The Apollo

We’ve only been here three weeks, and we already regret moving in. From the start, the leasing office has been completely inconsistent. Their email didn’t even work when we were trying to sign our lease, and communication since then has been all over the place. Every time we asked a question, we got a different answer depending on who we spoke to. Be careful when applying for a floor plan—it likely won’t match what’s shown online. Ours advertised a balcony that doesn’t exist. One staff member said it was included, another said it wasn’t. It’s clear the team doesn’t even know the property. When we arrived on move-in day, we were only given a key—no tour, no guidance, no packet, nothing. We eventually found out on our own that there was a welcome gift, but no one mentioned it to us when we moved in. To this day, we still have not received a welcome packet with information about the building, amenities, or basic procedures. We've had to figure everything out ourselves. Parking was another issue. It took over a week to get a pass from Atlantic Parking—which isn’t even managed by The Apollo—and during that time, the staff and concierge at The Apollo almost turned us away, even though we had already paid. The building itself is far from 'luxury.' The hallways are dirty, with stained carpets and holes in the walls that remain unrepaired for weeks. The dog run is always full of poop and never maintained. Even worse, the rooftop (which is how you access the dog run) closes at 12 a.m., so if your dog needs to go out after that, you're stuck. One night we had no access and didn’t feel safe going outside the building because there was heavy police activity in the area—so our dog had to hold it. That’s not acceptable. On top of that, management refuses to replace lost pool wristbands, which means you lose access to amenities you’re paying for. They mention Bozzuto’s 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee, but they’ve done nothing to honor it. Between the misleading advertising, inconsistent communication, lack of basic move-in support, parking issues, safety concerns, and poor upkeep, this has been a frustrating experience. If I could give zero stars, I would. Stay away. Update: On top of everything else, just yesterday (during our third week here), there was an attempted break-in involving multiple cars in the garage. No communication was sent to residents about it. When I brought it up, I was told to contact Atlantic Parking and file a police report—no concern, no action from the building staff. My husband emailed them the next morning, and only then did they finally offer to help, but at that point, it felt too little, too late. The fact that I was turned away the first time I brought it up, and that residents were never informed, is deeply upsetting. The least they could’ve done was notify everyone so people could check their vehicles and stay alert.

I've had a great experience living at The Apollo. The location is fantastic—close to everything I need—and the amenities are top-notch. The staff have been consistently friendly, welcoming, and helpful, which makes a big difference in day-to-day living. I want to give a special shoutout to Mason, our new Property Manager, as he recently went above and beyond to help me with an unexpected situation with my apartment. He’s been incredibly responsive, calm under pressure, and kind throughout the process. Highly recommend The Apollo for anyone looking for a great place to live in DC!

I loved the building and the area when we initially moved in and we begrudgingly renewed our lease until next year, even though they increased our rent without cause. However, the quality has gone down the toilet. Our apartment and hallway smells like marijuana half of the time and with a young child I’m not confident about how safe the place is with the amount of random people I see roaming the hallway. We also recently had an incident where rain entered our living room, my son’s room and the spare bedroom and management didn’t think we should be compensated for the inconvenience of having to sleep in the guest apartment for two nights while they fixed the apartment. Concierges Jackie and Paula are great though. That’s about it.

My Experience at the Apollo When I moved into the Apollo four years ago, it was a place I was proud to call home. The management team, led by Whitney and supported by Brittany, Nicole, and Josh, created a real sense of community. They were attentive, caring, and efficient, and their efforts made the building feel like a safe and welcoming environment. However, everything changed two years ago when the original team was promoted and replaced. Since then, the building has been on a steady decline. Safety has become a serious concern, with homeless individuals gaining access to stairwells, disturbances in the lobby, and inappropriate behavior in shared spaces. Despite these issues, the current management shows little effort to address them. Maintenance has also significantly deteriorated. Since the departure of Adrian, the head engineer, critical issues have gone unresolved. Apartments lack proper fresh air intake, handicap doors remain broken, and hallways are as cold as the outdoors. Lights flicker constantly, water shut-offs occur frequently and at inconvenient times, and leaks are now a recurring issue. Adrian’s proactive approach to maintenance is sorely missed, and the decline in care is evident. As a disabled resident, I’ve faced additional challenges. I requested reasonable accommodations for parking fees, but instead of meaningful assistance, management misdirected me entirely. Furthermore, the parking garage, managed by Atlantic Parking, is plagued with issues. The garage is poorly maintained, and Atlantic Parking does not actively manage the space. Handicap spots are frequently misused by vehicles without handicap stickers or placards, and no enforcement is in place. There have been multiple incidents of cars being broken into or stolen in the garage, particularly in G2, where residents pay $220 a month for parking. This cost should come with the assurance of security, but it does not. Most of the time, the garage doors are broken, leaving the space vulnerable. The setup is so ineffective that it feels like a different parking company should take over, and stricter management oversight is desperately needed. Overall, the Apollo’s current management has failed its residents, compromising safety, comfort, and fairness. What was once a welcoming community has become a place of neglect. Bozzuto Management needs to do better, and I hope sharing my experience will encourage others to advocate for the treatment and accountability that all residents deserve.

Maintenance crews and concierge staff are lovely. But if you have any safety or community concerns (like disruptive neighbors), good luck with that. There are complete randos in the building all the time because the gelato shop opens into the apartment lobby. And the leasing office will tell you that you are imaging things if you have concerns about a disruptive neighbor. These units are extremely expensive - I would suggest taking your money elsewhere.

