Luxury in Name Only -- Safety Failures, Broken Gates, Nickel-and-Diming, and a Telling Detail at…read morethe Front Desk I'll be direct: the gap between what this building markets and what it delivers is wide, and some of what I'm about to describe isn't just disappointing -- it's a safety and potential legal liability. Life Safety A loose concrete tile in a common area was flagged with caution tape, then the tape came down before the tile was fixed. I fell and injured my ankle. The tile stayed unrepaired. I fell again. Two injuries, same unaddressed hazard. A recurring water leak in a common area froze during winter and caused my vehicle to slide into a structural column -- preventable, wasn't prevented. The fire alarm systems between the two buildings on this property are not integrated. A fire in one building does not trigger an alarm in the other. That is a life safety problem. Piggybacking through secured entry doors is also a regular occurrence, granting unauthorized people access to private areas of the building. Maintenance I have had an active water leak in my unit since move-in. Management marked it resolved. No painting, caulking, or finishing work was ever done. Multiple appliances were broken at move-in and weren't repaired for four months -- this building's own service program promises a 24-hour response and treats plumbing issues as emergencies. Neither standard was met here. Nickel-and-Diming Rent is rent. But on top of $2,995/month, this building charges $125/month just to park a car, a $500 "Additional Fee for Common Areas and Amenities" at signing (and again at every renewal) that's explicitly non-refundable and non-abatable under any circumstance -- including if you don't use the amenities at all -- and a $1,000 transfer fee if you want to move to a different unit in the same building. Residents also receive two to four rent payment reminders per week, including suggestions to flex payments or split rent daily. None of that aligns with luxury residential living. App Fragmentation Managing your tenancy here requires somewhere between four and six separate applications. Rent, maintenance requests, package pickup, building notifications -- all in different systems, no unified portal. That's the opposite of a seamless, high-end experience. Parking and Accessibility My car was towed from a future resident spot. There are roughly eight to ten of those spaces directly in front of the building (in a building about 95% occupied). I live on the first floor. The reason I parked there: the parking garage elevator drops you at a split-level landing between floors D and E -- stairs required to reach either level. There is no way to get a loaded cart from the elevator to your car without unloading it and carrying everything by hand. The building-provided carts are functionally useless in that garage. That design likely warrants an accessibility review. On top of that, the parking garage access gates -- operated by Colonial Parking, the building's parking vendor -- are broken on a regular, ongoing basis. Lines to get in and out of the garage form daily. One Final Detail When I went to the front desk to get the contact information for the company that towed my car, the concierge wrote it down on the back of a Purofirst sticky note -- a company that handles fire damage, smoke, water damage, flooded carpet, sewer backups, and mold remediation. This building has a documented history of water leaks -- including one that froze and damaged my vehicle. That notepad was at the front desk for a reason. It's not surprising. It's just honest. If you're evaluating this building based on its marketing, see it in person and ask specific questions before you sign anything -- the dog treats, coffee bar, and game room aren't the point. The staff are very nice and the building is clean, but as someone who has worked in property/asset management before, I have concerns, and I'd rather see my rent going toward infrastructure and backlogged repairs. A Few Things Worth Crediting The location is genuinely excellent -- seconds off I-395, walking distance to shopping, and a bus stop right out front with free access to downtown D.C. and the Pentagon. Hard to beat if you commute to the District or Pentagon. The staff are also incredibly friendly and responsive -- quick to answer, pleasant every time. But responsive isn't the same as effective. Answering a request fast and actually fixing the underlying problem are two different things, and most of what's documented above is the second kind of failure, not the first. Worth separating two things here, too: the leasing team selling "luxury living" isn't necessarily the same operation responsible for running the building day to day. It's possible the people marketing this property have no real visibility into whether property management is holding up their end, which would explain the gap between the pitch and the lived experience. Likely where the disconnect comes from.

The 5 stars is for Jabriel - he is an amazing individual to work with, and he provided a very nice…read moretour of the community. While we decided not move forward here, if you are looking in the area and interesting layouts, ask for Jabriel - there are also some specials that they are running as well that you could take advantage of. Thank you, Jabriel! +ask for Jabriel

The Landlord Sue and her husband, Claude are the absolute BEST. Together with the awesome…read moremaintenance man Willie they all make living here a worthwhile and enjoyable experience. The keep the premises spic and span! I am very grateful our paths crossed.

