Empire Apartments

Luc P. 

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6 years ago

Fantastic Living in DC I’ve been living at the Empire for about a year now. I frankly cannot complain about anything. The building is clean and always well kept (you can often run into the maintenance staff in the morning). The amenities are on par with the area. The rooftop is a fantastic quiet place to hang out during a nice day. The laundry room is efficient (though it could be slightly less expensive). The staff is absolutely delightful and helpful. The little touches - such as Keurig stations or donuts on cold morning -... read more

Graciela M. 

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6 years ago

Just what I need. Downtown DC. I've been living in the Empire for over a year. I work around the area of Foggy Bottom and in the Empire I found just what I need for a place with a decent location and cheaper price for this area. The staff of the building is super-efficient and friendly, responding super quickly to any suggestion or request. The building is old but they look after it very well. They probably don’t have the largest gym or laundry area, but is does the job. 

Susan B. 

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8 years ago

Bug-infested and poor management My roommate and I lived here for a year, six months of which were also spent living with carpet beetles in our unit that destroyed clothing and personal property; this was in addition to the cockroaches seen almost daily in the stairwells, trash rooms, and laundry room. Our unit was never treated, despite countless calls and emails to management, and we are glad to be moving out. The rent is cheap, but not worth the anxiety and health risks. 

Phil W. 

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9 years ago

Wayy too hot! HVAC needs work. This apartment has central air and radiator heat. So if you don't like the temperature, you've got to just suck it up and deal with it. In my experience this means that it's going to be 80 degrees year round. (Not exaggerating, i have an indoor thermometer to keep track). And opening windows or using a fan does little to solve the problem as the units only have Windows on one side which does not allow for cross ventilation and the radiator (which you can't adjust) just compensates for the diffe... read more

Lauren S. 

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9 years ago

Empire Apartments An older building but they do a great job with the upkeep. I have never seen a roach/mouse (which is a big deal in DC!). You'd think that living on the border of GWU would mean a lot of rowdy college kids but that's really not an issue! The new rooftop deck is very pleasant including brand new outdoor furniture with views of the Washington Monument. I also believe they are in the process of putting in a gym in the basement next to the laundry room. The only issue I have is that there is no 24hr concierge/of... read more

Maeve J. 

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9 years ago

Great Well Taken Care of Apartments I have lived in the Empire since 2010, moving from a studio to a 1 bedroom apartment. Location can't be beat, great staff (miss you Charles!), and consistent place to live. Since living in the apartments I've seen great changes. The lobby was redone, the rooftop has been renovated, as well as the laundry room. They are always painting and touching up spots in the apartment. The common areas are kept clean and spotless. There used to be a HUGE bug issue as DC has the worst water bugs but ma... read more

Phillip W. 

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9 years ago

Just What I Expected in Downtown DC This building is a great find in the heart of downtown DC. This apartment rents for several hundred dollars less than comparable properties in the area, which was a red flag for me at first. However, the space is adequate, the facilities are well maintained even with the age, and the management is helpful and friendly. The building has a few of the quirks of an older building. You have no control over the thermostat, so bring a fan if you are hot natured or blankets if you are not. The par... read more

Mohammad S. 

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10 years ago

Convenient Location, Does the Job If you plan on studying or working in Foggy Bottom and just need the "bare essence" of a place to sleep and decent location, this place is for you. It's usually resided by government employees, World Bank / IMF employees, and graduate students. With that being said, to date there are really no fancy amenities (like a common lounge, a gym, or a swimming pool). The rooftop has recently been opened for residents to use, and the view is OK.