Dorchester House

2480 16th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
202-667-3600 WEBSITE save favorite

AVERAGE RATING

recommended by:
45%

overall rating:

2.5

2.3

Parking:

2.7

Maintenance:

2.3

Construction:

2.9

Noise:

2.6

Grounds:

2.6

Safety:

2.3

Office Staff:

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05/24/2011

Decent place

YES

4.0

I usually wait till I move away from a place to write a review. But I've been at this place longer than I've been anywhere so I decided to go ahead and write a review now...before I get my next ... more

05/16/2011

Good - for a time

YES

3.0

There are tenants who have lived in this apartment block for years - decades, in some cases - and although it has a lot to recommend it, one year will have been enough for me. It's in a great location, ... more

03/28/2011

For the price...Great Place

YES

4.0

The big D isn't nearly as bad as people make it out to be in some of these reviews. I moved in this past Summer, here are my thoughts: 1. Yes, renovations suck. But they're more than common in DC and ... more

08/04/2010

Borger Management is the worst

1.0

The management company that runs this property is AWFUL. They do not care about the tenants and are a constant hassle. I loathe dealing with them on every level and would not recommend this building to people on that account ... more

07/08/2010

So far so good

YES

4.0

I moved in in April and so far, this place has been great. My only complaints would be about the size of the kitchen and lack of counter space-but I knew about that before I moved in-and yes, the walls ... more

05/28/2010

Moving Out of the Dorchester House = Happiness

1.0

05/28/2010

Nice building

YES

4.0

02/07/2010

If you're looking for a quiet place, go elsewhere

2.0

01/14/2010

Borger shafts Employees and tenants

1.0

12/04/2009

So far so great

YES

4.0

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Dorchester House is an apartment community located in Washington , DC . The following apartment communities are located nearby: Park Meridian ( 0.1 miles), Totten Tower ( 0.1 miles), and The Century ( 0.1 miles).

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09/25/2009	dont dont dont	NO	1.0
09/03/2009	Stop complaining people.	YES	4.0
07/28/2009	You Want Facts? Overthemoon is Out To Lunch	NO	2.0
07/28/2009	THE REAL STORY- LETS GET IT STRAIGHT	YES	5.0
07/01/2009	I think this place is nice!!	YES	4.0
05/09/2009	Mice, roaches and 6 a.m. daily construction	NO	2.0
04/23/2009	You get what you pay for	NO	2.0
03/25/2009	Safe yourself the trouble	NO	1.0
02/22/2009	no title	NO	1.0
02/12/2009	slum lord incompetent management, disgusting conditions, not worth the cheap price	NO	1.0
02/02/2009	Don't move in here	NO	1.0
01/30/2009	NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!	NO	1.0
01/30/2009	New Management is not making the difference	NO	1.0
01/30/2009	Dorchester house is hell	NO	1.0
12/30/2008	Better than others...everywhere has drawbacks.	YES	3.0
09/24/2008	used to be okay, but starting to suck	NO	3.0
09/10/2008	Disappointing	NO	3.0
08/21/2008	There is NO good reason to move in here, not even the "cheaper" rent	NO	1.0
08/18/2008	Have loved it	YES	5.0
07/17/2008	The Dorchseter is Great for what it is.	YES	4.0
06/26/2008	Place Sucks - Avoid it at all costs!	NO	1.0
06/17/2008	Welcome to Hell, with no discount in rent	NO	1.0
06/17/2008	A gross disappointment.	NO	1.0
06/06/2008	DO NOT MOVE IN HERE!	NO	1.0
05/14/2008	this building has bed bugs-- do NOT move in	NO	1.0
03/26/2008	Warning to new tenants through 2008	YES	4.0
02/28/2008	Tell everyone to avoid Dorchester House - New Fascist Regime	NO	1.0
02/21/2008	Do not move in now.	NO	1.0
12/11/2007	not worth considering	NO	1.0
11/29/2007	Great Deal...	YES	4.0
11/05/2007	3 years on....	YES	3.0
10/10/2007	The management annoy me even more than the roaches!	NO	2.0
08/29/2007	Major renovations...	YES	3.0
06/22/2007	Luxury rents for slum lifestyle	NO	1.0
06/21/2007	The Dorchester has MAJOR problems. It's not worth the money, folks.	NO	2.0
05/10/2007	Love the Dorchester	YES	4.0
04/16/2007	At first a good bargain, but more trouble then its worth	NO	2.0
03/28/2007	Honestly, not so bad!	YES	4.0
03/08/2007	Don't be fooled	NO	1.0
01/11/2007	Perfect for anyone relaxed and looking for great rent!	YES	4.0
01/08/2007	Not luxurious, but good building for the price	YES	3.0
11/05/2006	Mice, mice everywhere!	NO	1.0
10/30/2006	Don't Believe the Negative Reviews	YES	4.0
10/23/2006	i love living here!	YES	5.0
08/15/2006	price, location, space is good, bld,mgt needs work	YES	3.0
07/13/2006	rats nd roaches everywhere!!!	NO	1.0
07/06/2006	The Nastiest Place Ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!	NO	1.0
04/21/2006	Great staff. Resident Manager's attitude is deplorable.	NO	3.0
03/07/2006	Space makes it worth it	YES	4.0
02/07/2006	Not bad for single DC newbie	YES	3.0
11/16/2005	it depends where in the building you are	YES	3.0
11/07/2005	Do not even consider living here.	NO	2.0
08/11/2005	overpriced dump	NO	2.0
08/10/2005	Not too bad, but getting worse...	NO	1.0
08/09/2005	not so great	NO	2.0
08/09/2005	A good value, but at a price	YES	3.0
05/03/2005	Good for the price	YES	4.0
04/24/2005	Half-truths in other reviews	NO	2.0
04/14/2005	Pros and Cons	YES	3.0
03/09/2005	Think before you rent	YES	3.0
02/28/2005	no title	NO	2.0
02/26/2005	Great Place To Live!!	YES	4.0
12/13/2004	hell redux	NO	1.0
08/26/2004	What were you people expecting, the Ritz?	YES	4.0
08/09/2004	STILL BROKEN and FIRE	NO	2.0
04/09/2004	It was once grand	YES	4.0
04/02/2004	Bad Management Aging Building = A Dump	NO	1.0
01/04/2004	A shame to see a grand old building deteriorate	NO	2.0
11/13/2003	Renters Beware	NO	2.0
08/28/2003	Not exactly heaven	NO	2.0
08/19/2003	You get what you pay for	YES	3.0
08/17/2003	Large and quaint but shabby upkeep	NO	3.0
08/16/2003	Great place to live	YES	4.0
08/10/2003	no title	NO	1.0
07/03/2003	Not too bad, but try to find somewhere better!	NO	3.0
06/24/2003	It´s convenient, it´s cheaper, but it comes at a cost	NO	2.0
05/02/2003	no title	NO	2.0
02/04/2003	Good Value for the Money	YES	4.0
11/18/2002	Not perfect, but close enough	YES	3.0
07/01/2002	I miss it!	YES	3.0
06/20/2002	Great Neighborhood/Community--bit $$$$.	YES	4.0

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