Despite not experiencing any of the fire alarms like other reviewers, I too felt that living at The Constellation was a mediocre experience. Like the others mentioned, management is my top complaint as all questions/concerns sent over email were replied with some form of denial or dismissal.
The location is not ideal, but the rent isn't compensated for that factor; it's a solid 15 minute walk to the Capitol, so if you're meeting friends factor cab rides into your rent in the winter. There are some wonderful bars and restaurants in the neighborhood though.
The building is new and has some nice features, but we were also discouraged by some decisions on the interiors too. Why can't we paint over the ugly teal accent wall that you chose for every unit in the building? The lighting in the units is harsh and the kitchen fixtures were brown in our unit.
We lived there from August 2014-2015. In spring of 2015, the electric was shut down overnight from 2am-6am and when I inquired why, management told me it was for new construction in the ground floor and that they wouldn't be compensating residents for the inconvenience. I think that event was pretty representative of how issues are handled. Also, it seems like the commercial renters downstairs take precedence over the apartment renters.
We didn't stay for a second year and for good reason. If you pay rent prices like those in The Constellation, you should enjoy the complex you live in and appreciate how management handles your concerns, neither of which are true for this building.