REVIEWS AND ADVICE FROM CURRENT STUDENTS GEORGETOWN MBA HOUSING GUIDE 2015-2016

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Intelligent Apartment Search Where Georgetown MBA students Who Georgetown MBA students Live Live With 20% Rosslyn/Clarendon 18% 30% Alone 9% Adams Morgan 9% / 37% Roommate (excluding spouse/partner) 44% Elsewhere in DC area, including: - 8% /West End 33% Spouse/partner - 7% Foxhall Village - 5% Ballston - 5% Georgetown *19% of students live with pets **3% of students have children

What Types of Properties What Size Residences Georgetown Georgetown MBA students Live In MBA students Live In

54% Mid- or High-rise Apartment 15% Studios or Efficiencies Buildings 39% One Bedrooms 37% Standalone Apartment Units, Low- rises, and Houses 26% Two Bedrooms

9% Mid- or High-rise Condo Buildings 20% Three or more Bedrooms

Distribution of Overall Ratings Average Rent by Apartment Size

STUDIO $1750

1BR $2050

2BR $3000

0-6.9 7.0-7.9 8.0-8.9 9.0-10 3BR+ 10% 13% 48% 29% $3400

Rent versus own Most frequent transit method

RENT 93%

OWN 7%

Driving/Cab Public Transit Walking Bike/Other 45% 30% 15% 10%

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Table of Contents 3 facebook.com/veryaptco What’s in the 2015-2016 Georgetown MBA housing guide Life on Campus, VeryApt.com and DC @veryapt 4 Overview More detail on the important campus buildings, using the VeryApt website alongside this guide, and a quick overview of DC neighborhoods Disclaimer Neighborhood Guides The reviews and ratings presented throughout 7 this guide and the VeryApt website do not Rosslyn/Clarendon, Dupont Circle, Adams Morgan, reflect the opinions, position or endorsement Burleith/Glover Park & Georgetown of VeryApt or Georgetown University. The responses and reviews presented are solely Apartment Ratings those of the survey respondents. VeryApt and Georgetown University assume no responsibility 11 Compiled from over 100 student reviews for readers’ or users’ interpretation of the 12 Most popular apartments data. The results do not in any way constitute a warranty or representation by VeryApt or 13 Highest rated apartments Georgetown University as to the quality, safety, or other features of a property. Students are 14 Best for families encouraged to check all available sources of 15 Best for pet owners information about properties prior to leasing. The data in this guide is compiled from 16 Best amenities Georgetown MBA students, though this guide is not an official publication of Georgetown 17 Best social experience University. Finally, we do not alter results or 18 Best value edit reviews based on any outside partnerships. However, “Featured” content (unlike “Top” content) is often supplied by partners who Renter resources, brownstones helped support this guide, or are from new 19 Landlord grades, renting process explained, properties that lack reviews but are likely brownstones relevant to students. Questions or comments on the housing guide?

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3 LIFE ON CAMPUS

The Rafik B. Hariri Building is the home Healy Hall is the flagship building on of the McDonough School of Business. the Main Campus of Georgetown It features classroom space, professor’s University which was constructed offices, an admissions office, the business between 1877-79. It houses academic school dean’s offices, a 400-seat and administrative offices, as well as the auditorium and extensive workspace. historic Riggs Library and Gaston Hall. The Rafik B. Hariri Building opened in 2009 as the new home of the McDonough School of Business. It was supported entirely from philanthropic efforts and is named for the late Rafik Hariri, prime minister of Lebanon from 1992-1998 and from 2000-2004.

