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Now offering a free SmartCar with every purchase. Savoy Court is a new condominium in an attractively renovated, art deco apartment building, with 62 one and two-bedroom condos starting at $186,900. Located in far southeast DC, adjacent to I-295 and St. Elizabeth's (soon-to-be HQ of Department of Homeland Security), near Bolling Air Force base in the Congress Heights neighborhood, between the Anacostia and Congress Heights metro stations. Finishes include interesting accents, such as pressed-Quartz counter tops (finally, something other than granite), wood floors, and a washer-dryer in each unit. The building will feature generous common amenities, such as a rooftop deck, garage parking, and modern workout room, and has artistic features inspired by DC's jazz history, all set in a professionally landscaped, gated community just off South Capitol Street, for a 5-minute commute to Capitol Hill. Developed by Building Partnerships, LLC (BP Oakwood, LLC and Triangle Ventures), which built several multi-unit residential projects in Columbia Heights over the past 3 years, and funded by Manna DC, which helped the apartment tenants purchase the building and hire the builder to do the restoration. Design by Washington DC-based FORMA Design. Real estate sales formerly by McWilliams Ballard, now by DCRealEstate.com. Open Saturdays & Sundays 1-4pm. Sales office: 202.719-9111

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Savoy Court
210 Oakwood St., SE Congress Heights Washington DC
Now offering a free SmartCar with every purchase. Savoy Court is a new condominium in an attractively renovated, art deco apartment building, with 62 one and two-bedroom condos starting at $186,900. Located in far southeast DC, adjacent to I-295 and St. Elizabeth's (soon-to-be HQ of Department of H...  more info

15 East is a new 8-unit condominium on the edge of Capitol Hill's historic district, a short walk to the Potomac Avenue Metro. Sales restart March 3, 2010, construction is 99% complete. The 4-story building with just 2 units per floor, with sizes ranging from 750 to 1000 s.f., one-bedroom condos for $289,900 each, and two bedrooms at $389,000 each. Finishes include European style flat front cabinets, Silestone countertops, wide-plank hardwood floors throughout and Italian tiles in the baths. Each of the one bedroom condos have outdoor space, two-bedroom units will have the option of garage parking for $25,000. Construction began in late 2007, the building sold out in 2009, but with a long construction delay all sales were released. Development and construction by Macy Development. Macy also developed the Axis Condos across the street. The neighborhood is largely residential, though Barrack's Row is a short walk, as is the Metro (4 blocks), and being close to RFK stadium it is near the mega Hill East development being planned along the Anacostia, and a few blocks from Jenkins Row and the new Harris Teeter. 184 15th St., SE, Washington DC.
15 East
284 15th St., SE Capitol Hill Washington DC
15 East is a new 8-unit condominium on the edge of Capitol Hill's historic district, a short walk to the Potomac Avenue Metro. Sales restart March 3, 2010, construction is 99% complete. The 4-story building with just 2 units per floor, with sizes ranging from 750 to 1000 s.f., one-bedroom condos fo...  more info

The West End of DC has opened its newest condo project: 22 West condos is across from the Ritz Carlton between Dupont and Georgetown, with floor to ceiling windows, 9'6" ceilings, Poggenpohl cabinetry, pre-finished oak hardwoods, & bathroom accessories by Watermarks. Real estate sales began July 2005, construction in Sept. 2006 and completed in August, 2008; the first settlements began in June of 2008. This design, with a zinc and glass modernist facade, will consist of 95 condos with parking and rooftop pool and adjacent gym with city views, and will extend over the existing Exxon station (hey, its urban) with a landscaped canopy. The project will feature 24-hour front desk staff and uniformed doorman - rarely found outside NYC (unless you live at the Ritz across the street). Sizes range from 948 to 3500 s.f., pricing from $765,500 for 1 bed, from $1,054,000 for 2 beds, up to $3.3m. Developed by EastBanc of DC and ING Real Estate. Architecture by Shalom Baranes, Bovis Lend Lease was the general contractor. Though it might compete with the Ritz Carlton across the street, the condo fees will be lower, and Eastbanc built that too, so it understands the competition. (22 West Condos, Washington DC real estate)
22 West
1177 22nd St., NW Washington DC
The West End of DC has opened its newest condo project: 22 West condos is across from the Ritz Carlton between Dupont and Georgetown, with floor to ceiling windows, 9'6" ceilings, Poggenpohl cabinetry, pre-finished oak hardwoods, & bathroom accessories by Watermarks. Real estate sales began July 20...  more info