Great management. Safe place to live. Close to stores, post office, restaurants, parks. Have…read moreswimming pool that is clean. Other tenants are friendly and will even go out of their way to say hi. Laundry facility is onsite. Apartments are good size and clean. No bugs or rodents. Overall good place to live.

To begin, I'll give a shout out to all of the management (Hunter, Justine, etc), leasing (it's been…read moresome time since I've met them), concierge (Diana, Royal, Jamal etc), and maintenance (Jamie, Walter, Andre etc). Everyone is responsive and professional. I'll say this for those who choose to place a negative review. This building is almost a decade old, has over 500 units multiplied by how ever many people in each unit, who at times are placing requests with each of the resources above. All the while, residents are utilizing all that this building has to offer as far as safety, amenities, parking, six elevators and nice common areas. These things can and will fail. We are all human. This area, so close to DC taxes all mechanical contractor resources, so the staff here does an excellent job of not only scheduling repairs, but ensuring that there are safe alternatives. I have never experienced unresponsiveness. Kudos to the team at the Parc Meridian for creating a safe, fun, professional living environment. Thank you. Phillip P.

Living here at Parc Meridian has been a huge letdown. Over the past couple of years, it feels like…read moreone thing after another. Back in 2024 and 2025, we had to deal with the lobby AC being broken for months, a business center that was basically unusable, frustrating losses of water and power, broken garage doors, and an emergency incident that shut down the fitness center for ages. Things didn't get any better into 2026, with constant issues like broken elevators, broken lobby doors, broken trash compactors that repeatedly forced residents to haul their own trash all the way down to the loading dock, and fire alarm activations. On top of all that, get used to the constant smell of weed and seeing dog pee in the elevators and across the complex. To make matters worse, we have had to deal with a persistent, awful odor coming into our unit from the mechanical room. After enduring 4 months of email correspondence and 4 separate maintenance tickets, when we finally gave our notice to vacate due to the ongoing odor and asked management to waive the fees either fully or partially, the property manager, Hunter, didn't even acknowledge the issue and instead rudely asked us to submit yet another maintenance ticket. With these unresolved conditions forcing us to leave, we were hit with a heavy $6,670 early termination fee, and management has been completely unwilling to work with us on a fair compromise. For a building that markets itself as luxury, the lack of basic upkeep, amenities, and supportive management is disappointing, and future residents should definitely think twice before signing a lease here.

We love it here! Close to the waterfront, bike path, grocery store and King street…read more Zoya at the concierge is AMAZING!! You are lucky to have her... Do not hesitate if you are thinking of moving here.. we love our apartment and recommend a courtyard view with Balcony.. many birds to watch while you have coffee or tea in the morning..

My wife and I lived at The Kingsley for three years, and recently moved a few blocks away, as we…read morepurchased a condo. I have to say, before renting here, it had been nearly 30 years since I last rented an apartment. I recall that it was considered sport to commiserate with other residents and lampoon ridiculous management policies and procedures. Not here. Everyone you'll encounter are total pros, and everyone works to make your experience at the Kingsley awesome. Communications from the Management office were, clear, lucid, and succinct. For large-scale work events in the building, like garage floor maintenance, communication was handled with deft and aplomb and informed residents of exactly what was going on when and what to expect. Charges against our security deposit on move-out were fair and reasonable. The good: The building itself is modern, beautiful, and meticulously maintained. The maintenance staff sees to it. The building is mostly occupied by professionals and never had an issue with late-night frat parties and carrying on. Everyone is generally respectful of living in a building with shared walls and ceilings/floors. But it is an apartment building with lots of other people, and you will hear some noises on occasion. The location is great too. There's a lot of new construction in North Old Town and I feel confident it will the place to be in Old Town over the next couple of years. The staff arrange lots of social events to meet your neighbors, and it was cool to meet and mingle. I met some very interesting folks there. It's Old Town, so in absolute numbers the rent seems high, but to be honest, I thought it represented good value for what you get in return. Your mileage may vary, depending on your perspective. Opportunities for improvement: One area to be aware of if you're a full-time bicycle commuter. Bicycle parking is tight, and losing a parking spot is common. This wouldn't be an issue with ample parking for bicycles. One bike cage is located right next to a parking spot, and if that spot is occupied, it can be difficult or impossible to get your bike in or out. That made that bike cage next to useless, in my opinion. I reached out to the Management office on more than one occasion to raise this issue, but never heard anything in return. This is a first-world problem, I suppose, but a more robust bike parking infrastructure would have helped quite a bit -- especially as this part of Alexandria is located near so much bicycling infrastructure and is a great place to be a full-time bike commuter. I give the Kingsley four stars, though, and can highly recommend it to anyone considering living here.

