I was thankful to have landed an apartment with a patio for my Genesis and thrilled when the salesguy told me it was permitted. DC had other rules, though, and it was eventually nixed. I searched for electric salvation and found this grill. For not being propane, it did a great job. Really seared the meats. Much better than any other option. Took some time to learn its rhythms and temps - but it's great. Now I'm back in a house but don't yet have a safe home for my Genesis. So the Q still gets wheeled out of the garage a few times a week. I'd definitely buy it again.