Slate at NoMa

This is a beautiful building with amazing amenities in a neighborhood with all your basic needs nearby. Groceries in building and at Harris Teeter nearby. CVS AND Metro nearby.

I would like to personally thank Brooke at the AVA NoMa apartments. My family and I were celebrating our sons' graduations and rented out the rooftop space. Brooke went out of her way to make our event special. She took time to answer all of our questions. Her kind, caring and calming presence helped us through the process. She was patient and very professional. The apartment complex is lucky to have such a valued employee. Thanks again Brooke!

Amenities are decent and the location is great, but wouldn't recommend living here to anyone with other options. I have a neighbor who chain smokes some kind of tobacco inside. The smell leaches into my apartment and it's downright nasty. Sure in any large building someone is going to be loud on the weekends or smoke sometimes or something you'd rather not have to deal with, but chronically like this is absurd. Management refuses to offer any remedies to the situation no matter how many times I've complained about it. Sending a strong warning! Useless! Sure, you could take legal action but who has time for that? When you pay for a corporate landlord you expect them to have procedures for this kind of thing. They also do a pretty poor job maintaining the appliances and will gaslight you into telling you they don't have problems, when they do! Like even when you move in things don't work. They will tell you the oven is not supposed to have a fan when it clearly has a button for that??? It is a shame because I have found many of the staff to be quite friendly, unfortunately they are not often very helpful and may not be following laws and health codes they are supposed to.

Ok, let's be brutally honest (as someone who has lived here for more than 1 year): Cons: -You can sometimes hear other apartment peeing and flushing the toilet. Pretty gross. This is the same for some other noises (not TVs though which is nice...) -You can smell what others are cooking if it's strong enough. I have a sensitive nose, so it had me tossing and turning all night. -Lots of shootings, deaths, and casualties across the street/on the sidewalk in front of the building. Location is bad. -Elevators break down A LOT. -If someone sends you something, you won't be notified unless it goes into an Amazon Locker. I got a package from work and everyone was discussing it on a Webex call and I had no idea what they were talking about. Lo and behold, when I went to check, my box was sitting on a shelf. -No matter what, you MUST pay the high wifi fee. I think it's $75 or $85 as of 2025. Which is totally insane if you're one person and don't play video games or need "high speed" anything. -Bozzuto has acquired AvaNoma, which means they contract their security and front desk. The people who are getting complimented in the other reviews (eg. Brooke, Arica, etc.) won't be consistent anymore. -AC Unit can sometimes get noisy. Pros: -Dependent on your issue, maintenance is quick. -Lots of stores and close metro! Location is great for that. -In-apartment store which has great pizza. If you need last minute ingredients, you can probably find it there without having to walk to Harris Teeter. I've done this many times. -Mail-room is secure. Never had an issue. -Gym and common areas are nice. -A lot of young professionals around. That's my unfiltered opinion. If I think of more Pros, I'll add. If I think of more Cons, I'll add.

I would like to personally acknowledge Brian at the front desk concierge. His Customer service is out of this world. He always goes above and beyond for us tenants. He always greets everyone with a smile lucky to have him our Ava noma team.❤️

