I'm a long-time resident of Blair Plaza and haven't moved simply because it's too conveniently located and the building is well-run (w/ occasional hiccups). The colocation of Giant (as of 10/02 under expansion) and CVS, as well as having Starbucks, Einstein Bagels, Rite Aid and the Metro station w/in a 2 minute walking distance make this an ideal community.

Underground parking (including a storage shed) is available for an extra $60/mo. Digital cable and cable-modem internet service can be obtained from Starpower or Comcash, er Comcast. The building is also within distance limits of a Verizon Central Office, so DSL service is also available.

The building has recently been renovated (w/ an attendant rent increase) and internal building security is well-maintained (I can't say the same for outside security since every time I've seen the roving guard patrol, they're sitting in the security car on the far side of the parking lot "guarding" the Oriental East restaurant entrance).

Maintenance is very responsive. The only complaint I have is that management does not timely notify tenants of routine maintenance or new construction. For example, heating/cooling air filters are changed twice a year, every year. But inevitably, tenants only receive notice two or three days before the scheduled maintenance. Anyone on business travel or vacation has no notification whatsoever. The same lack of timely notification happened when management scheduled the repavement of the parking lot; very short notice and they ended up towing cars, with obvious tenant wrath ensuing.

I'll give management credit in that, when they do make such mistakes, after tenants complain, they try to make amends. Some apartment complexes don't even admit mistakes. The Blairs have recently gone through a management shake-up; onsite management is now at Blair Plaza with some ancillary assistance at the Blair East complex. Time will tell whether this was a move that benefits the tenants or the management company.

The units are solidly constructed and tenants are friendly. As compared to the other apartments in the area, Blair Plaza is a good choice

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