I love the cleanliness of the building and the maintenance but when you come to the floor, I felt like the floor is made from wood because I can hear anything from upstairs. whenever a Complaining coming from downstairs the management point on you. read more

Applicant Beware - You Could Lose Hundreds On Saturday June 24 (around 4pm), my wife and newborn daughter went to visit Dolley Madison Towers - one of several Dittmar Company locations - to look for a new home. We met with a nice lady at the leasing office, who showed us around and told us that on top of a $50 nonrefundable application fee (per applicant), we had to pay a $400 refundable application deposit to submit the application - emphasis on refundable. We submitted an application later that evening. Worth noting is that the agent called the $400 refundable deposit a "moving fee". On June 26, we received approval and were sent a move-in letter; NOWHERE in that letter did it say that we would lose out on that moving fee if we decided on another location, and in fact we were told in-person by the leasing agent on June 24 that we could even renege on a SIGNED lease and get the $400 fee back up to 72 hours prior to our scheduled move-in date. We even clarified with the agent and she confirmed that we could get the fee back three days prior to August 15, which would have been the move-in date. I also called Dolley Madison Towers the afternoon of July 1 (around 4pm), and spoke to the SAME leasing agent who once again reiterated that the $400 fee was refundable. Fast forward to July 4, I called Dolley Madison Towers to inform them that my family and I found a better, more affordable option. We were told to call the leasing office the next day. I sent them an email and was informed on July 5 that we wouldn't be getting the money back, because in the terms and conditions that we "agreed" to in creating an account - which you need to create to be considered for an apartment - it apparently says that you only have 72 hours from the move-in letter to get the $400 refund. Perhaps the leasing agent didn't know what she was talking about - she mentioned being on the job for only a few weeks - but I then proceeded to have a back and forth via email with the Resident Manager at Dolley Madison Towers. That individual told me they'd refuse to refund me the $400 refundable application deposit because their terms and conditions didn't allow them to do so. They also started calling the application deposit a "lease processing fee". Notwithstanding the fact that a "lease processing fee" doesn't make any sense - as we DIDN'T sign a lease - the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (VRTLA) also says that the most a landlord can charge an applicant (for a nonrefundable deposit) is $50, and a landlord CAN charge a REFUNDABLE application deposit along with the fee, but the landlord has to give that deposit back "within 20 days". I learned this after a lawyer friend of mine here in NOVA gave me some pro bono advice on the situation: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title55.1/chapter12/section55.1-1203/ Dolley Madison then said that because they charged me a lease processing fee (and NOT an application deposit) they are entitled to keep my money. Of course, this isn't true - at least in our view - and changing the name of the "application deposit" to "lease processing fee" doesn't give them the right to keep the $400. The VRLTA very clearly states that "any landlord may require a refundable application deposit in addition to a nonrefundable application fee". They shouldn't be able to charge me two different types of nonrefundable fees when the law says they can only charge me one. By definition, anything charged to me aside from the $50 nonrefundable fee would appear to be refundable, and their terms and conditions obviously can't supersede state law. As I approach a final decision on whether to file suit in small claims court (I've just asked the friend willing to represent me if needed, and he finally agreed), I'm hopeful the Dittmar Company can still do the right thing. $400 isn't a lot to them, but it's 400 more ways I can support my newborn daughter and I need it a lot more than they do. I don't really like courtrooms but I will absolutely do it to provide for my family. I am furious and will make them pay every penny on top of $400 that it costs me to go to court. In the interim, I absolutely caution you AGAINST moving here; if this is the way they treat applicants, goodness only knows how they treat tenants. Also, they charge $75 a month to have the privilege of parking your car there PER MONTH; and $170 per month for two cars. read more

I lived at DMT for a year and it was fine, nothing special. What I couldn't get over, and ultimately was a big factor in me deciding to move out, is that you can still smoke in your individual apartments even though it is 2020. Thankfully, none of my immediate neighbors smoked, but the constant smell of cigarette smoke and weed filling the hallway was a big turnoff. Once the management change happened halfway through my lease, things seem to go a bit downhill. I ended up moving to an apartment that's on the metro line and smoke free. I read some people got hit with ridiculous move-out cleaning charges. Word of advice: Hire professional cleaners and you won't be charged a dime. read more

I lived at the Dolly Madison towers for 14 months in 2017/2018. Me and my roommate loved this place, it was a ting two bed two bath apartment with everything we needed. Very clean and bright place so we felt like it was bigger than it was. Big bright walking closet, full kitchen, washer/dryer in unit, huge terrace facing the golf course and lovely staff. The staff is amazing here, I don't remember her name but the lady who wears hijab processed our move in and she was great. I had a parking issue which she handled in less than 24 hours, that was a huge deal for me. There was one security guy at night time who was really friendly and nice, he will walk you to you're apartment if he sees you at night (really nice guy). They have a convenient store with dry cleaning which I believe is managed by a guy who lives in the complex, nice humble guy. The front desk people will sign for your packages and they will notify you via email/text to pick it up. They sort out a lot of packages in a day, you'll sometimes see them buried under packages ... lol That was a plus for me as I am an amazon junkie :) Apartment have a small gym and small pool but really enough for the amount of ppl that use it, never had problems with that. Common areas and hallways are always clean with nice freshener. If I move back to the Arlington area I would love to live at the dolly Madison again. read more