Formerly called "the Luzon", the developers of 2501 Penn restored and added to a 19th century building that stood vacant since the '80s into 16 new condos, selling from $1.7m to about $5m (penthouse unit) with an average size of 3500 s.f. This prime DC real estate on the edge of Georgetown sits across from the Columbia Women's Hospital site (and a Trader Joe's) in the fashionably emergent West End - home to 3 of the 4 priciest buildings on the market. Each unit has 2 underground parking spots, with such over-the-top finishes as Varenna cabinets (from Milan), Sub-Zeros, Waterworks fixtures, and a great address. Elevators will open directly into each unit. Construction began in late 2006, with delivery of the first units in November, 2008. Developed by DC-based Intrepid Real Estate, designed by Brennan Beer Gorman Monk (BBG-BBGM) Architects. Real Estate sales by Urban Pace began in early 2007, marketing by Burka Studios.

2501 Penn
2501 Pennsylvania Ave., NW West End Washington DC
Formerly called "the Luzon", the developers of 2501 Penn restored and added to a 19th century building that stood vacant since the '80s into 16 new condos, selling from $1.7m to about $5m (penthouse unit) with an average size of 3500 s.f. This prime DC real estate on the edge of Georgetown sits acro...  more info

The 410 Condominiums is a renovated apartment building, priced from $199,000 (very small one bedroom) to $259,900 (small two-bedroom). 19 units in the building, dating originally from 1927, with no parking. Sales by John C. Formant Real Estate Inc began in July of 2008.
410 Condominiums
410 15th St., NE Washington DC
The 410 Condominiums is a renovated apartment building, priced from $199,000 (very small one bedroom) to $259,900 (small two-bedroom). 19 units in the building, dating originally from 1927, with no parking. Sales by John C. Formant Real Estate Inc began in July of 2008....  more info

511 U Street is the transformation of one of the historic houses of LeDroit Park into 4 two and three-bedroom condos. The house was gutted and thoroughly rebuilt according to the historic preservation standards that guide most of the historic neighborhood, faithful to its original exterior detail down to the ornately pained windows. The new condo project is currently under construction and is expected to complete in early 2010. Each unit is large, over 1200 s.f., some on 2 levels. The project is located adjacent to the U Street retail corridor, just a few blocks from both the U Street Metro and Shaw Metro stations, and just south of Howard University Hospital. Sales, by DCRealestate.com, will begin in the spring of 2010.
511 U Street
511 U Street, NW LeDroit Park Washington DC
511 U Street is the transformation of one of the historic houses of LeDroit Park into 4 two and three-bedroom condos. The house was gutted and thoroughly rebuilt according to the historic preservation standards that guide most of the historic neighborhood, faithful to its original exterior detail d...  more info

738 Longfellow Condominiums is a 4-level, 66-unit condo building in Brightwood - in DC's upper northwest off Georgia Avenue. This pet-friendly building, completed in mid 2007, started real estate sales in 2006, and features granite counters, ceramic floors in kitchen and bath, in-unit washer-dryer; underground parking, stainless steel appliances and hardwoods are optional. Choice of studios (reduced from $160k to $140k), Jr. one-bedrooms (now from $170k), one-bedrooms, and two-bedroom condos from $239k (reduced from $270k); the building is FHA approved. Real estate sales by Gallagher & Co. Not located near a Metro, but you can grab the new high-speed bus up or down Georgia Ave, making it a bearable ride downtown or into Silver Spring. New development on Georgia Avenue has been less than expected, but still significant, and urbanization is starting - if just barely - to take hold there. This location is a little off the beaten path, but one of the most concentrated areas for Washington DC development. Developed by Washington DC-based CRG Development.