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My housing search began around this of our data in detail and sort buildings time two years ago. After the initial by ratings and features. In addition, excitement of getting accepted into we’ve partnered with the most popular This guide was compiled business school and I ran out of Game buildings to offer you accurate and from 2014 survey data of of Thrones episodes to watch on my up-to-date information, so you don’t over 100 current students company computer, I figured I needed have to sit in front of your computer to find a place to live. I really didn’t know refreshing Craigslist. much about the city, so I approached We asked students to rate every person I knew at business school We’re still in beta, so please reach out to their residences on a 1-10 to learn more. us if you experience any issues. Please try out our Intelligent Apartment Search scale Countless Google searches, Craigslist that will provide you with personalized refreshes, and spreadsheet tables later, I apartment recommendations based on Building ratings are figured out where I wanted to live. That your unique needs and budget. Please process helped me find an apartment I contact us with questions or feedback determined by averaging love - I managed to balance my desire on the site or this guide, and good luck these scores from for space, proximity to students, and with your housing search! students high-quality amenities. That said, it didn’t make sense that the process should be so time consuming. My Co-Founder (and Scott Visit VeryApt.com to neighbor), Ashrit Kamireddi, who worked search quickly for more at TripAdvisor prior to business school, Bierbryer went through the same process as I did [email protected] detailed amenity and and thought that the review and data rating information model he knew so well would be a great one to apply to apartments where grad Scott Bierbryer is a recent UPenn MBA students live. graduate student. Prior to business school, At VeryApt.com, you can he worked at Glenview Capital Management read reviews on buildings Two years and thousands of student in NYC. He is a Co-Founder of VeryApt and reviews later, we’re proud to offer in the guide as well as admitted students this guide along with currently lives in Philadelphia. other great properties in our companion site VeryApt.com. We DC want this guide to be a starting point for your search: an idea of where you should be looking given your unique situation. The site allows you to go through all 5 Top DC Neighborhoods Explained Columbia The most popular neighborhoods for Georgetown MBA students heights/ mount Burleith/ Adams pleasant Glover Park Morgan Foxhall GUTS Stops (Whitehaven/Wisconsin) Village Dupont Washington, DC GUTS Stop (Dupont Circle Circle Georgetown Georgetown MBA Campus

Virginia Foggy Bottom/ GUTS Stop West End (Rosslyn) GUTS Stops (Arlington Loop) Rosslyn/ Ballston Clarendon

The Top FOUR Georgetown MBA Neighborhoods

1 Rosslyn/Clarendon 2 Dupont Circle Other Neighborhoods

20% of Students 18% of Students <8% of Students Each

A cheaper option than some With easy metro access, including Foggy Bottom/West End areas closer to campus. Students GUTS (see page 15 for GUTS 5 call out the area for safety and info), many students enjoy this amenities, though the commute pricier area for the ease of getting 6 Foxhall Village from Clarendon can be a bit of a to campus as well as the great hassle. nightlife and restaurant options. 7 Ballston

8 Georgetown 3 Adams Morgan 4 Burleith/Glover Park

9% of Students 9% of Students

A bit farther from campus than A quiet and friendly option for other downtown spots, Adams students, though some areas on 44 Morgan is praised for its great the outskirts can be a bit hard to nightlife and character. get to campus from. Percentage of surveyed Georgetown MBA students who live outside of the top 4 neighborhoods. 6 Rosslyn/Clarendon Affordable options just across the Potomac River

Location and Features What’s great The Rosslyn/Clarendon area is directly across the Potomac River from Very safe feeling Georgetown in DC. The neighborhoods are bound by the Potomac River on the east and N Kirkwood/Washington Blvd on the west. North Pet/family friendly to south, Rosslyn/Clarendon is set apart by Custis Memorial Parkway and Arlington Blvd. Both Rosslyn (east) and Clarendon (west) have metro Affordable rental options stops, and more importantly there is a GUTS stop in Rosslyn. Good transit access Students like the calmer and safer feel to Rosslyn, relative to some of the downtown neighborhoods though Clarendon still has many great nightlife options. Some students reported that traffic can be an issue What could be better getting to school, though there are certainly areas in Rosslyn where you can walk to campus, as well as several GUTS options in the area. Traffic can get bad Getting to Georgetown MBA Campus Restaurant selection could be better in certain areas

Good but not great nightlife

Lengthy commute to 25-50 10-30 30-40 10-20 campus Minutes Minutes Minutes Minutes

Signature Spots Parks Pets Grocery Theodore Roosevelt Island, Wylie Wagg, Unleashed Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Barton Park, Clarendon Central 7-Eleven Park Fitness Beauty Dining Gold’s Gym, Clarendon Fitness River Place Salon, Bluemercury Piola, Rhodeside Grill, Spice

7 Dupont Circle A vibrant downtown scene with nightlife and restaurant options, but apartments can get pricey

Location and Features What’s great Close to public transit Dupont Circle refers to the area in Washington, DC just east of Georgetown, bound by 15th street on the east and 23 street on the west. Easy access to stores The north/south boundaries run from roughly M St. to V St.