I understand that racism can manifest in many forms, and on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, I…read morewitnessed behavior from Erica, one of the office staff members, that reflected this. Her demeanor was rude, unwelcoming, and unprofessional. I visited the community with my sister, who recently relocated to the area and is actively searching for a place to live. We arrived at 3:15 p.m., and upon entering, Erica immediately informed us that she had a 3:30 appointment. We waited respectfully. By 3:35 p.m., the appointment still had not arrived, yet she continued to remind us of the scheduled 3:30 meeting that never occurred. She then suggested that we tour the apartment on our own. We did so, returned the key afterward, and found that she still had no appointment. Instead of engaging with us, asking whether we liked the unit, or offering next steps, she simply reminded us not to forget our IDs. There was no courtesy, no interest, and no effort to assist potential residents. The experience was disappointing and disheartening. I felt dismissed and overlooked, and based on this interaction, I would not recommend this community. This is not how future or prospective residents should be treated.

I've officially lived here a month & I'll most likely update upon move out…read more Move in was very seamless during COVID times with the assistance of the manager, Betty. She was kind enough to provide a very detailed video tour of the unit. Signed the papers and scheduled a key pick up. Welcome packet had a map, some things about the community and was gifted a nice Van Metre corkscrew and small cutting board. The neighborhood (bldg 2264) seems very peaceful. The grounds are very well kept garden wise. I haven't encountered loud noises during quiet hours or during the day for the most part. The only reason I'll take a star away on this rating is due to maintenance. Any maybe to no fault of their own due to COVID but i placed a work order ticket my first week here. I have not yet been contacted and the ticket is still active. My washer machine was making a loud noise every time the the drum would spin or agitate. So loud you could hear it outside on the floor below. Luckily my bf is a very handy with that stuff and he fixed it after 2 weeks of waiting for someone to follow up. T

Great property! I love the cleanliness and calm ambiance. Jasmine and Suzette from the concierge…read moreteam are amazing. They are always attentive and ready to help with anything. The weekend staff is also very helpful. I would recommend the community to everyone.

We've lived here for about three months so far and absolutely love the sense of community and the…read morelocation. There are multiple restaurants nearby within an easy walk and loads of amenities. The 6 Floor Terrace is beautiful and a great place to go for a stroll. The rooftop is always a great place to visit and our favorite is Wine hour with Tommy on weeknights from 6 to 7. Tommy is the epitome of professionalism, excellence, and customer service. We're very glad to call the Easton home...

