1205 Collection

I toured both 1205 Collection and West Half this weekend with David. Both properties were impressive from the build to pricing. I've seen the same uptown for far more and with less amenities with the duplex I saw in West Half for $3,800 being the best deal I've seen. The amenity space rental prices were great. It's hard to imagine anything being able to be rented for under $50 and in a new build and the leasing agent was knowledgeable on the market and industry which was good to see. I also did not encounter any disgruntled residents on the tour which if a property is ran poorly enough you can see it in the faces of people in the hall. So this gets high marks from me.

Avoid 1205 Collections at all costs! My experience living in one of their apartment homes was nothing short of disastrous. When I moved in, the apartment was filthy - it was clear that no effort had been made to clean it before my arrival. The unsanitary conditions were unacceptable and posed a serious health risk to me and my cat. To make matters worse, my pet contracted a skin infection, likely due to the dirty conditions in the apartment. The vet bills were staggering, costing me hundreds of dollars when I could least afford it. The management team was completely unresponsive and unhelpful. But the final straw was when they attempted to misuse my security deposit to cover unnecessary fees. This is a clear violation of DC law, and we will not let it stand. We will be reporting 1205 Collections to DC Housing and pursuing this matter legally. Tenant beware: do not trust this company with your hard-earned money or your well-being. *UPDATE:* We urge anyone who has had similar experiences with 1205 Collections to come forward and share their story. Together, we can hold this company accountable for their actions.

I’ll reiterate what a former resident said in his Google review: Run, don’t walk, away from this place. This is the second JBG Smith building I’ve lived in while in Washington, DC, and it will surely be the last. Do not waste your money living here. Here are the main issues: - Noise: You will never sleep if you live in a unit that shares a wall with the Royal Sands Social Club (yes, the club is in the same multi-use building as the West Half/1205 Collection) AND is above the gym where people slam weights on a regular basis. I spent two years attempting to resolve the noise issues with the club and they persisted. Also be aware that the Bullpen (the event venue right next to this apartment building) has pre-games/concerts that can be heard loud and clear from your unit every single weekend throughout the spring and summer months. - Exorbitant fees/maintenance request issues: Your rent for the amount of square footage you get is absurd and on top of it, you’re charged for common space amenities on a monthly basis, split costs of heating/cooling amongst all residents, etc. The air conditioning in the gym never works during the summer and the heat never works during the winter. You can put in multiple maintenance requests and they still won’t get fixed. - Sewage smells: The entire building (common spaces, units, hallways, etc.) is regularly overcome by a a sewage smell that permeates the entire building. It’s disgusting and happens especially during the warmer months when it’s extremely humid and often lasts for the entire work day. - Quality of units: The building is cheap construction with walls that are paper thin and low quality appliances. Your in-unit dryer will take 3 hours minimum to dry anything and you can hear everything that goes on in your next door neighbor’s unit and in the hallway. The only positive feedback I have is that the concierge staff was always wonderful and welcoming. Don’t waste your money on this place.

Living at the 1205 Collection was an amazing experience from start to finish. The building is in such a fun location, right next to the stadium, which made my stay even better with so many entertainment options nearby. A major highlight for me was the building manager, Tyler. It's rare to find someone who cares so much not only about the building but also about the residents. Tyler goes above and beyond to make sure everything runs smoothly, and you can see his effort in every part of the building. Tyler also does an incredible job training the concierge team. Every time I interacted with them, they were friendly and professional, making me feel welcome and valued. They were always ready to help with anything I needed. Moving in was a breeze, thanks to the well-organized management team. They made what’s usually a stressful process super easy and straightforward. From the moment I arrived, I felt right at home. I absolutely loved living at the 1205 Collection. The great location, the caring and competent building manager, and the friendly concierge team made my stay wonderful. I couldn't recommend the building more highly. Thank you, Tyler, and the entire 1205 Collection team for making my time here so enjoyable!

I moved into my apartment at 1205 Collection about a month ago and have nothing but good things to say about my experience living here. The concierge staff are all incredibly helpful and friendly. The maintenance team handle requests quickly and professionally. The leasing office team made my move-in and leasing experience seamless. The building itself is very clean, well maintained, and beautiful. The amenities and views are amazing and the apartment interiors are laid out well, with solid appliances and hardware (good quality cabinets, closet storage, bathrooms, and floors). The location is also hard to beat, with easy access to the metro and lots of bars and restaurants nearby. I haven’t had any negative experiences with the parking garage like many of the older reviews talk about, but the issues may have been resolved by the time I moved in. Overall I really enjoy living here and am happy to give a 5 star review.

My boyfriend and I lived at 1205 for a year and absolutely loved our experience there. Management was responsive and friendly, and the concierges were top notch (Ashtrid we’re looking at you!). Management always communicated building events and issues in a very timely manner. They also held resident events pretty often which always had great food and drinks. Package delivery to our front door was a nice touch we had not had at previous apartments. Maintenance crew was responsive and helpful. Our unit faced Van Street (quieter than Half St) and was bright and spacious. Appliances and interior decor were new and appealing. Great bike storage room. Only cons we had were width of parking garage entrance (tiny), no loading dock elevator so sometimes only 1 elevator for the building if someone was moving, and the rent hike when our lease was up for renewal. The rent hike wasn’t negotiable and was the only factor in us moving. We miss you 1205!

