I've lived at the Point for about 5 years, starting with some previous owners. While there have been significant improvements over that time, there are still some major concerns with the building. That said, if your main concern is price and proximity to the metro, you might love it here.

Pros:
- Just a few blocks from the metro
- Cheaper than newer buildings in Silver Spring
- New management got a good hold on the pest problem over the past year
- Updated courtyard is very nice
- 7-11, Deli (w/beer and burgers), hair saloon, and more in the building
- Super pet-friendly and it has two areas for dogs to use that make morning walks good. 90% of the dogs in the complex are very friendly to people and other dogs.

Cons:
- It takes a lot to get management to respond to issues (except maintenance; maintenance team is pretty good)
- It's unclear how safe the building is. We have police in the building a couple times a week and the management office has never told us anything about this (even when asked).
- It's an old building, so if you have neighbors who smoke (anything) then your apartment will get the smell as will the hallway.
- Amenities aren't the best. Gym gets shut down a lot due to issues and the units that you can rent when family comes for the weekend are not acceptable at all (you would never rent them in the condition they're in)
- Communal washers have had a mold problem for about a year and it's bad enough that your clothes may smell
- Elevator problems are a weekly occurrence

The Point at Silver Spring is a great place to live, located walking distance from the heart of downtown Silver Spring. The property is older, but management has made major updates to all the amenities, and some of the units. We live in an upgraded unit with a washer/dryer in unit, which we love, but there are also washer/dryers on each floor for the units that do not have their own. The neighborhood is great, young, and fairly safe. I love being able to walk to a restaurant, the grocery store, or most anything else I need. The property is also located very close to the Silver Spring Metro (less than a 10 minute walk), which is a huge perk. Management is friendly and responsive, and overall the property is very well maintained.

The Point at Silver Spring is a mediocre apartment in the heart of Silver Spring. It's newly-renovated and clean, although my unit had a severe bug problem that took MONTHS to resolve. The complex, overall, is great--paying individual utilities sucks.