Cortland at McLean

Current Resident 924702

Resident • 2015 - 2024

Do NOT RENT HERE

Please take my advice: live somewhere else. Constant problems and lack of caring. Mind boggling that a building in a DC suburb should be this bad. From elevators constantly going out to parking issues, its a mess.

Former Resident 619848

Resident • 2010 - 2018

Nothing special

The Ashby in McLean is very average but should offer more for this price point. An older building, so a lot of things breaking and slow responses when such happens. Parking could be better. I think this building could use a more modern look.

Current Resident 503835

Resident • 2010 - 2022

Good location, but poor living

As a resident of over 10 years, The Ashby does have a few advantages. The building is relatively quiet due to concrete and carpet floors. Also, I the location is good and there are relatively few pest problems. But the negatives outweigh the positives. There is constant construction and it often creates loud noises early in the morning. The elevators are frequently out of service, and parking is horrendous. The building actually stacked pallets of cinder blocks in the parking lot which is blocking dozens of spots that residents could be using. Doesn’t seem logical to me to stack pallets outside in a parking lot, I mean what possible reason?. On a side note, they charge extra for underground parking. But the worst problem at the Ashby is the fact that they do not offer heat to residents even when it cold outside. The building turns the master heat off when it gets to a typically warm season, even if it’s not warm yet. When the low temps are barely above winter level, then how can you deny your residents heat? This issue is not only uncomfortable and annoying, it’s unhealthy. People get sick when they are exposed to cold temperatures for a long period of time. For a “luxury” building, when you have to huddle around a little heater, it makes you feel more like you are living in the projects.

Current Resident 637552

Resident • 2020 - 2021

Having moved to the area from out of state, the Ashby has been a warm place to call home. The staff is very friendly and the community is welcoming. The space is always clean and generally quiet. There are several restaurants and shops nearby, as well as the Mclean Central Park. Overall, it’s been a great place to live and I would certainly recommend it to anyone searching for a new apartment!

Ting_L

Resident • 2019 - 2020

Ashby at McLean offers the best apartment experience of my whole life! It is clean, safe, quiet, upscale. Everything is perfect. Most important of all, the management and staff are the most professional, knowledgeable and helpful. Grace the manager always responds to my phone call and email requests immediately. I love Ashby at Mclean!

Current Resident 637829

Resident • 1995 - 2020

I love this community because of its location and superb management team including the maintenance leadership . I have been here for 24 years and am very happy with the community . I highly recommend this property for friends and family members .

Current Resident 452323

Resident • 2015 - 2019

Clean and quite community. The staff is very helpful. We love our neighbors. We can walk to Safeway and Giant and other stores and parks. Near everything but feels far away from the crazy Tysons area.

JDreisbach

Prospect • Visited 2018

I first contacted The Ashby back in the fall. My daughter, who has a job where she really cannot conduct personal business, is moving from Herndon to McLean to be closer to work. From the moment that I met Assistant Property Manager, Grace Fogelgren, and toured several units, my mind was made up! The property itself is lovely, the apartments are quite spacious and attractive. Grace has been with me every step of the way during this process, and my daughter will be moving in on May 18, and she can't wait, and neither can I!

Formerchamp81

Resident • 2017 - 2018

The service was outstanding. There is this one staff member that works on the weekends and she is amazing. She went above and beyond for me with my packages or anything else I needed assistance with. The leasing office was nice as well.

Current Resident 606833

Verified Resident • 2018 - 2019

The apartment is very nice, renovated and spacious. The balcony is very large, and private from neighbors. The kitchen appliances are up to date and spacious as well. And the washer and dryer are also new. The staff is very friendly, the community consists of mostly older people and families.

Current Resident 592957

Verified Resident • 2018 - 2019

What a great place to live! The staff is professional and very helpful, and the building is spotless. The apartments are a really nice size with many closets, and a large balcony. Within walking distance of anything-shops, restaurants, grocery stores. Onsite pool, workout room, deli, business office, and more. So close to D.C., a great location for commuting by car or mass transit, and right near fantastic shopping at Tyson??™s Corner.