I’ve lived at the Apollo for three years now and am always impressed by how kind and helpful the concierge, maintenance, and leasing staff are. I especially appreciate the maintenance staff (especially Lewl Mamo and Doshain Cerfe) for always quickly fixing or replacing any appliance I have ever had an issue with.

I moved out from Apollo two years ago, this is the best building that I have ever lived! And the stuff here is very patient and friendly. I miss here everyday! If I ever move back to DC, I will definitely choose Apollo again!

DO NOT RENT HERE. We have had major difficulties with the leasing office since day one. (1) The floor plan did not match the actual unit (no balcony); (2) they quoted the “wrong” price and then attempted to increase the price exponentially when, weeks later, they decided the price was incorrect; (3) the move-in policies are horrible - they will wait weeks to give you basic things you need and then refuse you pool access if you don’t meet policies they invent outside the lease; (4) the walls are torn up and it seems there are no restrictions on who they let in the lobby. STAY AWAY.

I first visited the Apollo in 2019 when I was interning on the Hill and in need of a peaceful place to study at night. (Back then, the Wydown was open until 7pm or 8pm and had a wine menu...it was a different time!) I fell in love with the building's interior design -- the abundance of plants, the eclectic MCM-adjacent furniture, the openness. When I moved to DC in 2021 and decided to abandon rowhome living a few months later, the Apollo called my name. After just over two years of living there (in two different units), I'm sad to leave but also ready, given the many ways it could improve. I lived in two studio apartments, with one on the second floor facing the Blair Shelter and one on the third floor facing west. In my experience, each location had its own quirks: while the second floor has two different courtyards, the noise from the Whole Foods loading dock and the massive AC unit meant that I could never open my windows. The courtyards are nice but seldom used, and they often feel windswept and soggy. On the third floor, there are too many loud and pungent dogs. It smells more often than not, and the carpet is stained from accidents. Dogs are great, but the noise from two units in particular (the occupants of which didn't seem to know or care how to properly care for their pets) was so awful. Each unit was well-constructed. Appliances and HVAC were reliable, but when I needed help, the maintenance team was there. They had little turnover and always were exceptionally communicative. The leasing office was responsive. The cleaning team went above and beyond every day; I admire them a lot. Unfortunately, the concierge desk was the weakest part of the operation, in part because there were always temps working and they had a fair amount of turnover. This was most problematic when I would give them my key fob for pet sitters to pick up and return. At some point during my time living there, they switched from keeping fobs in clearly labeled envelopes to tossing all of them in a bin and just remaking them as needed. With the concierge desk often empty, this meant that I could return from travel and then have no access to my unit as long as the desk was empty, sometimes up to 30 minutes. If the temp wasn't trained on how to make fobs or where they were stored, this could devolve into an especially aggravating experience, like the time a temp looked in all the wrong places for my fob for quite some time, only to find it under a random stack of papers. The concierge desk told me a few times I didn't have a package to pick up, even when I did, and could be rudely insistent in their wrongness. Staff had disparate approaches to applying rules; while some would let you into the package room to grab what you needed, others took their role as package room protectors quite seriously. On the rare occasions I locked myself out, some would just lend me the master key to let me in, while others were more prescriptive and would need to walk me up there. I felt like they mostly served as a barrier rather than an aid. The roof is beautiful and massive. I never saw it get too crowded, and staff were lackadaisical in enforcing wristband access (which was good, because who can keep track of that?). Some of the grills were terminally broken. The pool was a delight, though only open for a short window every year. The common space on the second floor near the leasing office was nice, but they lacked tables to comfortably work from, and lost any sense of community due to the wraparound design. I wished that they were better suited for coworking. I rented a plot in the community garden one year and really loved the experience and seeing what everyone grew. I also appreciated that the Apollo composts! They have a great array of bike rooms. I appreciate that they have Dryy lockers, too. Not only is it a beautiful building, but its business tenants are unimpeachably good, though quickly closing. Solid State Books! Whole Foods! And today, The Little Grand is in that mix -- such good pizza. Of note, the places that shut down: Fancy Radish and Pacers Running. And, of course, the Wydown's abrupt closure is a horrible loss for the neighborhood, and should result in everyone's rent being bumped down at least $100/mo. It delivered great value to the building and allowed it to cultivate a communal and kind atmosphere. Without it, there is a vacant void in the lobby. Otherwise, the Apollo's location is ideal, and decently transit-accessible, with the X2 and the 90 and 92 just steps away. With all the talk of crime on H Street (overstated, in my opinion) I always felt safe in my home. I love the whole neighborhood and loved the proximity to good food, the library, the Metropolitan Branch Trail...the list goes on. While you can find newer and cheaper options elsewhere in DC, there's nothing like the Apollo, and there's nothing like the H Street Corridor. I'll miss living there and being part of its growth.

