I've been here 3.5 yrs and love living in Downtown Silver Spring. The Central was a good choice for…read moreme. As far as noise goes, I face Fenton, but the traffic noise doesn't bother me at all. I hear what sounds like a TV from somewhere sometimes but if I am trying to read or otherwise relax, I just play white noise on my speaker & I'm good. Maintenance is extremely prompt & I love having an in unit washer & dryer. I don't participate in all of the activities, but I do enjoy the book club. We need management to help us promote it more as a lot of our members moved away. Overall, I am happy about my choice.

Danielle, the concierge who works the evening and sometimes the overnight shift, is brave and…read moreensures that the building is safe. She goes above and beyond. Last week, I was at the desk when an Uber Eats delivery came in close to 9:30 pm. The delivery person was upset that Danielle would not allow her to take the food upstairs. It is Central's policy that delivery agents are not allowed to go upstairs after 8:00 pm. Though Danielle called the resident and offered to take the food to the apartment herself, the delivery person still demanded to take it upstairs. The delivery person called Danielle names, belittled her role, raised her voice, recorded us, and refused to leave the premises. Through it all, Danielle remained calm, kept her voice at the same low conversational tone, and repeated the solutions she initially offered regarding the food delivery. I was impressed with Danielle's response to the aggression. This went on for about 30 minutes until the delivery person decided to leave. Before and after the delivery person, Danielle was also trying to keep the front doors closed. One of the doors did not close once opened. To prevent non-residents from entering, she tried to get residents to use the other door. Despite putting up signs, the residents kept leaving the door open. She got up to close it several times in between responding to residents seeking assistance all over the building. She eventually resolved the door situation by putting a flower pot to block the malfunctioning door. She maintained vigilance via the cameras and greeted everyone who entered the building, allowing her eyes to rest on each face. It was a noisy and chaotic night. I was both stressed and concerned for her safety. She is also brave! I have witnessed her in the past go into the garage after 11:00 pm to evacuate a man who snuck behind the second gate to sit there. I walked with her before going home because I was concerned that he would get aggressive. He did not. I told her that she is brave to have planned to walk out there alone with no one else around. I also praised her for her endurance throughout the chaos.

I've been here for a while. I moved in because of the price compared to amount of space you get,…read morewhich is excellent, and the proximity to downtown, which is also excellent (close enough to walk to downtown, but not in downtown, so you don't get all the noise and thin walls that you get with smaller buildings). It is an older building and it has some issues, like management is still in the process of fixing some of the foundation issues and pipes, which is admittedly a big and somewhat scary problem (we have tons of water leakage in the garage when it rains), and they've been working on it for a couple years, but have seemed to make little progress. The apartments are done well, but yes, they're old, so paint chips sometimes. But, the management is starting to try. Granted they're starting with cosmetic issues, but they are trying, so I'm willing to give them a chance. The two property managers are not the nicest people. If you don't accept their b.s. they won't be nice to you at all. And, they jack up the rent when you go to renew your lease, almost double the recommended rate. Which is obnoxious and will hopefully be illegal soon. The people who work here at the front desk and who maintain the building, on the other hand, couldn't be nicer. One of the maintenance staff lives on site and I believe another lives in the sister building across the street, so if there's a real emergency, you don't have to wait for help. But, if it's not an emergency, it may take a day or two to fix, depending on how much else there is to do, which really isn't that bad. There are virtually no pests, I've never seen a rodent, knock on wood. Yes, there are roaches in the building, like every other building in the area, and if you think you'll find a building without roaches in a downtown area, you're in serious denial. Management picked an amazing company for pest control and they're here all the time, so even with all the construction potentially upending pests, we've seen a decline in them over the last few years to the point where the issue is almost non-existent. Well, provided that you keep your space clean, which I do. The laundry room is a big problem. It's almost always crowded, the dryers break down frequently, and management doesn't enforce people removing their clothes in a timely manner, though they've been asked to do so many times. You won't get a lot of amenities here, really any actually, but you will get good apartments for a very reasonable price for the area and great neighbors. This place is super quiet and the neighbors are generally friendly. (The guy who said the walls are paper thin has never lived in an apartment with paper thin walls. Yes, you can here something now and then, but this place is so quiet that any bit of noise seems disruptive and is noticeable. But, it is very quiet.) Management does do a good job of keeping bad neighbors in line or asking them to leave. It sounds weird, but if you're not respectful of the place and the others that live in this building, you will be asked to leave. And, in return it's very comfortable here. And, safe. I often leave my apartment unlocked as I go to get laundry or mail or whatever, as do most of my neighbors, and I don't have any worries that someone will walk into my apartment. There is a major issue here for the next year or two: There's a lot of construction going on, both in and around the building. The majority of the drilling and such is already done, so there isn't much dust being kicked up, beyond the extra dust of this being an old building with lots of connected vents. So, yeah, sometimes the construction is annoying and if you have a night job or very young children who sleep during the day, this might not be the best place for you for the next 2 years or so. But, to be honest, I work a 9-5 and only notice it when I wake up in the morning, which isn't a problem for me. So, here's the thing... I've lived in a lot of places in this area and all of them have issues. If you think they don't or that you'll find a perfect building, you're kidding yourself. It does really suck and I wish it weren't that way, but right now while the MD rental laws are trying to catch up to the times, it's not going to be perfect. But, I'd rather have a little extra dust than rodents, so this place is in many ways better than it would be anywhere else, and for that reason I'll stay here until my situation changes.

