Ellicott House

Key Take Away: This building is a safe choice. Both in location and management. I would recommend this building ------ Wanting to be the change, of less negative reviews on apartment buildings, I lived 1 year at Ellicott House and had no serious issues or complaints. I enjoyed my time in the building, its location, and thought management was good (in comparison to the stories i read online about other places). If i Could have stayed in DC, I would have loved to continue living here. Biggest perks were it's location being close enough to the metro and the L2 being just outside, and the safety of the area itself. + utilities being included in the rent made this a great value. I had no issues with bugs, and my maintenance request were always fulfilled promptly. Downsides: On occasion, the water would have to be shut off, but this was only ever during the week and during business hours, when most people would not be home. + Some issues with the elevators, but they're are three so at least 1 is operating at all times.

I love this place, it is a very nice and look around to Stores and Restaurants.

l did recommend 2 tenants and they left after 2momths .one was smoking and second had issuers with IVANA & DANIELA. and that was when l wanted to live too. IVANA PROMISED MESS MY CREDIT UP. They were making their own money. if you did ask for their so small tinny paper as receipts. they started adding late fees when l submitted my checks dated before the months ended. dating my receipts' the days they processing. Just what Mr. RONNY STARTED DOING. l will not pay any late fees only, if it is late. l went down to LANDLORD &TENANTS (D.C) presented my copies of my checks. l was told to go home & sleep.They all need to stop taking advantage of their power. l paid $750.00 for security deposit.l have all that l paid. last month, l asked one of he staff what my security deposit is because it should come with interest, he told me is $500.00. l only laughed. Management needs to improve.

The building and the surroundings are beautiful and clean. The neighbors are polite and respectful and the apartment is nice, spacious, with a well equipped, modern kitchen and a very comfortable bathroom. The staff is friendly, welcoming and helpful. I am so loving my living experience in Ellicott House!

Ellicott House was my first apartment in DC and I lived there for just over three years, from August 2013 to October 2016. I was in a studio and overall had a nice experience there. The building itself is very nice. I did have some issues with the garbage disposal but besides that, I have no real complaints; management changed a few times but usually were helpful. Walking distance to Van Ness metro station and the L buses are right there. Close to Politics & Prose for all you nerds out there. I moved out because the rent was just getting too high but if you can afford it, then I would recommend Ellicott House.

I like my Ellicot House team They always respond quickly to any problems. Thank you

I like my new apartment in Ellicott House. Everybody is friendly . When you have problem it decide very fast. You can go to the swimming pool or gym. Thank you Ronald for help with my apartment!

Horrible management, horrible owner who is cutting concierge and security hours, poorly maintained building, fairly incompetent maintenance, in a neighborhood where businesses are closing, long awaited new businesses are not opening, theft is rampant, next door park where all kinds of sketchy things happen...Just NO.

We have lived at Ellicott House for almost a year and we have greatly enjoyed our time here. The apartments are very attractive and spacious and the price is reasonable. The office staff and concierges are very friendly and extremely helpful. While we have had a few instances where repairs were needed, 9/10 times maintenance has responded within 48 hours and have been easy to work with. We enjoy the community that lives here as well and so far we have had an overall pleasant experience.

When I get off the elevator where the gym is located, I am hit with a smell of toxic disgusting trash. That will set the time for the entire building. Let me just tell you. Those trash bins need to be removed. People live down there and the trash bins are overflowing and I should not have to smell trash when I get off my elevator that is slumlord behavior. It brings bugs and rodents, so I’m giving you notice now before I call the DOB. I have mentioned this many times and you have done nothing you’re not even keeping the doors closed and you’re making people breathe trash. It’s not legal it’s not healthy. Lots of issues in the building such as rats in the walls. Violence communication is very bad and upper management doesn’t know how to communicate. The owner of the company Greystar didn’t respond to emails which I think makes him a coward especially because he says himself how about she cares about his residence while he doesn’t show it. The building was not decorated for the holidays, and I expect Kate pride to be recognized. The pool is cold and the building is still dirty. The lifeguard doesn’t show up when he’s supposed to with Concierge is rude and there’s no decor or instructions for the garage. Management does not do anything to make sure people are not out on the patio after the hours of when the patio is closed therefore, keeping everyone awake so we have to call 911 to the building over and over and over.