Lavern and Emily are the best EVER!! What a nice and friendly staff! We've lived for two years in the Enchore Alexandria, you can't even compare. The energy in Dolley Madison is fantastic and the prices are super cost effective! We love this place! read more

I have lived here for 3.5 years and am about to re-sign another 14 month lease! They're very nicely updated and remodeled inside. I live in a 3 bed/ 3 bath and it is a dream! I hAve 2 roomies and bc we all have our private bed and bath- it's perfect. This place is the epitome of utilizing every square foot possible for storage space. We have 2 masters, I live in the smaller master and I have a walk in, a separate smaller closet, and a 3rd closet in the bathroom. The other master has 2 walk-ins, 1 reg sized coat closet, and a small one for her bathroom, and then the hallway closet is big and we give that to the 3rd bedroom which also has a decent sized closet. We have a big stacked W/D that fits full size loads of laundry across from - you guessed it, a good sized closet! The kitchen and living room aren't massive in our layout, but it's perfect for 3 people. And all apts have BIG balconies. We have 24hr concierge, so if you a shift worker and need to pick up a package- no biggie! You can get them at 2 am no prob. And no fees for signing or holding onto mail/packages. We also have 1 armed security guard on site 24/7. And cameras in the garage. I park on the surface lot and have never had issues with my car being messed with. That's a lot of good things compared to the super fancy building next to us, Bell Arlington Ridge, which has Cops there all of the time. My boyfriend lives there and he and several residents have had their cars smashed into (and they pride themselves in security but yet have no guard, no cameras, and a lot of crime) and my boyfriend pays the same almost the same as we do for a 3 bed read more

I lived in this building for more than 3 years (Jan 2011 - April 2014). The building itself is an older building that has been remodeled and renovated. There's a mix of good and bad. Golf Course Vs. Highway The building has hidden gems! I was fortunate enough to find an opening for an apartment that was on the golf course side. When visiting friends who did live on the highway side - the noise was something you can adjust to in time. It was not overly loud. I would highly recommend the golf course and/or pool view. These apartments were nice and had great views for the most part (dependent on floor) Balconies: It's rare for newer buildings in Arlington to have large balconies. Luckily DMT has great balconies. I lived on the XX17 stack which had a HUGE wrap around balcony around the living room, which was great for entertaining. Also, my apartment faced DC so during events like New Years and July 4th, you were able to see fireworks! Cleanliness and Maintenance: The building itself was always well maintained except for the anomaly occasions of an inconsiderate resident making a mess in shared spaces. Building maintenance was also very quick to fix any issues in apartments (typically within 24 hours). Price: Dittmar properties have great deals depending on your time of move. If you move in during fall/winter the deals will be substantially better. I received 2 free months on a 13 month lease which was great. The annual rent escalations were also fair and market based. It never went over 5%. Rent was only accepted in Checks. No online payment which i hated. Parking and Guest Parking: Parking is either covered or uncovered. All residents will receive uncovered parking and can get on the waitlist to get covered parking. The parking spots gave ample space for cars of various sizes to fit. Residents will only get reserved parking for covered spots. I had uncovered and never had an issue with finding parking. The one odd thing was that we had a 3 bedroom apartment and only 2 parking spots were provided. When asking for a third spot we were denied as this is their policy. Guest parking was a bit of a pain. Residents can reserve guest parking starting at 6PM in the front courtyard - but there are only 14 spots so you have to move quick to get a spot! There is street parking, but seldom were they available. Residents: The actual tenants is something the leasing office is not allowed to discuss.... but I can. There is a huge mix of culture and age that live in this building. There are families with children (ranging from toddlers to teenagers), fresh out of college young professionals, and military personnel. The building does have a younger vibe. If you don't like the smell of a variety of different foods then i would look elsewhere. Location: We ended choosing DMT because of its location. It is a 5-10 minute drive into DC/Georgetown, 5 minutes to Pentagon Mall, 5 minutes to Shirlington, 10 minute drive to Ballston/Clarendon, 30 minutes to Tysons Corner, and is accessibly to buses. The closest metro stop was Pentagon City (Blue Line) that is not accessible by foot. It is much easier to get around by car. Close grocery stores include Giant (Glebe Rd) and Harris Teeter (shirlington Town Center). Highlighted Amenities: Front Desk - Other reviews here have said the manager and front desk staff were difficult. I took the time to develop a relationship with them and we were all on first name basis. They are friendly and there is always someone at the desk 24 hours a day. The benefit is security of the building, and ability to pick up packages 24/7/365. Gym - i was actually impressed by the gym. While it is small, it really has all the basics and some extras including a rotating rock climbing wall, free weights dumb bells (5lbs to 45lbs), benches, treadmills(3), ellipticals (2), and machines. Business Center - this is also another small area. They have 3 mac computers with free printing. I rarely went in here as children are usually in there watching cartoons - so if you need to print something, go during business hours or late night. Swimming Pool - the pool is also very small. Unlike most Arlington high rises, DMT did not have any grills (and you can not have a gas/charcoal grill on the balconies). nonetheless, the swimming pool is a nice touch and good for a quick dip on hot summer days. Convenient Store - this store is awesome! it has various store hours depending on the day and season. They have snacks, tobacco goods, wine/beer, and other small household items. What i originally thought was a big plus was the drop off dry cleaning. While it is truly a convenient feature, there have been multiple events where i received my shirts in worse condition so i stopped using their particular dry cleaner. Overall 3 stars because decent amenities, decent price for Arlington, good location. Nothing unique or astounding. read more

