Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we do! Our apartments are pet-friendly, and we warmly accept cats and dogs. We have a limit of 2 pets per apartment. A one-time $500 pet fee is required, and there is a monthly pet fee of $50 per pet.

Meridian On First welcomes all dog breeds and sizes, including large breeds like German Shepherds, Labradors, and Pit Bulls as examples. There are no weight limits or breed restrictions for dogs at this community.

​Yes, residents at Meridian On First are able to pay on a prescribed flexible schedule through the Flex platform.

Yes, Meridian On First is committed to complete fee transparency. To help plan your budget, view the comprehensive Meridian On First Fee Schedule. This document includes all mandatory monthly costs, such as rent and utilities, as well as situational fees like pet rent and application costs.

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​Yes, Meridian on First provides convenient electric vehicle (EV) charging stations for residents. The community has four Level 2 ChargePoint EV stations located in the garage.

​The pricing for residents to use the charging stations at Meridian on First is structured as follows:

• Session Fee: A $1 fee is charged per charging session.
• Initial Hourly Rate: $1.50 per hour for the first four hours.
• Extended Hourly Rate: $3.00 per hour after the first four hours of charging.

You can manage your charging sessions and payments through the ChargePoint mobile app, which is compatible with most electric vehicles.

Applying at Meridian on First is easy! All you need to do is go online, select the apartment you're interested in and apply. You will be required to pay a $50 application fee. Applicants need to provide proof of income.

Our community features studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans with a variety of layouts to match your needs. Our rents may change daily, so for the most up-to-date pricing, we recommend that you check availability on the floor plans page. There is a $50 application fee per applicant. There is a monthly trash fee of $15. Utilities and parking are not included in the rent. Should you have questions on any charges, please feel free to contact our office staff.

​We are conveniently located to I-395 which makes traveling anywhere a breeze! National Airport is just a short 10 min drive away.

​Yes! We recommend that you use a lighter color, however, paint away! If extra preparation or paint is need to restore the walls to their original color at time of move out, that cost will be passed along. If you need any recommendations on colors, just ask us!

While we offer a fantastic fitness center on our rooftop, if you are looking for a bigger gym setting we are located less than a half-mile away from Vida Fitness Navy Yard. You'll also find additional boutique fitness studios like Orangetheory, Solidcore, Barre3, BoomBox Boxing Club, and more.

​We are conveniently located to a Starbucks as well as several boutique coffee shops all less than a 5-minute walk from the community. Additionally, we have Starbucks coffee onsite in the lobby for just $1 a cup!

​We host resident events on a monthly basis. We try to mix it up by offering events sponsored by local vendors as well as events that take place in our amenity spaces.

​The only utilities residents pay for are electricity and water. Each apartment is individually metered so you pay for what you use.

​We do! We have apartments that are designed to meet ADA requirements.

​Our Fitness Center is open from 6:00 am to midnight and offers the latest equipment in a convenient location.

​If you have friends and family in the area to visit, you can have them stay close to you in our Guest Suite for $175/night. It's great for the holidays and couldn't be more convenient.

​We do offer limited guest parking for friends and family for $11/day in our underground garage.

There is ample street parking around our community, however, it is zoned. Residents need to reach out to DC DMV for a parking pass.

Yes, Meridian on First offers controlled access underground parking directly in our building. Available parking spaces are $205 per month, and motorcycle parking is $25 per month. 
 
Because on-site spots are limited, availability is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.  

​We have package lockers available for easy pick-up. Once a carrier delivers an item they send an email letting the resident know the code needed to retrieve the package from the designated locker. This allows the item to go directly from the carrier's hands to yours!

We partner with Dryy to offer you a valet dry cleaning service. We have lockers that are located on our 2nd floor for drop-off and pick-up.

​You can submit maintenance requests through our online Resident Portal, or call into the Leasing Office. Our Maintenance Staff is here Monday through Friday to address any issues you may have and is available 24/7 for emergencies.

​The Navy Yard Metro is just a short walk away. It is on the Green line.

You can actually see the Capitol from our roof! Capitol Hill is about a mile and a half away; roughly a 30 minute walk.

​Yes, you can submit payment through the resident portal. Residents also have the option of setting up recurring payments to avoid paying a $2.95 convenience fee.

​Yes, there is a Whole Foods and Harris Teeter nearby. Both are less than a 1/2 mile away from the property. In addition, you will find that services such as Instacart are easy to use in our area if you don't have the time to do your shopping and prefer delivery.

Yes, we are! We are a block away from the Navy Yard Metro Station which is approximately a three-minute walk from the property. Train times are available by viewing our Transit Screen, transit app, or directly through the WMATA (Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority) website.

​Our office is open to both current and future residents Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can also view available floor plans, community amenities, and access other community information on our website 24/7.

Our front desk is now open 24/7.

​As of now, all our common spaces are first-come, first-serve, however, however, when the second building is completed, there will be a clubroom that may be reserved for private functions. Fees will apply.

​Nationals Stadium is right down the street! You can walk to the stadium with ease so no need to worry about parking! If you're into soccer, we're also within walking distance of Audi Stadium, home to DC United!

We are just steps from a number of restaurants and bars. Circa Navy Yard and Scarlet Oak, two of our favorites, are under a 5-minute walk from the property. Dacha Beer Garden, The Salt Line, and Mission Navy Yard are all a 10-minute walk from the property. There are even more restaurants within a one-mile radius of the property and if you feel like driving or hopping in an Uber or on Metro you'll find even more restaurants within close proximity to the property.

Contact our welcoming staff today to learn more about Meridian on First.

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​You’ll be happy to know that through our partnership with Wash LB you’ll be able to have your car detailed at home. Wash LB offers residents of Meridian on First special deals.

​We are taking a number of precautions to assist with fighting the virus. We have signs displayed throughout the building reminding residents of the face mask requirement in all of our common spaces including the fitness center. Additionally, all our common spaces are cleaned daily and sprayed with special cleaning solutions meant to eliminate the spread of the virus. We also have hand sanitizer stations at the entry of our building and in the lobby elevator vestibule.