Dupont circle stands out for its great nightlife and city feel. Students Lots of great restaurants called out the area both for its easy access to great restaurants, though they also said that the area can be a bit pricey for rent. While the Dupont Excellent nightlife Circle is safe according to students, they did say that you will run into some standard city-living downsides like rats and panhandlers. The neighborhood has a conveniently located GUTS stop at the corner of What could be better 20th Street and Massachusetts Avenue NW. Rent can get expensive Getting to Georgetown MBA Campus Heavier city feel than some would like

Few mom and pop stores

Can get very busy on 40-50 10-15 N/A 20-35 10-15 weekends Minutes Minutes Minutes Minutes

Signature Spots Parks Pets Grocery Farragut Square, Stead Park The Cheeky Puppy, West End Glen’s Garden Market, Metro Dog Park Supermarket Fitness Beauty Dining Soul Cycle, Sports Club LA, Pure Bluemercury, Spa Logic, Diego’s Raku, Hank’s Oyster Bar, Bub Barre Dupont Hair Salon and Pop’s

8 Adams Morgan Great character and nightlife though a bit farther from campus

Location and Features What’s great

Adams Morgan in Washington, DC is just north of Dupont Circle, Great character extending from on the South north to Rock Creek. Adams Morgan is bound by Connecticut Ave NW on the west and 16th St NW on Excellent nightlife the east. Good restaurant variety While definitely a bit on the farther end from campus, students who live in Adams Morgan highlight the great nightlife and restaurant Great boutique shopping options in the area. Definitely skewing towards a hipster vibe, people also commented on the nice boutiques that contrast the chains just south in Dupont Circle. That said, crowds can get a bit frustrating on What could be better the weekends, and while many of the brownstones are affordable, apartments can still be pricey compared to alternatives. A bit far from campus Getting to Georgetown MBA Campus Rent is high in some parts

Weekend crowds

Street parking isn’t great 45-60 15-25 N/A 35-45 10-20 Minutes Minutes Minutes Minutes

Signature Spots Parks Pets Grocery Kalorama Park, Walter Pierce Planet Pet, Doggie Style Harris Teeter, Metro Park, Supermarket, Safeway Fitness Beauty Dining Washington Sports Clubs, Joy’s Spa, Enchanted Nails & Spa Smoke & Barrel, Southern MINT Hospitality, Donburi

9 Burleith/Glover Park & Georgetown Quiet and friendly homes north of campus

Location and Features What’s great

Burleith and Glover park are just north of Georgetown, bound by Tunlaw Quiet neighborhoods Rd NW on the north, Wisconsin Ave NW on the east and 44st NW on the west. Family friendly

While you can certainly get closer to campus by selecting an apartment Residential feel nearby, most students who select the area just north of campus find themselves in smaller homes and row houses that can be both a far Lots of parks nearby walk from campus and removed from metro access. Students prize the quiet neighborhoods, family friendly atmosphere, and residential feel (particularly in Burleith). What could be better Metro access isn’t great Getting to Georgetown MBA Campus Few mid- and high-rise options

Far from other students

20-30 5-10 N/A 15-20 5-10 Nightlife options are thin Minutes Minutes Minutes Minutes

Signature Spots Parks Pets Grocery Glover Park, Dumbarton Oaks Unleashed, Bark in Style Whole Foods, Glover Park Park, Park Grooming Market, Safeway Fitness Beauty Dining Balance Gym Glover Park, Soma Spa, Hair Lounge Jetties, Sprig and Sprout, Washington Sports Club Patisserie Poupon

10 KEY •••• Top 25% for a $$$$ $1,950+ average per renter Apartment category $$$ $1,650-$1,949 ••• Top 50% $$ $1,350-$1,649 •• Bottom 50% (or N/A) $ $1,349 and under Ratings • Bottom 25% *Pricing each year varies