Alright, best residential building in the area and I've been living in the DMV forever. Laveran is so nice and helpful, she would help you with a big smile anytime. The entire crew is full of care, and you know what? You feel this the second you walk in. The location is nothing short than perfect, ayk? 3 minutes to Pentagon, 7 to D.C., Shirlington restaurants down the road. Check this place out read more

Great place to live. Been here since November 2010. Decided on DMT after visiting a friend's place and hearing her rave reviews. 1. Great, friendly desk staff 2. Cheap as shit for what you get and the proximity to everything 3. Clean 4. Never seen a bug / rodent 5. Responsive maintenance 6. Will def renew if still in area at lease end 7. What construction? Next door has been done for a year at least 8. You pay for parking but its definitely less than I was paying when "leasing" direct from another resident when living in Brittany condos on 4MR. And cheaper than the places in Shirlington / N. Arlignton. One problem.... Never encountered one in person but there must be a few a-holes who like litter and trash the elevators on weekends. It's always cleaned up by the morning. but I suppose this happens anywhere where there are renters (this whole 12 story bldg). All in all WOOHOO Feel free to message me with Qs. I tell all my friends about the value. read more

We lived in Dolley Madison Towers for 2 years, we had our first son here. We absolutely loved it. The management staff, location, neighbors, services and everything was amazing. Loved the fact that it is family friendly, and quite at the same time. Everyone is really courteous. Above all, the pricing we got for the 3 bedroom was the best for same quality in the Arlington area. To be honest, quality wise, you can never go wrong with any Rent Dittmar property. We will forever remember and cherish our stay. read more

*****UPDATE SPRING 2010***** Dolley Madison Towers spent several months demanding all residents sign a new "parking lease" under threat of towing. Parking was free when I moved into Dolley Madison ('08). Under the new lease? Not so much. Parking fee every month, upfront decal fee, and tons of new rules. When I refused to sign the lease, after explaining Virginia law [FN 1] prohibited Dolley Madison from making a unilateral change to the lease, they kept threatening to tow my car! Only after I threatened (twice!) to sue them under, like, six different theories of liability, did they finally give me the stupid new decal. So, if you don't happen to have the ridiculously expensive legal education necessary to effectively file suit against people who want to unlawfully tow your car, or you don't live with someone who does, I don't recommend living here. "No unilateral change in the terms of a rental agreement by a landlord or tenant shall be valid unless (i) notice of the change is given in accordance with the terms of the rental agreement or as otherwise required by law and (ii) both parties consent in writing to the change." Code of Virginia, 55-248.7(G). read more

2013-2014 Neighborhood: you really can't beat this location if you work in DC. Even with the 14th St Bridge traffic you're in DC within 30 minutes! There are multiple gyms within 10 miles, Gold's gym is closest - only 1.5 miles away! There's a Starbucks also next to that Gold's gym. If you're a runner or biker getting to the Four Mile running trail is really easy and you can be in DC in no time! I loved being able to run directly into DC. Noise: 10th floor 1 bedroom/1 bathroom (Golf course side)- other than being able to hear the neighbors directly across from me on several occasions I could hear nothing. I think that says more about their noise level than the building itself. The one or two times my neighbor on the 11th floor had a loud movie night going on being able to call the 24/7 front desk attendant/security guard was really helpful. I am not one that's willing to knock on someone's door to ask them to be quiet :) The 2 bd/2 ba corner unit (Golf course side) is one of the best layouts I've found. It is huge, first of all, but has a wrap around porch and has a truly "homey" vibe. However on the first floor we could hear everything!! The 5 kids above us and the hallway door slamming at all hours of the day. Ultimately we moved out within a month from this apartment because of noise. Staff: the front desk and maintenance staff were always so friendly! They were great. There's a store in the lobby- the couple that owns it is incredible and they always want feedback as to what you need and if they can get it in stock for you! Moving out: just a heads up: hit with some ridiculous cleaning fees. The gym here is small, the closets are small, and they don't have high tech features in the apartments compared to other (newer, luxury) apartments in the area. In my opinion you can't beat the prices offered here, the location, and the friendly staff. : read more

