The Van Ness South Tenants Association represents the residents of 3003 Van Ness Street NW, a large apartment community in Washington, DC. We work to improve safety, maintenance, tenant rights, and overall quality of life for everyone who lives in the building. This website provides news, resources, reviews, and information for both current and prospective residents of 3003 Van Ness.

In an ideal world, tenants’ associations wouldn’t be necessary — landlords would maintain safe, well-managed buildings at a reasonable price. Unfortunately, Equity Residential, the multi-billion-dollar corporation that owns and manages 3003 Van Ness, has allowed living conditions to decline in what was once a very well-run property.

Many current residents chose 3003 Van Ness for its large apartments, hardwood floors, excellent location near the Metro and Rock Creek Park, and amenities such as a large swimming pool. But in recent years the building has been plagued with serious, long-term problems — including poor security, persistent maintenance issues, chronic elevator outages, hundreds of housing code violations, pest problems, and unreliable heating and cooling systems. Equity Residential also has failed to enforce some basic building rules, including its non-smoking policy and policies governing disruptive behavior.

The Van Ness South Tenants Association has had considerable success in getting improvements in living conditions and protecting tenants’ rights. Among other accomplishments, VNSTA helped bring attention to unlawful rent-concession practices at 3003 Van Ness, leading then–D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine to file a lawsuit against Equity Residential and ultimately obtain a successful $1 million settlement for tenants.

In June 2026, Equity Residential announced that it would transfer ownership interests in the building to Vivmark Residential, a new company resulting from the merger of Equity Residential and AvalonBay Communities. The tenant association has challenged Equity’s claim that the transfer is not subject to DC’s Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA).

Members of the Van Ness South Tenants Association work together to protect our rights, hold ownership accountable, and ensure that everyone has a safe, well-maintained place to call home.