The space is actually nice and it's a great price for downtown Silver Spring. My studio apt is as…read morebig a a one bedroom apt. My only issue is the roach problem. I have a fear of brown boys so I make sure to never, ever, leave a dish in the sink. I take out my trash every three days and make sure the kitchen sink is dry after washing the dishes. I barely cook meals because I don't like the smell of food in my studio. I also paid out of pocket for one of those ultra sonic sound things to keep roaches and rodents away. I vacuum my floors every weekend to make sure there are no crumbs on the floor. With all the things that I do I still manage to get roches. What bothers me is that the building is going up in rent and they are doing so many renovations in order to compete with he other upscale apartments in the area. But how can you compete when you can't get rid of the roaches. Honestly this building can be great but if they don't get the roach issue in order they will loose a lot of their tenants. For future tenants I would advice you to move Into the another apartment around the area. Because the great initial price and the large space is not worth the roaches that you will have to combat. When you ask the building for pest control I feel like they just come into your units and leave a note without really doing anything about it.

Do NOT move here. From day 1, this place has been horrible. Really poor communication with…read moreresidents, mishandling packages, empty threats to force residents out, and more than inconvenient changes to living were among my problems. Overall, it just wasn't worth it to live here over almost everywhere in Silver Spring. But when the car thefts started happening, that confirmed for me that management didn't give a damn about their residents or their safety. They did absolutely nothing when our car got stolen from the lowest level of the parking garage--not even a response when we emailed them. I had to call for a manager at the *other* building this management company manages, Eleven55 Ripley (or, rather, text because no one is available to talk on the phone from the leasing office at either place) to get someone to address our email FOUR days after we first contacted them about the stolen car. Since then, other cars have been stolen, broken into, or had other damage to them. In the cases of a few people I've spoken to, they haven't heard anything from management in their cases either. The parking garage never felt safe to begin with and there's never been security here. But with this going on for weeks now and still no response from management while still having to pay for parking in the garage, this could spill up to the safety of residents in their units or more totals in damages that we would be responsible for. It's been one of the most stressful experiences I've ever had to deal with (and am still having to deal with, and I wouldn't recommend anyone live here or at any other building UDR manages.

Horrible management, DeAndre is useless! The G1 garage is full of dog piss, trash, dirt/leaves. The…read moregrills are guaranteed not to work. The roof top sun deck is terrible, trash everywhere, broken glass. I could go on and on, I would not recommend living in this building.

we live here for 2yrs and i can tell you.. it's one of the best place we have live in. Staff are…read morefriendly, apartments are clean, great location and maintenance people are superb and knowledgeable. We moved out only because we are buying our own house... if not.. this can be my retirement home/apartment. I am happy with my experience and so much missed the placed.