I've lived at Dolley Madison for a year now, and have had a wonderful experience. It's incredibly clean, always staffed at the front desk, and it feels extremely safe. There's a policeman who walks around the building and grounds each night, and there's a convenience store in the building (which also provides dry cleaning). The maintenance staff has always responded asap, and they are really friendly. The leasing agents were also very easy to work with. There's a bus stop on the corner that will take you to the metro. There's also an exercise room--and it's always clean. Everything has just seriously been positive. We worked with Samreen to sign our lease last August and she is awesome. Made the whole application & lease signing process easy for us!! read more

I've been at DM since June of 2009. There are plenty of things I love about DM, and plenty of things I dislike about DM. Here's a list, in no particular order: 1. We came right after they finished renovating, and while they had about a million specials going on. DM was ridiculously cheap, and for us, has continued to be ridiculously cheap. 2. one of the few places that has 3 bedroom units. even better? the only one in the area with 3 bed 3 bath units. SCORE! 3. clean enough. they clean the carpet, repaint, etc...but it's cheap carpet (you can feel "bubbles" in some places in our apartment), and cheap paint (i scrubbed some paint off the wall with a paper towel and a little bit of household cleaner) 4. Parking isn't free, but at least it's cheap! $50 for the first car, $70 for the second. Combine with really cheap rent = awesome. 5. Yay there's an indoor gym! ...unfortunately, a lot of the machines are broken :( 6. Yay, there's a few public computers and printer! ...there's never paper, on the occassion there is paper, there's never ink, it smells like crap, and there are usually a ton of teenagers on fb, that sit at the three computers for HOURS. 7. yay, there's a mini grocery store! ...unfortunately, nothing fresh (any produce usually has sprouted or decomposed). I'd really only buy non-perishables from here--and even then, sparingly, because it's EXPENSIVE. 8. there's a pool! ...which is so tiny, I've never even bothered trying to go swim in it--you can push off one end and glide to the other side 9. MAJOR minus--not the best for people commuting into the city. The buses take big loops, and it always takes me forever to get to the metro (which is really not that far away). annoying. 10. but, it's right off the 395--so if you're driving into work, you'll be spared the agony of the ART84 or 87. on a side note, the staff are not the sharpest tools in the shed...but they're nice. and fairly responsive RE: maintenance...though might need to bug them a bit if you're looking for an indoor parking spot, or figuring out why you're missing a pool pass. read more

Happy to call this place home. :) Very clean. Building is old but well built. Well insulated. You can't hear your neighbors. Which is good because i have 3 little ones :) Apartments are upgraded. Beautiful views. Friendly and professional staff. They really care about their residents. Easily 5 stars from me :) read more

I have lived here for almost a year now and have to say that it is one of the best apartments I have ever lived in. I read some pretty rotten reviews on other sites, but it seems since the place was renovated in 2009-2010 that those problems are gone. The current staff is nice and always helpful. There is a small convenience store on site for things you need quickly... they will even send your clothes out for dry cleaning. There is a small, but big enough, gym that has brand new equipment. There is also a computer room and rec room on site. The pool is only open in the summer (but who swims outside in the cold anyway). And one of the best parts is that there is a washer and dryer inside each apartment. Oh, and did I mention that it's cheap... well at least for the area and all the amenities that are included. There are 2 drawbacks that keep me from giving it 5 stars. The building is right next to the interstate, so if you can't get used to the noise you may want to get a place on the side with the golf course (which will also mean higher rent). However, I don't mind the noise, I find it kind of soothing. Also, parking is quite expensive ($70 per month for one car), and trying to find street parking is very tough. Overall, the good outweighs the very small bad. I plan on living here until I am finished with school. read more

