Should I Insist on Seeing the Apartment I'm Applying For Even if it is Currently Occupied?

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The original was posted on /r/washingtondc by /u/skratchpikl202 on 2023-06-24 20:43:56+00:00.

I applied for a unit that is currently occupied by another tenant. Building management has said that they currently do not have any similar layouts available to tour and that they would need to check with the current resident to see if it they would be OK with me seeing the unit while it's still occupied. If not, they could do a virtual tour. I've already seen the property itself, and the leasing office is situated in a "somewhat similar" layout, but.. it's the leasing office.

Should I insist on touring the ACTUAL unit that I'll be renting before signing a lease? Would touring a similar unit (assuming one opens) suffice?

It's an older building (built in the 40s) and generally has good reviews, but my concern is that unless I see the condition of the unit, where it is situated in the complex, etc., I'll be walking into an unknown situation.