Roundtree Residences

Pros

• The property is neat and well-kept.
• The apartments are neat.
• A staff member assisted by letting him in and contacting Ms Baskin.

Cons

• The reviewer believes there is discrimination at this property.
• Ms. Baskin's frequent emergency appointments cause repeated delays.
• The reviewer has been on a waiting list for over 12 years.
• There are no vacancies despite online claims suggesting otherwise.
• A tour was denied, preventing access to the property.

Review

A persistent frustration surrounds the experience of trying to access a particular property and meet with Ms. Baskin. The circumstances have become a kind of pattern that repeats itself each time there is an attempt to engage with her directly. The writer recounts that Ms. Baskin had already left by the time they arrived, leaving them in a lobby struggle to get inside and to see the person they were scheduled to meet. This isn't presented as a one-off incident but as part of a repeated cycle that undermines confidence in the process and the personnel supposed to manage it.

From the beginning, it feels less like a straightforward appointment and more like a daily obstacle course. The narrator describes it as not being the first time they have needed to see Ms. Baskin, and yet each attempt seems to be diverted by her supposed emergency appointments. The reference to "early two thousand" and "mid two thousand" underscores a long-standing pattern rather than a recent complaint. In both early and mid-2000s recollections, the respondent was told that there was a waiting list, suggesting that even when a meeting was promised, the practical barrier remained identical: no guaranteed entry or access to the professional they were trying to reach.

There is also a sense of mixed messages or conflicting signals about availability. The writer points to something called Round Tree chat, which allegedly states that vacancies exist, creating a contradictory backdrop to the personal experience of continual delays and denials. The discrepancy between what an online or external source claims and what the individual experiences in person amplifies the confusion: the same property is depicted as having vacancies in some contexts, while the person who wants to tour or meet Ms. Baskin keeps being told that there are no vacancies, only a waiting list. This inconsistency fuels the impression that something unfair or untransparent is happening.

The turning point on the day described is telling and revealing. A young lady allowed the writer into the space and even called Ms. Baskin while they were present. When the moment of contact occurred, there was a moment of potential progress: the possibility of a tour. However, Ms. Baskin reportedly instructed that a tour could not be arranged for a young man and that the writer should instead make another appointment. The message was consistent: there are no vacancies, only a waiting list. The writer emphasizes that they have believed they have lived on that same waiting list for more than twelve years.

This long-running concern naturally leads to a serious and troubling assertion: discrimination. The writer explicitly states a belief that there is discrimination at play in the management of the property. The repeated emphasis on a long wait, the differing treatment when someone else is present (a tour being offered or discussed with a different outcome), and the contradiction between stated vacancies in another forum all feed into a perception that not everyone is being treated equally or fairly. The claim is not just about delays but about a pattern of possible bias that affects access to housing and to the staff member responsible for facilitating visits or tours.

Yet in spite of the ongoing administrative and interpersonal hurdles, the property itself is described in a way that stands in contrast to the frustration of trying to engage with it. The writer notes that the place and the apartments are very neat, suggesting that the physical asset is well-presented and potentially appealing. The admiration for the appearance of the space - the neatness and potential appeal of the units - adds a layer of complexity to the overall impression: a well-maintained property juxtaposed with a troubling human-access dynamic that appears to hinder rather than help prospective residents.

In the end, the experience is conveyed as a long-standing, unresolved struggle punctuated by intermittent glimpses of possibility. The repeated insistence that there are no vacancies, the persistent waiting list spanning over a decade, and the continued perception of discriminatory behavior all combine to depict a property that, on the surface, could be attractive but is clouded by questionable access practices. The narrative closes with a clear sense that the ideal of moving into a neat, well-kept place remains tantalizingly out of reach for reasons that appear complex, contested, and deeply frustrating for the writer.

This part of Washington DC offers a mix of parks, hospitals, restaurants, pharmacies, transportation options, cafes, places of worship, physicians, and a theater. L'Enfant Square and The Yards Park provide green space for outdoor activities and relaxation. There are several hospitals in the vicinity including St Elizabeths Hospital and Riverside Medical District Heights for convenient medical care. A variety of dining options such as Sardi's Pollo A La Brasa and Trusty's are available nearby along with multiple pharmacies for easy access to medications. The area is well-connected with several metro stations like Potomac Avenue and Stadium-Armory for seamless transportation. Additionally, there are cafes like Philz Coffee and Wine & Butter Cafe & Market for socializing or grabbing a quick bite. Places of worship and healthcare facilities are also conveniently located in the neighborhood making it a suitable choice for senior living.

Parks

• L'Enfant Square (1.2 miles)
• The Yards Park (2.1 miles)
• Lincoln Park (2.5 miles)
• Stanton Park (3 miles)
• Southwest Duck Pond (3.1 miles)
• Capitol Reflecting Pool (3.3 miles)
• East Potomac Park (3.6 miles)

Hospitals

• St Elizabeths Hospital (1.2 miles)
• Riverside Medical District Heights (3.9 miles)

Restaurants

• Sardi's Pollo A La Brasa (1.3 miles)
• McDonald's (1.4 miles)
• McDonald's (1.6 miles)
• Trusty's (1.8 miles)
• Bluejacket (2.1 miles)
• Call Your Mother (2.2 miles)
• Dacha Beer Garden (2.2 miles)

Pharmacies

• CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
• Grubb's Pharmacy Of D.C. (2.8 miles)
• Walgreens (3 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)

Transportation

• Potomac Avenue Metro Station (1.8 miles)
• Stadium-Armory Metro Station (2.2 miles)
• Eastern Market Metro Station (2.4 miles)
• Capitol South Metro Station (2.8 miles)
• Benning Road Metro Station (2.9 miles)
• Union Station Metro (3.5 miles)
• Judiciary Square Metro Station (3.8 miles)

Cafes

• Philz Coffee (2.1 miles)
• Slipstream (2.5 miles)
• Wine & Butter Cafe & Market (2.5 miles)
• A Baked Joint (4.1 miles)
• Dolcezza (4.2 miles)
• L Street Coffee (4.4 miles)
• Unconventional Diner (4.5 miles)

Places of Worship

• St Peter's School on Capitol Hill (2.5 miles)
• St Joseph Catholic Church on Capitol Hill (3.1 miles)

Physicians

• One Medical (3.6 miles)
• American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (3.7 miles)

Theaters

• Regal Gallery Place & 4DX (4 miles)