Property Type Overall RatingPrice Top 5 for Top 5 for Top 5 for ManagementAmenities Value Social Range Families Roommates Pet Owners 1401 Joyce on Pentagon Row Apt 10.0 $$ •••• •••• •••• ••• 2201 Pershing Apt 7.0 $$ •••• •••• ••• •• 2400 M Apt 8.0 $$$$ •• •••• ••• •• 4000 Massachusetts Avenue Apartments Apt 8.0 $ • •••• •• 5100 Apt 7.0 $$ •• • •••• •• Archstone Ballston Square Apt 9.0 $$ •• •• •• •• Belvedere 1600 Condo 8.0 $$$ •• •• •• •• Dorchester House Apartments Apt 8.0 $$ •• • •••• • Dumbarton Place Condo 9.0 $$$$ •• •• •• •• eaves Glover Park Apt 8.0 $$ •• • •••• • Gables Dupont Circle Apt 8.0 $$$$ • •• ••• •••• Garfield Park Apt 8.0 $$$$ •• •• • •• Gelmarc Towers Apt 8.0 $$ •• •• •• •• Halstead Arlington Apt 9.0 $$$ ••• •••• ••• ••• Hamilton House Apt 10.0 $$$$ •• •• •• •• London/Normandy House Apt 8.0 $$ ••• •• •••• •• Onyx on First Apt 8.0 $$$ ••• ••• • •••• Park Road Courts Apt 8.0 $$$ ••• •••• ••• •••• Post Massachusetts Avenue Apt 10.0 $$$ •••• •••• •••• •••• Richmond Square Apartments Apt 8.0 $$$$ •• ••• ••• ••• River Place South Apt 8.0 $$ •• •• • •• River Place West Apt 7.5 $ • ••• ••• • The Bartley Condo 9.0 $ •• •• •• •• The Flats at Dupont Circle Apt 8.7 $$$$ ••• •••• ••• •••• The Gates of Mclean Condo 8.0 $ •• •• •• •• The K at City Vista Condominium Condo 10.0 $$$ •• •• •• •• The Lexington at Market Square Apt 10.0 $$$ •••• •••• •••• •••• The Loree Grand at Union Place Apt 8.0 $$$ •• •• ••• ••• The Phoenix at Clarendon Condo 8.0 $$ •• •• •• •• The Savoy Apt 8.0 $$$ ••• ••• ••• •• The Sheffield Condo 8.0 $ • • • •• The President Madison Apartments Apt 9.0 $$$ •••• •••• •••• ••• The Prime at Arlington Courthouse Apt 8.0 $$ •••• •• •••• •• Washington House Apt 9.0 $$$$ ••• ••• •••• ••• Winthrop House Condo 8.0 $$$$ •• •• •• •• Westbrooke Place Apt 10.0 $$$ •••• •••• • •••• About our Categories Property Type Living Situation Ratings Apartment (Apt) Properties with one building manager. Roommates How students with roommates rated the building Often have consistent pricing/features Families How students with partners and/or children rated the building Condo Properties with multiple owners. Pet Owners How students with pets rated the building Lease terms and features can vary significantly by unit Building Quality Ratings Key Building Factor Ratings Management Maintenance and service quality Amenities In-room and building features beyond the basics Overall Rating Overall feedback on building quality Value Building quality given cost of rent Popularity Estimated # of students in the building Social Building community and social scene **Buildings with ratings below “7.0” are not listed in this guide but reviews can be found online at VeryApt.com

11 1st Highest The K at City Vista 10.0 , 475 K St NW $$$ rating Rated Buildings with the best overall ratings

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Review by Georgetown MBA ‘16 Living in DC The K at City Vista is an amazing property in a great location. Chinatown has a ton of new restaurants and bars and there are new Words of wisdom from buildings popping up all over the area. There is a shuttle from the the Student Government Georgetown Law Center to main campus that runs every hour and is Association a quick ten minute walk and 20 minute shuttle ride.

1st Tell us a little bit about the function that Student Westbrooke Place 10.0 Government Association. West End, 2201 N Street NW $$$ rating

The Student Government Association at MSB is the preeminent organization when it comes to students having a direct impact on the program. Aside from representing the students’ needs and sharing their concerns, our job is to enhance the MBA experience by identifying areas for improvement as well as implementing the changes we strive to see. Additionally, our mission Review by Georgetown MBA ‘16 includes engaging the student body in a myriad of It is a very well managed building. I tried other Equity and Bozzuto academic and social activities to ensure that MSB properties but this one has been the best. Amenities are great and the is an amalgamation of each student’s contribution. location is great.

