1150 K Condominium

I will have rented here for 13 months at $ 2550/​mo for 1000 ft2. I shared the place with a roommate, and it was nice but expensive. Just to give you an idea who can afford to live in this building: my Hungarian neighbors lived in VA but came in to sleep here on the weekends; it was their «getaway.» Condo fees alone are $ 400+/month. About ²⁄₃ of the residents own, so I’ve heard. One of the 2-​bedroom units recently sold for around $ 350K, which is ridiculous, considering the quality of the materials and the manner in which this place was built.
Whoever built this residential building was thinking about one thing: profit. When the wind blows, you feel it throughout your bedroom and the living room windows. Throughout the winter, the heat is constantly on; ditto for A/​C in the summer. The cupboards were hammered together by a bunch of amateurs (I could have done a better job as a 35-​y-​o woman). Materials used: very cheap. Substandard construction, bottom line. NOT green!
NOISE is another factor: paper thin walls and doors allow you to literally hear the footsteps, electric keys opening doors, and others’ conversations in the hallway. Ever want to know what’s happening in your neighbors’ lives? Live here! I could even hear my downstairs neighbor having sex through the floor.
The people here keep to themselves. I learned to not say «Good Morning» on the elevator. Many don’t respond. The concierge staff is really friendly, but there are some odd ones. My friends seemed to think one specifically had a death wish against them.
As for parking, that will cost additionally for a spot below the building. I think my roommate paid $ 250/​mo. Lucky for me, I never had a car here… public transport is too cheap/​convenient.
A few good things about the place: I met some nice residents while hanging out reading/​drinking scotch on the rooftop. This place has a small but nice gym facility. It is in a FANTASTIC location, near all the metro stops and Circulator, and is across the street from an amazing Belgian brewery and next to a yummy Indian joint. There’s a pool table/​community room on the 2^nd floor. But overall, rent here is going up and I found a nicer but cheaper place down the street. And I will not miss the NOISE or the cold air blowing through my living room.