I’ve lived here just over a year and this place is terrible. Fire alarms don’t work so they “test” them constantly. In the mean time your safety is dependent upon fire watch personnel looking or smelling smoke. Hot water is non existent. I’ve lost count how many “repairs” they’ve done to the hot water boilers. Custodial crew don’t actually clean, there was dog poop sitting in a very commonly used stair well for 4 days. And the portal the report repairs often doesn’t work….

Ellicott House apartments are fine. It's no luxury apartment, but the location is good and facilities passable considering the price. The same problems most likely apply to other apartments of similar age in the area. The building is from the 70s, and although they've renovated the common areas to look modern the units themselves are certainly a bit more dated. Maintenance isn't as good as other apartments I've lived in. The staff turnover for the front desk and leasing office have also been high lately, leading to the front entrance being unattended somewhat frequently.

A lot of the same issues keep happening. Random concierges; elevator constantly being fixed, and much more. All we can do is send an email and wait.

Sadly The Ellicott House is no longer what it used to be. I’ve lived here about 13 years and I’m very disappointed. The pool water is cold and not taken care of. There are rodents in the building and the building is not taken care of. We have lots of areas that need painting and assistance. Our carpets are constantly dirty and stained. We no longer have a coffee bar as a amenity. There are constant water shut offs and power outages. Maintenance takes longer than they should and nothing is ever truly fixed. It’s only a patch job. Rent has sky rocketed yet the residents get nothing in return. Even our fire pit is broke after years and years. Also our windows have not been cleaned in many years as it was a yearly thing to do. As for the hearing and AC, it’s so bad. Never what what it should be. The noise level is so bad and there is no security or management on site to assist so we must call MPD over and over.

The Ellicott House is generally clean. It definitely needs some more assistance with cleaning. The pool water is cold and not pleasant. Discussed this with management constantly. The trash rooms are smelly and the chutes need to be cleaned. Our windows have not been cleaned in years. Used to be cleaned every year. There are mice in the building. We had a coffee bar but it was taken away recently. Management I like, the property manager I am speaking of. The vending machines have gnats that fly out of the machine when a soda is released. The gym is small and needs ventilation. The pool is not open 7 days a week or on holidays. Often times the lifeguard is not on duty when he is supposed to be. The neighborhood is beautiful. Many aggressive dogs in the building. B1 level looks absolutely atrocious. Chipping paint, water in the walls. No security in the building. My time here has not been great but I hope things get better. Hoping for a Grand Star change. And about 15 mins to metro.

I love living at Ellicott house apartments. Management is always open to talking to me when I need it and the staff at the front desk and all the building staff are always friendly.

Love staying at Ellicott! The apartment is ideally located in a safe neighborhood. I have been living here for the past couple of years and am a satisfied resident. I hope to continue living here.

Ellicott House remains one of the best living spots in Upper NW. Great staff and amenities. I've been a longterm resident for years and have been pretty satisfied.

This is a lovely residence. Lovely neighbours lovely people, lovely dogs lovely community all round a good experiment of live in this community very welcoming people!!!!!

Not happy about the frequent water shut-offs. Building’s heating and AC are inconsistent- in winter hallways are way too hot. Hallway carpets should be deep-cleaned (not just vacuumed weekly, however I’m pleased the vacuuming is consistent). I’ve lived here a year and a half and the fire pit still doesn’t work. On the bright side, staff is friendly and responsive. Community feels safe.

The staff is courteous and professional. I appreciate that I get a friendly interaction. Maintenance is quick to repair my request and they are courteous and professional as well.

