Asbury Dwellings

    1616 Marion St NW, Washington, DC, 20001
    3.8 · 18 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    3.0

    Friendly residents, management often unresponsive

    I like living here - friendly residents, great activities, affordable, clean and quiet, and maintenance and many staff have been very helpful. That said, management and security are inconsistent: office is often unresponsive, repairs start but aren't finished, low water pressure, doors/security feel unsafe (one resident was left locked out), and I'm worried about privacy/document handling and intimidation around complaints. Some staff, including the front desk and maintenance (and at times Ms. Evans), have been wonderful, but overall the office/ownership behavior can be unprofessional and concerning. I'd recommend with caution.

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    3.83 · 18 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      3.0
    • Meals

      3.8
    • Amenities

      1.5
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Helpful, friendly staff and maintenance
    • Efficient application process and timely move-in
    • Supportive, caring management mentioned by some reviewers
    • Specific praise for property manager Ms. Evans (by some residents)
    • Beautiful, affordable senior apartment units
    • Active, engaged community with good activities
    • 24-hour front desk/security reported by some reviewers
    • Clean and quiet building according to several reviewers
    • Long-term residents and stable tenant community
    • Thoughtful tenant board leadership and resident involvement

    Cons

    • Conflicting and inconsistent property management quality
    • Multiple allegations of unprofessional or unethical behavior by management
    • Office staff reportedly unresponsive or unavailable by phone
    • Incomplete or delayed apartment repairs and maintenance
    • Low water pressure reported in units
    • Allegations of intimidation to post positive reviews
    • Alleged mishandling of private documents (SSNs, birth certificates, bank statements)
    • Alleged inappropriate relationships between staff/management and residents' family members
    • Security problems: reports of unsafe doors and a resident locked out for 24+ hours
    • Accusations of false police reports used against reviewers
    • Owner described as rude, disrespectful, and focused on authority rather than residents
    • Administrative issues: delayed rent posting and check processing problems
    • Dog kept in rental office creating fear for some residents and visitors

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across these summaries is mixed and highly polarized. Many reviewers highlight strong positives: a friendly resident community, active programming, clean and quiet units, affordable pricing, and helpful maintenance and front-line staff. Several people describe an efficient application and move-in process, timely follow-up, and a team that helped new residents (including family members) transition successfully. A number of residents specifically call out the community as a supportive place with long-term tenants and engaged tenant leadership, and some praise the property as an asset to Asbury.

    However, these positive impressions are counterbalanced by numerous and serious management and administrative concerns. The most consistent theme among negative reviews is inconsistent, and at times allegedly unethical, behavior from management and the owner. Multiple reviewers report the on-site office being unresponsive by phone, staff arriving late or leaving early, delayed rent posting and check-processing issues, and repairs begun but not completed inside apartments. Several reviewers reported persistent low water pressure. These operational shortcomings create frustration even among those who otherwise like the building or community.

    More serious are multiple allegations (reported by reviewers) involving conduct and security. Several reviews accuse management of intimidation tactics, including threats to evict residents, bans on visitors, and pressure to post positive reviews. There are repeated, specific complaints about mishandling sensitive documents (Social Security numbers, birth certificates, bank statements) and allegations of inappropriate relationships with residents' family members. One reviewer claims they were targeted with a false police report to force removal. Because these are review summaries, these items should be treated as allegations reported by residents; nonetheless they represent significant recurring concerns that potential residents and families should investigate and verify independently.

    Security impressions are contradictory and deserve careful attention. Some reviewers say there is 24-hour front desk security and feel safe, while others describe back/side doors barely hanging on latches, a resident left locked out for 24+ hours, and an overall sense of unsafe building access. This split suggests variable on-the-ground circumstances or differing standards/expectations among residents. Prospective residents should inspect physical security (doors, locks, front-desk coverage) in person and ask management for policies and recent incident logs.

    Staff reputation is likewise mixed: several reviewers praise specific staff and maintenance teams as caring, patient, and efficient, and a number of reviews single out a property manager named Ms. Evans as “wonderful” and “super friendly.” At the same time, other reviewers call Ms. Evans and the office manager insufferable and report multiple complaints directed at the same manager. This sharp divergence points to a polarized resident experience—some people have positive day-to-day interactions while others report serious conflicts. The owner is described in multiple reviews as unprofessional, rude, and focused on asserting authority rather than serving residents, which may explain part of the tension.

    Activities and community life are generally praised: reviewers mention great activities, a helpful tenant board president, and a warm resident community. Dining is not addressed in the summaries provided, so no conclusions can be drawn about meal quality or food services. Physical facilities are described as “fairly nice” and “beautiful” by some, but there are concerns about incomplete apartment repairs and building maintenance that should be verified during a tour.

    Recommendations for prospective residents or family members based on these patterns: visit multiple times at different hours to assess staffing and security, request written policies on visitor rules, eviction procedures, privacy/document handling, and complaint resolution, ask to see recent maintenance logs and incident reports, speak with current residents (including long-term tenants) and the tenant board, and get clear answers about rent posting and payment processing. If you observe or are told about potential privacy breaches or intimidation, document interactions in writing and consider contacting local oversight (DHS or similar) or legal counsel. The reviews reflect a community with clear strengths—affordability, active residents, and helpful frontline staff—but also repeated and significant administrative and conduct-related risks that should be investigated before committing to residency.

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    About Asbury Dwellings

    Asbury Dwellings sits in one of Washington, D.C.'s most walkable neighborhoods, close to downtown and near the Shaw-Howard Metro Station, so getting around is simple, and with dining and entertainment close by, there's plenty for folks to do. The building itself has a bit of history, having once been a junior high school built in 1902, but it's since been updated with renovated apartments, bright hallways, and community features seniors aged 62 and better can use every day. There are 147 units here, ranging from studios to two-bedroom apartments, with sizes from about 350 to 660 square feet, so folks have choices depending on what kind of space feels right for them. The place participates in the HUD Section 8 program, so rent for qualified residents depends on their income, though standard rental rates start at $1851. Apartments are built with open floor plans for comfort and ease of movement, and the building's got ramps and other details for accessibility too.

    Asbury Dwellings offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and home care, so seniors can find whatever arrangement suits what they need as they age, with trained aides on hand for those who want help, especially for memory care, where the staff knows how to support folks who have Alzheimer's or dementia through treatments and design that help prevent confusion or wandering. There are also residential care homes on-site, for people who need more hands-on care, along with active senior apartments for those still wanting to get out and about. The place is known for its friendly staff, who go out of their way to keep a joyful and kind atmosphere, and there's always something to do, since they run social, educational, and entertaining activities that help residents make friends and keep busy in a structured program. Meals here are prepared by chefs and meal planners who make sure they're healthy and tasty, and the community room and beauty salon add to the daily comfort. Asbury Dwellings encourages a relaxing, fun-filled lifestyle while providing health care when it's needed, and its long history as an apartment community means there's plenty of experience behind how things are run. Tours are available for folks who want to look around, meet staff and other residents, and just get a feel for the place.

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