The Gantry

I have been in the Gantry for 2 1/2 years. For the most part I’ve enjoyed my time here. But I’m very frustrated with how they manage the noise level on the rooftop. For example, this evening a loud party was on the rooftop because someone paid to use the space. But the music was loud and several people were coming into the building who do not live here. I don’t understand how the building is okay with renting out space in the building for people to play loud music at 10 PM while residents are trying to sleep. Unfortunately I just renewed my lease. But I do not recommend leasing here. Very poor management. Follow-up: It’s nearly 10 PM, and once again there’s a loud party on the rooftop. Even after the front desk agent asked the group to turn the music down, it was still clearly audible from inside my apartment. Guests were also smoking on the rooftop, which is against building policy. I had hoped to use the rooftop tonight, but the noise and smoke made it impossible. I couldn’t even enjoy being in my own apartment due to the disruption. This isn’t a one-time issue — it’s been ongoing, and despite repeated complaints, nothing meaningful has changed. Management has said they would take action, but there’s been no follow-through. It’s frustrating that residents who follow the rules and pay to live here are the ones impacted, while those breaking them continue to take over shared spaces. The front desk staff has consistently been helpful and professional, but this responsibility should not fall on them alone. There needs to be consistent enforcement and real accountability from management. I genuinely hope this is finally taken seriously.

I came in to and ask for a walk-in tour of a unit I was interested in. I was helped by Janaya even tho she was had an appointment coming soon she did her best to answer all my questions. She provided amazing customer service! Her welcoming personality made me want to move here before I even made my mind on the building itself.

I have lived here for 3 years now. The first 2 were pretty good. I made the mistake of moving to the top floor where I have had countless issues with pests. Management would just pawn off pest control even though it was not working. I wanted to find the source of the issue and I had to pay out of my own pocket to get an actual resolve. Recently theres been another issue of metal chairs banging every morning on the rooftop. I have expressed this to the concierge who was amazing and came up with ideas to solve this but I have learned that they have since quit because of management. I also have shared my concerns about the noise to management but I of course got no response after sending a long thought out email. Just know that if you move here you will not get an email response from the leasing or management team. It’s quite embarrassing on their part because they’re always on the computer and occupancy is pretty high, yet we can’t get a simple email response. The only way to get in contact with them is to stop by their office where they give you a death stare as if you’re interrupting something. You literally have to beg them to do their jobs. And don’t get me started on how they were double charging me for parking for 6 months; $500 a month. I didn’t even get an apology from management when this occurred. The cost of rent here is not worth the hassle. I can’t wait to see what kind of half done response they reply to this with.

I don’t live at The Gantry but I wanted to make sure I gave a huge thank you to Bryan who works the front desk. I had an important document that was delivered here due to an error in the address. He was so kind, understanding and found my envelope in less than 5 minutes while still greeting and supporting tenants. Thanks so much for helping a panicked girl out before you could even finish your coffee!

I have been living here for close to six months now. Before i moved in there was mold inside of my washing machine and maintenance fixed it very quickly. As time has been going on i noticed pink mold growing in my shower so i have been cleaning it and it still seems to be growing back. there's pink mold in my bathroom sink and underneath my water faucet and in the drain looks absolutely petrifying with mold. My dishwasher has been growing mold and now my dishes have mold all over it - some having to be discarded. I reached out to the maintenance team because this seems to be an ongoing problem in my unit, and i am constantly getting sick due to the contamination. The head of maintenance came and basically gaslit me telling me it's just mildew and a cleaning issue, saying that there's no mold in my dishwasher just dirt. This has made me so frustrated because i have been in and out of the urgent care for MONTHS due to bacterial infection from the water. I have attempted to clean this several times and it's still an ongoing issue. I like living here because of convenience in location, but this has to change

I had the pleasure of touring with Janaya West the other day at The Gantry, and she is truly one of a kind! Her professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail made the entire experience exceptional. Janaya’s dedication and excellence clearly shine through, and it’s easy to see the positive impact she brings to the community. The Gantry is lucky to have such a valuable team member, keep up the outstanding work, Janaya!