I have lived in West Half/1205 Collection for 4 years now and the consistent problems with management has left me leaving a negative review. I do need to start with the reasons I have liked living here: the apartments themselves are very nice and big, the people at the front desk are very helpful, the amenities are great, and the location is perfect. Unfortunately, the management has made every other aspect living here extremely difficult. Firstly, the positive reviews left below are clearly written by the building themselves to cover up bad ratings. Second, once you live in the building, management (Patrice and Tyler currently) refuse to answer any emails, whether it is about resigning a lease, looking to move into a new apartment within the building, or any issues you may have. The most important reason I am leaving this review is because of the recent car break-ins and stolen cars from the garage (which the police have confirmed started in February 2023). While this has been happening all over DC, we pay $300/mo for private parking, and over 50 people in the building have had their car either broken into or stolen from February to September, and the building absolutely refused to do anything until September (where they have taken limited action). The building actively didn’t alert the residents when these events took place, refused to answer emails, and whenever they did answer phone calls refused to answer questions directly. The managers in the building responded to this by saying “this is the new norm”. Because of this, we contacted corporate and spoke to Gary Kulash, the Senior Regional Manager of JBG, who responded with “If I were in your shoes and unhappy about how the building is handling the situation, I would just not park in the garage and break the lease”, instead of trying to fix the problem. They also refuse to answer any questions about the break ins, after the residents provided evidence of multiple doors malfunctioning and ways to get behind the private gates, and suggested to talk to MPD. The police detectives said the building has every right to share the information we are asking for but also the right to not share, so they are choosing to not be transparent with their residents. Really a shame that such a nice apartment is being managed by managers who actively hide transparency and don’t want to help their residents.

The unsung heroes of this property are the staff. They have been forced to be the “middleman” between tenants and the building owners/property management company during a pandemic. Dereka Moore, the general manager, has been phenomenal and really responsive to all of our concerns. The building engineer Leo is extremely professional, courteous and responsive to any of our maintenance issues. The only negative thing I can point out is the turnover of the concierge staff. That is completely self-serving because concierge staff like Erica and Demetrius were so great at their jobs that they ultimately were promoted and moved on to other properties within the company. We just really miss seeing them. The building always manages to replace them with another concierge that is just as friendly, helpful and capable as the previous staff that sat at the desk. We all have had to make sacrifices during this pandemic and at times the rules implemented by the building may have been an inconvenience but it was in attempt to ensure the safety and health of all residents. I can’t be upset about that. I didn’t have a privileged upbringing not do I have a sense of entitlement like some of our residents. These are minor inconveniences and not oppression as some residents would have you believe.

The unsung heroes of this property are the staff. They have been forced to be the "middleman" between tenants and the building owners/property management company during a pandemic. Dereka Moore, the general manager, has been phenomenal and really responsive to all of our concerns. The building engineer Leo is extremely professional, courteous and responsive to any of our maintenance issues. The only negative thing I can point out is the turnover of the concierge staff. That is completely self-serving because concierge staff like Erica and Demetrius were so great at their jobs that they ultimately were promoted and moved on to other properties within the company. We just really miss seeing them. The building always manages to replace them with another concierge that is just as friendly, helpful and capable as the previous staff that sat at the desk. We all have had to make sacrifices during this pandemic and at times the rules implemented by the building may have been an inconvenience but it was in attempt to ensure the safety and health of all residents. I can't be upset about that. I didn't have a privileged upbringing not do I have a sense of entitlement like some of our residents. These are minor inconveniences and not oppression as some residents would have you believe.

Beautiful property, great amenities, and great staff. Request Nyeri she was super helpful and and knowledgeable.

My 5 stars are for conceirage and maintenance!! Yvette Day and Hicham are the best. They are always so welcoming, helpful and most importantly excited to see our pups! Anything you need you can ask of them. Maintenance is also on top of things. Any request put in they're there within a day. They come prepared and have fixed everything we needed promptly. Leasing on the other hand I would rate a 2. If not less. But thankfully once you've moved in your interactions with them are minimal.

Also the place constantly smells like a sewer. The stench comes and goes in waves filling my unit, the elevators and lobby at all times... I use my sinks, toilet and wash machine daily, so not sure how the smell would be coming from my sewage pipes unless it's coming through the vents of all the unrented units around me. Most of the time, it's a stench that lingers and your nose gets used to, but other times it's so bad that it makes me gag or gives me a headache. Maintenance can't figure out where it's coming from since the smell spreads and isn't localized to a particular area near my sewage pipes. It's frustrating to live in what smells like a sewer hole. The apartment complex said it's a common complaint by residents and that they have been working on resolving the issue for months to no avail. Sounds like a major plumbing issue that is too complicated/costly for them to resolve.

While the location and views are great, our move-in experience and most things since have been difficult to deal with. We were locked out of our apartment because the battery in the locking mechanism had stopped working. We didn't get any indication that there was an issue. The property manager was unable to provide us with a solution even after we provided solutions to her and we were told they wouldn't work. We can't wait until our lease is up and it's time to move!

Bad management. They restrict every movement in amenities. For the price of the apartments, I recommend looking elsewhere in Navy Yards due to managements lack of concern for its residents.

Moved in around January and have no complaints. The concierge service is convenient and the amenities are great now that they are opened again. Watching baseball games from the rooftop is a definite plus.