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Downtown, 2000 F St NW | Washington, D.C.
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  •  Building Laundry Room
  •  Controlled Access
  •  Dry Cleaning Valet Service
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Individually Controlled Heat & A/C
  •  Parking Available
  •  Pet Friendly
  •  Rooftop Deck
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Walk-in Closets

User Rating

7.2
Good
18 Reviews

About this Location

FoBoGro
6 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
West Potomac Park
13 min walk
In a quiet
neighborhood
Blue/Orange (metro) - 15 min
80/N4 (bus) - 4 min

Pricing 

Studio, 1 Bath
$1,444+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,320+
  • Bedrooms

    •  Walk-in Closets
  • Building Related

    •  Elevators
  • Convenience

    •  Dry Cleaning Valet Service
  • Entertainment

    •  Playground
    •  Rooftop Deck
  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stove & Oven
  • Laundry

    •  Building Laundry Room
  • Living Room

    •  Hardwood Floors
    •  Individually Controlled Heat & A/C
    •  Large Windows
  • Security & Maintenance

    •  Controlled Access
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Overall rating 7.2/10, based on 18 renter reviews Write a review

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6.1
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7.5
Management
7.6
Value
5.6
Social
8.2
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Affordable Living Close to Campus

Its an old building which is fair, its the cheapest in the area but it does the job.

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Great, Affordable Option for GW Students

I really like this building! Some of the units are very dark and small but my studio is large with lots of light and tons of closet/storage space. The kitchens are tiny but I've been able to make it work with just myself living here. The management is super responsive, and having someone sitting at the front desk makes the building feel secure. There is also a nice roof area. I don't like not being able to control the AC/heat myself, and it definitely gets hot on the higher floors in the winter, but it's tolerable with windows and fans. The location is super convenient to GW! There is some noise from undergrad buildings and not a ton of food/grocery options nearby but it's workable and I like being close to my classes more than anything.

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Empire Apartments

Great place to live because of how close it is to campus. Can be loud depending on what floor you live on because of the undergraduate students. Has had issues with AC breaking the past two summers.

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AC & Heater is controlled centrally

Extremely cold

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Good Location if you want to live in Foggy Bottom DC

I've lived here since before coming to GMU Law. This is close to GW and about 15 minutes from GMU Law on the Foggy Bottom Metro. If you want to live in the city, it is a decent place. Price is high but so are most places in DC. Mostly students live in the building. New owners took over recently and quality has improved.

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Overall Great

The Empire has a great location, it is a 2 minute walk from the GW Law School. The building is kept very clean. Management is extremely responsive if there are any maintenance issues, no matter what day or time it is. All winter long they have free coffee and hot drinks.

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Pretty Average

My stay has been uneventful. I did have two amazon packages that Amazon claimed were delivered but I never got notice of. I don't know if they were stolen or never actually delivered, but packages are often left out in the open, especially if the front desk woman is not at the desk.

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Good Location

The Apartment is very close to GWU, several office buildings, the metro, Whole Foods, and the National Mall. This is the best part of the apartment.

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Close to Campus

I have not had any issues with the apartment. It is very close to campus and quiet. The staff is nice but not always there during the hours they are supposed to be. Also, the kitchen only has mini-fridges which is not great. I am staying for an additional year though because it is enough space for now and I am happy with it.

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Nice Apartment

I live in a warm and cozy studio, which is perfect for one person. Large walk-in closet, no noise problem. If you prefer to live in a spacious apartment, it's probably not a great choice for you. But I think it's worth the price with respect to the services I receive and the great location.

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 30 Recs

Founding Farmers
Penn Grill
Halal Grill Food Truck
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grocery 2 Recs

FoBoGro
Whole Foods Market
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convenience 2 Recs

7-Eleven
CVS Pharmacy
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fitness 16 Recs

Ambitious Athletics
Svetness Personal Training
Batala Women’s Drum Corps
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parks 6 Recs

West Potomac Park
Lafayette Park
Farragut Square Park
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coffee 24 Recs

M E Swing Coffee Roasters
Juan Valdez Cafe
Greenberry’s Coffee Co
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About Downtown

Downtown DC offers tourists and locals plenty to do between the various restaurants, historical attractions, and boutique shopping. This walkable neighborhood welcomes its visitors to walk between the Smithsonian Museums for daytime activities and Penn's Quarter at night to meet up with friends.
Safe
Lively
Walkable
Easy Commute
Historic Vibe
Prime Location
Noisy At Times
Median rents in Downtown
Studio
$
1,900
1 Bedroom
$
2,450
2 Bedroom
$
3,400

Getting around Downtown


Parking Near Empire Apartments

No parking is available at Empire Apartments, but there is parking nearby.
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Downtown Reviews

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Love this area, right near Logan Circle and 14th street which has so much good food and nightlife!
Amazing neighborhood. Close to GW and close to so much good food and nice restaurants.
Sometimes noisy, but the front desk quickly deal with it if you ask
Great, Safe neighborhood with great food and close to campus.
Foggy Bottom/West End are great for 1Ls -- you will get to know the area around school and you will be conveniently within a few blocks of GW. There are a lot of food options, but night life is lacking (though you're a short walk to DuPont and Georgetown). There are plenty of busses and metros around.
Good only in the sense that it is near the school, that you can receive warnings from the school and D.C. (if signing up), that you can be assured of safety generally even if coming in late due to pulling off night studies in the library. However, noise levels are high, so you can hardly study indoors at home because of people wanting to earn money in exchange for their loud and terrible performances. This means that you may ultimately end up outside for work or rest during morning/afternoon. Noise in the evening can be high too due to some people having gone drunk. Noise (some loud trucks and mostly machine sounds) and lights can be too much for sleeping deeply.
It's really only convenient because of how close the law school is. Otherwise, I would not live here. Definitely a business/corporate area that shuts down on the weekends. Not a lot of options for going out to eat unless it's either overpriced or fast food. The only grocery store that's walking distance is Whole Foods, which I personally hate shopping at.
The Aston is the furthest GW housing from the campus, so we had to walk more than any other student to get to class. We are also the furthest away from any Metro station, but still not considerably far when you look at the big picture. There are grocery stores, bars, and restaurants nearby which is a perk, but it is pretty noisy around here. But I guess that's anywhere in Downtown DC. There are always cars honking, ambulance sirens, etc. But the area seems pretty safe.

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