Arris 1331 4th Street Southeast, Washington, District of Columbia 20003

"I've toured all but two buildings in Navy Yard and lived in three. Comparatively, Arris just does so many things better. First and foremost they have a great management team (shoutout Richard and Jennifer). When we were signing our lease we had a really tight turnaround deadline, and both Richard and Jennifer worked on their days off to help us get things finalized. It was awesome. If you've dealt with bad management you know how frustrating that can be, so kudos to them. Front desk is also always present and helpful, which is not always the case in Navy Yard. It just makes life easier and adds a degree of safety. I can't really speak to maintenance because everything is in pretty good shape, but the one time I needed something they turned it around that day. As for the apartments, they're well built, well maintained, and smartly designed (I can't stress the smart design part enough). A lot of Navy Yard buildings offer more amenities or rent concessions, but the units almost always have weird layouts, or face noisy streets, or cut corners on little things like appliances, maintenance, or management. Just read the reviews for some of the other buildings and you'll see horror stories about broken elevators, fob systems that can be hacked, homeless people hanging out in lobbies, break-ins, etc. As for the location, we originally toured Arris because it's in the less chaotic part of Navy Yard, and so far that has remained true. It just feels safer than some of the places immediately surrounding the ballpark or near the highway where homeless people tend to hang out. The one downside you'll find is that Arris has fewer common spaces than some of the newer buildings, so if that's a priority you may be disappointed. Personally, I've lived in buildings with more amenities and I've found that they're really only good for showing off. So if you want to pay an extra $400 a month to show your friends your plunge pool be my guest. Otherwise you can just join a gym like the rest of us. All in all we found that Arris is just a smart choice, and if you can't tell I did a crazy (like, spreadsheets-for-months crazy) amount of research."

"Kim (head manager) and Aaron (head maintenance of team) are amazing in customer service and ensuring The Arris is the best place to live in Washington Navy Yard! We had a flooring issue that was quickly resolved and handled in the most professional manner!! Arris is the place to live at the Washington Navy Yard area, check it out!!!"

"We are convinced that this is the best home away from home we have chosen for ourselves for our 9 month stint in DC. It is beautifully built and immaculately maintained, and the location is second to none. Furthermore, the workforce is amazing! Jennifer Dennie is a star in managing our viewing and rental arrangements. Aaron is highly dependable and efficient on the maintenance front. TJ and Gwen always greet us with a smile while attending to our queries. My only wish is for more community activities :-)"

"Shout out to our maintenance staff here at Arris. Aaron is the best! He promptly resolved a request for me on the fly, and I really appreciate it!"

"I love living in Arris! I've lived in DC for 8 years and Arris is the best home I've had in the city. The building is great and the neighborhood is really awesome, but even more important are the incredible people who make Arris a home. Aaron and Bob oversee building maintenance and service and they are fantastic. They're so quick to help, incredibly nice people, and my dog (Vince) loves them both... and he's hard to win over! I've just renewed my lease for another 16-months and cannot imagine moving anywhere else."