Apartment Ratings | Ellington Ratings and Reviews

Ellington: Going down hill fast (Not Recommending)

2009-10-14T11:52:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Location is great. Amenities fair. The leasing office and onsite management the worst. If you like the urbanite way of life full of hustle, bustle and lots of noise, this is the place for you. The prices are outrageous and vary by floor. In speaking with other tenants, some pay ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ellington: MANAGEMENT IS HORRIBLE building is nice (Not Recommending)

2009-10-01T05:46:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The management people could not care less about you or what you want. They act like they're doing you a favor and you're taking their time by asking questions. It's really frustrating. Parking is also a rip off. $185 for the lower level and you have to walk up two ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ellington: Live in the middle of it all (Recommending!)

2009-08-04T07:58:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I just moved into the Ellington, never having lived in the city. What a way to be introduced to it all. There is so much to do and see just right here on U street. Metro access is great. Getting into and out of the garage is way easier than ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ellington: Good Parties. (Recommending!)

2008-10-07T06:28:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived in apartment buildings all over DC. The Ellington is by far the best one so far. While it is a little pricey and parking did go up from 150 to 185, I wouldn't quite say that was a 40% jump. They also changed the parking to all ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ellington: Awful Staff, Very Expensive - Moving Out Soon (Not Recommending)

2008-10-02T11:09:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The staff at the Ellington is absolutely awful in comparison the two other rental buildings I lived in while in DC. I will be moving out next month because the rent has continued to go up, despite the quality of services going down.1) I do not feel safe with the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ellington: Avoid--not worth the money (Not Recommending)

2008-08-14T13:01:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: After four long years at the Ellington (original resident), it's time to leave. I have generally had it with the revolving door of management staff...I have seen numerous managers come and go, and they get progressively worse. The staff is rude and arrogant and forget who pays their salaries. They ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ellington: Decent building but avoid Lauren (Not Recommending)

2008-08-05T15:53:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived in a lot of apartments across the country in my day, but I've never paid so much rent and yet had such a rude, incompetent and generally miserable management staff. Lauren goes out of her way to annoy the residents and forgets that our rent pays her salary. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ellington: I love my apartment (Recommending!)

2008-08-04T09:45:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived at The Ellington for over two years. The management staff keeps changing but everyone that I've worked with in the office has been very helpfull. The parking charge has gone up significantly ($225), and on top of that, you can't get a parking permit to park on the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ellington: Avoid renting here (Not Recommending)

2008-07-30T14:14:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Fortunately my lease just ran up at this pricey dump. I too was extremely disappointed by the amenities and most importantly the often non-existant service at the Ellington. With the exception of Gary, and a tall lady who works the morning shift, the crew was unbelievably bad. Not only did ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ellington: Bad Place to Rent - Not very safe and overpriced (Not Recommending)

2008-07-21T17:30:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I would absolutely avoid this place. The rooftop deck is nice, however you can get that in a lot of nicer buildings in the city and without the high rent and crime factor. The gym has seemingly gotten worse and worse since I moved in, the carpets on my hallways ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ellington: OVERpriced and HORRIBLE management (Not Recommending)

2008-07-16T14:46:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The location, the rooftop and Dawn at the front desk are this building's only redeeming qualities. The management staff, except Donna, are horrible. Lauren should find a new job and all my neighbors concur. She is mean spirited and negative. She forgets that we pay a large sum to live ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ellington: The Ellington is a great place to live. (Recommending!)

2007-10-16T13:18:02-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The Ellington apartments is a safe, clean building to live in. The management staff is very professional and always helpful. The building is rather new which is great and the location couldn't be better for me. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ellington: A good spot if you like city living (Recommending!)

2007-10-15T12:49:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived here for one year. The noise from the street was a little loud at times but could be drowned out with fans if the windows were closed. Other than that, I have no complaints. I found the staff to be very helpful - especially Dawn! The apartment itself ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ellington: Good and Bad depending on your floor (Not Recommending)

2007-05-31T16:45:17-06:00

From greengirl85: I've been in two different apts in this building. A 2bdr on the 5 floor and a 1 bedroom on the second. Both have their own pros and cons. On the 5th floor facing Ust I had an amazing view but way too much noise, even with the windows closed. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ellington: Ellington Best in the Area (Recommending!)

2007-02-22T13:12:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The Ellington is a wonderful building with great amenities, security and great apartments. I have lived here for 6 months and I am happy I chose The Ellington. I have friends of mine who are renting elsewhere and they too love The Ellington and will be renting here when their ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ellington: (Recommending!)

2007-02-03T14:22:28-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Does anyone find it strange that there are multiple glowing reviews posted on the same day? I am pretty sure that they were posted by one of the two new managers in the building.