Can you give us some quick advice about adjusting to business school and DC? 1st Hamilton 10.0 Overall Rating The key to succeeding in business school is House to simply take everything in stride. Balancing The Lexington academic responsibilities, a career search, and 1st at Market 10.0 Overall Rating social obligations can be overwhelming, but Square the best approach is to acknowledge that not Post everything will be perfect. 1st Massachusetts 10.0 Overall Rating Avenue What are some of your favorite local spots in DC? 1st 1401 Joyce on 10.0 Overall Rating Going out in DC has to do with covering all Pentagon Row phases of nightlife. Start with an delectable Archstone Mediterranean dinner at Zaytinya. Then continue 7th Ballston 9.0 Overall Rating to Jack Rose’s and enjoy a vast selection of Square whiskey and cocktails on the rooftop. The next morning head to Boqueria for an eclectic tapas 7th Washington 9.0 Overall Rating brunch. Finally, on your walk home stop by Glen’s House Garden Market and grab a gourmet pizza, some The President fresh groceries, a bottle of wine, and you’re set for 7th Madison 9.0 Overall Rating an evening in. Apartments

Samir Pahwa is the Student Government Association VP 7th Halstead 9.0 Overall Rating of Admissions Arlington

12 1st The Lexington at Market Sq 10.0 Best for family West End, 400 8th St. NW $$$ Families rating Highest rated buildings by couples and families

ead more reviews at veryapt com R . Review by Georgetown MBA ‘16 What Georgetown MBA students with partners The team at Bozzuto does an amazing job to ensure your transition and children typically look for: to DC is a good one. Look for any of their apartment or condo communities in the DC area and you won’t be disappointed with their high level of service and responsiveness. Safe and secure properties Outdoor areas Nearby parking Quiet buildings 1st 1401 Joyce on Pentagon Row 10.0 $$ family Pentagon City, 1401 S. Joyce Street rating

Average rents for students with partners/children

Review by Georgetown MBA ‘16 I have lived in the DC area for five years and rented within three different apartment buildings under various management groups. 1401 Joyce has been, by far, the best living experience. I’ve lived there STUDIO 1BR 2BR for two years and never had an issue. The front desk, maintenance, $1,700 $2,200 $2,700 and management teams are helpful and friendly. The residents are also friendly.

4th The Flats at Dupont Circle 9.0 Top Five $$$$ family West End, 2201 N Street NW rating

1st Westbrooke 10.0 Family Rating Place

The Lexington 1st at Market 10.0 Family Rating Square

1st 1401 Joyce on 10.0 Family Rating Pentagon Row Review by Georgetown MBA ‘16 We love the Flats mainly because of: (1) the ideal location; it’s perfectly situated between Georgetown and downtown DC, (2) the 4th The Flats at 9.0 Family Rating Dupont Circle great community of people who live and work there; The building has tons of young, fun couples who have adorable dogs. We’ve made friends with lots of people in the building. The front desk people are 4th Washington 9.0 Family Rating incredibly friendly all the time. (3) the modern, clean style of the House entire building (it was recently renovated).

13 2nd Halstead Arlington 9.0 Best for Pet pet Columbia Pike, 1028 South Walter Reed Drive $$$ Owners rating Highest rated buildings for students with pets

ead more reviews at veryapt com R . Review by Georgetown MBA ‘17 What Georgetown MBA students with pets This community is my first experience with a Bozzuto managed typically look for: property. The amenities are great, especially the garage parking (a plus if you hate shoveling snow). There are 3 pharmacies within one block, right across from the Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse ($1 movie on Tues!) and 2 blocks from a Giant. Flexible pet policies Close to parks Quieter neighborhoods 3rd Dorchester House Apartments 8.0 $$ pet Adams Morgan, 2480 16th Street NW rating