I want to recognize Mumba, the incredible night-shift concierge at The Gantry. He consistently goes above and beyond to make sure residents are taken care of. Any time I had a missing package, I knew that if Mumba was on duty, it would be found before sunrise—and he never disappointed. He’s thorough, polite, and truly professional. His attention to detail and commitment to the residents brings a sense of trust and comfort that sets The Gantry apart. Mumba is a true asset to the building.

Truly the worst place I have ever lived. The management does not care about your livelihood at all. Everyone on our floor has called the police and animal control on one specific tenant. In 3 months I am on my 18th sleepless night where this tenant is either throwing a huge party from 1am until 10am with noise complaints or has a dog yelping. Her dog gets left for at least up to 20 hours at a time in the apartment. The Gantry is quite literally scared of this tenant as I call at 1am, 3am, 5am with noise complaints and they don’t want to knock on the door. Don’t live here. Go somewhere that cares about your livelihood, your job, pets, etc.

I have been at the Gantry for about two years and I love the building. Not only have I built friendships with neighbors but the management team does a great job have providing events that help build community. We also have some wonderful staff! James was my leasing agent and put up my barrage of questions. Jasmin was my leasing agent when I switched apartments and her energy is infectious! I usually start my day with a warm greeting from Xerxes who is always positive. Oliver works at the front desk and always goes above and beyond. I also have to shout out Stacey from the maintenance team for handling my requests. Last but certainly not least is Miracle. Miracle lives up to her name because she is amazing at making sure our packages don't get misplaced or tracks them down if they can't be found. Her can do attitude is what makes her an asset to our community! I wait for her shift to start to pick up my packages because if there is an issue, she will solve it.

Great building in a special location! Love the amenities and community. An amazing place for people that are new to the area or looking to make new friends.

Maintenance staff is incredibly helpful. Stacy has always gone above and beyond to assist. I've enjoyed my time living at The Gantry.

Miracle and Oliver are the best concierge attendants and make the building run smoothly! Always appreciate their kindness and professionalism and everything they do to go the extra mile for a wonderful resident experience.

Great options for the free brunch! I attend every month and love the options from waffles to omelets! So glad to be apart of this building.

Great amenities and staff. But could be a bit frustrating if you don't like to socialize. Miracle and Oliver are always sooo helpful though at the front desk.

The building is beautiful my problem is the leasing office. You have to call multiple times to get them on the phone. They do not return voicemails. The website says they accept walk-ins but when I came in the leasing agent told the concierge to tell me I couldn't ask too many questions because she had a lot of paperwork. So unprofessional. My last straw I was scheduled for a virtual tour. The agent had no updates regarding my application. I was emailed that the tour was going to be via FT it was a phone call followed by an email of what I have access to on the website. I was so excited to put an application in but dealing with leasing has been difficult and underwhelming for a luxury apartment. This is a big red flag so I will not signing a lease here.

Major safety issue. Non residents getting access to building and throwing parties at the roof top basically every weekend. Alcohol/drugs/guns involved. Security is a joke. Non existent. Multiply cars break ins, stolen vehicle from "secure" area. Management doesn't see a problem. Residents can't use amenities they pay for because bunch of kids (who don't live here) feel they can do whatever they want. Police is being called very often. Please check police report records filed by the gantry residents before you move in. If you however, decide to take your chances don't pick apartments facing train tracks. It's ridiculously loud (trains blowing horns any time day and night). Forget about opening the window or balcony.

Miracle & Mamie the glue that holds the Gantry together, concierge, secretary, mailroom, therapists lol they really do a lot! And shout out to the cleaners there too. They are top notch! We moved to a house because we needed space. . . But as long as they keep M&M things will be okay there.

