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    Highgate at the Mile

    Highgate at the Mile

    (73 reviews)

    I've truly loved living here since 2019, and it's been great to see all of the improvements and…read morerenovations continuing to be made throughout the community. The leasing office has also become incredibly responsive, and the team is always friendly, helpful, and willing to assist. A special thank you to Tamia, who was amazing throughout my recent apartment transfer. The whole team made the entire transfer process smooth and stress-free, and were always available to answer my questions and help with anything I needed along the way. Their professionalism and kindness made such a difference. The maintenance team also deserves recognition--they're amazing, always quick to respond to requests and do a great job. I'm grateful and blessed to call this community home, and I look forward to continuing to live here. Highly recommend!

    My husband and I have lived at the Highgate since March of 2018 and even after 8 1/2 years,…read morecouldn't be happier. This is the best location in the DMV with easy access to the beltway, 66, the GW Parkway, Dulles Toll Road, and downtown DC. The apartments in this building are spacious with large windows, lots of light, and upscale window treatments...no flimsy see-through blinds at the Highgate. The building onsite management, maintenance, and cleaning staff are superb. Everyone is friendly, approachable, extremely helpful, and very competent. Problems and concerns are dealt with efficiently and in a timely manner. The community manager, Ezra Mizrachy, is more than willing to work with residents on rent increases and apartment updates so that you feel you're at home, not just in an anonymous rental. Though some services have changed during the years we've lived here, things are always being improved upon with the comfort and lifestyle of residents in mind. Kudos to both Erza and assistant manager, Gabriella Orellana, for making the Highgate a wonderful and inviting community.

    Bolden at the Boro

    Bolden at the Boro

    (14 reviews)

    The management at Bolden has been terrible to deal with. My AC has been broken since April 2nd,…read more2026 and despite months passing, the issue still has not been properly resolved. The only "solution" management has provided is an extremely loud window unit that barely cools the living room even when outdoor temperatures are only in the 80s. It doesn't effectively cool the apartment, and the noise is so disruptive that it barely lets me sleep at night. No meaningful urgency, and no adequate short-term accommodation (like a credit or temporary accommodation) while this drags on. Going months without functioning AC especially with temperatures reaching into the 90s and 100s is unacceptable. I haven't had a decent night's sleep in months, and the lack of proper action from management has been incredibly frustrating and disappointing.

    I cannot say enough good things about my time at The Bolden at the Boro. We have truly loved living…read morehere my children have thrived in this vibrant, resilient community, and the neighborhood has been incredibly convenient for our family. A special thank you to the management team and, in particular, Mr. Cesar. Their professionalism and dedication are unmatched. Even during challenging times, such as heavy snowstorms and other urgent situations, they provided real-time, reliable service that made us feel completely supported. I am currently leaving to pursue my PhD at the University of Washington in Seattle, but I am already looking forward to the possibility of returning to The Bolden in the future. I highly encourage any families looking for a positive, well-managed environment to consider making this your home. Thank you, Bolden team, for such a wonderful experience!

    Ovation at Park Crest - Yoga room

    Ovation at Park Crest

    (49 reviews)

    After living at Ovation for more than a year, I can honestly say that it is one of the cleanest and…read morehighest-quality residential communities I have experienced. During my time here, I have had the opportunity to become familiar with many residential buildings throughout the McLean, Virginia area, and I have found Ovation to be one of the best places in terms of stability, comfort, cleanliness, and overall quality of life. The community is beautiful, peaceful, and exceptionally well maintained. The level of service is excellent, and the leasing office is consistently responsive to residents' requests. The maintenance team also deserves recognition for how quickly and efficiently they respond and complete their work. The amenities are excellent, particularly the fitness center. More importantly, there is a sense of peace and tranquility here that makes Ovation a wonderful place not only to live, but also to relax, feel comfortable, and truly feel at home. I would especially like to recognize Sofia. Sofia is exceptionally helpful, respectful, understanding, and professional. She treats everyone with kindness and is always willing to help. She is patient, friendly, and has an outstanding ability to communicate professionally with residents. What stands out to me most is the way she handles difficult situations. Even during the busiest and most stressful times, she remains composed, finds solutions, and handles situations with excellent judgment. I have never seen her complain or show frustration toward residents. She continues to welcome people with a smile and a positive attitude, even when it is clear that she has had a long or demanding day. Her presence makes things easier for residents. She is approachable, respectful, thoughtful, and genuinely knows how to deal with people. In my opinion, much of the success and positive atmosphere at Ovation is a reflection of its management and staff, and Sofia in particular deserves special recognition for the role she plays in making this community such a pleasant place to live. After more than a year here, I can confidently say that choosing Ovation was an excellent decision

    I advise you to not rent here. The management is unhelpful, majority of the front desk folks are…read moreconstantly grumpy, and it's way too expensive for what you get. One example - They switched our payment system and billed us 300 dollars for late payment even though we had auto payments on. Very little comms about switching the system which required rekindling bank accounts. Maintenance had to come in 3 times for the same issue. You get charge for common space electricity. Literal nickel and diming for everything.

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    Heming

    (2 reviews)

    The staff here are exceptionally helpful and professional. In particular, Stacie Dufford, the new…read moreGeneral Manager, has been incredibly supportive and attentive throughout the entire process. The building itself is aesthetically beautiful and meticulously maintained. Its location offers convenient access to major highways--including I-66, I-495, and the Dulles Toll Road--as well as the Silver Line Metro. The community is also very dog-friendly, complete with a dedicated dog spa. I would highly recommend this complex to friends and family.