Average rents for students with pets

Review by Elizabeth, Georgetown MBA ‘16 I really love this place. It’s clean, management is friendly, there is 24 hour reception and a very friendly doorman. It’s not easy getting there from Georgetown, but we live 100ft from Harris Teeter’s, a block away from Adams Morgan, we’re across the street from Meridian Park, and STUDIO 1BR 2BR they offer underground parking as an add on. $1,600 $2,100 $2,500

3rd Top Five Garfield Park 8.0 $$$$ pet Clarendon, 925 N Garfield St rating

The Lexington 1st 10.0 Pet Owners at Market Rating Square

2nd Halstead 9.0 Pet Owners Arlington Rating

Dorchester 3rd 8.0 Pet Owners House Rating Apartments Review by Georgetown MBA ‘16 Decent Location in Clarendon. Little annoying to get to school and the night life here is limited. Metro station nearby. Trader Joe’s / 3rd 8.0 Pet Owners Garfield Park Rating Whole Foods in the neighborhood as well as a small mall area.

The Loree 3rd 8.0 Pet Owners Grand at Rating Union Place

14 1st Post Massachusetts Avenue 10.0 Best for roommate Dupont Circle, 1499 Mass Avenue, NW $$$ Roommates rating Highest rated buildings by grad students with roommates

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What Georgetown MBA students with Some features: Spectacular views from the 15th floor rooftop; Free breakfast (yes you read that right!) Monday-Friday and a tea/coffee roommates typically look for: machine 24 hours; Good sized gym in the building; Exceptional management; New building (only 12 years old!); 10 min walk from Dupont Circle, . 2 blocks from Whole Foods/Logan Spacious floorplans Circle. Multi-bedroom options Affordable price range Near public transit 2nd Richmond Square Apartments 8.0 $$$$ roommate Ballston, 900 North Randolph Street rating Average rent for students with roommates

Review by Georgetown MBA ‘16 If you are ok with a short metro ride (3 metro stops away from Rosslyn) then this is a great place to look at. I am half a block away from the metro and my commute from door to door is about 30 2BR 3BR mins. $2,700 $3,900

2nd The Loree Grand at Union Place 8.0 Top Five $$$ roommate H Street Corridor, 250 K Street NE rating

Post 1st Massachusetts 10.0 Roommates Rating Avenue Richmond 2nd Square 8.0 Roommates Rating Apartments The Loree 2nd 8.0 Roommates Rating Grand at Review by Georgetown MBA ‘15 Union Place This has been a great experience for me during grad school. It’s close to the red line metro and Union Station, as well as the H St corridor 2nd River Place 8.0 Roommates Rating West which boasts new restaurants and bars opening monthly and the impending launch of the H St trolley.

2nd Park Road 8.0 Roommates Rating Courts

15 1st Park Road Courts 10.0 Best for social Adams Morgan Area, 1346 Park Rd NW $$$ Social rating Buildings with the highest social ratings

Read more reviews at veryapt.com Review by James, Georgetown MBA ‘17 Living in the building and Columbia Heights for the past two years has been terrific. The neighborhood is a great place to be for twenty- somethings as everything you could need (grocery stores, Target, Bed Georgetown University Transportation Shuttle Bath & Beyond, Fed-Ex, Chipotle, tons of restaurants/bars) is within a .5 radius from the apartment. GUN TS (A D OTHER TRANSIT) 1st Much of the flexibility Georgetown Post Massachusetts Avenue 10.0 $$$ social students enjoy in housing is due to the Dupont Circle, 1499 Mass Ave, NW rating availability of GUTS buses, which connect the campus to Rosslyn, Dupont Circle and North Arlington.

GUTS buses operate between 5AM and Midnight.

Review by Georgetown MBA ‘16 Rosslyn It’s really expensive to live in downtown DC, but it has amazing amenities (rooftop pool with a view of the monuments and breakfast The Rosslyn GUTS stop is located at the every morning). And it’s so easy to get anywhere in the city! I don’t corner of 19th and Moore Streets. own a car, but stay on the silver line if you want to do that.

