Katy Apartments

Any apartment community that’s within walking distance of a Costco is a place I’d like to call home. Throw in a Jacuzzi, a view of the Washington Monument and a staff that would call my dog, Snickers, by name, and you’ve got The Metropolitan at Pentagon City—NAA’s 2010 PARAGON Community of the Year. And it’s so much more than that.

Below are four reasons why the 325-unit Northern Virginia community managed by Kettler Management is the hot ticket in town.

Think of the Cheers theme: At least one of the Leasing Professionals at my apartment knows me by name, and although I’m fairly certain it has to do with my roommate’s not-so-polite history of service requests (and demands), it’s still nice to feel like a valued resident. The Metropolitan staff knows every resident (including the pets) by name, says Leasing Agent Kelsey Clark. Residents say they are treated like family from the second they walk in the door, and it’s this sense of community that makes The Metropolitan a great place to call home.

Bottlenecks be-gone: The Washington, D.C., metro area is consistently ranked as one of the top five most congested cities in the country—which makes The Metropolitan’s proximity to the Metrorail system that much sweeter. The Northern Virginia community is also minutes from all of the Washington, D.C., museums and monuments you can handle. As a bonus, Ronald Reagan Washington National airport is two miles away, leaving enough time to run back for that forgotten passport.

Want to share a Penthouse?: The Metropolitan may very well be recession-proof. Concessions have been scaled back and the community is still nearly 99 percent leased, with all but the Penthouse occupied. (Property Manager Mohammed Ali says he’s had several local celebrities/sports stars/politicians tour the Penthouse). Each unit features stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, not to mention stellar views of the nation’s capital. Not too shabby if you ask me.

Homebody heaven: Strength training has been on my daily “To Do” list for approximately two years. Of those 730 days, I’ve probably made it to my apartment’s weight room four times, but it’s comforting to know the equipment is there when I finally decide to hold myself accountable. Residents at The Metropolitan have a whole lot more than dumbbells waiting for them in the community’s state-of-the-art gym, complete with a massage room, sauna and aerobics studio. For those more interested in relaxing than running, The Metropolitan hosts weekly movie nights in their 26-seat theater. Did I mention the free pizza and billiards room?   

For more on The Metropolitan at Pentagon City, check out my article, ‘Service With a Smile,’ in the September issue of units, which mails Sept. 8, or in the e-version of the magazine, available on our website Sept. 13.