The Apollo Apartments By Bozzuto Management what used to be a beautiful and well run management turned into a nightmare overtaken by complete organized criminals. The establishment is currently being occupied by a group of criminals from New York . They are using a government Contract named "H Street LLC" and a bogus compliance company named "CT Corporation" to harass, stalk, and reprimand normal people -while relocating homeless people, drug addicts, illegal immigrants, and possibly criminals on parole to benefit from housing, employment, and other opportunities. On certain occasions these individuals like to act as leasing managers and maintenance staff and potential residents, and cleaning staff. But lack the credentials. The building is no longer as clean, some hallways smell of marijuana while the elevators smell of marijuana, cocaine, bums & dog piss, the maintenance do not work or know how to do their job - instead like to corroborate with staff to mess with appliances and refurbish them with added computer board looking devices and surveillance, and find reasons to return. Even the newly placed Security guards the "occupying management" have chosen are individuals from NYC, that personally know the new audience, and they entertain the criminal activity. The police that responds to the property with the security guards are also from New York City and entertain their behavior. They also seem to have gained attention & visits from individuals seen at "L & M Development Partners" from New York City and their other management franchises too. Shortly after moving into my apartment in 2023, I experienced being targeted - which included theft & destruction of property, noise disturbances, in the apartment, stalking, marking & monitoring my apartment, interferences with my internet and phone service, and eventually recognized they may be using spyware to stalk me. I believe this is a direct result of my recent domestic violence court case and people who are also lawyers and have threatened to cause this, and to control me and my housing. They've managed to influence anticipated businesses franchises to enhance their occupancy at the Apollo apartments such as: Dolcezza To name a few... While driving out normal residents by invading privacy, exploiting normal residents, and invading the enjoyment of their apartment & what use to be the original community... this is an example of non stop stalking and harassment. They've used their own community of people (or mob) to generate hate campaigns & enhance a possibly permanent takeover of the Apollo Apartments by Bozzuto Management. These individuals have a history of utilizing similar deceitful and misleading method to taking over establishments to entertain their occupants and they originate from places in New York City such as: L+M Development Partners C +C management The Seaview Manor, in Far Rockaway NYC The Laquinta Inn, Far Rockaway NYC New Providence Women's Shelter, Manhattan NYC 1231 Sheridan Avenue Apartments, in Bronx NYC C+T Corporation Few of these individuals running or dwelling on the property are also lawyers from New York City. While the normal Bozzuto staff would have acquired months of training from the Bozzuto company geared towards the company values instead of having a mob influence the business structure and benefit off of an experience they are robbing from the true intended inheritors of the property. They are using this building as a landmark to enhance their network.

We've only been here three weeks, and we already regret moving in. From the start, the leasing office has been completely inconsistent. Their email didn't even work when we were trying to sign our lease, and communication since then has been all over the place. Every time we asked a question, we got a different answer depending on who we spoke to. Be careful when applying for a floor plan--it likely won't match what's shown online. Ours advertised a balcony that doesn't exist. One staff member said it was included, another said it wasn't. It's clear the team doesn't even know the property. When we arrived on move-in day, we were only given a key--no tour, no guidance, no packet, nothing. We eventually found out on our own that there was a welcome gift, but no one mentioned it to us when we moved in. To this day, we still have not received a welcome packet with information about the building, amenities, or basic procedures. We've had to figure everything out ourselves. Parking was another issue. It took over a week to get a pass from Atlantic Parking--which isn't even managed by The Apollo--and during that time, the staff and concierge at The Apollo almost turned us away, even though we had already paid. The building itself is far from 'luxury.' The hallways are dirty, with stained carpets and holes in the walls that remain unrepaired for weeks. The dog run is always full of poop and never maintained. Even worse, the rooftop (which is how you access the dog run) closes at 12 a.m., so if your dog needs to go out after that, you're stuck. One night we had no access and didn't feel safe going outside the building because there was heavy police activity in the area--so our dog had to hold it. That's not acceptable. On top of that, management refuses to replace lost pool wristbands, which means you lose access to amenities you're paying for. They mention Bozzuto's 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee, but they've done nothing to honor it. Between the misleading advertising, inconsistent communication, lack of basic move-in support, parking issues, safety concerns, and poor upkeep, this has been a frustrating experience. If I could give zero stars, I would. Stay away. Update: On top of everything else, just yesterday (during our third week here), there was an attempted break-in involving multiple cars in the garage. No communication was sent to residents about it. When I brought it up, I was told to contact Atlantic Parking and file a police report--no concern, no action from the building staff. My husband emailed them the next morning, and only then did they finally offer to help, but at that point, it felt too little, too late. The fact that I was turned away the first time I brought it up, and that residents were never informed, is deeply upsetting. The least they could've done was notify everyone so people could check their vehicles and stay alert.

DO NOT RENT HERE. We have had major difficulties with the leasing office since day one. (1) The floor plan did not match the actual unit (no balcony); (2) they quoted the "wrong" price and then attempted to increase the price exponentially when, weeks later, they decided the price was incorrect; (3) the move-in policies are horrible - they will wait weeks to give you basic things you need and then refuse you pool access if you don't meet policies they invent outside the lease; (4) the walls are torn up and it seems there are no restrictions on who they let in the lobby. STAY AWAY.

I have lived at The Apollo for two years and Carmen, Bruce and Barrett are awesome. They have all helped me SIGNIFICANTLY in some form or fashion. They are so pleasant and very helpful. I feel incredibly lucky that they work where I live!

Absolutely terrible. Maintenance comes in without knocking or permission consistently throughout our time living here. Concierge lost our packages multiples times. Apartments, not just ours, are flooding constantly. Contractors damage belongings when they come to complete work. Their teams are siloed and do not communicate or pass messages well. They also hike your rent up $400 - $1000 depending on how many month you renew your lease.

I had a terrible experience touring this apartment complex. First, the leasing office staff was incredibly unprofessional and seemed disinterested in showing me around. We had a tour at 9:30 am but there were no agents available. They wanted us to do a self service tour but we specifically wanted an agent tour. The apartment itself was in poor condition with luggages, clothes and alcohol everywhere. If you're trying to tour this place and consider living here, I wouldn't recommend wasting your time. Having bro hunt down a leasing agent is un called for.