Pros: great location (aside from the shootings). Amenities. Never saw a bug or rodent in my unit (though we were on the 12th floor) As for everything else…let’s start at the beginning It should’ve been a red flag that the leasing office was rude to us DURING the process of applying (we were also told that they were charging us an additional surprise expense for our unit because of “the view”—which was nice, until a high rise sprung up across from us soon after we moved in), but we liked what we were shown enough that it was easy to excuse it as one person who might be having a rough day Moving day! They make a fuss about reserving the loading dock/freight elevator—except we pull up for my reservation and there’s a truck parked in the loading dock, blocking it entirely. No driver, no one around. I told the front desk & they said, “There’s nothing we can do.” You can’t check who had the reservation before me & contact them? Failing that, you can’t call a tow truck? “There’s nothing we can do” We unload my uhaul around this abandoned truck, which was exhausting, but at least no one tried kicking us out. PSA: you don’t need a reservation for the dock. Anyone can open the garage door just by pressing the buttons on the inside & anyone with the latch permissions can get in. You won’t get in trouble for being there even if someone else has a reservation so do whatever you want We get all our stuff up to our unit & discover that the fridge doesn’t work. Annoying because it’s not like it was a surprise that we were coming, but stuff happens! I can see that behind the fridge, the plug just isn’t in the outlet, but we can’t get to it ourselves. We put in a maintenance request. No response. We wait a few days. Go to the front desk. They can’t help We finally got a hold of an employee who said, “You should just move the fridge out yourself and plug it in.” Let me paint this picture for you: an Ava Noma employee looked at me, a pale chubby asthmatic corporate girlie, and my roommate, a 110lbs-sopping-wet twink, and told us to move a fridge. Hahahaha. It was a few more days before someone actually came in to get our fridge working Despite all of that, we ended up staying over 2 years. More fun adventures were had: -didn’t have a working mail key for 6 months -phone call from the front desk that the gas company needed access to our unit to investigate an active gas leak, and when we asked if we should evacuate the answer was “I’m not sure. Maybe?” -large dog got loose on our floor & when I went down to report it, the concierge just took my apartment # down & went back to her phone -pool is basically never open Some of this was just part of life, and I did enjoy some of living there—until 2 weeks before I moved out I’m driving home from work on a Sat night at 10pm. I try to turn into the garage, but there’s a car already in the entrance. They come to me and apologize and say the door isn’t working. Nothing we try works, and now there’s traffic gathering on both sides of Pierce from people trying to enter So I give the concierge a call (because 24/7 concierge is something else Ava Noma advertises). I explain the situation, and she says that familiar line: “There’s nothing we can do.” “There’s a lot of people here blocking the road trying to get into the parking garage that we pay for,” I say politely. “We all need somewhere to put our cars tonight. Can you call someone from maintenance?” “No, I can’t do anything about that.” And hangs up Thankfully, someone else has the idea to open the “out” door from the inside, so we all drive in. But then I get to the inner door for residents. Same problem. I put an emergency maintenance request in, and maintenance says they’re on their way, but 40 min later I’m still sitting in my car with no help to be found. I paid for a guest spot so that I could go up to my apartment and go to bed Despite everything else, I had generally ambivalent, even positive-leaning feelings towards Ava Noma before that. But there’s a HUGE pattern of unprofessionalism and neglect. Don’t live here.

I would like to thank Arica she is the Front Desk Staff she’s always very helpful and attentive and professional. She doesn’t only assist verbally she walks you through everything literally in physical movement. Mon-Fri morning Arica greet you with a Good morning with a smile and a Great day. I love that each morning there are maintenance workers cleaning the building and it smells good every morning.

Kylah, the overnight concierge, is always extremely pleasant and courteous. Never fails in expressing hello and good night. I imagine if she were having the worst of days you would never know it but think otherwise

Great location and lovely set up. Perfect venue for any occasion! Highly recommended! Thanks...

Please do not move into this building! I have stupidly been living at Ava for almost 2 years now because the amount of space I was getting for the price seemed amazing at first, however, living here has been a nightmare. The last year here has been particularly horrible. I live on the second floor and since I have lived here, my kitchen sink (along with my next-door neighbor's) has overflown around 10-11 times. It happened three times during my first year here but this past year it started happening way more often. Basically all the sewage from the apartments above builds up and comes out through the second floor sinks. It is disgusting, smelly and has damaged my personal property multiple times. Maintenance takes forever to get here and so you just have to sit around for hours as your apartments gets filled with dirty sewage water. No accountability at all from the building for my personal belongings as well. If that is not enough, my door lock would randomly die every 2-3 months and so I would either be locked out of my apartment until someone from maintenance would show up (which could be hours) or I would be unable to lock my door when I stepped out of my apartment. Until recently, my apartment was left unlocked because "maintenance was short on staff" and they could not get someone to come change the lock for OVER 3 MONTHS. I spoke to people at the leasing office, sent multiple emails to both leasing and corporate and received absolutely no response. Finally, I was sexually harassed by a maintenance worker and although I sent clear proof (including inappropriate text messages that I was receiving from him), nothing was done. The only thing that came out of it was the maintenance manager trying to set up a meeting between all of us (including the worker who was harassing me). The worker remained working for almost 6 months post my complaint and I was forced to set up surveillance and alarms in my apartment for fear that he would come in. I am never a person to write reviews but I really want to warn people to do their research before moving in here. Please talk to other current tenants and get their perspective because I know I am not the only person in this building dealing with unacceptable issues.

Terrible management, bad track record of maintenance, unresponsive staff, leaks, amenities don't get fixed, series of car break ins, car vandalization, stabbings, police visitation to follow up on illicit activity by tenants.

