Van Ness East-A Condominium

I absolutely hit the jackpot with this building! The staff is awesome, the apartments are roomy, and it’s just a hop skip and a jump from Adams Morgan and DuPont circle. The metro is a 3 – 5 minute walk and it bad weather you can walk underground to get there as well as to the supermarket. The bank, library and CVS/​Walgreens are a short walk away as well. The building is well maintained and all the residents are friendly. In the summer the 2 pools become the envy of all my friends. Definitely recommend!

I’ve lived in vne for 3 years and sadly will be moving out this week so it only makes sense for me to tell people how wonderful the complex is.
The building is old but the lobby was renovated recently. I am a huge fan of lobby’s and I have to say they did a wonderful job. Besides the lobby, the rest of the complex is relatively out-​dated and is in serious need of renovation. Even just changing the lighting in the hallways would really brighten things up.
The staff at vne is the best staff you will find. They are really on top of their stuff and maintenance is literally at your doorstep if you have problems. There is also valet parking for guests, which is $ 7 /​day but considering the location and hassle of street parking in the area, it’s a steal. Plus, the guests don’t know it’s extra so it makes the building seem that much better.
The complex has 2 pools. One in the back of the complex and one that it shares with the other apartment complex’s in the area. The one in the back is very private but the one it shares is like a club during the summer. The crowd is mostly young professionals with some older folks and kids. Definitely a big plus in the summer! Plus, the shared pool stays open about 1 month after Labor Day.
The building does have its downfalls with being so old. You will see the occasional dead/​live roach here and there but that is unavoidable considering the year it was built. Most of the residents are older, which is great for noise but can be a hassle if you want to play your music. The walls are not that thick.
This building is a steal. Factoring in the location, the underground pathway to the metro and giant grocery store, the pool, lobby, and rent prices, it is the best in dc! Oh forgot to mention it is a condo building so each unit is rented out by the owner. I love vne and will be sad when I move!

I’ve been a resident of Van Ness East for the last seven years. Everyone who works on the property is very friendly and they make you feel at home whenever they see you. If you’ve been here long enough, they even greet you at the door with your name and a big smile!
During DC’s excruciatingly hot summer months, VNE’s two swimming pools are certainly a huge perk. Remember to get there early as the pool tends to get packed quickly!
One of my favorite things about VNE is the underground passageway to Giant. If you don’t feel like going outside when it’s raining or snowing, you always have the option to stay dry by taking this underground route.
VNE does come with a gym but in terms of equipment it is very old and the equipment is rather limited. An addition of a TV would certainly make it a lot better.
The one other thing I would note about VNE is that it’s a hot bed for the elderly. Not to say it’s a bad thing, but they certainly like things very quiet. A few of the people who are on the housing committee like to enforce their own rules and if they see anyone doing anything not to their liking they aren’t afraid of speaking their mind. Besides that, it’s a great place to live!
In terms of accessibility, VNE is in extremely close proximity to stores like Walgreens, CVS, Starbucks, Giant, 7/​11, Epicurean as well as the Van Ness Metro stop.

when there’s a blizzard, you appreciate it.

My wife and I have lived in this building as renters for two years. There are lots of good things about it, including:
~ Location — 2 min. walk from metro
~ Giant grocery store (a great amenity, so close)
~ Clean building (generally)
~ Good unit sizes (we live in a 480 sf studio — big)
~ Great views (we overlook a park)
~ Two outdoor pool options (one is more shady)
~ Nice new lobby and entrance (we had to go underground for like a year…)
~ Very safe
~ Very quiet
Cons include:
~ Lots of older residents
~ Lots of smokers in building (smells in hallway sometimes)
~ Strange wall décor (was chinese buffet really chic at some point?)

My friend lives in this building. They are currently renovating the main lobby/​entrance way so they have temporarily moved their «lobby» to the back, lower entrance of the building. It’s slightly more inconvenient, but once they are finished renovating, it will be really nice.
The building itself is huge — it’s super easy to get lost inside if you don’t know where you’re going (which has happened to me twice).
Staff are friendly. Nice community.