I really wanted to be happy with the Apollo. My wife and I spent a lot of money moving to DC for work and chose the Apollo after a very positive tour, but our experience has been challenging to say the least. Shortly after moving in, we and our neighbors started hearing banging coming from the hallway, and when I say loud, I mean loud enough to wake you from a deep sleep, as if someone was kicking our door. This started happening at all hours of the day and night, and so we reported it to the management, who promised to look into it. In time we started noticing other odd things as well, like chewing gum stuck to the doorjambs of certain apartments. Finally, one night we encountered a young man in our hallway who claimed to be looking for a man in the unit next to us. We knew the neighbor, who was neither male nor home at the time, and confirmed via text that she did not know this man. The man left when we started asking him further questions. Over the next few days, the banging increased in frequency and several more men appeared in the hallway late at night, this time attempting to enter our apartment and several of our neighbors'. Over a particularly frightening and long weekend, we and our neighbors called the police at least six different times as people returned to our building, in what MPD called "disorderly conduct-cause unreason fear" and "stalking." I contacted the building management early on, informing them of what was happening and that we feared for our safety in the building, but they left us to fend for ourselves. The situation escalated when our neighbor was punched in the face when confronting yet another intruder, and still the management did nothing. They left trash and raw meat in our hallway, smeared chemicals on our doors, and scattered white powders on our doorways, all the while banging on our doors and trying to enter our units. This culminated when the police found notes left on the wall in the stairwell documenting our unit numbers, several of our professions, which of us was out of town, whether or not they believed we had money, and hate speech. Like the police said, they were stalking us. The whole ordeal was terrifying. The Apollo finally put a security guard in our hallway, and expressed concern. They asked us to send them our requests for how they could fix the problem, including compensation. We and our neighbors asked for full time building security and entry controls on the stairwells, which the intruders had used to move freely throughout the building. We also asked for a month's rent credited, since we had used PTO from work to address these disturbances, not to mention the weekends and sleep lost due to it. They took three weeks to respond, at which point they stopped providing security and stated they would not be doing anything to further secure the building. Needless to say I was upset, not only by the persistence of homeless people roaming our hallways, but by the lack of concern from the management and the disrespect that comes from asking us what we need to feel safe in our homes, with no intention of acting on any of it. So here we are now, nothing has changed, except the security bar I put inside the door of our $3000/mo apartment.

The key to our apartment routinely won't work. The gate to the garage sometimes won't let us in, sometimes won't let us out. Our neighbor got carjacked tonight because she was stuck outside the garage because it wouldn't open. One time, we couldn't get into our door when the oven was on. The building is truly beautiful, the leasing office is responsive, Carmen at the front desk is awesome, but it's really become an issue of safety. Getting in and out of your apartment should be basic.

I was looking for a place to have a telework day and a friend referred me here! Wow so fun! Open area of the Apollo apartments that allow for you to sit throughout the space and work. The internet is pretty spotty but if you have xfinity or a mobile hotspot you're good to go! The plugs a pretty far and few between which is a down fall. The other best part about this space is Wyndown is connected that serves some of the best cookies! Currently munching on a oh so soft brown butter chocolate chip cookie! I also ran next door to have lunch at Whole Foods which was really nice to have something in the vicinity.

It is dangerous to live at The Apollo in DC. I've been a resident since 2021. There were some inflated prices for lease renewal for which Bozzuto is currently being sued by DC Attorney General but I loved the staff and stayed in the building. In October of 2023 there were multiple attempted break ins into my and my neighbors apartment for which Apollo's response was beyond underwhelming and I was told if that I don't feel safe I should move. Here is what happened: For weeks there was banging on doors at all hours and I would alert concierges and in writing the management but nothing was done. Then, unauthorized people started showing up in our hallway and try to get into my and my neighbors apartments. Our hallway became a dumping ground for garbage and raw meat, our doors were coated with unknown chemicals, and our entrances were littered with mysterious white powders. The intruders also persistently knocked on our doors, attempting to gain entry into our homes. The situation intensified when our neighbor faced physical assault from an intruder during a confrontation, and yet, the building management remained passive. The climax of these incidents was the discovery of ominous notes in the stairwell by the police, detailing our apartment numbers, our occupations, who was away from home, our perceived financial status, along with expressions of hate. The police identified this as a clear case of stalking. The entire experience was deeply disturbing. Eventually, The Apollo responded by stationing a security guard in our hallway for a short period of time. They requested our input on potential solutions and compensation. Together with other residents, we proposed permanent building security and secured access to the stairwells, which the intruders had exploited. We also requested at least half of a month's rent as compensation, considering the personal time off I had to take from work to deal with these disruptions, not to mention the lost weekends and sleep. Their response came after three weeks, during which they ceased security measures and declined to implement any further safety enhancements. I am a woman who lives by herself and I was scared. In response the building told me that if I don't feel safe I should move out. Safety is not considered part of this "luxury" building.

My wife and I moved into the Apollo from NYC during covid and we couldn't have moved into better building. The apartment itself, building and amenities are top notch (including a literal dog pool party). But it really is the staff that makes The Apollo so special. Carmen in particular has been truly spectacular, and has gone above and beyond to help us. We have had to travel for work for a prolonged period of time and Carmen has gone out of her way with watering our plants and making sure any packages get left in our apartment. I have lived in different apartment buildings around the US, and nothing comes close to the community they have created at The Apollo.