Dupont Circle Gables Dupont The Dupont Circle bus stop is located 1st 10.0 Social Rating Circle at the corner of 20th Street and Massachusetts Avenue NW. 1st The Lexington 10.0 Social Rating at Market Sq

North Arlington 5th Westbrooke 9.0 Social Rating Place GUTS operates an Arlington Loop route that runs along Key Blvd, Lee Highway, 5th The Flats at 9.0 Social Rating Kirkwood, and Arlington Blvd. Dupont Circle

5th Onyx on First 9.0 Social Rating Metrobus and metrorail You can reach campus via the G2, D2, The President 8th Madison 8.0 Social Rating and D6 metrobus routes. Metrorail Apartments connections to the GUTS shuttle are at Richmond metrorail Blue/Orange/Silver Line at 8th Square 8.0 Social Rating Rosslyn and the Red Line at Dupont Apartments Circle. 8th Washington 8.0 Social Rating House

16 1st 5100 Connecticut Avenue 10.0 Best for $$ value Chevy Chase, 5100 Connecticut Ave Value rating Buildings with the highest value ratings

Read more reviews at veryapt.com Review by Michael, Georgetown MBA ‘15 I recently moved from a large house in Mt. Pleasant to a small apartment in the eastern part of . Connecticut Avenue is a little busy but it’s only 20 minutes from school by bike and the Most Affordable building itself is very quiet. The apartments have giant windows that let in lots of morning or afternoon light. Neighborhoods 3rd Affordability varies significantly by The President Madison Apartments 9.0 $$$ value neighborhood, with apartments in the Dupont Circle, 1908 Florida Ave NW rating more vibrant downtown areas often costing much more than those farther away. Here is a breakdown of what Georgetown MBA students pay in the top neighborhoods for a 1BR:

FoxHall Village: Review by Danielle, Georgetown MBA ‘15 $1,350 The apartment is a large 400 sq. ft. studio and the management company was extremely easy to work with. I completed all the paperwork from abroad and they were very accommodating. Building is gorgeous with a gym and laundry on site and they are extremely Burleith/Glover Park: responsive to service requests. $1,500

The Lexington 1st at Market 10.0 Value Rating Rosslyn/Clarendon: Square $1,625 Post 3rd Massachusetts 9.0 Value Rating Avenue Ballston: 3rd Washington 9.0 Value Rating $1,800 House 4000 3rd Massachusetts 9.0 Value Rating Adams Morgan: Avenue $1,850 The Prime at 3rd Arlington 9.0 Value Rating Courthouse Foggy Bottom/West End: Dorchester 3rd House 9.0 Value Rating $2,200 Apartments London/ 3rd Normandy 9.0 Value Rating Dupont Circle: House

$2,400 3rd Eaves Glover 9.0 Value Rating Park

17 1st Best for 2201 Pershing 10.0 $$ amenities Amenities Arlington, 2209 Pershing Dr rating Buildings with the highest amenities ratings

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Review by Georgetown MBA ‘16 If you have a car and are punctual in the mornings when the free moving to DC GUTS shuttle comes, you are in a great location. Otherwise, you may Getting adjusted to life prefer to live by a metro station. The building itself is quiet, has an underground parking garage, washer/dryer in unit and is in a very safe in DC and the Evening area with many restaurants and stores within a mile or two. Program SGA 1st 2400 M 10.0 $$$$ amenities Tell us a little bit about the function of the West End, 2400 M Street NW rating Evening Program Student Government Association (ESGA).

ESGA allows Evening Program students to connect with the greater McDonough and Georgetown community by advocating for evening program students and organizing events to keep the students connected. I think the extent to which Evening Program students are kept connected to Review by Georgetown MBA ‘16 the campus and business school is really unique to Living at 2400 M St. NW has been an excellent experience. The Georgetown and truly enhances our experience as layout of the apartment is lovely, and the finishes are contemporary. Management offers extra services like text messages when students. packages arrive that make my life so much simpler. The front desk team is extremely helpful and willing to help me work through any Can you name some of your favorite places and complaints. things in DC? The Lexington 1) The Portrait Gallery in Chinatown; its a great 1st at Market 10.0 Amenities Rating rainy day spot to hang out, there’s a beautiful Square atrium with a little store that sells wine, beer, and 1st Westbrooke 10.0 Amenities Rating snacks. 2) The 9.30 club in DC, one of America’s Place great music venues. You can’t live in the area & miss out on a chance to see a band there. 3) Post Baobao, he’s our cute baby panda at DC’s Zoo. 1st Massachusetts 10.0 Amenities Rating DC’s zoo is free and fun to visit in the spring or Avenue summer. The Flats 7th at Dupont 9.3 Amenities Rating Do you have any suggestions on where incoming Circle students should think about living? The President 7th Madison 9.0 Amenities Rating For Evening Program students, your full-time job Apartments location usually dictates a portion of this decision. 1401 Joyce 7th 9.0 Amenities Rating Since most of us commute to work and then to on Pentagon ow campus, we have students who live throughout R the DC, Virginia and area. 7th Halstead 9.0 Amenities Rating rlington Wassan Humadi is the Evening Program Student A Government Association VP of Admissions. 7th Park Road 9.0 Amenities Rating Courts

