Positives outweigh any constraints. We are very content here. Buildings and beautiful grounds are well maintained. Our neighbors are both younger and older. Management is responsive to owner needs. Most of the rules promote safety first and best community interests for all owners. The many amenities and competence of staff provide for a full and comfortable environment. read more

I had a terrible interaction with a receptionist, Ms. Adams, in the management office. I've been living at the Towers for 25 years and this is the first time I've had a negative interaction with an employee. I asked her about the use of dumpster bc I'm working on some updates to my unit. She kept lecturing me over and over again about how contractors must take the trash with them even though I explained to her they were doing that. I literally asked her to stop repeating herself and that I wasn't asking about disposal of contractor's trash but trash from my own projects. She refused to listen and told me I would get fined if I get caught. After telling me I wasn't allowed to use the dumpster, she said I would have to schedule it with the office. I asked her which office, she then told me to leave it in the trash room. I still don't have an answer to my original question:( Looking online to see if I can find the answer myself so I don't have to interact with Ms. Adams again! read more

This is a wonderful, classic and regal property! It is a large complex in one of the most desirable and sought after neighborhoods! It has all the amnities you expect from a luxury building, conceirge, doormen, valet, pool, tennis courts, garage, outside parking, library, community room, and Gym. I looked for nearly a year before i bought a place at the Towers, and i will tell you the apartments are the largest you will find anywhere in DC. Yes, HOA's are a bit high, but you are getting a lot of services, and more space. Other places I viewed were at least 200 square feet smaller. The HOA also includes all utilities-electric, water, sewer, trash removal...etc. I only pay for my cable and landline. All in all the only reason I didn't give them a 5 star is because they don't allow washer and dryer in the unit. My space has big windows, a 10 foot balcony with a view of the National Cathedral, and in DC; it is priced better than many other properties so you are getting plenty of value for your money! If you choose to live in a community with others, you should expect that there will be some rules so everyone can have peace and enjoyment of life. Finally, this is an older building so if you don't enjoy the charm of an older more classic building then this is definitely not for you. read more

I love it. The peace and quiet of DC but only a ten minute bus ride from Dupont Circle. Air conditioning works well and you hardly hear your neighbors. The pool is nice and the foliage around it gives a nice feeling of privacy. The furniture in the lobby is a bit Long Island gaudy but I don't mind too much. There's also a nice convenience store in the basement with reasonable prices. Only bad thing is that there is a good number of elderly people here. I don't mind since they all are friendly and keep it quiet and have some good stories to tell, but I can see how it may bother others. Best thing? The balconies are huge and the views are quiet nice! read more

I love living here. I have a huge, gorgeous apartment in a safe neighborhood in a building with a parking garage and 24-hour security. It's as good as it gets! The building is well-maintained, and the custodial staff is absolutely top-notch--the place is always spotless. They even vacuum all hallways every single day! The trash rooms, too, (located on each floor and complete with recycling centers) are spotless and bug and smell free. There are laundry rooms located on every floor, making laundry a breeze. They have all high-efficiency commercial Maytag machines--so far, so good--they all work perfectly. The staff in the lobby and in the office and even in the mail room are all so nice and ready to please. Everyone is friendly and attentive. The courtyard and gardens are well maintained and beautifully landscaped (save a not-so-beautiful Greek style fountain), and are complete with a huge outdoor pool and tennis court! There is also a nice, clean, and very up-to-date fitness room. Additionally, they've got a "library" (more of a quiet reading room,) a community room (in which an array of various fitness classes are offered on certain days,) a small supermarket, a beauty parlor and a dry cleaner! I am just a resident, not management, and I can honestly say that this is the best building I've ever lived in. Move to The Towers--you will not be disappointed! read more

Pros - I bought a condo back in 2012, and I don't regret it one bit. This place has more things to offer than any other fancy new construction downtown. Plenty of space and amenities including, pool, tennis court, library, 24 hours maintenance & security, gym, convenience store on site, concierge, etc. The staff is really amazing, always friendly and helpful. The location is great, nice and quiet area of NW that is accessible to VA or MD in just minutes. There is a bus stopright outside of the building and the metro station is 1.5 miles away. Cons - While I love the size of my condo, all the amenities and the staff, some of the rules are a little crazy. For example, there is a $500 move in fee, they promise to help you move, but that didn't happen at all. Also, I don't have kids, but if I did, they would not be able to play much at the pool as noise must be kept very low.... While I understand that one wants peace and quiet while chilling at the pool, kids will be kids and even though I am not a parent, I was annoyed every time the lifeguard asked kids to be quiet, let them be! I think this is due to the older folks that live there, but it might be time to change it. Also, maintenance could be a bit more responsive with requests, you have to ask 1, 2, 3 times before things get done, but when it comes to preventive maintenance they rock! read more