I recently rented an apartment at The Apollo managed by Bozzuto Management Company. While the apartment itself is decent, I have had several issues with the garage door, which is managed by Atlantic Services Group Inc. The garage door has not worked consistently since November 2022 and despite numerous complaints, the issue has not been resolved. To make matters worse, I received two emails from The Apollo stating that the garage door had been fixed, or they were "assured" by Atlantic Parking that it does work, when in fact it is still not up to code. The Department of Buildings fined them $590 for this. I put a screenshot of that infraction here. This level of negligence is unacceptable and puts tenants at risk. Additionally, moving out early with these complaints documented was a nightmare. I had to speak to every single member of the leasing staff and threaten to sue to be let out of my lease without penalty. Another tenant was flooded because their neighbor's pipes busted. They also had to go through a similar process even though all they did was live in their space and get flooded. I have also had issues with contradictory and non-factual information from different staff members, including the regional manager, and a lack of assistance when needed and/or scheduled. On a day-to-day basis, the property is pretty cool and the staff are nice people. They get the little things right, but the second you actually need something done, you will not get it done through them without having to essentially do other people's work for them. If you are considering moving in, please don't. If you are considering moving out, please do.

It's fun for those who don't live there. It's like living in a shopping malls food court, & management cares more about the comfort of random strangers to appear neighborly, than about residents that pay thousands to live there. 2 yrs was all I could take of weaving thru the public to step outside, or trying to prevent random strangers lurking at the elevators (who didn't live there) from jumping in the elevator behind residents (attempting to be keyed up to the rooftop). Living there was the very best encouragement for home ownership. The only good things about living there were the manager, the concierge staff, & the maintenance staff. Everyone else, especially in the leasing office pretty much suck. At some point they need to realize it's home for it's residents. Not a entertainment destination, or a 3 ring circus

A luxury apartment building butttttt if you get coffee in the lobby at Wydown you can use the first, second, and third floor living spaces to hang out and work. The ambience is everything and mid century modern meets funky.

I am a former tenant of The Apollo, and I wish I didn't have to go. Nearly all of the staff that I encountered during my 2 years of living there were tremendously dedicated, and helpful. They were extremely on top of any maintenance request (shoutout to Benny), and the building was as clean as a huge building can be. I can say that leasing office are all wonderful (GM, Brittany, Michael, and especially Colby). And the place couldn't run without Carmen -- she is amazing!!

My wife and I were one of the first to move in to The Apollo community and definitely enjoyed our time there. The building is a concrete build so the noise between units was very minimal. The finishes inside of the apartment are very nice and somewhat unique. The gym is super great as is the rooftop. The neighborhood, H Street, is what you make of it. I liked that it was diverse and historic, but didn't like the weird happenings like someone following my wife in a car while she was walking home, catcalling her. Also, it was a bit noisy and far from everything we wanted to do. You can live your life on H Street as there are plenty of bars and places to eat, but the redline is a 10-15 minute hike UP the Hopscotch bridge and the X2 bus is, woof. Think you're going to take a Lyft or Uber to work in the morning? Good luck. H Street toward downtown is a disaster. Also, fun anecdote, there are condom wrappers EVERYWHERE on the residential side streets. Bonus points for a used condom on the ground in a fun game my dog liked to play during her walks called, Condom Corner. Ultimately the only reason we ended up moving from our one bedroom was because we found a brand new two bedroom for the same price (before the rent increase) of what we were paying to live in The Apollo. It's worth mentioning that when we went to renew our lease, we were hit with a $400 per month rent increase, which miraculously became $100 per month when we passed on renewing. After our move out, we realized our unit was posted for $11 more than what we were paying. If you choose to rent here and renew your lease, know that rent prices are negotiable.

Carmen at the Concierge desk is amazing - so friendly, kind and incredible. The rest of the front staff works so hard and deserves praise :)

Beware of this community - my wife and I recently applied to live at The Apollo. During our tour we were told security deposit was being waived and that a simple $300 reservation fee was needed to secure an apartment. Despite having an excellent rental history and having lived in luxury buildings in DC and NYC, we were denied and told we would need to apply with a guarantor. This seemed outrageous to us as we've never encountered an issue like this before. Begrudgingly, we asked one of our parents (with impeccable credit) to co-sign with us. We were denied again and told the only way to move in was with a $5,000 deposit. Excuse me? This ordeal took a week and now the building will not return our $300 reservation fee. We have no apartment, we're out $300 and we had to ask a relative to co-sign with us for nothing! As someone who has worked in property management for 15+ years, this seems like a classic scam to me. We will be filing further complaints.

This isn't our first Bozzuto community, but I do have to say that once you go Bozzuto, there's no turning back! Beautiful apartments are not rare in DC, but the Apollo has a beauty that is unmatched along with a management team that makes living here easy. We moved to the Apollo two months ago and found the perfect space with a beautiful front yard (row home feel, but apartment amenities). Can't beat that! Our dogs absolutely love the yard while we love not having to walk them 3 times a day. The community has an amazing gym (imagine two REAL squat racks, peloton bikes, punching bags, and a yoga room), a pool with a view, a coffee shop any caffeine addict would die for, amazing concierge service and an atrium that beats any office space. If these reasons are not enough, then the management team should be. Erica, Brittany, Kyle, Claire and Mike are so helpful and attentive. Every question and request we've sent were answered within a day. They have had some issues with the pipes, but they gifted everyone WF cards and update us daily on what they are doing to get it fixed it. I've lived in another building that was managed by Bozzuto then transferred over to a different team and the difference is astounding. If we ever leave The Apollo (which we may not), we will definitely be seeking another Bozzuto community.