I've lived here for about 1.5 years now and was among the first tenants to move in post-refurbishment. Any reviews on other sites that you come across before 2008 don't reflect the building since the refurbishment. Overall, I've been pretty happy with my apartment and the building. The price is fairly good for Arlington, though still rather expensive compared to most places the U.S. outside of NY or San Francisco. I picked this place because of the recent refurbishment with nice new kitchen/bathroom, the in-unit washer/dryer (hugely important in my opinion!) and the ability to have a guaranteed parking spot. The lobby is nice too and there is a pool, a small gym (usually busy), a small business center (also usually busy) and an on-site convenience store. I would recommend an apartment on the golf-course side if possible so you don't have to stare at the 395 freeway all the time. The management here is professional for the most part, but not particularly friendly and there is a high rate of turn-over among the staff. They enforce the rules pretty strictly, but I suppose that keeps things nicer for everyone. Most of the people here are young, urban professional types, some couples with small children and there are also a few older couples. There is large ethnic and racial diversity, reflecting DC as a whole I suppose. Neighbors don't talk to each other much in my experience and I've never actually met my neighbors. It's just like in downtown DC: stare straight ahead, don't make eye contact, say "excuse me" or "thank you" only when necessary. No Metro stop is close enough to walk but there is an ART bus stop 1-block away that goes to the Metro. Problems: Construction site next door of an unrelated condo complex (will supposedly be finished sometime this spring) creates problems with trucks in the local street; tenant noise carries through the walls, floor and ceiling very easily; parking is apparently a problem if you don't pay the extra $50/month to reserve an indoor spot. Also, on Friday and Saturday nights there is usually a couple cab-loads of loud, drunk sounding people coming home at 3am that make a scene in front of the building. Of note, construction within Dolley Madison Towers itself has finished. Overall, I give it 3.5 stars. read more

So it's been a month since I moved and so far things are going well. All of my issues from my move-in were addressed and resolved. I do have a change of heart but I don't forget. Thank you Laverne and Emily for keeping me in the loop and assisting me with anything regarding my stay here. I do recommend this building to anyone with the caveat that you must be willing to stand up for your self if any issues arise. I do have to say the management is way better than the neighboring apartment complex. read more

To give some background, I've been a resident here for the past 3 years and have never had a real issue (until now). Just to give you an idea of your potential neighbors: The residents are a mix of families and young professionals, so walking down the halls you'll hear everything from crying babies to hard partying young adults. This isn't a non-smoking building, so be prepared to smell your neighbor's cigarette (or weed) smoke drifting through the halls....and every other scent imaginable (food, mothballs, vomit, etc.) Let's start with the perks: - Decent amenities (fitness center, pool, business center, theater, party room, etc. which are actually pretty standard with apartment complexes in this area) - Not completely crappy apartments - says they were just renovated a few years ago (but with cheap finishes - think hard surface vinyl plank flooring in the kitchen & white appliances) - 24-hour front desk plus security guard Negatives: - No sound proofing at all between floors. Pretty sure there's an elephant who lives above me. - Guest Parking: Thinking about having guests after 6pm? Be prepared to pay for a Guest Parking Pass, even if your guest is only staying for an hour or two. read more

If i can rate them 0 stars, I would. If you plan on living here for just a year, don't. If you do, at the end of the year they will tell you how you owe $1200 to replace their carpet. They go by life expectancy of 5 years for the carpet so they will subtract so many months you used it and if they need to replace it, they will charge you the remaining life expectancy of the carpet. They said every room was a "High Traffic" area on the carpet. The "high traffic" area was where my bed frame sat and where i needed to stand in order to go into and out of the room. I think they expected me to fly. Of course the carpet will wear out after a year of use, so that means I need to pay for new carpeting? I might as well buy my own house then. I had ZERO stains in that middle room. I have pictures to show it. This was about to go into a lawsuit due to them not doing their jobs. Not pre-inspecting properly Telling us everything looked good, until we LEFT! They also said i didn't pay the water bill when i clearly paid a month MORE than i was supposed to. What a joke. You're better off paying more at another better property. I will never stay at a dittmar property again nor will i ever recommend anyone to stay at these properties. Note: its not just Dolley Madison. It is all the properties they own under Dittmar. They also tow cars if someone else sets your alarm off. Happened to my roommate, twice. Never reimbursed. Then when there are cars without parking passes they only give a warning rather than towing it. Doesn't help those who pay and cant find parking. Then whats the point? Just bring a new car there every time and you'll be good. I guess that was the only perk as well. Never paid for parking after that. Last but not least, I dont know why but the water there is a little sketchy. Everything the water touches, it dries red. My showerhead, combs, and shower curtain. No wonder the turnover rate here is so high. I never leave reviews. I'm all for businesses, but this place is genuinely some crap charging the resident for new carpeting upon vacating. Hope this helps you guys. read more

I have lived here for 3.5 years and now sadly have to leave :/. I took away one star, because I will say that there are two cons: 1) They've hiked up the rent (it still is pretty decent for what you're getting, but remember you're not IN Shirlington or within walking distance from nightlife) 2) GUEST PARKING. Ughhh there are only 10 spots, and you have to be present AT. SIX. to reserve, and it's $5. Not usually full on weekdays but on weekends, they'll easily sell out by 7pm. Luckily, there is parking on nearby side streets, but if the weather is bad parking nearby and walking sounds miserable. Pros: Clean as f***. 24 hour front desk/security (all obscenely friendly, especially the security guard). Timely maintenance for when I broke the garbage disposal (which was all the time). The market which oddly had everything you need when you are too lazy to grocery shop. The market which has wine/beer. The highway is NOT too noisy. Seriously they have major sound blockers if you're on the 395 side of things. The people who live there are relatively unsketchy and youngish. The pool. Really fast main elevators. They freaking call whatever idiot parks their car in someone else's spot before towing them as a courtesy. They really try to get ahold of you before resorting to that. I wish they'd keep the cost down but as you can tell by a lot of reviews, it's a good place and probably don't have trouble filling units! Bye Dmad - it's been real! read more

