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High-rise Apartment  «  The Donaldson Group
Foggy Bottom, 2000 F St NW | Washington, D.C.
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  •  Building Laundry Room
  •  Controlled Access
  •  Dry Cleaning Valet Service
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Individually Controlled Heat & A/C
  •  Parking Available
  •  Pet Friendly
  •  Rooftop Deck
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Walk-in Closets

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7.5
Good
16 Reviews

About this Location

FoBoGro
6 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
West Potomac Park
13 min walk
In a quiet
neighborhood
Blue/Orange (metro) - 15 min
80/N4 (bus) - 4 min

Pricing 

Studio, 1 Bath
$1,444+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,320+
  • Bedrooms

    •  Walk-in Closets
  • Building Related

    •  Elevators
  • Convenience

    •  Dry Cleaning Valet Service
  • Entertainment

    •  Playground
    •  Rooftop Deck
  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stove & Oven
  • Laundry

    •  Building Laundry Room
  • Living Room

    •  Hardwood Floors
    •  Individually Controlled Heat & A/C
    •  Large Windows
  • Security & Maintenance

    •  Controlled Access
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Overall rating 7.5/10, based on 16 renter reviews Write a review

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7.5
Value
5.8
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Empire Apartments

Great place to live because of how close it is to campus. Can be loud depending on what floor you live on because of the undergraduate students. Has had issues with AC breaking the past two summers.

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AC & Heater is controlled centrally

Extremely cold

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Good Location if you want to live in Foggy Bottom DC

I've lived here since before coming to GMU Law. This is close to GW and about 15 minutes from GMU Law on the Foggy Bottom Metro. If you want to live in the city, it is a decent place. Price is high but so are most places in DC. Mostly students live in the building. New owners took over recently and quality has improved.

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Overall Great

The Empire has a great location, it is a 2 minute walk from the GW Law School. The building is kept very clean. Management is extremely responsive if there are any maintenance issues, no matter what day or time it is. All winter long they have free coffee and hot drinks.

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Good Location

The Apartment is very close to GWU, several office buildings, the metro, Whole Foods, and the National Mall. This is the best part of the apartment.

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Pretty Average

My stay has been uneventful. I did have two amazon packages that Amazon claimed were delivered but I never got notice of. I don't know if they were stolen or never actually delivered, but packages are often left out in the open, especially if the front desk woman is not at the desk.

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Nice Apartment

I live in a warm and cozy studio, which is perfect for one person. Large walk-in closet, no noise problem. If you prefer to live in a spacious apartment, it's probably not a great choice for you. But I think it's worth the price with respect to the services I receive and the great location.

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Close to Campus

I have not had any issues with the apartment. It is very close to campus and quiet. The staff is nice but not always there during the hours they are supposed to be. Also, the kitchen only has mini-fridges which is not great. I am staying for an additional year though because it is enough space for now and I am happy with it.

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It's just what I need!

Although the kitchen is small, the living room is spacious. After that, I have a curtain that separates the living room from the alcove, which is where my bed is. It allows me to have privacy. The walk in closet is slightly small, as well as a bathroom. However, considering that this is a studio, it makes 100% sense for it to be this size.

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Empire Apartments

Pros:
- Less than 5 minute walk to campus
- Clean building
- Quiet neighbors
- No pests
- Quick maintenance request turn-around
- Lots of laundry machines
- New gym as of 2016
- Rooftop
- Power has never gone out
- Always have hot water

Cons:
- Can only pick up packages M-F 9am-5pm
- Neighborhood lacks nightlife/entertainment
- Gym is very basic
- Washing machine is $2/load; dryer is $1.50/load
- Cannot control temperature. Building either turns on the AC or heat every 6 months. Open a window, get a fan, or get extra blankets if you're uncomfortable. Note, however, that neither the heat nor AC is usually at an extreme temperature. They are pretty good about keeping the building at a moderate temperature.

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 30 Recs

Founding Farmers
Penn Grill
Halal Grill Food Truck
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grocery 2 Recs

FoBoGro
Whole Foods Market
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convenience 2 Recs

7-Eleven
CVS Pharmacy
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fitness 16 Recs

Ambitious Athletics
Svetness Personal Training
Batala Women’s Drum Corps
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parks 6 Recs

West Potomac Park
Lafayette Park
Farragut Square Park
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coffee 24 Recs

M E Swing Coffee Roasters
Greenberry’s Coffee Co
Juan Valdez Cafe
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About Foggy Bottom

The naturally foggy surroundings of the area gives it its own unique name - Foggy Bottom. Unfortunately, its name does not highlight the excellent quality of music, dance and drama practiced in the neighborhood every single day. The John F Kennedy and Potomac River-side performing arts centers are p...
Dull Nightlife
Quiet Neighborhood
Great Accessibility
Professional Sector
Few Restaurants Or Bar
Proximity To Amenitities
Median rents in Foggy Bottom
Studio
$
1,800
1 Bedroom
$
2,450
2 Bedroom
$
5,300

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Parking Near Empire Apartments

No parking is available at Empire Apartments, but there is parking nearby.
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Foggy Bottom Reviews

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Lots of pretty row homes, walking distance to many restaurants, grocery stores, and my school. Lots of trees and a dog park near-by. Overall, very pretty and scenic to walk through, and also close to other neighborhoods and essential stores.
I like living in Foggy, it's easy to get to school but also is close to Georgetown, which is fun for food and shopping. The northern part of Foggy (near GW) is about 10 minute walk to Dupont too, which is great.
Short walk to Georgetown, West End, and Dupont Circle. Many restaurants nearby and close to metro so you can get to anywhere in the city conveniently.
Nice to be so close to school. Short walk from the mall and other tourist destinations. Bar/restaurant/night life scene leaves a lot to be desired.
It is really close to campus so a lot of GW folks live here! You can reach a lot of places on public transit.
I personally enjoy the quietness of the neighborhood and its location within a close walking distance of campus, Georgetown, the water, and convenience/grocery stores. The neighborhood is also very safe, I am a woman in my early 20's and I have never felt unsafe walking home late at night near my apartment.
Foggy Bottom is a great place to live given the proximity to the law school. It's also within walking distance of Georgetown and Dupont Circle which are fun places to go out with friends and classmates. It's also has lots of bike racks for the Capital Bikeshare nearby, and the Foggy Bottom metro stop is a few blocks up the street.
A lot of college kids around but still not to noisy. Some food places a 5 to 8 minute walk away. Also a block away from Tonic, which is a great, cheap happy hour place for drinks, burgers, and tater tots. It seems pretty safe. Love the short walk to GW though (4 or 5 minutes).

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