I've gotten some questions in my inbox recently about living at the Apollo and so I thought it might be a good time for an update. I've been there for six months now and I have to say that I've been blown away in so many different ways by this building and its staff. Claire, Erica, Kendra, Antenia - you are rock stars. If there's ever been a problem it's been handled with grace and in so many situations (Antenia especially) has gone above and beyond what was asked. To speak to some of the questions I've had about the amenity fee - they're really doing their best to make it worth it through free events at the building. So far there have been great movies showing on the roof on nice days, small concerts, pop-up shops in the lobby, occasional exercise classes in the gym, wine tastings or free cocktails upstairs, discounts on coffee at the Wydown ... that sort of thing. So even though it seems like a ton of money (and it's not optional) they're providing a lot more value than a lot of other buildings. I love living here and would recommend it to anyone.

I recently moved into the Apollo and have been continually blown away by the service, courtesy and overall warmth of the Apollo staff. I have been so moved that I decided to write a review, something I rarely do... The building is gorgeous and I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. A few shout outs... The leasing team was incredibly courteous and supportive. Evan Fried, a member of the leasing team, stayed after hours to show me different apartments when I was in a state of indecision. Despite the number of tours he had each day he made me feel valued. All of the leasing members, including the amazing Erica, took the time to know my name and listen to my concerns. They went over floor map and over floor map, again and again with exceptional patience. Additionally, the concierge team is the best I have experienced. Antonia the head concierge and Kendra, another concierge, deserve shoutouts. They are the warmest, sweetest human beings. Both take the time to help you whether it be borrowing a screw driver, printing a document or helping me when I got locked out of my apartment. They know the building inside and out. Antonia even went out of her way to help me give a grand tour to my visiting friend. She didn't need to do it but that is her, going above and beyond her job description. The maintenance team led by Matt is also outstanding. They respond promptly and are knowledgeable. James, also on the maintenance team bounds about the building filled with joy. He took the time to help me with my fob when it was acting finicky. It is so clear they care and I love how promptly they respond. The custodial team has blown me away. A story that exemplifies this: day two of moving in I have lots of boxes related to my move outside my door. I leave them outside my door to take down after I finish constructing my desk. A few minutes later I hear a gentle knock. Jorge from the custodial team was walking by and offered to take them down for me. "Are you sure? You don't have to," I tell him but he insists. Finally, the amenities of this building are top notch. Gorgeous roof deck, coffee shop/bar IN your apartment building, stainless steel appliances, infinity pool (coming soon...). The building accepts UPS pick up and drop off. I also love the little things like the state of the art exercise machines with built in fans, cellphone service in elevators and how easy it is to recycle boxes (just leave in the trash room). The only thing I wish they had was a community library, alas... I could go on and on, suffice to say, in a city of hundreds of luxury apartments I have found the Apollo to set the standard.

Gorgeous building- that cant be denied. However the staff seemed over worked, and unwilling to help. For the prices posted online, one would expect 5star service. My tour was rushed and I had to ask questions for info that was offered to the people who toured before me. Very unhappy with the way I was treated. Staff seemed perfectly okay giving a rushed, poor tour. In addition, staff seemed okay losing a lease because I didn't look the part. My advice, do business elsewhere.

Would not recommend for anyone looking for a quality and SAFE place to live. We lived at the Apollo for a year in a brand new, never lived-in unit yet had maintenance in our apartment on a seemingly weekly basis fixing fallen lights, leaking sinks, and constant water pressure issues- when it wasn't shut off altogether, which was a monthly occurrence. On top of that we had to contact them numerous times to fix the cheap building materials used in the units- fake, composite wood paneling falling off the sink or from the cabinets, for example. On top of the general maintenance issues, the building is unsafe. Don't be fooled by the beautiful entryway and lounge space connected to The Wydown. There is no security save for the single concierge monitoring people coming in and out of the building and while the front doors lock, anyone can freely walk into the building through the coffee shop entrance. Because the concierge can't be everywhere at once, many people, both legitimate guests and strangers, sneak up the elevators and stairways and help themselves to the rooftop amenities that residents pay to maintain through incredibly high fees. During the summer the management sent out threatening emails stating everyone would need resident bracelets, which cost $250 a pop if lost, to use the pool, however, the college students they hired to monitor the pool access never actually did so. Additionally, Apollo does not own the parking garage beneath it and due to not selling all the spaces to residents at $200/month, Atlantic Parking began leasing spaces in the resident area to random commuters and nearby businesses. The only way in and out of the second level is through the Apollo so once again non-residents had easy access to the facilities and buildings. There were a handful of break-ins while we lived there resulting in management changing the locks to key fobs, but they did nothing to better secure the actual entrances into the building nor did they use any of the outrageously high rents to hire a security detail or even a courtesy patrol. My boyfriend's bike, which was secured with a top-grade lock, was even stolen out of the supposedly secured bike storage facility in the garage that only residents were supposed to have access to and we later learned never even locked. To top it off, when he reported it the leasing office did nothing, but tell us they would look into fixing the door and did not even warn the other residents. It is very clear that the management is not concerned with the welfare of their residents. To add to the poorly managed security, we suspected the Apollo, managed by Bozzuto, has been using the property as a short-term rental/aparthotel to fill many of the vacant units: https://wamu.org/story/18/08/06/apartment-buildings-d-c-area-turning-part-time-hotels-heres/. We frequently witnessed people "checking-in" at the concierge and also aimlessly wandering the halls looking for their "rooms". During the peak tourist seasons there was a noticeable rise in people we only saw for a weekend or two in the amenity spaces and then never again. This is problematic for many reasons given it is a residential facility, but from a security perspective these people are not vetted to the same level as the residents. There are no background checks and security investigations so there is no regulation on who is being let stay among the residents. Additionally, due to not having the same concerns for our safety, they were often the ones we most witnessed allowing nonresidents into the elevators and amenities. The positives we experienced were that the majority of concierges, especially Antenia prior to her departure, were incredibly helpful and professional and the staff and maintenance team were generally friendly and attentive for all the visits they had to make to our unit, but overall, The Apollo is nowhere near worth its price tag. Your rent is being spent on nothing more than lavish decor for their Instagram page while community members are having their cars and bikes stolen from the property and their general safety and welfare threatened.

