cafes, a Mariott, a Harris Teeter, etc.

You know that feeling when you think you got the best of a deal… but really didn’t? Welcome to Trilogy NoMa!
Pros:
1. Brand new apartment
2. Close to metro (although sketchy walk to it over a huge intersection)
Cons:
1. Horrible management — never respond to complaints
2. Extremely thin walls — all music is heard
3. Lack of enforcement of quiet hours and the rest of the lease contract for that matter (again, back to #1, management believes that an email will stop the 2am parties)
4. Nothing around! Such a boring place to be. Not worth the slightly lower rent
5. One grill for 5 stories of people to share. I have never been down to grill without having to wait. Annoying that they can’t even put in a second grill
6. Ridiculous fees — $ 25 trash fee is REQUIRED even though most people live within 30 feet of a trash chute.
If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Pay the money and stay at Flats 130. My friends that stay there are happy and have things to do without living next to the ghetto.
1 star from this guy. PICK ANOTHER PLACE. Trust me.

Since a few of the other reviewers aren’t actual residents, I just wanted to confirm everyone’s suspicious — this place is awful. DO NOT LIVE HERE.
My fiancé’ and I are current residents and we are counting down the days/​hours/​minutes until we can leave this place.
Unless, of course, you like overpaying for amenities that were promised but slow to arrive, management that is distant and unresponsive, and neighbors that are constantly blaring music and throwing parties.
This is NOT the place for anyone in DC who has a real job and cares about their career. This is NOT the plane for anyone who expects the apartment managers to resolve problems. You can get far better for your money elsewhere in the city.
When my fiancé’ and I signed our lease, way back in November 2012, the building was all of a few months old. We were given $ 1000 in rent concessions because there were several features of the complex that weren’t yet installed. After 4 months, Trilogy added outdoor furniture. After 5 months, Trilogy installed a grill. And now, 6 months after we signed our lease, the outdoor TV STILL does not work, there are only 6 lounge chairs by the pool, the printer in the business center is regularly low on or completely out of ink, the promised «dog park» has yet to be opened. Oh, and did I mention that rent concessions are now DOUBLE that of what we received?
Our neighbor has an affinity for loud rap music and blares it constantly. His subwoofer not only vibrates the wall our two apartments share, but carries all the way from his living room into to our bedroom. The girl who lives upstairs from us has also complained about his noise volume/​bass vibrations. Think of that… he is playing music so loudly that the person who lives upstairs and diagonal from him is disturbed. And management’s response to all this? «We’ll ask him to turn it down.» Management has quiet hours for the building, but I’m 100% sure they have NEVER been enforced. Because that would be too much work, obviously.
I have very few positive things to say about this place. It’s a 7 minute walk from the NoMa metro station, but as others have mentioned, the intersection is chaotic and noisy.
Save yourself, don’t make the same mistake we did. We absolutely can’t wait until our lease is over.

I just visited this place with my BF, drawn to NOMA due to it’s more reasonable rent. After looking at the website I was pretty encouraged that the pricing for a 2BR place could be $ 2400 (if you include the specials). When we arrived the lady (who was very nice) showed us the main entry and had us sit down. She then explained that the LIST pricing on the website already includes the specials… what!!!
So that means these rentals are at minimum $ 2800…without the specials they’re more like $ 3300…in NOMA??? Are you kidding me??? This was a total bate-​and-​switch and while we could afford the property, this turned us off so much we left.
The place also seemed a bit chaotic — it’s located right next to a major intersection that’s busy all the time. I also wasn’t too excited about the Wendy’s either… not a really nice area. Just thought i’d share my thoughts!