Emily

UPDATE: 11/9 I previously anticipated AIR would continue to nickle and dime for the new AC pads and key lock pads that they changed for absolutely no reason. Well this morning we were sent an email that the building will be charging a $12.45 monthly fee for those things. Unbelievable. The building has continued to go downhill in all the worst ways. Avoid UPDATE: 9/3 Avoid Avoid Avoid. This apartment was just sold from Bozzuto to Air Communities. They have only been in for a week and now told us we will need to pay an annual fee of $75 to receive packages and are implementing $10 daily late fees if you don't pick it up. We did not have to pay anything for Bozzuto to receive packages...I've lived in 10+ apartments and have never heard of such a money grab when rent for 1 bedrooms here start at $3k+. They sent out a notice that they are updating our key pads for our homes and AC system (this building is practically new and they all work fine). Can only imagine what other hidden fee's will be added on randomly in the coming months. Not even a week in and showing how much a greedy company they are. Not to mention the AWFUL 24/7 construction (see review below) and the fact that you get double charged for electric/ hvac 1- through the elm and 2- through pepco. Original Review: This building is next to two construction zones: a new apartment building (from what I was told) and the purple line metro. The construction does not stop, it occurs 22-23 hours of the day and leasing was not exactly forthcoming with this information. Both construction projects have permits from Montgomery County to work before and past normal "quiet" hours. Monday-Saturday: Construction for the apartment building starts between 6am-6:30am, sometimes as early as 5am. This construction ends anywhere between 7pm-8pm. Sundays are usually quiet, but not always. If it rains during the week, expect them to be out there on both weekend days. Purple line construction is also all day from what I have gathered, but also continues all night. They do not stop until 3-5am. As I type this, there is currently a thumping noise that is causing vibrations in the building. They also do blasts during the day which is incredibly loud and shakes the windows. Think you can handle the construction, but realize after a few months it's disruptive and want to raise a complaint/ leave due to the disruption? Your lease will have a construction addendum to protect the building from any liability from the noise. The building itself is beautiful and they have a great gym/ amenity areas, but the construction is intolerable at times. I wish, along with many other residents, that leasing was forthcoming with this information before we leased. We were told that we would "barely hear it" because of how well the windows keep out sound and that they only work normal hours. This is absolutely false. If you absolutely must lease here, try to get a unit on the West side or very high up. You can hear the construction on the 8th and 17th floors of the East side, and can only imagine how loud it is for the units below.