I’ve lived here for about a year and a half and I’ve had a very good experience. Maintenance is prompt and gets things fixed quickly. It’s annoying they don’t let you know in advance when they’re coming, but you can give them times not to come and every maintenance member I’ve meet has been very polite and helpful. The front desk is also absolutely wonderful, and the property manager Stephen has been a godsend. I am disabled and so is my partner and he’s been very helpful with implementing the accommodations we need. Having a one bedroom in the city with access to a summer pool, beautiful rock creek park views, and my own private balcony has really upped my quality of life.
Pros: amenities, location, excellent staff.
Cons: there still isn’t an automatic door button to get out onto the patio. Also, no rent control.
I love living here! If it was cheaper I would happily live here forever. I have attached the view from my balcony in spring.
Been living here for over a year and this is the best community I've lived at. The staff is great, very responsive and friendly. Shout out Steve and all the front desk staff!
Great amenities, other residents are friendly as well. If you're looking for a spot, this community is for sure a great place to be.
Nyasha Mandima
Sep 19, 2024
Our experience in this building has been largely positive due to both the location and the community around it. In general, residents are quite friendly, and the staff are genuinely helpful and kind people.
For the many pros of living here: The facilities are well managed and clean. If something in your unit is broken, Jimmy and Daniel from maintenance will quickly work to fix it. Urana, Ken, and Stanley at the desk are all top notch, kind, and great at their jobs. Stephen on the leasing team is personable, professional, and has been a pleasure to work with. Stephen in particular has been especially helpful as unexpected issues come up from time to time, and we are very grateful that he is there when they do.
As with many other large companies who manage multiple buildings, we've noticed that the managing company has never been shy to drive up prices whenever possible. This is where I feel grateful for the building staff themselves, as they have made the experience of renewing both more tolerable and more affordable. Without them, this review would otherwise be very different.
Given that, we absolutely recommend living here for the community (staff especially), amenities, and neighborhood.
I love living here! Its a great building in a quiet location with outstanding amenities. From the first day I toured the building the entire staff has been warm and welcoming. The apartments are modern and cozy and the balconies offer great views of beautiful Rock Creek Park. I use the gym daily and its always clean and orderly. The maintenance staff responded immediately to the one minor issue I had and was super friendly. The courtyard with the pool is amazing - its hard to believe we're living in a city with how secluded and pretty that common area is, and they maintain it daily. There's a dog park, bocce court, hammocks and huge grills out there! I've lived in a few buildings in DC, and this is by far the best. Thank you to the great staff who makes this a wonderful place to call home!
Geoff Bosworth
Dec 26, 2019
My boyfriend and I lived here for a little over a year and absolutely loved it. The staff, the people and the community is wonderful. The Porter St apartments are super dog friendly, attentive to their tenants and really care about the property! Everything is well taken care of, they respond immediately to any requests and are always polite. They even host little parties through out the year to help you meet neighbors. Whether it is a dog pool party, food trucks on Thursdays or wine nights on the patio there is something for everyone! We would have loved to stay but we decided to buy (and couldn't buy our apartment lol) so it was time to move on. If you're new to the area or just looking for a good community, come to Cleveland park and see this place!
Christine Mussler
Jun 07, 2016
I moved to DC from Boston and have lived at Porter Apartments for six months and love everything about it. You walk through the lovely lobby and are greeted by the team who is always happy to see you and helpful in every way. Once we had large furniture to move to our apartment and asked if perhaps the building repair guys could help us. A few minutes later the bell rang and the front desk ladies had themselves delivered it.
The building is very well maintained and attractive. I use all the indoor resources (lounge and gym), and outside make great use of our proximity to Rock Creek Park. Even if I could not get to the park, I can see its beautiful trees every day. Soon the pool will be opening and I can't wait to make use of it.
Some might worry about being located at the bottom of a steep hill. I was too but now I love it because before I get on the Metro or visit a restaurant in Cleveland Park, I have had a quick 5 minute work out.
One of the hidden values of the building is easy parking right outside. Family can come by for short visits and not worry about where to park. Also, for the elderly this makes it very easy access.
We are lucky to live in a corner unit with floor to ceiling windows on two sides of our living room and a lovely patio. Can't think of a place I would rather be writing this review.
We love this community! My husband and I moved into 2501 Porter as newlyweds last year, and we have just renewed our lease. Staying here was a no-brainer – we can walk to the metro (or take the bus up the hill if we’re feeling lazy). We have our pick of various running and hiking trails, as Rock Creek Park extends into our back yard. The pool is a summertime oasis, and the courtyard is a tranquil place for relaxing or yoga. We enjoy watching the deer and other wildlife from our balcony – year round! Living here feels like we are vacationing out of the city, but we are in the heart of DC. Most importantly, the staff at 2501 Porter goes above and beyond to make tenants feel welcome. It is truly a delight to come home from work each evening and be greeted by the concierge Joseph, who seems to know all the tenants by name. The maintenance crew wastes no time fixing any minor repairs we report. The manager is very friendly and often follows up to make sure all is well. We hope to stay in this community as long as possible!
I have lived at 2501 Porter for the last seven months and have loved it. The natural light and the apartment's setting are spectacular. Management, concierge staff and maintenance staff are excellent. They were particularly helpful while I recovered from foot surgery and rooted for me at each stage of my recovery. The building is extremely dog friendly with ample accessible dog walking options. Metro and the diverse restaurant offerings of Cleveland Park are a short walk uphill. It is a great place to live!
Neil Trautwein
May 02, 2016
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