But on to my review, I have lived here since July 2006. Here is the downlow on ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ellington: Best Apartment House in area (Recommending!)

2007-01-27T12:08:29-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been in a two bedroom for 2 years and without question I am 100% satisfied. From the responsive management, the wonderful concierge, the common areas, and the units itself -- five stars all. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ellington: Nice Place (Recommending!)

2007-01-16T14:48:38-06:00

From elrenter06: I lived in the Ellington for one year and it was a great place. Maintenance was always responsive. The roof deck makes the building. Only problem is it is expensive. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ellington: Great place to live (Recommending!)

2007-01-15T13:50:56-06:00

From sarahd_1979: Great apartments, the management team is always helpful, and the location is perfect. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ellington: A great place to live! (Recommending!)

2007-01-15T13:12:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've been a tenant at Ellington for 3 years and I love it! The building is beatiful and very well kept. The management staff is friendly and has always met my needs. I love the Party Room/Billiard Room. Its a great place to entertain. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ellington: Convenient & Comfortable, Quiet & Quality! (Recommending!)

2007-01-15T13:16:54-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've been hear at the Ellington since February 2006. As a former member of the Property Management Industry, I pay a bit more attention to certain things:

A Professional & Responsive Staff
Clean and accessible Common areas
Comfortable, functional & quiet living space
Safety and Parking access

The Daytime Concierge, Dawn, is the Queen of ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ellington: Safe, organized community (Recommending!)

2007-01-15T11:51:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived at the Ellington for 1 year (moved out after purchasing condo in neighborhood) and really enjoyed the facilities. The building has a 24-hour concierge and the overall security compared to other apartments I've lived in was top notch. And I loved the pool table and HD Plasma for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ellington: Great living (Recommending!)

2007-01-13T19:10:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My experience at the Ellington has been fantastic: Great amenities, extremely friendly and helpful management, underground parking, convenient location and a very comfortable apartment. I highly recommend. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ellington: Very nice !!! (Recommending!)

2007-01-02T16:35:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The Ellington is a great building. The Party Room is awesome with a pool table and flat screens. The Mgt staff is very nice and handle issues immediately. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ellington: Awful (Not Recommending)

2006-10-02T17:17:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I had approximately 5 different leaks in my apartment, not confined to the same room. Twice the ceiling caved in. There were also severe noxious fumes a few times and management lied to me about the source at least once. (They said the store next door was painting, when really ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ellington: great place to live (Recommending!)

2006-08-12T10:36:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've been here just about from the beginning. I luv it! Anyone who complains about the noise is silly. It's. U. Street. If u were looking for quiet, move to Arlington. Besides, the noise is generally limited to wknds when the clubs start letting out. Personally, I luv being so ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ellington: Do you enjoy water leaks, flooding? (Not Recommending)

2006-07-20T12:24:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We had great hopes for living in the Ellington. It has a nice appearance, fairly nice finishing details, amenities, and decent new appliances.
However, even compared with low-end apartments we lived in during our college years, we have never had so many problems with flooding and leaks as in the ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ellington: looks can be deceiving (Not Recommending)

2006-02-15T11:56:37-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The apartment building is built so poorly! It is extremely noisy, and the walls are so thin that I can hear my neighbors conversations, and that is with a normal talking volume. We had some leaks in the bedroom, through the window, also through the window in our living room, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ellington: First Class (Recommending!)

2005-12-13T17:51:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I moved into the Ellington in 2004 when it was still being finished. Aside from a few unruly guests and the loud sounds of U Street, this apartment is one of the best-run facilities in the area. Here are my thoughts:

MANAGEMENT - The best around. The concierge(s) are like family, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ellington: excellent (Recommending!)

2005-08-31T13:37:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Love this building, and I've lived in several in DC. Area is great, staff is awesome. Love it love it! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ellington: Great building but too noisy (Not Recommending)

2005-08-20T23:52:30-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Priced toward the higher end of DC's newest set of designer apartments, The Ellington offers great apartment layouts in the heart of the revitalized U Street corridor. The daytime concierge is a dream. And the amenities are fantastic (business center with conference room, party room with pool table, fitness center ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ellington: mixed feelings (Recommending!)

2005-05-10T18:59:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I can't believe I don't love this place anymore. The fitness center is great. The common area is nicely mainained. The free internet access is great. The location is incredible. This place is like a small hotel. Personal trainers, dance lessons, and roof top access on Ust. I even have ... [click to read full apartment review]

Ellington: Great Building but you pay for it. (Recommending!)

2005-04-27T19:24:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The Ellington is convenient and the staff is generally helpful. Lots of amenities but keep in mind they cost $500. Overall, yuppie central. ... [click to read full apartment review]