If you value your sanity, do not live in this apartment building. The apartment building itself and the amenities are very nice and hospitable. However, management is completely incompetent and makes every aspect of resident life so difficult. They like to switch over to dysfunctional payment systems every few months and never give residents proper time or heads up about these new systems. The most recent payment portal forced residents to enroll in a credit rewards system which we can be sure management is profiting off of, while residents themselves are left to deal with the inefficiencies of the portal. In addition, it seems like management doesn't even know how to handle the new payment portal as we had issues making payments and were given a variety of unhelpful answers. You will NEVER get a consistent answer from management though you will tear your hair out trying. It also appears the gantry overcharges for utilities. We were paying almost $150 a month to the Gantry in utilities in addition to around $200 to Pepco for utilities. When we would ask for a breakdown of utilities we would never get a helpful answer. Other residents complained about the same problem. When it came time for us to move out, we asked the Gantry to help us figure out our pro-rated amount since we were not staying for a full month. They told us to calculate it ourselves and pay what we thought the pro rated amount should be. They later charged us a late fee for not having paid the full amount of rent. They ended up removing the late fee but it took weeks of calling, emailing and physically going to the leasing office to actually get someone to do something. Lastly, you're not going to get your security deposit back, don't even try. My three roommates and I were refunded back a total amount of $2.84 as they used the rest of the security deposit ($497.16) to cover "remaining utilities". They finally gave us a sheet with utility breakdown when we asked for it but I still find it insane that we paid over $200 in utilities (specifically to the gantry, pepco not included) for a month when we had only lived there for 17 days of that month. The rest of the security deposit amount was used to cover what we didn't pay of our pro rated amount since we were told we had calculated it wrong. Would've been nice if they had just given us the correct amount to pay instead of sending us in circles for a month and a half but that would be too helpful and they don't do helpful. TLDR: the apartment was nice, management was a nightmare and it was not worth the extravagant amount that we paid, particularly with the utilities scams. My roommates and I have coined this building "the Gantry from Hell" because that's exactly what it is. Very grateful to no longer live under this nightmare of a management company.

Shout out to Stacy in maintenance, he always responds to my work orders quickly, usually same day, and is friendly and quick with his work.

Just moved in! The Gantry and their team help us a lot for a recent move from NYC! The leasing office and the rest of the team made us feel welcomed.all the time and helped us out with everything we need it! This building is amazing! And thei amenities are beautiful, super useful and SUPER CLEAN!! If you ride your bike daily; bike parking is great and super accessible to the building. Couldn't be happier with my first apartment in DC!!! Highly recommend!!!

Positives: - Proximity to Union Market restaurants, bars, etc. - Adjacent dog run area is convenient - Nice amenities - Nice garage (when garage doors are working properly) Negatives: - Frequently lost/stolen packages - Concierge desk is not 24-hour and don't provide any of the service concierge desk are supposed to provide. - Floor plans leave a lot to be desired with little to no functional living space - Security and general sense of safety are lacking--management could do more - Poor communication with residents - Generator in building frequently goes out, impacting lighting in common areas