Living in Ellicott House is very convenient; we have gas stations, pharmacies, schools and restaurants nearby. I like the pool and the tennis courts, the staff is helpful and friendly.

Love staying at Ellicott! The staff is friendly and the building is well-equipped with the required amenities. It is also ideally located in a safe and secure neighborhood.

Almost two years living at Ellicott building and it feels like home. One of the best and affordable buildings in the area. I loved the upgrades on the beach umbrellas outside and our indoor pool. They look great! Special thanks to all the staffing and management who are always so welcoming and kind!

Overall, I was pleased with my time at Ellicott, although there were a few things that came up that were frustrating (slow maintenance fixes, unhelpful front desk workers, some disorganization).

Really enjoying it here so far. Only been a week but no complaints! Guest care, maintenance, and the other residents I’ve meet so far have all seemed happy and helpful. Love the location and my apartment view.

Love living at Ellicott House! It is ideally located, has the required amenities and the staff is nice and supportive. I would highly recommend this place to students!

Ellicott House is still one of the best deals in town. Amenities are great and the staff are very supportive and helpful. Highly recommended.

Ellicott House apartments is a nice place to live. It is located in a convenient and quiet area, there are restaurants, gas stations, pharmacies and schools. There are two tennis courts and an indoor pool.

Great neighborhood and location, a good walk to the metro, but as long as you plan for the walk, it’s not bad at all! The washing machines and dryers are in a convenient location on every floor, and good when they’re all working, it would be a bonus if they were included with the rent price!

Perfect and clean, was hard to finish the application but the apartment is very nice. And the front desk is very helpful and nice. I love it

Ellicot house is one of the apartments in the area. I would recommend this place to anyone that is looking for a new home. It provide what every family needs it got a gym, an inside pool for the little ones and a computer lad in case you want to search for something.

This is a below average building to rent in (as far as rent controlled buildings on the avenue) The units are very expensive for what you get. They have not been renovated the units as another resident pointed out since 2004. Something is always broken. The water issues are non stop. No real community events or parties here like other buildings. When there is one It’s definitely a low budgeted event. The leasing agent is not friendly at all. Very unresponsive and unprofessional. Washers and dryers are old and ruin clothing yet the price to wash went up. There is definitely a lack of professionalism when it comes to safety and keeping tenants happy. Management is responsive but does not think of the tenants first which is always the downfall in tenant appreciation and retention.

Ellicott House apartments are fine. It's no luxury apartment, but the location is good and facilities passable considering the price. The same problems most likely apply to other apartments of similar age in the area. The building is from the 70s, and although they've renovated the common areas to look modern the units themselves are certainly a bit more dated. Maintenance isn't as good as other apartments I've lived in. Some issues they simply don't fix (the tub doesn't drain all the way) and others they do but it takes many weeks to get parts (over a month in the case of our heater thermostat). The elevators are also somewhat unreliable, though at least one of them is usually working. The water temperature is also strangely variable, some days being no hot water at all and others near boiling. Again, considering the price is lower than other units in the area these are acceptable drawbacks in my opinion, but don't expect anything fancy.

Love staying at Ellicott House! The apartment building is ideally located and possesses all the required amenities. Highly recommended for students!

This is a nice place to live, it is clean and well located. The people are friendly and useful, it is very convenient, the metro is about ten- minute walk

