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Low-Rise Apartment
Columbia Heights, 1445 Otis Pl NW | Washington, D.C.
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  •  Additional Storage Available
  •  Air Conditioning
  •  Building Laundry Room
  •  Controlled Access
  •  Elevators
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Parking Nearby
  •  Pet Friendly
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances

User Rating

5.0
Average
2 Reviews

About this Location

Best World Supermarket
12 min walk
Green/Yellow (metro) - 12 min
54 (bus) - 3 min
Rock Creek Park and Piney Branch Parkway
4 min walk

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  • Building Related

    •  Elevators

  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Garbage Disposal
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stove & Oven

  • Laundry

    •  Building Laundry Room

  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning
    •  Ceiling Fans
    •  Hardwood Floors

  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Parking Nearby

  • Security & Maintenance

    •  Controlled Access

  • Storage

    •  Additional Storage Available
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Overall rating 5.0/10, based on 2 renter reviews Write a review

6.5
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2.0
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3.0
Management
7.0
Value
3.5
Social
4.0
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Very spacious studio apartments with good lighting.

For the value, this is probably one of the best options in Columbia Heights. The buildings are a bit old but renovations are currently underway. Heat is included in the rent, but is controlled centrally by the building and can be unpredictable. Maintenance responds promptly to work orders. One HUGE con is that they charge a $35 lockout fee in case you need to be let into your apartment, even though the maintenance guy lives in the same building and it takes no effort for them to unlock your door.

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Okay for price range

The apartment itself is spacious for a studio apartment and is in fine condition, but management is subpar. They close their offices early so I am only able to retrieve packages on weekends and they charge $35 to unlock your door if you forget your keys, even though the maintenance guy lives down the hall.

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 35 Recs

Red Hook Lobster Pound
Thip Khao
CAVA
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grocery 2 Recs

Best World Supermarket
Yes! Organic Market
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convenience 2 Recs

CVS Pharmacy
Walgreens
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fitness 29 Recs

Kali Yoga Studio
Champion Lifestyle Fitness
Past Tense
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parks 5 Recs

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

Sticky Fingers Sweets & Eats
Le Caprice DC
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)

12 min

52/53/54 (bus)

3 min

S9 (bus)

4 min

D32/H3/H4 (bus)

10 min

H3/H4 (bus)

10 min

Columbia Heights Reviews

61 reviews
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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