Current resident since Oct. 2021: While there were a few kinks that the building still had to work out during my first months of residency (amenity spaces that hadn't yet opened, construction that. remained ongoing in parts of the building, etc. - all complete now) I'm very happy with my experience at The Gantry to date. The building is brand new, clean and well-maintained, safe and secure, ideally located in the trendy Union Market district, and boasts a very friendly and professional staff. Lottie, Kadija, Rose, Katya, and the new property manager, Canyon, have all been exceptional and make The Gantry a great place to come home to. A few more detailed thoughts below: AMENITY SPACES: The amenity spaces at The Gantry rival any I've seen. There is a spacious, inviting lobby, a club room, a sports lounge, an outdoor theater area, and an expansive roof deck with ample indoor/outdoor seating. The building has an outdoor pool (seasonal - it's uncovered but I don't think it's open/usable during the winter months) and a well-appointed gym. There will be some apartment buildings that have a bit more equipment (e.g., no Peletons here) but the gym is more than adequate and the floor-to-ceiling windows provide a nice view of the neighborhood during your workout. There is a door on the roof deck that has been out of order for some time. Hopefully that is fixed soon. SAFETY: Safety is a priority for me and I feel that The Gantry meets this need for residents. The building has a 24-hour concierge and requires fob access to enter the front door and get on the elevator. Like anywhere in DC, you still have to be mindful of your surroundings and there may be minor incidents that occur (I had an umbrella stolen from right outside my door - which was a total bummer). I would also note that while The Gantry keeps its grounds well lit, it borders a small park that is maintained by a separate apartment building, and unfortunately it is nearly pitch black at night. This could be a concern for some residents. I'm told this other building is working on a resolution, but it's been very slow-going. LOCATION: The Union Market district is a foodie's paradise! Great bars, restaurants, and a lively neighborhood culture. Parts of the area are still active construction sites and will be for some time- but it's exciting to think of what will be! There are new restaurants opening nearby all the time. A Toastique in the ground floor of the building is expected to open this summer and a lobby restaurant apparently called "Marcellino's" is under construction too. One thing to consider: part of the building faces out onto the train tracks and is subject to some noise associated with that. I live on the courtyard-facing side of the building and experience minimal noise. I'd also note that as great as the Union Market district is, it can be a little bit of an island - you'll need to walk a bit (through areas some may deem slightly unsafe) to get to Shaw, Capitol Hill, the restaurants & Target in Ivy City, etc. The building is very close to the NoMA metro. DECOR/FINISHES: I'm really happy with the finishes throughout the building, including in my unit. Stainless steel appliances, a deep sink basin, in-unit washer/dryer, modern cabinetry that goes with almost any design palette, etc. SMALL PET PEEVE: The Gantry has a dog park, which is great, but there's not an easy way to enter/exit the dog park from inside the building without going through the main entrance and walking around the side of the building. It would be great if you could use your fob to enter/exit the building directly from the dog park. TL;DR: A sleek, brand new building with a high-end feel, all the bells and whistles, and kind, attentive staff in a desirable up-and-coming neighborhood. Be advised there is construction going on in places around the building that will last for the next year+. The building borders a dimly lit park (not The Gantry's fault/responsibility) but hopefully a resolution to the latter is forthcoming. Would still highly recommend!

Since moving in last April, there have been changes to policy timing and pricing. When we moved in, there was complimentary coffee, switch it out for a paid system. There is parking but for 200 a car. The amenities are the part that makes you want to stay at the gantry, but they have recently changed to charging close to 200 a month for the energy, sewage, water, and gas bill in addition to your base rent. The reasoning is we have it in our contract that we can do it, so...we did it. The community is excellent, but the management could be a lot better. The fire alarm system... when there is no need for the fire department, you will stand outside for hours. When their fire department is on-prem spraying water... you don't get an alarm... There are better options in the area... or just buy a house. At least you get billed once for your bills.

The building itself is great and I have some pretty great neighbors! However, the management has been enacting some pretty unnecessary measures. They change our access to amenities all the time! A huge draw of this building is the amenities. They are one of a kind. But what good does that do if security is coming in and escorting you out? Yes, residents are escorted out of our own amenities. There has not been clear nor understandable communication on behalf of management as to these changes. Rent at the Gantry is not cheap and it's really irking that rent isn't reduced when our access to amenities (which is part of rent) continues to be reduced. I hope the management decides to be more transparent and communicative and thoughtful in its policies because right now it truly feels haphazard and very disrespectful. Management policies towards amenities changed after a Memorial Day incident at the pool, for which one resident can be held accountable. Instead of management beefing up their own preparedness and working with the responsible tenant, they established all these restrictions and rules (including a pool "dress code" and guest limit). Soon after, they constricted our hours of access to not only the pool but other indoor amenities! I am very disappointed with this haphazard and disrespectful management style. As I started this review, the building is great, but I hope management starts doing better by its tenants whom have been the first to invest in this building and create community around it. It's a great space in a great neighborhood and the staff are wonderful. Just hope management gets a hold of what it's tenants are asking for and deserve.

