I very much enjoy this building. It is built for people with tight schedules who need convenience. However, the modern decorating and the fact that almost every apartment is exactly the same makes me feel like I'm in a cookie cutter place. However, there is really little else to complain about. The apartment is brand new, spacious, and clean. The management is responsive. They have maintenance staff that answers the day anything breaks. The gym is large and new, there is free coffee, there is even a dog was station and a mini theater. On top of all that, it's a 10 minute walk (or one stop on the red) from union station. That's very convenient! The metro is only a block away and there's a grocery store across the street. This building makes everything in my personal life take as little time as possible, which is a great plus.

First and M is the best apartment complex I've ever lived at. The building is very new and comes with top notch amenities. The building has hands down the best apartment gym I've ever seen. I've enjoyed living in NOMA, but it's not for everyone. Luckily, the apartment complex is very close to the NOMA metro stop.

First & M is definitely one of the best apartment buildings I've ever lived in. The staff was awesome. The ladies in the leasing office were very friendly. The front desk staff was great as well. Very helpful and knowledgeable. The lobby area and shared resources were very clean and functional. The Gym is the biggest apartment gym in DC. If you live at First & M, you most likely won't need a gym membership. The theater is great. My apartment was beautiful - great design. I had a studio and loved that, when people came to visit, they thought I lived in a one-bedroom. It was a very big studio, and they had a separate space for my bedroom which was great. T. Appliances were great, hard wood floors were great, and it was very quiet in that space.I would definitely recommend First & M if you can afford it.

The Avalon at First and M NE is perfect for those seeking great value for their money. The amenities are outstanding. I always feel like I'm on vacation when I spend time on the rooftop! I also use the gym almost every day. It's so convenient to just walk downstairs and have a full-service gym and yoga studio available to use. Plus, I never have to wait for a machine.

I Have Been living here for almost two years now and love calling first and m home. My 1 bedroom apt is great. I work out in the gym multiple times per week and use the rooftop pool frequently during the summer. The apartment is 1 block from the metro which is really convenient.

First, I am giving this a 9 just because the complex itself is great. If you work nearby or have always lived in this area, you will love it. I do not like this area and am moving at the end of my lease because I hate the area. The only plus about the location is the proximity to the NOMA metro stop so you can get out of NOMA.

However, First & M is a great complex. Its pricey, as are all of the "modern" accommodations around here, but it is worth the money for the amenities. Really the best gym I have ever had in any apartment complex. I don't use the pool. The business center is actually functional, whereas every other place I have lived had terrible old computers and printers. The rooms are nice, though a little more basic than you would expect for the price. Space is small, but I like how the studio has a separate bedroom area. Never had one issue with management. Everyone at the desk is great. They need to move this down to the hill and I would definitely rent again!

I have no complaints so far. I recently moved to DC and First and M has been a great place to live. The location is great, the staff and residents are very friendly, and the amenities are great.

Living two blocks from the office definitely has its perks. The neighborhood is fully equipped with a grocery store, Starbucks, Pet store, and yoga studio. Concierge in the building is great. They handle everything from letting the dog walkers in to receiving dry goods.

So I moved into this building when it first opened and we were kind of the guinea pigs because NOMA wasn't traditionally an area in DC for high-rise apartments. I loved it though because we got a brand new amazing apartment for a really good deal (literally the best in DC value wise). The apartments are finished impeccable, closets are amazing and our lobby and common areas always make my guests jealous. This is an amazing apartment building in a very up and coming neighborhood in DC. I was initially skeptical about moving here but over the years I have seen how this area has become flooded with young professionals. No regrets

The building makes a good first impression and looks pretty fancy. For the money, it's not a bad place to live. It is also close to shopping and quite centrally located. I try not to walk back late at night - I have been stopped/approached on the street before.
The walls are thin, however, and I have woken up in the middle of the night because of noise - especially on weekends. People will take advantage of the rooftop (which is beautiful) during the summer and it can be quite crowded/noisy.
I have heard complaints that the appliances are cheap, but mine were brand new and are working fine.