Elevation at Washington Gateway

I’ve lived in Elevation for 1 year and am looking forward to many more. The leasing and management team do their best to accommodate resident’s needs while keeping in-​line with Bozzuto’s corporate goals and requirements. And, to make it even better, the front-​desk concierge and maintenance staff are responsive and caring. You can’t beat the location and accommodations/​amenities. Perfect place for a young or mid-​level professional. ⁴⁄₅ stars only because every place has some room for improvement!

I’ve lived in this apartment complex for almost 6 months now. My honest opinion is that it has the glitz and glamour, but it’s not worth the price you pay. The lobby will impressed you, but the inside apartments are cheaply built in my opinion. This place at times feels like a dorm room. We were all young, but some of the young adults living here can be very immature. The staff has always been friendly. When my water heater and A/​C broke, in a brand new apartment that no one has lived in before me, maintenance respond quickly and resolved the issues (Thank you Aaron!). If you have a car BEWARE! there were several cars that were broken into a couple of months ago. The NOMA area is up and coming, but still lingers with a taste of the «hood» in the area. There is no night life in the area, and there are some restaurants are in walking distance. The metro station is directly across the street, but a commute on the red line metro can get crowded during rush hour. My best advice look around, do some research before committing to a lease here it isn’t for everyone.

I moved in about two months ago and so far so good minus noise issues. The building management has been easy to work with and I haven’t run into any of the issues people have had with the leasing office. I felt mislead with pricing as I was told the initially quoted prices were the previous days pricing and somehow all the units I was looking at were actually $ 150 more. Otherwise Caroline was amazing to work with while signing my lease and moving in.
Building: Love the building! Extremely nice interior décor and lobby area. Dog park. Good gym. Concierge staff are nice and helpful. Public garage with private resident area that has future resident parking as well but free paid vouchers from leasing office ARE NOT ACCEPTED; I was forced to pay by the garage attendant who said they aren’t vouchers (!!!). Excellent pool deck w/​gas grills, view of the Capitol and indoor lounge area with TV’s (SELLING POINT). MRP and Bozzuto spent their money on these areas! But elsewhere the place looks a little run down. For being open for only a little more than a year, it’s disappointing to see the walls scuffed up and hallway wall sconces twisted out of place. Trash chute sometimes is so full there are trash bags hanging out of it or on the floor. The second floor lounge had an obviously broken floor board that I discovered while showing my friends around. Some of the TV controls in the pool lounge and 2^nd floor lounge don’t work. Hallways need to be vacuumed more often. MRP/​Bozzuto has an agreement with The Washington Center to lease out their 2bd/​2ba apartments which have been converted into quads (http://Http://www.twc.edu/internships/washington-dc-program/housing). Units tend to be at the end of hallways. The result of this agreement are residents that treat this place like a dorm. I had not been in my apartment for more than a week when I already had to place a noise complaint against my neighbors for talking and playing music so loud at 3:30a on a Monday that I could tell what songs were playing. It was even louder out in the hallway. Thankfully the concierge on duty was able to get them to turn down the music before I called the police, but not without difficulty. Spoke with Resident Manager about it and supposedly a letter was sent reminding them of the noise curfew. No more after-​parties recently. It’s a huge turn off that I pay far too much for a junior 1 bedroom to live with college kids next door. Other reviews concerning noisy neighbors and college kids are not unfounded. Quiet hours are 11p-​6a every day; I’m not sure how they enforce quiet hours with residents that don’t have a direct lease with the building. This is apparently known as a party building. Bozzuto & MRP should rethink their agreement with The Washington Center; at the cost of keeping vacancies low in a developing neighborhood, it’s hurting the building’s reputation.
Apartment: AMAZING. I get compliments all the time. I specifically wanted the floor plan of my apartment because it’s very utilitarian and the sliding bedroom door! While 50 sq. feet smaller than my previous apartment, I can actually fit a dining table because the layout makes great use of space. Large closets. Wood-​like vinyl floors (looks real enough that I was fooled). Stone bathroom floors and bath tile. White granite countertops. Low end stainless steel appliances from GE. Backsplash in kitchen is the perfect touch. Windows have a noise reduction film that works great especially for those living on the New York Ave side. You can barely hear street noise. True floor to ceiling window wall. Can’t really complain about the apartment, EXCEPT the noise. It’s not so much that my neighbors are being intentionally noisy, but that there is little, if any, sound insulation. I can easily hear the slightest bang, whenever my neighbors pee (bathroom fan resonates with sound from lower and upper units) or walk upstairs, the TV or loud voices in the units adjacent to me, and recently my downstairs neighbor playing some instrument. I can hear anything outside of the front door quite clearly to the point it freaked out some of friends once because they thought someone was walking in when actually a door was just shut to another unit.
Neighborhood: 1 block from NoMA metro station. Harris Teeter is a short walk away. NoMA is up and coming so don’t expect too much in the way of bars and restaurants. Union Social downstairs is quite nice for drinks and food. There is also Old Engine 12 a few blocks up on North Capitol St. Union Market is a great place nearby as well (Bidwell, Takorean, Rappahannock, more). Bar and nightlife is on H St, about a 8 min. cab ride.
Pros: building amenities, amazing apartment, excellent staff, distance to metro. Cons: interior noise, college kids, better hallway maintenance needed on resident floors. Noise problems are not daily but extremely annoying when they occur. Three stars based ONLY because of the cons.