Unsatisfactory Experiences: Safety - Car break-ins (multiple cars) in the parking garage, two that I know of during the term of my lease Safety - during the summer seasons, the pool often is overcrowded with people with glass containers everywhere; think unregulated Las Vegas pool party. Lack of responsibility - there were several troubling incidents on the property that impacted tenants that went unmentioned - aforementioned car break-ins, multiple out of control for profit parties with strippers (yes, you read that correctly). A Facebook community group of tenants was developed that discusses the poor management of the building. Package retrieval - packages stolen or misplaced in the adjacent building Noise - the noise was highly disruptive to the peaceful enjoyment of home living; I believe this is due to the low-quality glass used on windows. The noise from the outdoor movie theater echoes directly into building B. The apartments on the second floor are subject to any noise, including DJs on Sunday morning from the craft market. In addition, there is general noise pollution from the metro and Amtraks passing, the parties at i9 (building next door), and general foot traffic. Deposit Refund Difficulties - I am still struggling to receive my deposit with interest back after moving out of the apartment and leaving it in excellent condition. According to the District of Columbia Tenant Bill of Rights, deposits must be held in an interest-bearing account and returned within 45 days. Positives: Clean spaces Wonderful amenities Incredible views Proximity to the metro Proximity to Union Market

Brand spankin' new and super nice! Beautiful roof top pool and really nice gym. Leasing staff is very kind and the location is great!

Gaetano Decrescenzo Unit A316 A NON RESIDENT threw a party on 5/31/22 and because the concierge wasn't properly trained (they are always temporary hires) and didn't stop anyone from entering the building, it became over 200 people and out of hand. The leasing office responded by punishing paying residents and closing all of the amenities at 9PM. You'll pay over $2,000 a month in rent but can't use the rooftop or the movie theater any later than 9PM. It's an absolute joke. They'll sell you on the amenities of the building but leave out the fact that they all close during the time you'd like to use them. The management in the leasing office is garbage and on a power trip. They saw people on the roof after 9PM and called the cops on them. I'm actually glad I only have two months left on my lease because I will not be renewing it. There are multiple buildings that have opened up next door that have the same amenities without the obsessive controlling rules in place. Don't sign here unless you don't care about blowing your money. I'll be telling anyone I see taking a tour not to bother wasting their money. If you're looking in this area of DC, check out The Burton, The Bately, The Morse, The Edison, and I5. They are all luxury apartments in the same 2-3 block radius of the Union Market area with the same amenities but more lax rules that will allow you to actually enjoy the amenities you pay a heap of money to have in your building.

The Gantry is beyond amazing! Probably the most beautiful building in NoMa area. The amenities are great, the sky lounge is beautiful, the building is always clean, the gym is nice.... but the absolute best part is the concierge service! (Shoutout to LOTTY!!).

Their leasing staff is helpful and accommodating. I just moved in and already feel very welcomed and comfortable living here! It's in a great location right next to union market with great amenities!

This is literally the 4th time within 3 weeks that DCFD, Metropolitan Police, or Emergency Services have come to the Gantry. It is always the same spot on the same floor --- floor 6 of building A. There is a problem in this hallway of the Gantry that clearly is not being addressed. One night before Christmas, five police cars showed up. It was the same apartment in the same hallways. Again, this morning, 1/16, Emergency Services/DCFD arrived (8 men), wheeling another stretcher. I have run into multiple residents on this floor who feel really frustrated that this problem is not being addressed. Combined with the constant smell of marijuana, this is truly starting to feel like an unsafe and unpredictable situation...for residents, pets, or visitors (aside from looking somewhat embarrassing). If you look into this building, be sure to ask about the constant presence of emergency services officials and stretchers wheeled in and wheeled out (specifically on the 6th floor). Management has been asked about this by several of us living on the 6th floor and for some reason, they are not addressing it, at the cost of their own reputation. It is a big problem. (Especially when there are so many other equally as elegant and luxurious buildings within a 3 block radius).