JBG Smith

I have now lived at Fort Totten Square for 3 years and each year I have moved into a new apartment in their building. The leasing process has probably been my least favorite part of living here as there always seems to be some sort of hassle with getting approved. Besides the leasing process issues, I truly have almost nothing to complain about Fort Totten Square. The basement level of the building is a full service Walmart as well as having a Subway, Five Guys, and Wingstop, and there is a Chick Fil A right across the street from the building. Only a 10-15 min walk to the metro and then one stop away from Catholic University metro or an easy 10 min drive.

Do NOT move here if you value your personal safety. In May, I was injured in an elevator fall in The Bartlett (Arlington, VA). I had to be rescued by the Arlington Fire Department and crawled out a small gap the Fire Department made in cranking on the elevator. After rescue I immediately went to Urgent Care.

I told The Bartlett staff about the event and only received an email they were sorry it happened and that "the elevators have been having issues."

The elevators have had issues since at least 2019 and before. There have been numerous falls. Yes, the ELEVATOR FALLS 1-2 floors. There have been numerous people stuck requiring rescue.

The Bartlett's reply, "We have passed inspection." Not "are you ok?" "Do you need assistance." Or "how can we help."

Since the May 24th fall, I've been temporarily stuck, not requiring Fire Department Rescue 2 more times. I immediately told The Bartlett and have not received reply.

As of October 2024, The Bartlett management has reached out to me, but just to hear my concerns.

If you were injured in a Bartlett elevator fall too within the last 5 years, please let me know: thebartlettelevatorfall@yahoo.com

I have created this email to locate other victims of these events and will share with my lawyer.

I will say the building is new and lovely, although it is quite expensive, and not in a great neighborhood. Additionally our neighbor is constantly smoking weed and management has done everything they can to try to get them to stop including legal action although nothing has changed. Additionally, our unit is very very small. We are looking to move back over to NW probably in the Woodly Park area.

Whether you want to live alone or share an apartment with roommates, this is an excellent property due to its location as well as the amenities it provides. Additionally, grocery stores and restaurants are within a walking distance of the property.

Expensive building but good service and luxurious apartments.

Great location!

Very student-friendly, right beside the GU Rosslyn Stop, the Rosslyn Metro, and just across the Key Bridge to cross to Georgetown. Great apartment amenities and location!

Why are there so many questions

Overpriced as with all apartments close to Howard, but decided to live close for convenience as well as the amenities.

Great, clean and fresh space. Very close to campus. The only drawback is the cost but it ends up being worth it in the end, in my opinion.

The amenities around here are awesome. Walking distance to a planet fitness, Target, Harris Teeter, CVS, 10+ different restaurants, the entire Pentagon City mall is here, 7 minute walk to the metro and 15 minute ride into school. Great place to live if you don't want to live in downtown DC.

love this building. amenities are great for the neighborhood but it definitely comes at a cost. price is reasonable for the area but cant definitely get more for your money if you live in a different area.

Apartment is great tons of space, much cheaper rent in Arlington compared to in DC/Foggy Bottom I pay the same/less compared to people with roommates but I have far more space. Commute is about 20-25 minutes with the Metro which is close by.

Great amenities overall and pet friendly. The roof closes by 11:30-12am most nights so if you need a space to study late night hours, this place isn’t it.

Wonderful building mostly consisting of international students and young professionals/families. On the expensive side but really great amenities and staff.