Current Resident 586912

Verified Resident • 2018

Friendly people live here. I enjoy the concrete structure with no noise from the neighbors. I love the views and enjoy being close to everything. I can walk to many stores, restaurants and coffee. Tyson??™s Corner and the bike trails are all near by.

Current Resident 585186

Verified Resident • 2018

Good . Clean . Dryer should be separate from washer . Kitchen too small , only one sink . Nice mail man and lady. Good business center . Scanner doesn??™t work. Fast response on maintenance request. Guy was very calm and fixed at best of his abilities. Trash room is clean and lobby and aisle are clean . Elevator is bit slow

Current Resident 577122

Verified Resident • 2016 - 2018

It is great experience living at the ashbly managment and staff are asam and wonderfull. I feel like I am at home and I would strongly recommend for other, exapet some neighbor are noisy and they get involve with things non of their business.

Current Resident 562130

Verified Resident • 2017 - 2018

We have had no negative experiences. The management team and maintenance team have been very responsive. The management and maintenance team are performing as well as any teams in the DC area. Please thank them.

Current Resident 545958

Verified Resident • 2015 - 2018

Calm, relaxed, and a homey feeling! The staff is pleasant and make a conscious effort to know you by name. Extremely courteous concierge staff and greet you with a smile. Ever ready to help out. Floors have been upgraded to make it more appealing and that's a good thing.

Current Resident 530592

Verified Resident • 2018

Very friendly and professional it feels like family. They make sure to have everything perfect. I was living here 3 years ago and I came back because of my very positive experience. I recommend the Ashby for all my friends and family.

Current Resident 528726

Verified Resident • 2018

Very pleased as the staff was pleasant, caring and professional as well as prompt . There was always someone to assist. There amenities were great . The neighbors were friendly too It was an enjoyable experience.

Current Resident 516204

Verified Resident • 2017 - 2018

Staff is wonderful, courteous and business like. Building is solidly built and well maintained. Close to everything in DC, MD, and VA. Reno in the building is hideous and looks like a 1970's Dental Office.

Current Resident 503584

Verified Resident • 2018

The Ashby is McLean is an exceptional place to live! The building is well-maintained and the entire staff is so professional, welcoming, helpful and knowledgeable. They keep the place spotless. The units are a really nice size and the balconies are huge. I can walk to everything--shops, restaurants, etc. and a bus stops out in front of the building that goes to the metro. During non-rush hour, I can get into Washington, D.C. in 15 minutes. There's a pool, gym, business center and more! And the people that live here are so nice! I think because the building is run so well and they know they have a great place to live!

Current Resident 466736

Verified Resident • 2016 - 2018

MY experience thus far at the Ashby at Mclean Apartments has been a most positive experience. The concierge, the office staff, the maintenance staff, and residents have all been friendly and helpful. The Beverly Deli with Mr/Mrs Lee is so convenient. The neighborhood is safe and has so many options for shopping, restaurants, gasoline, etc.

Current Resident 458737

Verified Resident • 2016 - 2018

Friendly staff, amenities are clean and well maintained. Though courteous and very proper, property is always under renovation and that can be annoying. Most parking spaces are too narrow for full size cars and vans.

Current Resident 457103

Verified Resident • 2017 - 2018

Only problem we have had is related to air transfer and HVAC system. Everything else has been great. Strongest asset is probably the high quality of the building staff and their response to the needs of the tenants.

Current Resident 457025

Verified Resident • 2013 - 2018

I have enjoyed living here, but the improvement projects have been constant and disruptive. They take too long and go beyond the expected finish date. It is very inconvenient and messy. Better scheduling needed.

Current Resident 444707

Verified Resident • 2017 - 2018

Management is friendly and very responsive to its' residents requests. Common areas are kept clean and well maintained. You cannot beat the location. Because this is an older property, the walls are very thick, so you have a great deal of privacy.