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Low-Rise Apartment
Columbia Heights, 1436 Meridian Pl NW | Washington, D.C.
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  •  Air Conditioning
  •  Cat friendly
  •  Dog friendly
  •  Doorman Building
  •  Elevators
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Parking Available
  •  Private Balconies
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

User Rating

7.2
Good
6 Reviews

About this Location

Green/Yellow (metro) - 7 min
S1/S2/S4 (bus) - 3 min
Rock Creek Park and Piney Branch Parkway
8 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby

Pricing 

  • Building Related

    •  Elevators

  • Entertainment

    •  Grilling Station

  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stove & Oven

  • Landscape

    •  Courtyard

  • Laundry

    •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning
    •  Hardwood Floors

  • Pet Terms & Amenities

    •  Cat friendly
    •  Dog friendly

  • View

    •  Private Balconies
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Overall rating 7.2/10, based on 6 renter reviews Write a review

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4.0
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5.7
Management
7.7
Value
6.2
Social
6.7
Safety
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This is a condo owned by a couple who lives in Maryland. They are nice and responsive to issues and mostly hands off.

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I have had a good experience. I have lived at the apartment for 2 years. What kept me here is the location. It is less than 10 minutes of a walk to Target, Giant grocery store, and the Columbia Heights metro. The unit includes washer, dryer and dishwasher. Tenants only pay for WiFi and electric. I enjoy living here.

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  • 3 beds / 2 baths
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Good experience, though the apartment is small

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Good deal for cozy condo

I have generally had a positive experience at the Reserve. It is in a great location in Columbia Heights and is a good deal for a 2 bed 2 bath. The building is small and quiet with no crime issues. However, the total size of the condo is quite small, particularly in the shared living space. There have also been some pest issues, mostly mice, which have yet to be resolved. Generally, if you're looking for a great deal in Columbia Heights and don't mind a cozy place, I would recommend the building.

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Not a great experience

While we like our place well enough- it is decent value for DC, close to the metro and convenient to bars/restaurants. We have had SEVERE and continued pest issues. That is my main complaint. There are also no amenities (rooftop, gym, etc). I have had my bike and a package stolen since living here. There is no doorman or common area and there is usually pet hair on the carpets of the hallways- as someone who has allergies it is bothersome.

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 34 Recs

CAVA
Thip Khao
Red Hook Lobster Pound
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grocery 1 Rec

Best World Supermarket
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convenience 2 Recs

CVS Pharmacy
Walgreens
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fitness 36 Recs

Kali Yoga Studio
Champion Lifestyle Fitness
Past Tense
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parks 4 Recs

Lamont Park
Columbia Heights Dog Park
Meridian Hill Park
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coffee 10 Recs

Sticky Fingers Sweets & Eats
Coffy Cafe
Zombie Coffee & Donuts
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About Columbia Heights

Columbia Heights is a neighborhood which is a mesh of contemporary architecture and history which embraces different cultures extensively. The vibrant region has a flourishing nightlife at spots like the Meridian Pint or the Wonderland Ballroom where people can enjoy music and happy hours or simply ...
Walkable
Balanced
Noisy At Times
Cultural Oriented
Good Neighborhood
Proximity To Amenities
Great Restaurants And Bars
Median rents in Columbia Heights
Studio
$
1,600
1 Bedroom
$
2,150
2 Bedroom
$
2,950

Getting around Columbia Heights

Green/Yellow (metro)

7 min

S1/S2/S4 (bus)

3 min

54 (bus)

2 min

S9 (bus)

6 min

D32 (bus)

7 min

Parking Near The Reserve

No parking is available at The Reserve, but there is parking nearby.

U Street Parking Progression Place

37 min
$210 / month
Parking rates are for informational purposes only and may vary — for most up to date pricing, please reach out to the garage directly.

Columbia Heights Reviews

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Reviewed by AmericanU Graduate Student living at Highland Park at Columbia Heights
Columbia Heights is nearby lots of restaurants and bars and we live right next to the metro.
Reviewed by AmericanU Graduate Student living at Berkeley Condos
I love this neighborhood. Shopping, such as Target and Best Buy, is easily accessible. There are great restaurants featuring diverse food options. The neighborhood itself is very diverse, with a large Latino population and a mix of other races and ethnicities as well. There's a wonderful farmer's market on Saturday mornings. Meridian Hill, or Malcolm X Park, is nearby. Other neighborhoods with great bars and restaurants are within walking distance, including Petworth/Park View and the U Street Corridor. The metro ride to American University is quite long; I'd recommend taking a bus to Tenleytown and then taking the AU bus to campus.

Regarding neighborhood safety, there are occasionally shootings unfortunately. I have never personally felt unsafe even at night, but realize others might feel so.
Reviewed by Washington DC Resident living at Adams Court Condominiums
Great neighborhood for being close to Howard but slightly away at the same time (different vibe). Lots of restaurants and chill bars around plus (and more importantly), lots of grocery stores, gym, etc.

If you value quiet, try to go a block or two away from 14th street (which is a popular artery for fire engines / ambulances / police cars - i.e. lot of sirens).

Con: Increasing amounts of gentrification in this neighborhood is increasing rent prices
Reviewed by Howard Med Student living at Highview Apartments
There are so many things to do in the area and the majority of them are a 15-20 minute walk away. There are 2 metro stations (both on the Green line) which makes going to see the monuments and museums a 20 minute trip. The area is great for experiencing life in the city.
Reviewed by Howard Med Student living at Highland Park at Columbia Heights
There is always something going on! That is part of a city. I live across the street from Target, Bestbuy, Chiptole, liquor store, Cava, and CVS. Things are within walking distance (i.e., U-street is about 15 minute walk down 14th).
Reviewed by AmericanU Graduate Student living at Monroe Common
I love Columbia Heights! I'm two blocks off of 14th Street where transit (yellow/green) and stores are, including Giant, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, and several eateries! It's also a quick walk to AdMo and U Street corridor.
Reviewed by DC Resident living at 1429 Girard Street
Nowhere else in DC is there such a melting pot of culture, food and things to do. Everything is in walking distance and there is no need for a car. If your are a foodie your a few blocks from U street or Adams Morgan,
Reviewed by GW Law Student living at N/a
It's not a great neighborhood intrinsically, nor is it particularly close to GW. But it's close to pretty much everything else while being far enough away/still being gentrified so that it's cheaper.

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