Maybe 4 stars is too much but I actually don't mind living here. I'm currently on my 2nd year here and I will give you the skinny. The building is well taken care of, security at night is actually up and walking around instead of just sitting behind the desk all night (which I find comforting). I know I've come in after 2AM on several occasions and security is walking through the garage and the lower level *proud smile*. The fixtures are nice, the space is large enough for a 1 bedroom and the price isn't bad. $1500 for a 1bed/1bath washer and dryer and parking for 1 vehicle. There's a nice convenient store on the first floor. Has the most awkward smell but it has the milk, cheese, bread, snacks you're looking for when you don't want to run to the store. Here's the bad: There are tons of loud Arabs living here. You will find them practically living in the lobby and the foyer all day everyday. The ones near me slam their doors ALL day long and I swear there's like 8 of em in one apartment. Who leaves their apartment unlocked at all hours of the day and night? (people who have multiples living there who walk in and out ... allowing the door to slam 20x's at ALL HOURS). The big guy working the desk overnight. (He's huge... you can't miss him) His weight isn't the problem... the fact that he sleeps at the front desk and I've caught him like 4x's snoring something terrible (got it on video). He's nice but I'd have better representation at the desk if it were my building. And he let's ANYONE in. Security: The people working the desk will allow just about ANYONE in the building. No questions asked. Parking: HORRENDOUS if you have guests. There is NO street parking. The 4 spots along the curb are always occupied because people leave their cars there for weeks. Here's where DMT needs to cut it out... they charge $5 for your guests to park in the spots in front of the building after 6PM. Doesn't matter if you're staying for 5 mins or 5 hours. You'd think they'd allow guests to park for free since there are no available streets to park on. NOPE. Thank god I don't have visitors often, The highway: its loud if you are on the lower floors and facing it. It took about 3 months to get use to it. Trust me... its LOUD!!! read more

The property looks kind of old on the outside, but the apartments look modern and well maintained on the inside. Great staff from Emily to Lavergne to Samereen. Really professional, but caring, flexible regarding lease terms and would go out of their way to help. Prices are affordable, considering the area. I wish they were on the metro, but then they would be pricier. Electric bill tends to run cheap as well. Also, Dolly Madison is probably the only apt that I've lived in that didn't charge me for cleaning or damages, there wasn't any of course, but from what I've noticed, apartments ALWAYS tries to charge for something. Fellow tenants were diverse. I happened to live next to some loud ones. Also, the residents tended to litter, like leaving trash and water bottles in the elevator. Overall, great value and staff that runs the property with integrity. read more

The Dolley Madison Towers in Arlington is the place to be! I lived there for 2 years and I loved my time there. Management is always on top of your calls, and their responses are fast and accurate. The grounds are kept as neat as the inside of the property itself. I felt at home there and recommended 3 of my friends to move there and they love it too. The amenities offered were all a plus to my needs, and to top it all off management is very friendly to all the residents. You will have a peace of mind living there!! Kukuwa, former resident. read more

Couldn't be more pleased when it comes to apartment living! Top notch staff makes a HUGE difference.. Cannot say enough good things about leasing reps: Samreen & Teff, Security (beyond any expectations): Art, and building maintenance guru: Walter. Dittmar has been great and love the "no pet" policy, adore animals (and wish I could get a cat), but in an apartment I treasure not having barking dog and/or allergy issues. They also seem to have no tolerance for "riff raff" and rids of it appropriately. Hope it continues as I just signed a new lease. Anyway, all just my opinion :-) read more

