The Citron

Current Resident 432422

Resident • 2013 - 2014

Great location, quiet neighborhood and building. One of my wife's "MUST HAVES" was hardwood floors and an undated kitchen. Virtually impossible to find in this area under 3k! The apartments are very spacious, and there is a lot of things to do and see within walking location. My wife and son always take walks downtown for concerts, ice skating, farmers mark, and the shopping. EASY WALK TO METRO. Just went in to renew my lease another year and the office manager stopped everything she was doing and answered all of my questions. The pool is beautiful and the grounds are kept very tidy. My 1 complaint is parking but from what I hear that is common in most of the DMV unless you live in the boondocks

Current Resident 859252

Resident • 2014

I cannot wait to move. I have been living at the Citron for a little over four months now, and I cannot wait to move out of the Citron. For starters, there are Dogs; Dogs; Dogs and Dogs. Although, Montgomery County, Maryland current has Dog Leash Laws, that requires ALL dogs to be controlled by dog leashes when they out in the public, including public common areas within residential apartment buildings, including the Citron Apartments. Many of the Citron Dog Owners, and the Citron Management Staff are totaling ignoring these laws. Citron Dog Owners permit their dogs to roam throughout the Citron without any dog leashes.. The Citron Management Staff permits Citron Dogs to roam throughout the Citron Leasing Office without having any dog leashes and Citron Dog Owners controlling their movements. I will be filing formal complaints with Montgomery County, Maryland concerning the Citron Apartments and their Citron Dog Owners not following Montgomery County, Maryland Dog Leash Laws. Also the Citron Apartments are extremely poorly constructed, since you can literally have your pictures and other items completely fall off the walls when your Citron Neighbors' closes and/or slams their doors, it literally sounds like a small earthquake here do to the very poor construction of the Citron Apartments. Other annoying noises at the Citron Apartments, includes, noisy neighbors partying at all hours of the night, including at the Citron Apartments Community Pool. Also there are lots of noises coming from the 24/7 Outdoor Concerts for Downtown Silver Springers who believes that they are partying, since many of them are literally drunk, in downtown, Manhattan, New York. RENTERS/BUYERS BEWARE AVOID THE NOISY CITRON APARTMENTS AT ALL COSTS.

Current Resident 575024

Resident • 2013 - 2014

This is a great place to live. The staff are absolutely spectacular. I didn't know that an apartment like this existed, and I've have lived in a lot of them. They are genuinely nice and helpful. Foulger-Pratt does a great job hiring the right people. They have zero tolerance for lack of professionalism in their employees. It seems harsh, but that is what keeps things glued together. Staff are receptive and eager to bring neighbors together (book club, holidays, pool party, etc.) You can buy discount movie tickets. They often post local activities and offer coupons. Being that it is new, you get the luxury of enjoying a nice clean, damage-free environment. Neighbors are eager to socialize as well. It may be because many are new to the area. Summer is the best time to socialize because people are out and about. Only minor complaints: If your apartment window is over Ellsworth (north side) only... my apartment unit is across from a parking garage. At night it is stadium bright. Also, the noise from street entertainers on the weekends was obnoxious on occasion. They are legally allowed to blast music 24/7. Luckily, the windows are pretty sound proof. It takes a lot to hear it. Blackout curtains will do the trick for the brightness. Also, be prepared to have a bit of a hike to the elevator is you live on that side. Forgetting something is a bummer. Walking your pet in the middle of the night is a big to-do. However, you make it work. You are closer to the city after all and more secure. Throughout the building, the fire alarm is piercingly loud. My poor dog is now afraid of certain beeping noises. Unfortunately, that is now the standard, up-to-code fire alarm system. There is nothing they can do about it. Hey, it works! :) Parking: I was lucky to secure a spot so I gave it 5 stars. Unfortunately, they did not build this building with enough parking for all the residents. However, there are a few parking garages in the area. It's just a bummer to walk to them, and they do not have a lot of security. Safety: There are some non-violent crimes in the area, but overall it feels much safer than any other part of Silver Spring. Everything you need is right here. Yes, I've seen a couple of drug dealers arrested in town. I think they scout people on these streets. However, the police are always around. This is the reality of living in the DC area. Plus, this area is going through a rapid revitalization. Traffic/Transportation: Access to the beltway is great. Traffic is pretty average. I would say you have the luxury of some good backroad options to get where you need to go. The Metro is about a 12 minute walk. I recommend walking down Ellsworth and going around the Discovery Communications Building. Wayne takes you a bit out of the way. When driving in this region, you have to watch for speed cameras. It's always ready to get you. Environment: You get a seriously clean place with quality building materials. There are zero pests. The air quality is great. They clean it every day of the week. The grounds are well-maintained year round. They enforce preventing pet messes, aggressive dogs, or dogs in the common areas. Dog walking; There are plenty of neighborhoods to walk your dog. However, there is currently no doggie park. I heard they are building one in the park across the street. The nearest dog park is currently 15 minutes away (Wheaton Dog Park). Shopping/Restaurants: You are very close to several shopping areas in the region. I recommend not going to Wheaton Mall. Instead, go to Bethesda, North Bethesda, Columbia, Rockville, or Wisconsin Place. Grocery stores are plentiful and there is parking available. Safeway and Wholefoods are within walking distance. Trader Joe's is a short ride away. Just make sure to avoid weekends there, because the parking lot is entirely too small. There are a lot of places to eat around here. If you like Sushi, there are several good places. The small, family owned restaurants can offer some of the best food. So, don't overlook them. Neighbors: Again, there are a lot of social activities. I'm not sure how they do it, but I have met some of the nicest people here. We've even gotten together to place games and watch movies. There aren't a lot of kids here at the moment. It's not really a great place long-term if you have very active little kids. However, when the weather is nice, there is a lot of places to go beyond the apartment (playgrounds, Veterans Plaza, outdoor children's concerts, pottery painting, movies, National Zoo, Six Flags, etc.)

staci16

Resident • 2013

I have had the best experience so far at Citron. The staff is super friendly, professional and responsive. They are planning different events in the clubhouse so that we can get to know our neighbors (there's a Whole Foods cooking demonstration this week!). I haven't heard any noise from neighbors and everyone seems pretty cool. Citron looks like something straight out of a magazine. You have to stop by and see for yourself. I absolutely love it here and highly recommend Citron.