I have lived in this building for two years. Management has gone way down hill. In the past two months, there has been NUMEROUS situations that left me feeling unsafe. There was an attempted kidnapping on the 9th floor. Two guns recovered in the courtyard. Just last night there was a gathering of 200+ people that somehow made their way onto the roof. The property managers let anyone walk through the lobby and into the elevators. When I tried to resign my lease in the midst of the pandemic, they could care less about retaining me as a resident. They offered no relief and were very unhelpful during the renewal conversation. The amenities are all outdated or broken. The management priorities are very mixed up. They spent money on updating the package room, yet the deck of the courtyard remains cracked for over a year. The jumbo TV on the roof is broken. None of the grills work and the forget about the fire places!

They will charge fees constantly on things out of your control and when you complain you will be told too bad. Expect to pay a lot more than just the cost of rent. Zero concern for tenants satisfaction. And forget maintenance issues, you will wait months. This even applies to all common spaces, most of the amenities are out of commission at any given time. For instance fire pits do not work right now, outdoor tv does not work, and the gym has no AC. Not sure how this isn't false advertising to say they have amenities.

everything is great here as far as amenities but the staff ruins it! They need to hire new people ASAP. Leasing agents don't know what they're doing, every single concierge staff member is very rude and I just moved here. I go to ask questions and they act like I'm bothering them? If you need examples I have plenty smh

TLDR: Great apartment complex, situated at the center of DC, great amenities, a friendly staff and great prices--no hidden fees! Great diversity of residents with amazing restaurants, a supermarket, and CVS within 5 mins! I've lived at AVA NoMA for about six months and thoroughly enjoyed my time living here. Hillary was responsive and quickly assisted me with the leasing process and getting settled into the apartment. When I needed assistance with getting additional things changed to my lease she always responded within 24-48 hours. Her willingness to respond quickly and address my needs really made my experience better! The front desk staff--WOW. Incredibly helpful, always assisting me with things I needed, and very organized with the packages! The amenities are nice, the courtyard is really relaxing and the rooftop is NICE, you can see the Capitol from it. Great for someone that wants to live in the center of DC, with restaurants, a supermarket, and Starbucks within a 5 minute walk! You can also easily walk to H street, and the Senate building which is a HUGE PLUS! You do not need a car to live in this area, but if you do they have a safe, well lit garage for it! While my specific apartment was relatively quiet/soundproof, I can hear footsteps of the people walking above me sometimes. My specific unit faced Pierce St., and you can hear the garage trucks in the morning. So be mindful of this if you're sensitive to sounds. I love living here and you'll definitely like it too, especially if you're new to DC!

Here's the truth no one will tell you: Management is completely incompetent and do not care about their residents. You pay $200 for underground "secure" parking but their gate has been open for 2-3 months because of "supply chain" issues. They have not fixed it and around 15-20 vehicles got broken into. They send out an email saying they are not responsible per the lease agreement and that they are going to try and look into temporary security guards but they didn't. Three weeks later my car gets broken into with all my internals gone from my steering wheel. Absolutely ridiculous. They are not going to do anything about it. Stay away from Avalon Bay! Water pressure is horrible, constant billing issues, walls are super thin and you can hear everything, maintenance requests take forever to complete, elevators constantly down. Only positive things: Big pool and gym!

My roommates car was towed out of her own parking spot that she pays $250 a month for after another resident mistakenly said it was their spot. Instead of verifying that information, they towed the car. We went to talk to Brooke and she was extremely rude and dismissive, not to mention completely unapologetic for such a serious mistake. We then talked to leasing and they verified that it was my roommates spot and they wrongly towed the car. We are now responsible for paying and getting the car ourselves, and management couldn't even tell us where it was towed to. During this entire encounter they did not apologize once or express any kind of regret over the situation. I am extremely disappointed and honestly appalled with how management handled this situation.

I've been here a little over a month now and I have to say the staff is outstanding. Nikeesha and Janice helped make the move-in easy, Marco is awesome too. I had a minor appliance maintenance issue and Fernando and his crew were responsive and absolutely professional about making everything right.

First- this place is expensive!! NoMa is a decent neighborhood, but the price for this place is NOT worth it. The amount of horrific incidents- kidnappings, assaults, guns, police/FBI/swat activity on a monthly basis was absurd. On top of this, we never received notice of police activity or violence in the lobby. You had to call to front desk and ask if it is safe to leave your rooms. Unbelievable. The amenities were closed for 75% of my year-long lease, and I barely was refunded. I understand the closure for COVID, but management would come up to the rooftop and make us spread out and sit in the sun with masks on like we were in preschool. However, a few months later they were nowhere to be seen when there was a 200+ person party on the roof destroying property, assaulting innocent residents, and throwing guns around my apartment building. Now imagine paying INSANE rent just to have to deal with all of this! And to further be punished for violent activity by taking away amenities once again and restricting having any guests over at all. This place made me feel like I was a child and I have never felt so unsafe everyday. Would not recommend living here, or in any property managed by Avalon.