    Quality aparTrent but I'm concerned about the ongoing elevator issues at this property. Far too…read moreoften, multiple elevators are out of service, and management consistently offers excuses rather than solutions. They fail to properly pre-plan elevator inspections, which leads to long delays--often it takes up to 10 -15 minutes just to catch an elevator. When one finally arrives, it's often packed with 10 to 12 people and several dogs, making the ride uncomfortable and frustrating. Over the past week, only two elevators have been servicing 28 residential floors plus four levels of parking. Today, there was only one elevator running. That is simply unacceptable for a building marketed as high-end. Management needs to take accountability, invest in timely elevator maintenance, and ensure inspections are completed without disrupting daily life for residents. This level of service does not match the premium price tag.

    Avalon Tysons Corner

    Avalon Tysons Corner

    (51 reviews)

    Good location. Large units. Garden style apartments are pleasant. Staff is nice, but not able to…read moreaddress any issues. Poor air quality. Moldy HVAC units. Noisy. Kids run around everywhere. So tired of noise and of going to the laundromats (have to go to Falls Church) to wash clothes because the in unit machines destroy everything.

    I moved to Avalon Tysons Corner during Covid so there was an amazing discount in price due to the…read morecircumstances. Lived in a 1 bedroom + loft which was very spacious, but encountered multiple issues starting even before move in day. 1) we signed a lease for a specific apartment and style and then 1 week before move in day receive an email saying the previous tenant is not leaving anymore so they are going to find us a new apartment. Ended up in a unit with same square footage but older finish. Had to argue about keeping the price too because they wanted to increase it because it was a different unit and different market rate which was total BS for breaking our legal agreement to move into the unit. 2) because of this, there was clearly confusion upon move in day because the rep helping us move in said she couldn't find our keys... she had the old paperwork in front of her from our original signed lease and not our updated lease... I had to point that out to her when I asked to see what the move in packet looked like. Office staff is either incompetent or there's a lack of organization causing mishaps like that. 3) AC either cools or heats your apartment. Have to ask maintenance to switch it. AC constantly broke too which maintenance had to fix. Considering it was Covid times, I was understanding of the delay in service time but after Covid the maintenance team was prompt with work orders within ~2-3 days at most. I'd give them a solid 5 stars for the work they did to try and fix these old apartments. 4) post Covid, rent skyrocketed 30% for the same old apartment... when asked what value I'm receiving in the hike in price all they could say is that it was the current market price which is expended but cmon, those apartments are not worth anymore than 2100/month. By the end of our stay we were paying 2450/month after initially moving in at 1880... when our renewal came in for the potential 3rd lease they wanted to charge us 2500. BS. 5) gate is always broken and several cars have been broken into. A car parked near mine literally had the window smashed in. Definitely not safe at all as they market it to be a gated community. They do try to fix it, but by the time they get to it it's been 3 months and then it breaks again. 6) trash always overflows and compactor breaks, leading to people throwing trash outside of dumpster and numerous rats near the trash area. Definitely avoided throwing trash out at night to avoid those disease ridden animals. 7) speaking of animals, there were occasionally raccoons on people's balconies or on the roof. They were mostly chill tho but could be harmful. Always heard them on our roof late at night. 8) living on the 4th /top floor, you'd assume there would be no pest problems. Even though we kept our apartment clean, there would be ants on our balcony somehow and towards the end of our lease were battling them for several months. That was the final straw as we decided to non-renew our 3rd lease lol. 9) when we first signed our lease the amenity fee was $250, but then increased to $500 for the 2nd lease. They did not add any value to amenities and clearly wanted more profits from tenants. 10) be prepared for occasional stolen Amazon packages. When the doors are locked to the club house / Amazon hub lockers, the Amazon drivers will try to deliver it to your doorstep. Sometimes they are lazy and leave it by the mailboxes. I've seen them post a photo of where it was left in the Amazon app and then fail to find my package afterwards. This happened more than once so good luck with ordering stuff to your apartment / town home. In summary, you are better off finding somewhere else to live if you're going to end up spending $$$ to live in the Tysons area until management addresses these issues.

    Lumen

    Lumen

    (21 reviews)

    A lot of people don't understand what does it mean to leave without option to open windows. There…read moreis no fresh air never ever!!!! Filtration system is a total mess,whoever is responsible for maintaining proper ventilation is not doing his job. I lived there for 2 years and had a permanent migraine and every time your neighbor cooks something you will smell it for the rest of the week. Please think well. No fresh air whatsoever!!! Apartment itself is ok,appliances are fine and layout was above average for the area space wise.

    I have lived in Lumen for 3 years in 2 different units and just recently moved out (due to needing…read moreto move out of state). In my three years here, I would say overall, I had a very pleasant experience. Yes, they do have their flaws. Some I can note are: elevators breaking down (I should not have to allocate 15 min to get out of my apartment building for work), AC/heater breaking down (though they do compensate--more on this below), and an incident of roaches (though it never reached my unit). However, lumen is a great apartment overall. Its location is superior and unparalleled, being equally close to DC and the suburbs, it truly opens up more opportunities to see and enjoy more parts of the DMV area. Though hallway to unit sound proofing is not the best, unit to unit sound proofing is excellent. You won't have to worry about neighbors being too loud or throwing a party. Once you're in your unit, it's peace and quiet. Views and amenities are to die for. The gym has three sections (cardio, weights, and yoga room), they have multiple areas where you can work/study, and they have Apartment Life who holds events several times a month and they're good events! I did previously mention the AC breaking but management team was so helpful in navigating. They offered to refund part of your rent or pay for your hotel stay while it gets fixed. This was so thoughtful and not something you can expect at any other management companies. The concierge people are always so friendly and ensure your packages are never lost. The leasing agents remember you by name and always maintain a friendly face to go to when you are in need. Also, the rent is very affordable for what you get and compared to other luxury apartments in the area. I cannot recommend lumen enough!

    Encore Condominium - apartments - Updated September 2026

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