The apartments are spacious and has some ok qualities. Plenty of parking but you need a parking…read morepass, quiet on the outside, loud on the inside. Their is a gas station right in the front of the complex, close to dc and a good amount of stores nearby. Some kids were urinating in the building and packages were being stolen at a point in time. Pepco is who you pay electricity to and you receive a Conservice bill for water & gas which you pay with your rent. The neighbors make living here irritating because of lack of consideration and respect. Knowing that my neighbors are harassing on purpose I decided it's only fair to share the experience for future residents. There are washers and dryers which are stacked. The bigger bedroom does not get proper air circulation. There are lots of bugs (spiders, grasshoppers, other unknown bugs). You have 2 ways to go to the bedrooms. The bedroom closets are pocket doors which you can hear your neighbors slamming. The tub was not glazed but painted upon moving in so everything was stuck to the paint. Master bedroom floor had major dips in the floor and dressers were leaning (if you have a child/children or a pet please be careful so nothing falls on them). The floors creaked really bad (which means hollow floors and no insulation). There is no insulation within the units so if you will be able to hear your neighbors above and below you. People w/ kids who live above you- you will hear them running and more all day even the adults stomp and bang hard as ever. If you have decent neighbors appreciate them because some neighbors believe they are entitled to be as loud as they would like. (Some neighbors are crazy so I take photos & videos for my protection). As of currently since moving in we have experienced neighbors above us who during the touring process could be heard following us through the apartment. With thin flooring the upstairs neighbors heard us speaking and followed us in each room while touring from inside their unit. Those same upstairs neighbors who live in the unit number 9 has been nothing but disrespectful since. A common thing we've experienced is anytime they hear us communicating whether by phone or in person you would hear their heavy hard stomps/feet follow us around and when we reported their noise, they retaliated with even louder noise. At a point they would sit in their car knowing what time we would leave and watch us as we came and went. If they hear you cough, sneeze or talk to loud they will follow wherever you are and stand and listen. They'll follow around just because and I swear on it. My alarm system was deactivated one morning and once they heard that they came running to watch you and then they took their trash out. Just so they can see you. They are retaliatory and if you bang because of their noise they will stomp through the entire apartment. Now the downstairs neighbors in apartment 1 stomp which surprisingly you can hear them underneath you. They came and stopped us as we moved in to say oh you're quiet unlike those neighbors before you just to see how we would respond. After time they began being so loud we could hear them underneath us. One of the women here doesn't work either so they as well will follow you around and then listen to you as you use the bathroom. They, after me giving them the same energy have been nothing but rude and began mean mugging so for that reason I needed to snap their pictures as well. One night they were fighting and you could hear it as if it was in your unit. Again people should know what type neighbors they have living around them. You will be surprised that some of your neighbors are weird and may be retaliatory so it's best to be cautious. As of currently my neighbors and I are in dislike of one another because they want to bang and stomp while I believe there should be some consideration for having neighbors around you.

I moved here for Convenience and honey its not worth it! The layout is okay, outside of the…read morestanding room portable size shower in the master bedroom. Selective apartments include roaches and mice and poor pest control treatment. In order to get a good night sleep the unit above either must be vacant or you need to rent a third floor unit- great luck on them knee because the steps are steep and not to mention rusted, deteriorated and steep as hell. Run don't walk or you might regret it... This is not where you want to call your home.

I lived here for about 3 years, in a studio apartment…read more Pros: - The place has a great location (close to a shopping center, Crystal City, Reagan Airport, Del Ray, etc.). - The staff are also very nice and responsive to maintenance requests. - Although the building is very old (from the 1950s, I think?), I actually didn't have a lot of maintenance issues and I never had a pest problem either. - Rent was incredibly low for the area and it was never increased during my stay, even though I went month-to-month after the first year - Rent included all utilities + cable Cons: - The walls did not muffle any noise. This is the main reason I moved because I was starting to feel pretty miserable. Being on the second floor with neighbours above, below, right, and left, I heard *everything* that human beings do. I once heard my next door neighbour stirring with a metal utensil--that's how thin the walls were. If you're a noise-sensitive person like me I would highly suggest you look elsewhere. - Shared laundry. It's just not for me. - Small, old place - Cats were allowed in the building and the smell of litter boxes and animals stunk up the main hallway. I held my breath walking to my unit sometimes. Overall if you need an inexpensive place to stay with a convenient location, Glebe House may be a good fit. Just make sure you bring earplugs, white noise machine and get a top floor unit if you're a light sleeper.

I really liked this place and lived here for 2 years. I only moved because I purchased a place. The…read morestaff really care about the building and it's tenants. Almost all of the utilities are included- except for phone service and internet is spotty on levels 2+3 so I bought my own. The rents here are really reasonable for this area. Most of the tenants have lived in the building for more than 10 years and seemed pretty friendly. There is free parking across 3 lots but if they are full, there is always street parking. If you do park on the street, read the street signs carefully since you can get a ticket if you park at the wrong times. There are laundry rooms in each building and they use either a card or an app for payment. While I was there, I traveled a lot for work and would leave and come home at different times. The entire area around buildings/parking areas were always well lit- I was always thankful for that- and I always felt safe. If you have an opportunity to live there- please do. I think you will be pleased.