18 Brownstones Smaller properties and how to find them

About Brownstones What’s Great

Brownstones are apartments in older buildings, typically a few stories tall. Lower rents They typically do not have a doorman, elevator, or many amenities, but are often cheaper and more spacious than the apartment and condo units Spacious floor plans in larger high-rises. Great for hosting Finding A Brownstone Brownstones can be challenging to find because they tend to be 3+ bedrooms available individually owned and do not have full time leasing managers. Brownstone listings for July and August move-in dates typically become What COULD BE BETTER available in May, June, and July. You can find a brownstone by searching online listings, contacting a landlord directly, or using a local broker who No doorman works with multiple landlords. Older buildings Most popular brownstone landlords If you’re set on a brownstone, Georgetown MBA students have leased Few amenities from many different landlords, so definitely check recent listings to stay up to date on what’s available. Often farther from campus/downtown

TIPS AND Advice Reliable Landlords Noise and Neighbors Lease Terms Check online reviews and talk Watch out for noisy neighbors Leases with independent to previous tenants to find out or light sleepers who may landlords are negotiable. Check about your landlord. Look for not allow you to host parties. your lease for restrictions on one that responds quickly to Sounds often travel well through subletters and visitor policies. maintenance requests and has a older buildings and you can You may be able to avoid a rent history of fully refunding easily be disturbed by barking increase by locking in a longer deposits. dogs, music, or construction. lease. 19 LANDLORD GRADES and the renting process

Grade Landlord Understanding the renting process C+ Archstone B+ Avalon If this is your first time renting, here is a heads up on what the process is like: A Bernstein Management B+ Borger Management Application process B+ Bozzuto You will be asked to fill out an application for an C Chatel Real Estate apartment. Likely this will include an application fee ($30-50) and potentially a deposit (up to one B Dittmar Properties month’s rent). If you’re an international student, B Equity Residential you may have to provide alternate information - in the absence of a social security number, bank A Gates Hudson accounts, etc., often landlords will accept your visa documents and acceptance letter. Landlords B Gelman Management will use your information to approve you based B Keener Management only on your credit history and income. In the event where there are issues, a landlord may grant B Lenkin Company Management the application on the condition that a guarantor B+ Peabody & Theoharis Management cosigns the lease. A+ Post Apartments B PSL Apartments after you’re approved C Roseland Property A landlord will often ask for a security deposit and prepaid rent. A landlord typically charges A The New Washington Land Company up to two months rent as a security deposit and B+ UIP will ask for up to two months in prepaid rent. At the end of your lease and after you give proper B+ Vornado notification that you are moving out (typically 60-90 days), the landlord has 30 days to return the security deposit at the end of the lease. The landlord may not return the deposit in full if there are claimed damages to the property or other charges outstanding.

LANDLORD GRADES What to look out for Grades were assigned to landlords by using a Check for additional charges or obligations that could combination of management ratings and overall cost you more than the listed price of a property. ratings for the properties they manage. Letter This could include move-in/move-out fees, renters grades correspond to the following: insurance requirements, condo fees, common electrical fees, etc. Definitely ask about previous A+ Over 9.5 C+ 6.0-6.9 electrical/utility bills have been to get a feel for what additional monthly costs there may be. Be sure to A 9.0-9.4 C 5.0-5.9 research the landlord and management company B+ 8.0-8.9 D+ 4.0-4.9 before placing any sort of deposit. If you have any specific questions, feel free to reach out to us at B 7.0-7.9 D 2.0-3.9 [email protected]. F Below 2.0

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