Don't live here. Ever since Debbie Saravia took over management the treatment of the residents has been terrible. She has friends in the building and favorites them over other residents. If you have a complaint, she tells you that you are lying. My upstairs neighbors are very inconsiderate to their neighbors and unaware of their surroundings. On weekends they are constantly hammering, slamming doors and banging on the walls so loud that it shakes the walls in my apartment. This is at all hours of the day and night. I asked if management could speak with them regarding the noise and instead, Debbie told me to take pictures of the sound I was hearing. Yes, you read that right. She wanted me to take pictures of SOUND (I bid farewell to a few IQ points there when she said that). Nothing was ever done. She told me no one else in the surrounding units had complained so I HAD to have been making it up. Who makes something up like that?? I don't even know these people. I simply asked for some peace and quiet and somehow and for some reason she insinuated that I was lying. It's very bizarre. They also tried to tell me that the noise I was hearing was the trash chute and the trash hitting the ground floor (I live on the 7th floor). How would I be hearing something down on the ground floor? It is like talking to toddlers with these people. None of what they say makes sense and Debbie's responses are extremely rude, unprofessional and defensive. I've worked in customer service for 18 years and I have NEVER treated anyone the way she treats me. For a luxury apartment complex, this is not luxury treatment. It is quite the opposite. Recently I had issues with the A/C in my unit. I had originally explained to her that my apartment was overheated and extremely uncomfortable due to the A/C being shut off for two weeks. I am highly aware that it is winter and I stated that in my email (she chose to ignore that and insinuated that I was the crazy one because it's winter and I don't need air conditioning). Maybe for most people that is the case, but I run very hot and take a prescription medication that makes me even hotter. More importantly, this is MY apartment that I live in. I pay the bills and the rent. I should be able to feel comfortable with the temperature and have the A/C on in the middle of winter if I like. She told me I was lying and that no one else in the surrounding units had complained. I don't know why she bases residents' complaints on what other residents in the surrounding units experience or do not experience. I don't care if no one else around me had this issues. Why does that matter? And again, why would I make this up?? It's very bizarre and unprofessional that she gets so defensive and accuses residents of lying when they have an issue. She also told me to go back in time (three weeks ago when I had originally contacted her with the issue) and take pictures of the thermostat. I'm wondering if this woman is okay? Last year I was supposed to move across the country for work, pre-COVID, and of course that changed and I went to her in February to renew my lease and she told me that I couldn't renew until June, even though I was able and eligible to renew in March. I had to go to her Manager, Meghan Grey, to request a lease renewal. She immediately sent me one for March. I have no idea where Debbie got this June timeline from. Probably the same place where you can take pictures of sound. read more

I've been living here since September 2011, and I haven't experienced any issues whatsoever. It seems like there may have been parking issues in the past, but I haven't had any problems. The building is very clean, the staff are friendly and helpful, and the rent is great for all of the amenities they include. Just wish I had a view of the golf course on the other side, but they were all rented up. Bottom line, great place to live!! read more

I absolutely love living here. I moved in about a year ago under an amazing promotion (2 months free rent). The floor plan is great for the square footage.. Very open plus washer and dryer and a huge balcony. You won't find a better deal in the area. I've never had such nice neighbors!! Everyone is friendly and speaks to you. The staff is great as well. I put a work order in to have my blinds fixed and they fixed them in less than 24hrs.. Amazing service. Guest parking is $5, but that is pretty comparable to other places (actually cheaper than sum). The convenient store has come in handy much more than I thought. I really enjoy living here and recommend it all the time. The location is amazing and super convenient. No bugs, new carpet when I moved it. Overall, best renting experience ever. I will gladly sign my renewal lease! read more

I chose this property over a year ago when first moving to the area for several reasons. Location, reasonable pricing, positive reviews about building, units, and staff, and resident claims that it was a quiet building. This was all important to me, but living within a quiet and respectable community was a top priority. I am a busy and hard working professional, who naturally wants to come home to a space where I can relax and have some peace. The original resident manager, Emily, was great. She seemed to always be ahead of any issues and was very helpful and responsive to questions, while also making sure the residents and property were taken care of. Recently, however, I have seen a 'lacking' in how the property is newly managed. There is frequently trash in the hallways and stairwells, resident children are allowed to roam the halls day and night being noisy and unsupervised, loud and disruptive residents are not held accountable yet you are discouraged from addressing problem neighbors yourself, and it seems that some residents are simply allowed to not follow rules and items in the lease agreement while the rest of us are nothing but respectful and abiding. I have to pay for my guests to park in one of the few minimal spots available, but residents are free to take these spots with no recourse. This just tells me I'm paying for NOTHING since guest parking is CLEARLY not being monitored appropriately. Not to mention I am now paying more each month for this lower quality as my rent and parking fees went up with recent lease renewal. The only reason I have not moved is the simple factor of it being very inconvenient to do so right now given my work schedule and the pandemic issues. I was so excited when I first moved here, now I'm just overly disappointed. read more

Lived here for two years. Love it! They keep the building very clean. Always quick on maintenance. Management is very nice always accommodating! read more

