So far, so good! I have not had any problems with pests and the only issues I have had in the apartment (e.g. bathroom sink leaking) were fixed ASAP and haven't recurred. There are huge windows, which I enjoy for all the sunlight, the walls seem to be thick enough, and you have control of your own AC/heat.

The amenities are great. I love having the pool and gym on site. Packages are also safe, being delivered directly to the front desk.

It's also a great spot if you're attending GW SMHS or you're working at the hospital. It's only about a 5-7 min walk.

My only complaints: there are a TON of mosquitoes right outside the front door of the building, and the garage is a tight squeeze if you plan to pay for parking here.

Also: Note that each unit is individually owned, so your experience will also depend on your landlord and the specific changes they've made within their own units.

Great building, nice gym and printing amenities, outdoor spaces with grills and tables for eating, pool on rooftop very nice too. Drawback is that laundry is not in-unit, have to go to basement or certain floors for it. Maintenance staff very nice, front desk staff great and helpful, management of the building is very good. Apartments are decent sized for price and location being near medical school and hospital. Good security as well. Not much closet space or kitchen space but this can depend on what unit you get.

It has been great because I like the unit and it is very easy to get to class. It's clean and nice and updated and has a patio and pool. The gym is small and not very new but it's fine.

Each unit is managed by their own owner-as a result each unit is very different from one another. Some are great, some are terrible. Mine is meh.. old and outdated and doubt they're renovating any time soon, so I'll be moving out soon. Overall, good value for the money and being close to GW campus and Trader Joes, but not a whole lot else.

Claridge is great for students. It's in a great location very close to Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and the GWU Hospital/Ross Hall. It is safe even at night because there is someone at the front desk 24/7. Parking, like anywhere in DC, is expensive, around $200 a month. Laundry is not in-unit and expensive ($1.90/wash, $1.90/dry), but accessible. The gym is small, but not crowded. The pool is only open for a limited time (summer season), which may not be ideal for all residents. Rent is unit dependent, but likely won't be your cheapest option. Haven't had any problems with rodents. No problems with heating.

Very friendly staff, gym small but convenient, clean building

Claridge is a co-op, so each unit will look different. I like my unit; it was updated recently so the kitchen and bathroom are relatively nice. I have a really big closet space for a studio apartment. The location is great, it's close to school but not right next door like some other housing options may be. The street is nice and quiet, and the front desk concierge and management are kind. Haven't had any issues with rats/mice/bugs.

Nice location but expensive; very close to the hospital, GWU, the metro, Trader Joe’s, and Whole Foods. There are issues with the pipes and they are frequently shutting the water off. There is a gym but the equipment is pretty old. No issues with rodents or pests.

Claridge House Cooperative Review

Nice
-good location
-experience depends on landlord and if they suck or not
-gym kinda small
-pool on roof
-no roof hangout area - its on the bottom floor and closes at 9pm