The Appollo is an amazing place to live. I moved into the building while it was still under construction (Floors 1, Mez, 2 & 3 were complete - the rest were still being worked on). I knew there would be some noise but to be honest, it was louder living by 14th & U before moving in. Additionally, the building is solid so I barely heard the construction or even my neighbors for that matter. The construction was completed by April of 2017 by the way. The management team is incredibly friendly, courteous and helpful. The building has all the bells and whistles (and then some) that you'd expect from a luxury building. Some insider Pro's not listed online: -BBQ's on the roof - they are the Cadillacs of BBQ's. Massive beasts w/ roasteries and even smokers -The view from the roof is unparalleled. 360 degrees around DC -- the Capitol Building, Washington Monument, the National Basilica & Arboretum. On the 4th of July, it feels like you're in a fireworks snow globe -Wydown is in the lobby. Wake up, elevator down and get a cup of coffee without ever leaving the building. Think of the winters! -Wydown also serves booze! LITERALLY IN THE LOBBY. Think of every Wednesday-Sunday! -The resident demographic is diverse and interesting. Not exactly sure but I'd say the majority are between 27-37+. Not fresh out of college so there's no chance of puke in the pool (Capitol View). Everyone was friendly and respectful of each other. -The neighborhood is quickly becoming more and more a desired place to live. From the day I moved in until now, I witnessed a growing list of new restaurants, shops, bars and more opening within blocks of The Apollo -Frequent resident events. At the beginning not too many people attended them but they're actually great and fun if you're outgoing enough to say hello to a neighbor. I met and made good friends with many of them. I highly recommend this building over all of its competitors.

I have had a ton of building issues since I've moved into this place and while not all of them are the management company's fault, who wants to live somewhere the power goes out for an entire day or there's no hot water in the morning. Since I've lived here (about 6 months) there has been at least 10 different occasions where there has been a maintenance related issue. Recently there was a leak in the hallway near my entrance that took over 3 weeks to get fixed and that was after I notified them 4 times. The maintenance team left this huge smelly dumpster near my entrance for 2.5 weeks filled with dirty water. It got so bad that eventually it started attracting bugs. I wrote the leasing office an email about the dumpster and I was assured they would clean it out every day since the roof was still leaking.... 4 days later the new trash can had still not been emptied. The management company makes poor excuses for everything, nothing is their fault. They also have very poor communication skills, they forget to send out emails when there are building wide outages. I've spoken to various people that work here for many different issues and it seems most the time they do nothing; the only time I've been successful is to keep harassing them about the same issue, but who wants to go through that. They also need to do a better job of hiring their temp concierges. The permanent ones are good, but the temps they hire, depending on which one, are useless. There is one working tonight that has been on her phone the entire night, she can't be bothered with looking up to greet anyone or opening the door for residents. Some random person asked me if I could help him to get to his friend's floor because the person working the front desk wouldn't help, guess she was too busy on her phone. The only real positive about living here is the area, plenty of things to do and it's close to the metro but it's definitely not worth the headache. There are other apartments on H street.

No single review can be truly objective or holistically capture the essence of a place or community. Keeping this in mind, I've lived at the Apollo for multiple years in multiple units, and have interacted with nearly all of the staff who have came and left over the years. The good: Although eclectic bordering on indiscriminate, the interior design of the building is unique, but conveys a significant effort. Unlike most mixed-use buildings, the Apollo tries to deliver a more authentic personality and ambiance, which is appreciated. The long serving staff of the building are generally wonderful people, notably the maintenance workers, Michael from leasing, and a host of concierges over the last few years. The bad: As can be expected from a community of this nature from Bozzuto (or any similar company), the Apollo is a gilded monolith of corporate greed and mismanagement. As one of our favorite maintenance workers described it best: "there was not a corner that was not cut in this building [on how low the building quality was]." In the last two years the following maintenance issues come to mind: our dishwasher exploded (while sitting idle - this required the entire floor to be replaced), our microwave stopped functioning and had to be replaced twice, the air conditioning in the unit stopped working 5-10 times in a year, the air conditioning in the gym did not work for close to 9 months including the middle of summer. The electrical wiring in the unit was so ill-designed, that when certain outlets were in use, others would automatically trip the breaker. This affected every room of the apartment and was resolved within only a few months and included multiple weeks with exposed holes and electrical wiring in our walls. Amenities were kept up apathetically, with multiple stretches where there would be no pool cues, grills wouldn't work, etc. Normally this is expected, but for an additional $600 amenity fee a year it's reasonable to expect the AC in the gym to be fixed within the same calendar year. The ugly: The conduct of management was so oppressive and grotesque we had to seek legal counsel. Multiple firms we met with felt the Apollo would be responsible for paying damages related to their conduct. Cooler heads prevailed and the leasing agent Michael, acting as our advocate, negotiated a litigation free solution. Without divulging unnecessary detail, Apollo management violated the DC tenant law, conducted themselves reprehensibly, and wielded their authority only to intimidate. Threatening letters from their legal office were sent concerning noise complaints from when we were out of town and our unit was vacant, and smoking complaints when none of the residents smoke (I offered to be drug & nicotine tested!). All of this stemmed from the complaints of a single neighbor who, if she had her own yelp page, would be receiving another in what would undoubtedly be a historically impressive list of one star reviews (the true villain of our story). Michael was rightfully embarrassed about his colleagues actions, apologized profusely, and did everything in his power to make it right. Unfortunately, one mans good deeds do not erase the stain of that organization. I can not in good faith recommend anyone live in this building. We have made many friends in the building, and we were the last to leave in an increasingly repetitive fashion: mistreated by management, frustrated with the building quality, and knowing there were greener pastures elsewhere.

