I've had 3 orders sit as unfulfilled since mid October. Nobody is responding via email or Instagram messages 😞. I'm so sad - I really loved this coffee!

County officials were in there on Friday slapping fluoro 'Do Not Sell or Transfer' stickers over everything. Looks like they may have done a runner :(

I am doing a tour with Avalon this afternoon. Happy to throw you the referral if I end up signing a lease. Feel free to DM me whatever I might need!

Eh it’s average. Lived there for two years, management is horrible and will try to suck every penny out of you. if you live there, make sure you get a renovated apartment. Lots of crime, i’ve watched someone get robbed at gun point, people being jumped etc from my balcony. Last year there was a huge fire on my floor and they didn’t finish cleaning it up for a whole year. The general manager is the worst and doesn’t know how to answer an email! They often shut off the water at a moments notice. 3 separate times, our apartment flooded due to maintenance forgetting to turn off the water before fixing the ac unit in the apartment above us.

Had a friend who lived there for a year. I was over a bunch of times, the space was decent and seemed clean and modern.

ArlNow posted about it today. No one knows!

https://www.arlnow.com/2022/11/17/courthouses-rako-still-shuttered-citing-out-of-order-espresso-machine/

didn’t it (portion of the building anyway) catch on fire awhile ago?

I used to FWB some chick that lived there. Easy in and out for a little in-out. Place was dirty and smelled rough sometimes. Just like her.

The bowling alley next to it attracts a lot of crime for some reason

I have been living in Avalon Apartments for 4 years. IMO, they are great.

There is also a referral program, so if you decided to move into one, we both get a little cash for it.

They have serious issues with plumbing, AC, and heat. The AC and heat is centrally controlled so it goes out for the entire building when it goes out. There's also a bowling alley next door that is open late and has a bar that apparently has led to a number of fights and shootings spilling out in front of the building. This is what I've gathered from Nextdoor posts about this building. It's priced low for a reason.

Oh man, I hope not! They are one of my favorite spots in this area. That’d suck if they close down.

Online order for coffee isn't being processed either. An order I put in has been in limbo for several weeks at this point, and I'm inclined to wonder if it's more than just the espresso machine.

It’s been like that for about a month now. I almost went over and checked again yesterday.

Saw a sign last Tuesday that said espresso machine is broken. I'm hoping it gets fixed soon.

In my experience, the people listing their property are the ones that pay the realtor fee.

You will need to sign a contract with the realtor basically stating that you won’t work with other realtors (this is to ensure they get their commission). With you renting sight unseen, tjey are the ones that will do the legwork in more ways than one. I.e carefully read through the lease agreement to make sure it’s agreeable to your needs or that the landlord doesn’t slip anything in there that they shouldn’t. They’ll be the ones that go to tour the place. The photos on sites like Zillow can be misleading. The realtor is there to help you, the tenant.

Thanks for the note about energy provider, I’ll keep in mind.

Thanks. Generally what kind of fee or commission do realtors charge in the US? Want to be aware so I’m not paying more than I should.

Was going to suggest Courthouse as well.. Was my favorite neighborhood.

If you have a car, it’ll be at least ~$150/mo for parking. If you’re looking at the Waterpark Towers or Crystal Place apartment complexes, we’re currently experiencing price gouging by the electricity provider: electricity for our 2br apartment was $360 for the month. Make sure that whatever complex you go with uses Dominion Energy as the electricity generation company, NOT Calpine - otherwise you’ll be paying around $400-500 for utilities. Utilities will likely be around $200-300 if they’re using Dominion. Internet costs about $40.

Amazon should give you 45 days temporary housing and set you up with a realtor. Personally I would recommend near Clarendon or Courthouse because there's lots to do. Pentagon City is close but less nice. You could live in Alexandria near a metro stop too.

Courthouse would be a good area. Walking distance to Clarendon (the clubbing/bar/food area), quiet neighborhood and age is generally older than Clarendon(late 20’s and up). There’s a bus in front of Clarendon metro that takes you directly to Amazon officers.

You’ll need to get with a realtor. Zillow will often have expired listings. Not to mention most rentals have multiple applications and go fast. (Unless it’s an apartment complex).Good luck.

Yes.

Pentagon city