Update: I've been out of Encore for a couple months now so I thought I'd write a brief update…read more Although there were many factors regarding the buildings/tenants that I found unfavorable, there are positive things to highlight: - Location is great. So close to "downtown" Wheaton and the mall/metro but tucked away in a quieter area. The area is very walkable with plenty of residential streets for walking, biking, dog-walking, etc. - Size: Apartments are very large compared to others in the area. I lived alone in a deluxe 1-br and never felt cramped in the slightest. Bathroom, kitchen, living area and bedroom were all big and could easily accommodate another tenant. I do miss the large balcony (I don't have one at my new apartment). - Leasing Office: The staff were generally friendly and helpful. I always had great service with a smile from Calvin, as well as others on the team. Most of the negative issues I experienced here are no direct fault of the leasing office. If you can get a top floor unit and are lucky to be in a building that's not shared with habitual door-slammers (Noise was the biggest issue for me), it's not a bad place to live. Parking is free, they hold regular community events and the location is great.

My experience at The Residences has been amazing thus far. From my initial email for more…read moreinformation to my in person tour and now as I prepare to move in, I have continued to be impressed every step of the way. The leasing office staff (shout out to Kabrina) and maintenance staff has gone above and beyond to make my cross country move from the West Coast seamless. I've had a lot of questions (and requests) while coordinating the logistics of my move being out of state, and everything has been handled with care, compassion and professionalism. I am looking forward to being a resident. As for the area, I'm equally impressed with the King Farm community and all the amenities it offers those who live in the area. The Residences at King Farm itself is clean, quiet, and very inviting. Thanks for making my move so easy!

5 Stars - Great Place to Live…read more We've really loved living in our townhome at Residences at King Farm. The community is clean, well maintained, and has a welcoming feel. The staff at the rental office have gone above and beyond--especially helping bring in packages that arrived before we moved in. Maintenance requests are handled quickly and professionally, and everyone we've interacted with has been friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!

Gaithersburg station is a good apartment complex. The leasing staff is very friendly and attentive…read more I love that the apartment is dog friendly. And there isn't a lot of crime in the area. I would 100% recommend.

Becky is a great manager. She's very professional and goes out of her way to give a personal touch…read moreto the service she provides. So a wonderful location great amenities.

I have lived all over the greater D.C. area on and off for two decades in many condo and rental…read morecommunities, so I speak from personal experience. Wisconsin Place is a solid bet. Management is friendly and attentive and seek to resolve issues as they arise, maintenance repairs are handled on the day of said request, great seasonal landscaping and lovely blooms! Location, location...echoing other reviewers as having a Whole Foods and a Metro stop only an elevator ride away is amazingly convenient. The building is very quiet, especially at night. I highly recommend the units with a western view (i.e., facing the Geico lot) to guarantee plenty of natural light and incredible sunsets. The building was initially slotted as a condo property, hence the superior proportion and quality of the units. I especially love the large soaking bathtubs and spacious closet space! As with everything, there is always a bit of room for improvement. The front desk staff changes pretty often - it's hard to let go of those relationships when they unexpectedly disappear overnight. (Best of luck to Marilyn and Theo who were such assets to WP!) As the community allows for furry friends, expect some daily pees right outside the front entrance and the occasional accident in the hallway. Also, at WP tenants pay for all of their utilities + separately for Pepco; so if your budget is very tight, you may not enjoy the monthly Conservice bill that appears on top of your rent which includes things like hot/cold water consumption, sewer, pest control...utilities that are typically already factored-in the cost of monthly rent in other communities. A two-month notice is required to move-out without any penalty, even when an annual lease is in place. But even in light of the above, we have been very pleased with our experience and recommend Wisconsin Place 100% to anyone looking for a rental apt. in the DMV!