I've been living at The Apollo for almost two months now and have nothing but amazing things to say about this community and building. Perhaps the most important is the staff, who are all around incredible and some of the most kind and authentic people I have met. Big shoutout to Antenia who runs the concierge desk along with all the others (William, Juanita, Kendra, and Shanika) who greet everyone with smiling faces day in and day out. Not to mention the maintenance and cleaning staff who also go above and beyond to make our lives here so nice. I am grateful to this incredible community of people for making this place feel like home. The fact that the building is as stunning and well-appointed as it is is just an added bonus. If you are looking for a cool area in DC in an up and coming neighborhood this is the place to be.

I've lived in couple of different luxury apartments and over the years having experienced different management companies, I have always viewed Bozzuto as the gold standard of customer service and attention to detail. I loved living at Elevation and the Modern. I reaaaaalllly wanted to love the Apollo and move there, I have friends in the building and I love the area. My sister made an appointment last Saturday for 10:30 am. We arrive, check in with the concierge (who was very sweet), we wait for a while, no biggie, end up running into some friends and talking. Finally when the leasing rep gets downstairs, she haphazardly greets us and says she's going to get coffee first and come back after. Finally when she returns, she takes upstairs, does not offer us water/coffee or anything. Now, I've done this bit a few times in my life but I can say that this experience with Colby, was uniquely terrible. She starts off by aggressively asking us if we are sure if we want a 2bed/2bath. We say yes, we definitely need at least a 2/2. She doesn't show us different floor plans, doesn't talk us through anything. Instead she chooses to tell us that there are NO units available at all. At this point, I'm just flabbergasted at the treatment. She continues by asking us about our price point, we say we know it's been fluctuating when we viewed the available units online but we are comfortable with the posted prices. She then very condescendingly proceeds to explain to us that utilities are not included and that the base rent can be deceiving. Before this point, I thought she was just incompetent, but when she said that and told us that there were no 2/2 for us to view it felt like is was something more sinister. My sister then asked her, if the information she filled out did not explicitly say that we were interested in a 2/2, Colby said, yes it does but she just wanted to check in about the price point, AGAIN! After she found out my sister was a corporate lawyer she suddenly found a 2/2 she could show us. At this point, i had enough and chose to not go on the tour with my sister and partner. That was such an ugly experience, I had to decompress and process what happened to us. I actually spoke to the lovely concierge and asked her about the leasing rep to see if her behavior was the norm or if it was because were two black women and a Latino man. She unfortunately could not say because it was not her usual location, but she also was shocked at her making us wait while she got herself coffee. Honestly, I still don't know if what happened to us was unadulterated incompetence, racism, or a catastrophic mixture of both but nobody should have to face that. This woman managed to destroy the entire Bozzuto brand in 30 minutes. Also, she didn't even show my sister any of the amenities during the tour. We ended up touring the Camden right after this and it was worlds apart in customer service!!!! I was ready to throw the day away but the team at the Camden actually made my day and treated us incredible!

Alex Be aware of the fraud and never consider to rent an apartment in here !!! Me and my wife applied for a room where we submitted every single documents they needed along with a security deposit which we have never got back after the payment. The management is super slow, rude and unprofessional. Every time you ask them for something, they get back to you days later and always with negative feedback and they never give you proper explanation why or for what. As I mentioned, we paid security deposit and applied for the room, we were pretty confident that we are getting one, as we have very good history, but unfortunately we were rejected and instead were asked another dozens of papers to submit. They have never told us about all those papers and procedure before collecting the deposit though. I gave up and asked them to return our security deposits so we could look for other options but I was told, either I will bring all supportive documents else the deposit is nonrefundable. I have never returned to that place again and I would never go. And Yes, I did not get my deposit too!!! Stay away from these people and apartment.

I haven't moved into the Apollo (I may), but I have had one great experience dealing with Evan one of the rental associates. My wife and I are moving to Washington DC from St Louis. We visited a number of apartments in Washington DC on a brief trip a couple of weeks ago. Evan took us on a tour of the Apollo. He was very professional, personable, and informative. After returning to St Louis we have had a number of questions. Evan has answered all of them promptly and thoroughly. He is excellent. I do not know if we will rent at Apollo or not, but if we do one of the main reasons will be Evan's customer service. Thanks Evan!