I have not had water for over a week. This issue has been going on for over 6 months. The water is ice cold and we were all left here for the long Memorial Day weekend with no hot water, no pool (on a holiday) and fans running in the hall because of a leak last week. I am curious how old the boiler is and when it’s supposed to be replaced?? It should probably be looked at by a professional at this point. The tenants must bathe. Hot water is part of my lease. Do we need to go to a hotel? The water is ice cold. Where can we shower? When can we shower? I need to shower now. I need hot water to wash my hands. There are elderly people here, children, babies and humans that need to shower. There are multiple reviews online here specifically that talk about no hot water for months now. And here we are with ice cold water still and no way to shower for days. My husband and I are timing the water each time via video. Same thing is said, “**** is working on it”. Maybe it’s time for outside help and outside assistance overall. I want to shower. Umbrellas were put out, plants were bought. I had a clogged toilet and smelled “gas” so I called the desk and nobody answered as per usual so I left a voicemail for emergency services because of my toilet and the gas smell. Carlos called back quickly and was helpful. Luckily my husband unclogged the toilet. Yet the toilet won’t stop running. I’ll put in a ticket for that. AND the fire pit works now. Yay! My carpet was cleaned by the cleaning people before I had to ask. That’s nice, because usually I have to ask. New trash cans, coffee is stocked. So all that is good. Sadly I can’t offer more stars as I can’t shower for days. And the same answer is not cutting it. A person knocked on my door without my consent and many others doors getting signatures from tenants about this issue and they collected lots of signatures from what I saw. They said they are using these signatures for this issue and the tenants thanked them. I didn’t sign because of Covid. Again another reason I want hot water.

Love the building and the staff! Everyone is so welcoming and friendly. The building is always taken care of and cleaned. The management is very professional.

Love staying at Ellicott House! The apartment building is ideally located and offers all the requisite amenities. It is also close to my university. Therefore, it is a great place for students to stay. Highly recommend!

The best experience so far, I would recommend this apartments, they have everything that a family needs. The amenities are great too you have a lot to do in the community too.

Ellicot house is a nice place to live, its location is very convenient because it is close to pharmacies, gas stations, schools, banks and restaurants. Also, the staff is friendly and helpful.

The best place to live. We have a 1 year living here and we are so happy, so we renew our lease again. We have beautiful neighborhood, pet friendly, pool, gym, leasing office, coffee bar and tennis court.

The prices are good for the area on many units since this is a rent controlled building, but the units aren't that nice. Maintenance is also somewhat lacking. Some things they determine aren't worth fixing, and even when they do need to be fixed maintenance can be very slow. It took over 2 months to get our heater thermostat working (in January and February too!) . The bathtub has a dent in the bottom and cannot fully drain, this too was noted on the move in form but is apparently not worth fixing when we put in a request for it. The desk staff are nice and leasing office also incredibly helpful. I suppose it's a matter of getting what you pay for, but the prices listed online for many units are not at all worth the quality of the building. If you get a good deal for a unit thanks to the rent control then this building is worthwhile, but otherwise there are better value options nearby.

I enjoy living at Ellicott House, my apartment is cozy and the building is nice and well maintained. I am giving 4 stars because sometimes there are some issues with the hot water and the elevators. On the other hand, I am thankful for the wonderful staff that work at the front desk, they are always very kind and helpful!

Love staying at Ellicott House! The staff is friendly, the maintenance and amenities are up to par and the apartment building is ideally located.

Ellicott House is the best deal in the neighborhood. Great quality of living with nice amenities and close walking distance to everything you need. A

Love staying at Ellicott House! The apartment complex is ideally situated and has nice and cooperative staff. Would definitely continue living here for the next year as well. Highly recommend!

I have lived at Ellicot House for two years and I think it is good place to live. It is near schools, stores, gas stations, pharmacies and restaurants. Transportation is easy and very convenient. There is an indoor pool and two tennis courts.

Some things are changing for the better while other things have changed for the worst. It’s only February 2023; still plenty of time for changes to occur.

I moved out recently due to personal reasons and can say with all certainty that Ellicott is one of the absolute best apartment I had ever had the pleasure of living in. I have lived in several different apartments along Connecticut Ave and I must say that this is an absolutely wonderful place. I never ever encounter any pest or had any concerns regarding safety. All my concerns(few) were dealt with immediately. About Amenities, they have opened a few up but they are absolutely lovely. They really handled Covid seriously and I appreciated all the communication. I cannot recommend this place enough. I will definitely miss it and the surrounding neighborhood!!! Everyone was very kind until my very last day. Stay safe and well.