This is a terrible place to live. I owned for 4 years in this building and the out of control fees and constant nickel and diming combined with the life dominating rules make it not worth it for a mid-30s professional. There really aren't many positives beyond the average living notes but there are plenty of specific negatives, I'll highlight some of the big ones: 1. HOA fee (roughly a $1/sq ft per month). Mine was $977 a month. 2. Laundry facilities are dated, in poor condition, and you have to pay to use them (despite your insanely high HOA). They are also locked from 10pm-7am nightly and I hope you don't forget anything in there, security will refuse to open it, even if it is just to retrieve your personal property. 3. Rules: This place is awash in rules that cater almost exclusively to the 60+ crowd (about 70% of the building population). Noise, dress codes, not being able to have any food or drink (or fun) at the pool. All sorts of rules ranging from normal to crazy. The building management will also inspect your unit (even as an owner) periodically to ensure that it has the correct carpeting standards. The rule book is longer than 50-pages, so get ready for a very controlled lifestyle. 4. The building itself: If you're thinking of buying, get ready for some pretty hefty assessments. The building is rotten. The plumbing and electrical systems will need to be done in the near future to bring them up to code (or even modern standards). Those with a balcony or units with balconies are already facing a $10-$15K assessment. Everything is dated in the common areas. The specific units are okay, depending if you can find a renovated one or not, but there will definitely be some building wide structural assessments in the near future. 5. The answer is always "no". I lived in 5 different apartments and condos in D.C. Whenever I needed help with something or wanted to try and do X,Y, or Z, those places would either 1. Try to their best ability to help or 2. If they couldn't or we weren't allowed, they would try and offer solutions and come up with a work around. This place, please, NO, all I ever hear is no. No we won't let you get a package out of the package room "after hours" even though it's yours and contains medicine you need. No we won't unlock the laundry room doors at 10:05pm (5 minutes after closing) so you can retrieve your bedsheets, not do them, simply get them back. Everything is a no. If it is not a no, it'll cost you money. Want to move-in/out? $200 each. Need some help with a leaky faucet? $50/hour (if they are there less than an hour, even 10 minutes, it's just $50...). Is the A/C not working well in your unit even though the building controls the A/C? well...we will charge you for a fix that doesn't fix it and then just tell you to pound sand. This place, what a joke when it comes to trying to help residents out. Basically, this building isn't really ideal for a young professional, a student, or someone who is buying a first home. If you're looking for a place that you never plan on selling or if you don't care about equity, sure, go for it. Otherwise, I would HIGHLY advise you look elsewhere. There are too many other apartments and condos in DC that aren't as restricted or dated as this one. The towers was clearly the cream of the crop in the 1960s and 1970s, a luxury building for high society in Washington, DC. The problem is the building stayed stuck in that time period and the those living there are stuck with the memory of the greatness it was, not the out-dated, poorly run, and poorly maintained building that it currently is. I've lived in many places since moving to D.C. This is without a shadow of a doubt the worst one. Moving out of here was one of the happiest days of my life since moving into the city.i read more

I bought an apartment here in 2012. I absolutely love the airiness and light that comes in. It is quiet yet conveniently located. You can be in DC, MD, or VA in under 15 minutes. Bus lines are right near the front door. All staff is superb and very friendly. The building is run like a super tight ship. I love having little market and dry cleaners downstairs. Tennis , pool, fitness room, quiet library with wifi, occasional social activities make this a stellar place to live. There is a broad age range, which I love. The older people enjoy the little kids, and it makes for a great communal atmosphere. The only thing I don't like is the silly 1960s era Venus sculpture out front. But when I give directions to guests, it sure makes it easy to find the building. Walking distance to Wagshall's Grocery Store, Starbucks, Al Dente Restaurant, Chef Geoff 's Restaurant and a small shopping mall. Quick drive to Whole Foods, the "social" Safeway in north Georgetown, and the new Giant on Wisconsin Ave. American University and Georgetown University Med School /Hospital, and Johns Hopkins Sibley Hospitals are also very close for people with health concerns. This was one of the best buying decisions of my young life. read more

I bought a condo here in 2010 and have loved every minute of living here. Its quiet yet close to anything you could want from a city. Lots of greenery, well manicured gardens, a pool, its own store, hair salon, etc. Fantastic in the winter as you don't have to step outside the door if you don't want to and well air conditioned in summer. The front house staff, security, cleaning and housekeeping and maintenance staff are fabulous. Love the ladies on the West Valet and front concierge are wonderful. We have a good Board who manage to keep most things in place despite dealing with some pretty pathetic seasoned owners who hate change!! There are younger families moving in and for the most part the community embraces them and enjoys having little kids around the place :). I have no regrets buying here - beats living out in the burbs and commuting in to DC! I get the N2 to K street at 6.30 am every morning and get to the office before 6.55 - can't beat that!! There is limited indoor parking but usually plenty of opportunities to lease or rent a parking space. Condos have held their value so a good investment. Low tolerance of smokers, pets and noise with an expectation of no smoking on balconies, no pets (other than medical/assisted pets) and capeting/large rugs covering 75% of the floor is a requirement (note that you just complain if you have high heels above you and hard floors - i had this issue and it was sorted within a week of complaining). read more