AVA NoMa is the most poorly managed apartment building I have ever witnessed. The complete lack of regard for the residents is astounding. Avalon Bay is just a large company that only cares about making money. Management and the leasing office have been awful about communicating with residents about the change in policy regarding covid-19 and amenity hours. Additionally, the fire alarms are constantly going off and they say nothing to residents about what the reason for the alarm was and it disturbs many people working from home. New rules are arbitrarily put in place such as the courtyard closing at 10pm, treating us like we are literally college students in a dorm. However, the building next door, Avalon First on M, doesn't have the same rules even though it is managed by the same company. Avalon claims to care about protecting their residents during this pandemic but they rarely clean the common spaces. The roof is falling apart with broken tables and grills and the cushions on the outdoor furniture are growing mold. Same goes with the pool that was also growing algae and was cleaned maybe once this summer. These are amenities we are residents pay for and management can't bother to make sure they are clean, creating a serious liability. The dog park is also a huge mess. There is no drainage so it constantly reeks of urine. The one water fountain for the dog has been broken since I moved in even though we had one of the hottest summers on record, they can't even bother to fix the water fountain and provide hydration for. the dogs in a park without any shade. They have lied to me several times. and claimed that they are waiting on a part to come in, yet it has been almost 6 months and no one has even looked at it. They then gaslighted me and told me maintenance was never made aware that there was an issue after I filed several reports. Lastly, they offer deals on their website that they refuse to offer residents who are looking to transfer their lease or renew. Avalon bay acts like they have plenty of money but are surely going bankrupt since they have no incentive to keep their residents in the building.

I am baffled by the 5 star reviews here. Ava NoMA management is absolutely awful. They rarely inform residents of important information, they make up rules as they go along, and they treat residents as if we're living in a freshman dorm and they're the RAs. Do what we tell you and ask no questions. We lay quite a lot of money to live here and our concerns about the community are regularly ignored. For example, when we ask for something in a common area to be fixed, our requests go unheeded. They treat us like children and amazingly some people go along with it and say we should be grateful. I cannot wait until my lease ends.

Marco came on a service call. He was pleasant and effective, fixing not only the service call issue, but also offered help with anything else. He happily fixed a sticking door and checked the air filters too. Thanks!

I do not live here, but the front desk seems not friendly. My friend lived here. Once I wanted to leave her an item at the front desk, they refused very unfriendly. I understand the front desk has its policy, but I think their manner should definitely be improved.

As with any community there are pros and cons. The apartments themselves are modern and the maintenance team is highly efficient. However, while rent prices continually increase, over and above increases due to inflation, the quality of services provided continually deteriorates. The gym air conditioning has not been fixed in weeks, the front desk is often vacant (despite assurances of a 24 hour lobby- they are understaffed so not necessarily any individual member's fault), the elevators frequently break down, their are security concerns in the building, and packages occasionally are not delivered. If you can deal with that, it's a decent place to live.

This review is specifically for the maintenance staff who continue to be amazing. I have been a resident here since the first year it opened, and throughout my time here the staff has always been accommodating, prompt and efficient. Today maintenance visited our apartment and completed a variety of tasks for upkeep after some wear and tear. Today we had Maverick who completed several different tasks in the apartment which was great. He was professional, friendly, and quick. Whether it's Maverick, Falco or Raphael each of whom has done fantastic work fixing any and everything in the apartments we continue to be appreciative of their service. Truly an amazing staff. Thank you to the entire maintenance staff and their work here at Ava NoMa.