I just moved in here, and the place is stunning. Great, modern and well built apartments. Gorgeous pool and rooftop views of the Capitol and Washington monument, very nice, large gym. Lobby area has a great hotel-​like vibe, and complimentary morning coffee adds a nice touch. Pool area is well regulated for number of guests and types of gatherings, with wrists bands. My advice for the best views and for noise: The higher up you go, the better the views and noise levels. Also, check the apartment you are renting before you rent it to see what the noise is like. But some noise from passing cars is to be expected in any city apartment, especially in this location.
The one very real downside to this community that really destroys any enjoyment of the building is that the management leasing team is completely complacent when residents voice noise concerns. I have had neighbors from both sides of my apartment play extremely loud music, causing my walls to vibrate. This has occurred virtually every weekend since my move. I called and left emails with noise complaints several weekends in a row. I was told that the issue would be resolved, however no penalty against these residents was enforced. In comparison to other apartment communities where a strict noise curfew is set at 10pm, this place pales in comparison, especially considering how much you pay to live here. A better management team is needed to keep residents here happy. I am happy to be leaving.

I have been a resident at Elevation in NoMa for almost a year. Overall, I have been extremely pleased with the apartment, management company, and on-​site employees.
Apartments here are beautiful, modern luxury units, including stainless steel appliances, floor to ceiling windows, and washer/​dryer in unit. Beautiful rooftop view with pool, large gym with state-​of-​the-​art equipment, many amenity spaces with WiFi for resident use. Dog park in front of building, grills on two levels, and club room.
The entire leasing office team is exceptional. Excellent communication, response, and follow up from Caroline, Taylor, and the rest of the team here. All take the time to get to know each resident, and have been extremely helpful since day one. As I consider my lease renewal, the entire staff has been supportive in finding an apartment (looking for more space) in the building. With my use of the amenity space for company meetings, management and leasing agents have been supportive with planning and scheduling for the use of the lounge/​club rooms. I am a big believer that the initial experience with leasing agents /​front desk concierge tells a lot about the resident experience at a property. Well done, Elevation.
Front desk concierge staff at Elevation is fantastic. While the experience is inconsistent with some of the occasional temp agents, the on-​site staff have built relationships with many of the residents, and are extremely helpful. These wonderful ladies (work week Senait & Kelly and weekend Lori) make leaving for work and coming home even better. Front desk package and mail service, dry-​cleaning, etc. available on-​site as well.
The maintenance team at Elevation is extremely responsive, addressing the minimal issues I have had in a timely manner. Bill, Aaron, and Albert take the time to get to know the residents, and have asked in passing if everything is functioning well in my unit. Very impressed.
Overall, a fantastic experience here at Elevation. With continued expansion in NoMa and the surrounding area (Union Market, H Street, etc.), this property and its convenience to metro is a great option for those in search for a great apartment in DC!

I’ve lived at Elevation for almost a year and im super happy and content with what this building has to offer. The leasing office is super helpful, the lead conceirge Senait Nega is exceptional and very helpful and polite all at the same time. Whenever I walk in and/​or call she always is ready to greet me by my first name, which for me goes a long way. She is a big representation of what Elevation IS since she is the FACE for our building. The maintenance crew is always pleasant and willing to go above and beyond to fix anything i need in my apt that needs fixing. The units are great, quiet and super clean. The building has many things to offer like a business office, party room, rooftop pool, and a state of the art gym. Overall im very pleased with everything and would recommend this building to everyone looking to have an amazing DC experience.

