The Crestwood Apartments

I’ve had a great experience living at The Crestwood Apartments. One of the things I appreciate most is how friendly the community is. It really feels like a place where you can relax and feel at home. The location is another huge plus. Having easy walking access to the 14th Street corridor means great restaurants. (Hello Chicatana!!) What truly sets this place apart, though, is the management, especially Mr. Reyes. He goes above and beyond in ways you don’t often see. He’s incredibly responsive,... shares his personal cell phone number so residents can reach him when needed, and genuinely cares about the people living here. When my apartment flooded, Mr. Reyes didn’t just coordinate repairs; he personally helped me move my bed and made sure I was taken care of. Also, when I first moved in, he remembered that having a balcony was important to me and made sure I got a balcony apartment. That level of service and care is rare. If you’re looking for a quiet building, a friendly atmosphere, and management that truly shows up for residents, I highly recommend The Crestwood Apartments. Read More

I been in Dc more than 15 years her is about 5yours I never seen great manager and management this Appartment is clean and 24 hours front disk help ,Security .I fill like in hotel.

I’ve lived here 3+ years now and have had so many issues that I’m honestly fed up. I can almost never have my windows open to get fresh air because so many people smoke weed and cigarettes, despite this being a lease violation. Even when the windows are closed, my unit always smells like weed (comes through the A/C and through the bathroom and kitchen vents). They know who the problem people are, but they refuse to evict them. It’s miserable.

On top of that, my unit is incredibly noisy because... of the utilities shaft that runs through it, which they obviously didn’t disclose.

I do not recommend this property. Read More

I love my studio apartment! Roomy with big windows and hardwood floors, very quite neighborhood and 24/7 Concierge’s. Maintenance is on point and our property manager Luis is very helpful.

I lived here for a year and only moved out because of financial reasons during COVID19. Overall, I think the Crestwood Apartments are worth the money. It will be hard to find such large, sunny, well-maintained apartments in DC for the same price. This was the first time I was able to live in a studio apartment by myself.

PROS:
- Large apartments with huge windows, usually overlooking greenery
- Hard to beat the price given the square footage (550 sq ft for my studio)
- Floors are very sturdy,... which I think is hard to find in row houses. When COVID hit and we transitioned to quarantining, I was able to workout at home and not worry that my burpees would bother my neighbors below (I did use a yoga mat, to be fair!)
- Utilities included, never had an issue with the heat, AC, or hot water
- Quiet neighbors (and much quieter than other parts of DC)
- Close to Rock Creek Park, good for jogging, hiking, and driving
- Friendly staff - the front desk crew, maintenance, and janitorial staff were always friendly and neighborly. Big, big plus on this one!
- Responsive management, particularly with regards to issues like repairs, pest control, and lock outs
- We switched over to Daro Management, and their website is very easy to navigate. Rent is paid online through their portal (auto-payments available), and Daro folks are also very responsive
- Big stairway for moving furniture if it won't fit in the elevators
- Big laundry room in the basement with tons of washers and dryers. Machines use a laundry card and you can use your credit card to fill it up
- Big dumpster and lots of recycling bins out back
- Bus stop closeby on 16th St, and 14th st buses are just a few blocks away
- Bike rack in the rear entrance of the building

And to be fair, CONS:
- I did have a few encounters with some bugs, I think because of the building's proximity to nature, some ongoing construction, and perhaps because the building is a bit older, and so pests are inevitable in that way. Never saw any mice or rats here.
- The metro and grocery store (Giant, Target in Columbia Heights) are a bit of a trek (15-20 min walk)
- The building is a bit older, if that matters to you (I think built in the 1950s). The appliances are not brand new but are fully functional
- My bathroom didn't have any windows - not sure if that's the case with all the units here Read More