Big picture - I lived in this building for three years -first with a roommate and then with a partner. The building is nice - the amenities are a definite selling point (that pool!). That said, the building is extremely mismanaged and many things could be much improved with minimal effort. Note this is not a critique of the front desk staff, but rather the community managers and AvalonBay as a whole. You should also know before moving to this apartment that a lot of young people live here (college age or just graduated), so things get relatively rowdy on the weekends, especially on the rooftop. Average age in the building is probably 23-24. I also generally think the building is overpriced for the area/square footage and the security definitely needs work. Apartments - We lived in a two bedroom apartment in Ava for three years and generally liked it. The finishes are nice and modern, there is a good amount of storage/lots of closet space if you choose one the layouts with the closet wall. That said, the layout of the apartments is what eventually led us to move. None of the two bedroom layouts have a true master bedroom with a guest room/office, which is what we really needed. You end up with a ton of closet space and not a lot of living space. Additionally, we had sliding doors in our apartment, which is pretty annoying if you have dog that can push them open (the locks don't really work) - just something to keep in mind. Security - This could be much improved. The management refused to hire a full time or even nighttime security guard and there's absolutely no way the concierge could be expected to manage the front door at all times (they have to take breaks and manage a lot of other things that take them away from the desk during their shift). In the three years we lived there, a number of non-resident and non-guest individuals entered the building and were able to gain access to residential floors of the building. Needless to say it was less than ideal and management didn't do much about it other than installing a security camera - that the overworked concierge was also expected to monitor. The fire alarms also go off constantly and it's never clear to residents whether there is actually an emergency or it's a drill or just a mistake. This is extremely unsafe and annoying and always bothered me. There were multiple break-ins in the garage while we lived there, and again, management did very little to respond. On a few occasions, they failed to notify residents that a break-in occurred at all until residents began discussing it in the complex's Facebook group. Amenities - The amenities are gorgeous and very modern. They are some of the best in the area - that said, they are woefully mismanaged. The dog park, although quite spacious, is often dirty, constantly stinks of dog urine (because it has no drainage or sprinklers) and has a water fountain that has been broken for at least 2 years. A number of dogs got ill from the park while we lived there. The roof, pool and clubhouse are lovely as well, but as I mentioned, get very busy and very rowdy (pre-Covid) on summer weekends. Community - This is definitely a building for young people - most of the residents are under 30, there aren't many families, and most people are students or just starting out their careers. Staff/Management - This is the area most need of improvement. Ava's corporate management could be greatly improved. They lack the transparency or communication skills I would expect from a multi-million dollar property management company. During the early months of the COVID-19 outbreak, AvalonBay failed to communicate their plans appropriately and residents were often irritated by the lack of transparency on what policies were in place and for how long. Residents were often extremely vocal about issues in the community (cleanliness, safety, etc.) and were met with little response. Once you're locked into your lease, they don't really care about impressing you. The maintenance staff is kind and very responsive. The front desk staff ranges from generally ok to great. They are expected to handle way too many responsibilities in addition to keeping a large building with multiple entry points secure (hire a security guard Ava!). Janice, who works at the front desk, deserves a shout out, I actually don't think the building could function without her.

This place is truly a unicorn so apparently unicorns do exist. If I could give it more stars, I would! I too was skeptical of the reviews on Yelp thinking that it sounded too good to be true. When Joe gave me the tour of the building, I was blown away by its beauty as well as his enthusiasm but I was sure that there had to be some catch. The truth is, this place is unbelievable. The building itself is industrial-chic and luxurious with brand new everything. The infinity pool on the rooftop and the view of the Washington Monument also took my breath away. The fireplaces! They keep the building clean which is magic to my eyes. The customer service is impeccable and the leasing process is the most seamless and organized that I have ever experienced. The application process was automated and the staff anticipates all of your needs. Before I could ask about something, they already offered me the solution in an online checklist format. I was moving from New York City to D.C. during the Thanksgiving holidays and the Ava staff made this entire experience easy and exciting. Joe was incredible in getting me situated and if he wasn't around, Aaron and Paul in the leasing office stepped right in and didn't miss a beat. Janice welcomed me to my new home and was so kind and pleasant. I have been raving about Ava Noma to all of my friends because this is the best living situation anyone could ask for! Okay I am going to stop right here so it does't sound like I'm bragging!

Sooooo, I have never lived in a big apartment complex nor have I ever rented something sight unseen, until now. I moved from the west coast to DC and rented my apartment online from avanoma. I dealt with Daysha mostly, and all I can say is this is one of the best decisions I've made so far. She was awesome at answering my questions and helped me with choosing an apartment while I was across the country. The pictures and descriptions were true to form from What I read online and what I experienced when I got here. The concierge staff , leasing staff and maintenance are truly excellent at customer service. Daysha, Devin , Janice , liz and everyone else here at Ava Noma have been awesome. Any maintenance requests were taken care of promptly and the facilities are immaculate and incredibly well kept. Thanks for a great experience!!!