I have lived here since 2013 and I don't plan to move anytime soon. From the Front Office personnel, front desk, maintenance, to the building cleaners, I give a 5 star rating in service, customer friendliness, timeliness of maintenance request, and overall professionalism. The building is ALWAYS clean and maintained. The front desk staff is very attentive, with a more than capable security officer in the evenings. I can't say enough great things about the office personnel, Samreen is terrific! Walter the maintenance wizard is amazing. The building itself is in a GREAT location to Washington DC, Old Town, and major road access. It's very clean and the no pet policy is very cool. I love animals, but don't like to hear dogs barking where I live. The garage is well maintained, well lit and it's a very safe and secure building. The on site gym which I use a lot is always clean with working equipment. The apartments themselves, you can beat. I have switched apartments after having a room mate and we both elected to get one bedrooms here because we love the building so much. There is an on site convenience store with laundry services with great operating hours. A computer business center with 3 Apple computers and printer. My friends always commit on the Dolly Madison Towers being a hidden gem on a very private street. I face the golf course side and being a golfer, I love watching the people play before going out for my round. I've had nothing but positive experiences living here and I don't plan to move anytime soon. After living in Shirlington at the IO Piazza, this building far exceeds any experience I had living there for 4 years. If you are looking for the perfect location close to DC, the Dolly Madison Towers is where you should sign your lease and start enjoying city in this perfect location. read more

I have been a resident now for one year, and I have nothing but praise for the staff and facilities (and other residents) at Dolley Madison Towers. It's CLEAN, safe, and friendly. The management, headed by Emily Brand, is straightforward and sincere and exceptionally oriented on helping. Every member of the management and staff is upbeat and attentive. In my year here, I have never seen ANY of the 6 elevators out of order, and that's typical for the way the facility is run. My wife and I chose Dolley Madison because the price was very good and we got good vibes--what a good decision it was! read more

I just moved in this past weekend and it was not the best experience. I'm subletting an apartment and the girl who left, left my apartment/garage key with the front desk. When I show with all of my belongings ready to move in, the front desk did not have it because it was given to someone at the leasing office who was not there. 30 minutes later someone from the leasing office shows up with it. Then after I move all my things in, I check back with the front desk to see where I am supposed to park. The front desks tells me to ask the person from the leasing office who then tells me to ask the front desk! They eventually gave me a temporary parking permit and told me to check back on Monday with the regular staff. It was very disorganized and stressful and I hope is not going to reflect on the experience I have living in this building. read more

I lived at Dolley Madison in a 3 bedroom apartment facing the golf course. the view from my apartment was beautiful especially in fall. Management is great and well organized. Residents were kept informed through email, on package arrivals and any services scheduled such as filter changes. Maintenance was good. Requests are made online and the maintence man was usually there next day. The building was safe, clean and quiet (but this of course depends on your neighbors). Location of the building is good. close to dc, pentagon mall, and shirlington. I walked a number of times to Shirlington and four mile run path took around 20 min. There is also a bus stop across from the building. Garage parking was 50$ a month for one car. only thing I did not like was that my guests had to pay $5 if they visited after 6pm but most building building in Arlington charge for parking. I recommend this building as the rent is very reasonable for such a nice building. read more

I was towed from their parking lot, when I had a clearly presented parking pass on my dashboard, costing me $135. When I spoke with the tow company, they said they saw the pass but couldn't do anything since Dolley Madison management called them to tow my vehicle. read more

I truly enjoyed living at Dolley Madison Towers! As a single mom it is comforting to come home and feel safe. I truly am thankful for the team for always making themselves available to answer my questions and address my concerns. Dolley Madison is a great place to live for families and young professionals. The housekeeping team do a wonderful job keeping the building clean and refreshing. It's nice living in a building with a friendly staff especially Laverne Banks she is a true gem and she needs a promotion! Laverne always go the extra mile for the tenants. I truly appreciate the manager Emily Brand because she was able to assist me with an issue was able to provide resources for my needs. I certainly cannot forget to mention the front desk staff, Curtis, Denise, and Sarah. These three individuals particularly rocks and I really appreciate the kindness they have shown to me and my children. If you are looking for a quiet and convenient place to live look no further. This place get 5 stars and then some. read more

The management has been consistently on a downward slide since I moved in May 09. Remember...two months before your lease ends you have to give a move out notice if you intend to move out. I am paying rent for two months past my lease period for not giving a moving out notice. Also, nowadays they have started charging for parking spaces. They have more apartments and not enough parking space. Plus they have started charging for guest visitor parking $5 and you have to reserve beforehand. read more

Excellent place to live at! This is my 4th year living there and it's been just amazing! Maintenance is superb! Mr. Walter is the maintenance person there and I cannot but speak highly of him. He is extremely professional, punctual, courteous and is quite savvy in his field. He is greatly resourceful as well. I have never experienced deceit with his services that he tends to complete in the most perfectionist way possible. read more

The building seems like it was renovated not too long ago, so everything still has a fresh look to it. I live on the "Golf Course" side, so the view is unbelievable, plus you can see the Washington Monument and Air Force Memorial from my balcony. Overall, the staff have been great with little to no issues. I would highly recommend Dolley Madison Towers to anyone trying to stay close to the city, without getting gouged on the city pricing. Only reason I didn't give it a full 5 star review is due to the limited visitor/guest parking. Other than that, everything is great!. read more