About Me: I've lived at Wisconsin Place for about six years. I'm a single professional, and I…read morerecently moved into a different unit within the building. I wanted to like this place and for a long time, I did. The Good: The location is genuinely great. The neighborhood is safe, quiet, and well-connected to Metro and bus lines. If you're not looking for nightlife, the area is convenient and walkable with nice parks nearby. The front desk staff deserve a specific shout-out. They're consistently friendly and helpful, which is honestly rare for large managed buildings in this area. As a managed building, it's what you'd expect: expensive, but relatively maintenance-free living. The Bad: Over the last year or two, there's been a noticeable decline. When I transferred to a new unit within the building, it was poorly cleaned, the dishwasher and dryer didn't work, outlet covers were missing, and drywall patches hadn't been painted over. Getting these basic issues resolved took repeated follow-ups, escalation to the property manager, and more pushback than any resident should need for move-in-ready basics. Management is pleasant enough face to face but tends to deflect and divert rather than actually address concerns. The most recent issue is packages. The building replaced its prior system with a single open room where packages for what must be hundreds of units sit on unsecured shelves. There's no logging, no delivery notification, and every resident has access. The room is fob-accessed, but it's unattended -- if someone gets through that door late at night, there's nothing stopping them from walking out with whatever they want. It doesn't feel secure. My Recommendation: I used to genuinely enjoy living here and would have recommended it. At this point, I doubt I'll renew my lease. The customer service and attention to resident safety have slipped enough that the premium rent doesn't feel justified. If you're considering Wisconsin Place, the location is excellent, just go in with realistic expectations about management responsiveness and building security. Maybe shop around to the other managed buildings on Willard Avenue or North Park.

I lived at Lenox Park for two years and I have to say the overall experience was generally…read morepleasant. Elizabeth, the property manager, was always easy to get in contact with, reasonable, and willing to talk through problems or concerns. I can't really say the same for all the leasing agents but I also rarely had to interact with them at all. I imagine that Elizabeth ends up having to clean up their messes a lot. Location wise you can't beat it. I was working as a federal contractor and could get to the national mall within 20 minutes on the metro from the stop across the street. Tons of great food options and a Giant and CVS within a block really added to the walkability of the location. I cut my car usage by 3/4th in the two years I live here, saving me a lot of money on insurance and maintenance. The parking garage is convenient, if pricey, but Lenox Park/Bernstein doesn't own the garage so I can't hold the cost or the maintenance of the garage against them. Colonial Parking needs to sink some money into the gates, as they would frequently stop working during storms. The building itself is a few decades old, so it comes with all the things expected. They were regularly doing things like replacing carpets in communal hallways, painting, repairing elevators, etc. So while there are things that need attention, I would say it appeared that it is a project they are continually working on, which is all you can do in order to maintain a building. Now the negatives, which is really only two IMO. This building would regularly experience a rash of bug infestation. You wouldn't see them at all for a few months and then suddenly they would be everywhere. They changed the pest control during my time there and that did appear to help a little, but I ended up having to spend a good bit of money keeping fresh bait stations around my unit to fully address catching roaches crawling into corners anytime I turned on a light. I had heard other residences experience mice issues, but I never saw a single one inside the building/parking garage in the two years I was a resident. I'm not saying it isn't possible and you will definitely see them running around the bus station across the street but I consider that a part of city living. The other negative is the elevators. They have four that go into the resident area and two for the parking garage. They were in the middle of upgrading them when I first moved in and that took almost a full year to complete after I arrived. This meant frequently one or more resident elevators would be down, but I thought this would resolve itself after the upgrades. Unfortunately that was not the case and it got worse after the fact. The elevators are constantly beeping with communication errors, and it seemed like there was always at least one not working and frequently all four resident elevators would go down. This wasn't a huge headache for me, I was on the 7th floor and can walk up 7 flights of stairs with no issue, but I could imagine that's really frustrating for people, on say, the 17th floor! We would literally have residents abandon groceries at the communal space because they didn't/couldn't carrying them up the stairs. Ultimately I didn't want to leave Lenox Park, but I was laid off and ended up needing to relocate for my new job. I would have stayed at Lenox Park if I could.

I have lived at this property for 1 year now, but unfortunately, we needed to break the lease…read morebecause the place is infested of roaches, it got really worse few weeks ago because they have improved the hallways by changing the carpets and painting the walls which looks really nice! But be aware of the pests!!!, I kill about 10 roaches every day, the kitchen is the worse place and I am extremely clean I never left unwashed dishes or food standing there. I have requested pest control, they come in, but it does not work, the disgusting animals keep coming. Talking with other neighbors; everyone has the same issue. Other than that: place is EXCELLENT! Apts are huge, nice views, great location, no noise at all, respectful neighbors, so nice staff from leasing office to front desk, cool amenities (gym, pool, business area), they keep the building really clean, upgraded elevator and new carpets in the hallways. Sad about the pest situation, hope they improve on it