I told my roommate, "Unless this third place really blows us away, I think we'll settle for the second place. I think the third place is called AVA NoMa? Let's just check it out." I was blown away. I signed a 17-month lease on the spot. The building has all the amenities you can ask for - the lobby and courtyard are gorgeous, and the newly-opened rooftop and pool are phenomenal. The building architecture is what I'd describe as "industrial chic." Granted, a heavy work and travel schedule means that I'm never actually here to enjoy the amenities, but honestly, it's really nice being able to space out in the lobby, mindlessly playing on a PS4 or an Xbox for a bit. Or play some pool and shuffleboard. The lobby also has work areas (both a long boardroom-type table and a few private work spaces) -- I've found myself working from home more often (rather than staying in the office until the wee hours) because of the work areas. Free WiFi in all of the common areas of the building. Not to mention the numerous (yet unobtrusive) TVs. The building has a youthful vibe to it, although there's a good mix of younger and older professionals. The process of signing a lease took 20 minutes, max. (I really wasn't paying attention to the clock because I was so in awe of the amazing lobby.) Joe, our community consultant, was incredibly helpful throughout the move-in process - he let us reserve the loading dock and freight elevator via e-mail and promptly answered all the questions I had. The day our lease started (a week before we actually moved in - and yes, I was paying double rent for a couple of weeks), my roommate and I wanted to swing by, grab our keys, and start mapping out our move. Joe was out that day, but Paul, one of the other community consultants, seamlessly stepped up and took care of everything we needed. Speaking of keys, the only physical key you have is your mailbox key. Your key fob controls your access to the entire building -- including the front door to your unit! How cool is that. (I know, I prioritize all the important things.) My fob mysteriously stopped working one day, but the building concierge took care of it that night and had a new one ready for me by the next morning. (You can also control door access using your iPhone, in case, you know, your fob mysteriously stops working.) I've had to call maintenance only once - our brand new washer/dryer unit was making loud noises (think of the drum sounds from Also sprach Zarathustra/the 2001: A Space Odyssey theme). I put in a service request before I went on vacation - it was fixed the next business day. After living here for about two months, I remain fascinated by how awesome this place is. The unit itself and the amenities are awesome, and the staff are great. What more can you ask for?

I recently moved out of Ava NoMa after living there for 4 years. The management team is constantly changing and has significantly gone downhill. The teams are extremely unprofessional and will give you round about answers for everything. The amenities were never taken care of and most things are falling apart or broken. It's a shame to see such a nice building deteriorate before your eyes with little to no action on managements side. There are so many better places to live in NoMa.

Hands-down best apartment building I've ever lived in - and this is my third one in DC! Units are beautiful, updated, and modern. Amenities are the best I've seen in DC - going to miss that pool. Also agree with other reviews about maintenance staff. Falco is the best - never have I been in an apartment and had issues taken care of so quickly. Also good community - enjoy our FB page where we can easily sell things or touch base on whatever is on our minds. Will really miss this place, sad to be leaving, but moving out of state!

It's a shame that management was so inept when it came to communication and accountability because there were some good things about Ava Noma. Janice at the front desk, for instance, is an absolute gem and was my favorite person in the building. The maintenance people were awesome as well. But something was seriously missing from management. There were numerous incidents involving police (kidnapping, assault) within the past few months and communication from management was either non-existent or late, vague, and unhelpful. Legitimately relieved that I don't have to live there anymore.

My husband and I moved to Ava Noma a couple of weeks ago. Since we toured the property we loved it. The apartment are very modern, decent size, generous closet space, beautiful kitchen with island, concrete ceiling, wood floor, and a great balcony. The building has great amenities, best fitness center I've seen in DC, social area with Tvs, work stations, kitchen, amazing outdoors space, dog park and grooming stations, no additional charge bike storage... and can't wait for the opening of the rooftop and the amazing infinity pool around Memorial Day weekend. So far, we have been very pleased, everyone is very nice and they care that you feel good and are ready to respond to your needs. Great social events, concierge 24/7, and a whole team ready to assist you, especially Aaron, who's on top of everything and very responsive! We love Ava Noma!

Truly live anywhere else. This building overcharges for everything, is painfully terrible at communication, and panders to residents who suck up to them while refusing to help any resident who gives constructive criticism and asks for change or answers to dumb decisions they make. Seriously, live ANYWHERE else. If you're super desperate to live in the area in a building that overcharges you and has terrible management, you're golden though.

