Dorchester House,

2480 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States

"I had to call 911 about a resident from this building who harassed me and began following me as I passed the building. I was walking a foster dog when a white man who looked to be about 6ft tall in his 40’s or 50’s with shoulder length brown hair started screaming at me and trying to get close to me and threatened to kill me and the dog. I had to call 911 because he was following me and wouldn’t leave me alone and began filming me or taking photos of me on his phone. He appears to have mental health issues and be a danger to others. It makes me feel unsafe to go near the Dorchester House"

"Update: mice and roaches!!! It doesn’t matter how sparkling clean my apartment is, the problem stays consistent and makes me paranoid and feeling icky. Also, The building needs a call box so not every person is just let in. I like most of the workers. The Security and cleaning staff are friendly. Management is SO helpful and kind. Shelton was an immediate help during a move for me, the security people are always asking me how I am and keeping me smiling. I couldn’t recommend enough. I feel safe. It’s in a great spot. I feel lucky to have a great size apartment and awesome management."

"Overall Dorcester House is a solid apartment complex for a location in the city. It has some down falls, mainly the age of the building hurts the ability to block noise from other rooms but its not a huge deal, also you get the odd pothead that makes the hall smell like weed 24/7, but thats pretty common in DC. The place has improved greatly over the last 6 months or so and serving those who live their seems to be a top priority. Also maintenance and sanitation is sold. Everything is fixed on time and I have yet to see a mouse or roach."

"Management lies to your face about everything. I was told 6 months ago while looking for apartments the gym was being fixed up. The same sample paint swatches are on the wall and all of the machines are unsafe. The machine to add money to your laundry card has been broken now for 2-3 months. I have told "Concierge" and management but still nothing. (numerous tenants have complained) Employees constantly park in my parking spot while I am at work, the assistant manager even admitted this while I was in her office."

"I just moved in about two months ago and am extremely pleased with the cleanliness, privacy, and size of my unit, as well as the friendly 24-hour front desk/security staff and the building amenities. I looked at another apartment building nearby for the same price that was much smaller and lower quality; glad I went with Dorchester instead. I’ve received compliments from other DC residents who visit on both the building and my unit. Check it out!"