Had the most bizarre experience here when I was looking for a place to live. I love NOMA, and wanted to stay here. Of all the apartment buildings I reviewed online in NOMA, this one seemed to have the least offensive reviews, and overwhelmingly positive experiences. Having never gone on a tour of an apartment building before, I didn’t really know what to expect. Because of this, I figured that I should schedule a tour and not just show up. I’m glad that I did. Scheduling a tour via the website was quick and easy, but the experience was not pleasant.
I arrived a few minutes early for my tour and called the leasing office from the front desk. Nobody answered, and a resident was kind enough to hold the door for me. I walked over to the concierge desk first, because I did not immediately see the leasing office. There were 3 women standing at the concierge desk and they were in the middle of a «deep» conversation. I had to interrupt them (first offense), and asked where the leasing office was. One responded, and repeated, the leasing office? Yes, the leasing office. Do you have an appointment? Yes, I scheduled a tour (interesting that you’re asking me this since there’s supposed to be an open house today). What’s your name? Tiffany. I’ll call now. After getting on the phone and telling them I was there, she hung up. She simply said, she’ll be out to get you. No instruction on where to wait or how long it will be. That’s fine. I’m not dumb. I’ll just take a seat.
Short, blonde chick walks out after a few moments. She is neither smiling nor very friendly. I don’t want a leasing agent to be my friend, but at least pretend that you understand the importance of first impressions. She quickly introduces herself, asks me if I want some water or some milk and cookies for the open house. I request water, and stand around waiting for some instruction. I don’t get any until she returns from the back, and that’s when she suggests we sit down.
This is when things really take a turn. I won’t give you a blow by blow, but what I’ll share it this:
*The price of rent changes every day. Rent was $ 50+ cheaper the day before my tour. If you’re looking on Craigslist, they’ll only honor what’s posted on that day. On the day of my tour, the leasing agent claimed that they had posted a new ad that day with a more expensive rate. Not true. Those ads were not posted until 4 pm (my tour was for 3 pm so they didn’t go up until afterwards).
*They’re currently at 94% capacity and they had an open house scheduled for the day that I was there. Apparently, most of the units are occupied. People will be moving out soon, but their units can’t be viewed while they’re still living there. Understandable. This meant that the agent could only show me 1 unit (I’m not looking for a 2 bedroom) that was within my price range, and it wasn’t even the type of unit or size that I would be renting. Why are you having an open house, but you don’t have that many units to show? What am I looking at besides the amenities? Are you going to show me the door of a unit that I could live in?
*The leasing agent was not helpful. My gut started to tell me at this point during our conversation that I needed to walk away. Intuition is critical. I shared that with her: my experience at the front desk, the lack of units available to see, and just a general sense that I had. She didn’t address my concerns at all. Just wanted to know if I was interested in seeing a unit, and if so, I needed my ID.
*Bring your government issued ID. I left my ID in my car, which was parked far away. None of the spots outside were for future residents, and I assumed that I couldn’t get in the garage without an access card or something. Note: there was also a sign outside the parking garage that said: monthly parking available. I can’t remember the name of the company advertising the spaces, but it wasn’t Elevation at Gateway. Maybe they sublet some of their spots like The Gale does.
Her suggestion regarding my id: go get it and come back. I asked her if she would be willing to work with me (i.e. I had an alternate ID, but didn’t specify what), and she told me about their corporate policy. Since it was drizzling, it would have been a long walk to go back and get it. She suggested I come back in a few weeks when there were more units to see. Given her attitude, and lack of response to my preliminary concerns, I wasn’t that interested in going through with the tour. So I didn’t. I’ll pass, and take my money elsewhere. This whole experience makes me wonder: if this is how you treat me as a prospective resident, what would it be like as an actual resident?

Honestly, love this place! Beautiful, modern luxury building. Helpful and quick staff. Maintenance is on top of things (thanks Aaron). The gym has new, top-​of-​the-​line machines and equipment unlike many apartment gyms. Also, definitely pet-​friendly with a dog park and grooming station on site. We’re in a 1 bedroom with den that has 2 bathrooms (with two showers)! Amazing for city living.
The location is awesome– 1 block from the metro, so close to Union Market, 5 mins to Harris Teeter and Petco Unleashed. So happy to be living here!

I love living here so far. Sarah, the friendly leasing manager, originally showed me around. I fell in love with this place instantly! So much so, that I brought my husband to come check it out and we applied the same day and were approved within 48 hours. After that, we were moving in less than 2 weeks later.
Apartment itself: high end finishes such as stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops (LOVE THESE), beautiful wood floors, unique tiled backsplash, and large windows. Small nice-​to-​haves: great water pressure, large refrigerator, full size washer/​dryer in unit.
Building overall: pretty much all the amenities you could ever ask for, such as: dog park RIGHT outside the front door, pool, club room with pool table, BBQ grills, etc. The construction is very solid, absolutely no noise from neighbors or hallways. Concierge is very friendly, especially the woman that is here on weekend mornings — she goes out of her way to be very pleasant! :) There is always staff cleaning the common areas, resulting in immaculate elevators, trash rooms, and hallways. (Which is especially nice in a pet friendly building.)
Neighborhood: Needs more shops/​restaurants, but it seems like these are being phased in slowly. When is Union Social opening up? At least there is a Harris Teeter within a 5 minute walk.
Side note: I was a bit worried before moving in, after reading some concerning crime statistics regarding the biking/​running trail out back. Though it is important to note, these reports were from 2010 – 2013. It seems as though, with the introduction of all these new commercial and luxury residential buildings that the crime has subsided. I have been on the trail rollerblading several times and haven’t had a problem. In addition to that, I have spotted police patrolling on bikes each time I have been out there.
Overall, I am extremely happy living here! (This building blows 2M, Avalon First & M, and 130 Flats out of the water.)