Do not live here. It may seem like a nice place, but living here has been a nonstop nightmare. Management/ leasing is absolutely AWFUL and will constantly mess everything up for you. We have had a new issue every single month, starting before we even moved in. They say they will fix the issues THEY caused, then don't. One example of MANY- they tried claiming we owed over $14,000 in missed rent payments (that we did paid). You would think this would be resolved in a timely manner.... Yet they've taken 0 of the steps to to fix this that they say they will... we're still dealing with this after months. Also, they constantly try to charge you extra $$$ each month for no reason. Cockroach infestations here as well. This is all just scratching the surface on the constant issues you will face. Oh also, it's not even safe here. There are constant break-ins and safety issues. Especially in the "secure parking garage". I will never live in a building run by this company again and I strongly suggest you do not either. It's worth it to pay a little extra for literally anywhere else and to not have to deal with this.

The managers, the leasing agents, the concierge, the maintenance workers--the whole team at AVA NoMa rocks! They are welcoming, fun, friendly, and knowledgeable. I can't say enough about how thankful I am for Liz and Aaron going the extra mile to make my relocation experience to DC worry-free. The aesthetics and amenities at AVA NoMa are pretty rocking too! The architects and interior designers incorporated modern industrial styling throughout creating what I think is one of the best live-play community concepts, and they deserve an award. The gym is fully equipped and modern, social areas are endless, and workspaces throughout promote productivity. To me, it's like staying at the W Hotel in Scottsdale, AZ--except I live here now!

This review is only in relation to pricing as I recently moved into the building. Before we moved in, we asked if there was anyway to get a 2nd month concession as the price point was a bit above our budget. We were told that was not possible and were given an amenity concession instead. About a day after moving in, I looked at the website and saw Ava Noma is now advertising 2 months free so our apartment could have been $300 less per month. I understand companies change their promotions but I am deeply disappointed since I specifically asked about a 2nd month free, was told no and then find out they began this promotion after locking us in with 1 month free. Some things are out of my control and perhaps it was just bad luck but it certainly isn't the way I wanted to begin my experience at Ava Noma.

I have lived at AVA NOMA for a couple of years now and will be moving out when my lease is up soon. I do not need much from an apartment building, which is why AVA NOMA unfortunately is failing to keep me as a tenant. They are not great at customer service. A couple of examples are their inability to deal with an ongoing noise issue with my neighbor and the front desk consistently not being staffed to a point you have to give up at times waiting for someone to return. What is the point of paying a lot of money for a building with a front desk if it is not staffed properly. It is a beautiful building, very comfortable to live in, it could use better upkeep in the common areas though, especially the hallways. They have not been touched up at all in the two years I have lived there. Walls are all marked up from people moving in and out. If the customer service was even 50% better then it would be a great place to live. If you need nothing from the building other then a nice apartment to live in, you will be good. If you ever need anything from the building though, be prepared for a hit or miss experience.

There's no place like home. I love this place. It, hands down, has been the best apartment I have lived in. The staff are friendly, and the community has so much to offer. They keep things exciting by offering weekly events, which is great if you don't feel like leaving the building. The infinity rooftop pool is amazing, and the rooftop theatre and entertainment space are just as inviting. The fitness center is phenomenal, and the building has an excellent pet spa and dog park for those of us with furry friends. A convenience center with a fresh sushi bar is coming to the building in early spring 2019. This is definitely a great place to live.

Ok. I will start by saying that I shopped around and looked at like six apartment buildings in DC before I went to Ava NoMa... and I will tell you... as soon as I walked in, I knew this was going to be home. As I stared in open mouth bewilderment and just part of building at the entrance I was greeted by Hilary, and she was so warm, inviting, and friendly. She took me on a tour and I had to try so hard not to just say, "yep give me a pen, I will sleep on the floor in a community area." This place is definitely worth a visit. I was originally looking at a 2 bedroom penthouse, but after some complications... and Hilary's instant assistance in the matter, I ended up in a penthouse "studio" and I love it! I just moved here and will follow up after I attend a few community events!

After something like 8 leasing appointments, my partner and I had signed initial holding documents at a building, unnamed and very near by. Our 9th appointment was at Ava NoMa, and we only went because we felt it was too close to appointment time to cancel. Thank goodness we did our due diligence at Ava NoMa because it blew all surrounding buildings and not so surrounding buildings away. We were warmly greeted by Hilary, and she was informed and honest. We never felt like we were given a canned sales pitch and her genuine approach and responsiveness is exactly what anyone would want in a leasing agent. Okay... on to the building. First, the amenities are incredible. From the state of the art gym, multiple fire pits, private work/study room, insane rooftop, and dog park, it leaves the residents wanting for nothing. We were very clear in what we wanted: Floor to ceiling windows, a view, hardwood floors, and great closet space. Hilary heard our desires and took us to some top floor units. The hallways are beautifully designed with a spotlight on each door, and thoughtful decor. The door opened and my normally too cool demeanor faded, I knew we had found home, and I said out loud "This is it. Cancel the last place". The kitchen is stunning with a glass backsplash and top of the line appliances. The view is unobstructed and awe inspiring. We have glass sliding doors to both bedrooms and a great balcony. After being here a few weeks, we are so pleased with how responsive and helpful everyone is. We attended our first building rooftop event and loved how warm and inviting everyone was. The cleanliness is top notch, and we do not have a single complaint thus far. From two people with high expectations, Ava NoMa has exceeded each one.

I have been beyond thrilled with my experience here at AvA NoMa ! From Aaron in the leasing office, to the fantastic concierge team as well as the ever acommadating maintenance team, everyone is top notch! The buildings amenities are second to none -- that pool is perfect after a long day at work and the work lounges are perfect when you don't feel like sitting in your gorgeous apartment ... though I do dream of coming back here while at work. I love it here -- it has made my transition to DC all the better and couldn't be happier with my decision.

My boyfriend and I went to view this new property this past weekend. We did not know what to expect. We expected just the normal new and modern look but the AVA had so much character. The look is industrial modern and intimate. Aaron was our guide and he was amazing. Since it was new he showed us as much as he could. He was helpful and patient with us which made the process enjoyable. We ended up signing on the spot with him since we fell in love with the apt/building. Cant wait to move in!!! Thank you for all your help!

Awesome management, great amenities and clean apartments. Highly recommend to check it out if you are looking for leasing an apt in DC.

The staff at Ava NoMa have been amazing. So helpful and kind. I can't recommend them enough. The building is do well maintained

Top notch place. Super friendly staff. Social building. Lots to do with a pool on the roof, pool tables, shuffle board, TVs and couches all over, etc. Neighbors have all been polite so far. Cleanliness of the property is superb.

great experience with management

I've been living in the building since June 2017 and have been impressed by the staff, amenities and events! I've had excellent interactions with Janice and Aaron. They are great representatives of Avalon Bay and have top-notch customer skills. The gym, pool and common areas have a great amount of space, wifi access and are always well-kept. Keep up the great work!

I have been living here for about two months now- and I just have to say this place has the BEST maintenance staff. Pierre and the rest of the maintenance team are super helpful and very timely. We have had to put in just a couple maintenance requests for little things here and there around the apartment (nothing major at all) and they have always responded quickly and been there to help us as fast as they can. They are legit and super nice guys-- really cool Ava NoMa has them to help us out!!

I've lived here for eight months and really love everything about this place. Not only are the apartments and amenities top of the line, but the building is incredibly well run. I really can't say enough about how helpful, responsive, and accommodating management (especially Aaron and Liz) have been from the very beginning. I've rented a dozen apartments, and I've never been able to say that before. Having visited about two dozen places before deciding to rent here, let me save you some time and assure you that this place blows the other ones out of the water.

We just moved in and so far love it! Everything has been great. Really great amenities. Huge shout out to Daysha in the leasing office!!!! I was extremely stressed about a place to live within two weeks and she was so helpful and told me not to stress because she was going to find us the perfect apartment. Really thankful for her going above and beyond!!

This has been the most amazing apartment complex I've ever lived in. The staff are amazing, personable, and accommodating in every aspect. Every single employee has greeted me EVERY day and made my move from Seattle incredibly stress free. Thank you thank you thank you for everything you guys do every day to make everyone's life here great!

Cannot say enough about the wonderful experience my husband and I had when meeting with the AVA NoMa staff about leasing an apartment. We worked with Aaron who was hands down the nicest leasing agent we experienced in our 3-day apartment hunting extravaganza in D.C. He was knowledgeable and extremely patient with all the questions we had and had no problem letting us see apartments multiple times across several days. I also felt like he wasn't trying to "up sell" us or stretch the truth about what the building can offer us (which isn't hard to do because AVA NoMa really has everything a renter could want). Other places we looked at would flat out lie to us just to try and seal the deal and get us to sign a lease, which we obviously didn't appreciate and it in the end it steered us away. So I continue the trend with some of the other reviews that aside from the amazing trendy apartments and sick amenities, AVA NoMa takes the cake simply for the phenomenal staff. Even after leaving D.C. that weekend I've had nothing but wonderful experiences following up with AVA NoMa's staff through phone and email about things related to my upcoming move.