738 Longfellow
738 Longfellow St., NW Washington DC
738 Longfellow Condominiums is a 4-level, 66-unit condo building in Brightwood - in DC's upper northwest off Georgia Avenue. This pet-friendly building, completed in mid 2007, started real estate sales in 2006, and features granite counters, ceramic floors in kitchen and bath, in-unit washer-dryer; ...  more info

Ambitiously planned by Abdo Development, Arbor Place is intended to redevelop 17 acres of used car lots and blighted space at NY Ave. and Bladensburg Rd., where hourly hotels have been the norm, into a massive mixed-use community, but don't hold your breath. The project is expected to include 3.7m s.f. of new buildings, mostly residential, anchored by retail along New York Ave., including a supermarket, and enough amenities to be self-sustaining while the blighted entryway to DC catches up with the revitalization that has eluded this area. The buildings will sit on top of parking for the entire facility with a central, 3.5-acre park, and a new access road next to NY Ave to service the project, but nowhere near a Metro. Number of residential units was cut back by zoning, but still up to 3500 units, and will consist of eight 11-story towers, some overlooking the Arboretum, with the surprisingly ambitious project not likely to start in the near future. Torti Gallas is the main architect, Broadway Development was also to contribute to this project, before it got sideswiped by its Senate Square and Dumont debacles.

Arbor Place
New York Ave. / Bladensburg Rd. Washington DC
Ambitiously planned by Abdo Development, Arbor Place is intended to redevelop 17 acres of used car lots and blighted space at NY Ave. and Bladensburg Rd., where hourly hotels have been the norm, into a massive mixed-use community, but don't hold your breath. The project is expected to include 3.7m s...  more info

William C. Smith is planning to build a 240-unit development, now being billed as condos, on 8 acres of land near Mississippi Avenue in Southeast Washington, DC, though this is in the early building stages and it remains unclear whether this will be condos or apartments. These new homes will be "overlooking" Oxon Run Park, and not too far from the Congress Heights Metro Station, with design by SK&I Architects, construction by WCS. A new shopping center to the north, The Shops at Park Village, will provide 100,000 s.f. of shopping, including a new grocery store. The development of Archer Park will involve the demolition of the existing shabby apartment buildings and construction of 24 new buildings on the site. Sales have not yet begun.

Archer Park
Mississippi Ave., SE Washington DC
William C. Smith is planning to build a 240-unit development, now being billed as condos, on 8 acres of land near Mississippi Avenue in Southeast Washington, DC, though this is in the early building stages and it remains unclear whether this will be condos or apartments. These new homes will be "ove...  more info

NCRC (National Capital Revitalization Corporation) was in the process of developing two deteriorating apartment buildings set on a hill in Southeast DC. Designed by PGN Architects, the complex will eventually house 26 new condos when completed in late 2009. In February of 2008, the DC government made a deal to help build this with an affordable housing component. "This building has been a blight on this neighborhood for years," said Mayor Fenty. "We're rebuilding our city and that work starts in our neighborhoods - places like Washington Highlands -- by providing high quality, affordable places for our residents to live." The $5 million project will include 26 new condos, including three units that will be sold to buyers earning no more than 60 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI), and three additional units that will be set aside for buyers earning less than 30 percent of AMI, or about $28,000 for a family of four. The District government injected $1m to keep the deal alive. The two four-story, 15 unit buildings are being redesigned by PGN Architects, with engineering by Indigo Engineering Group. DCrealestate.com disclaimer: These new condos are not registered with the Department of Housing and Community Development, Rental Conversion and Sale Division, and no unit may be offered for sale prior to registration.
Atlantic Avenue Homes
4010 3rd St., SE Congress Heights Washington DC
NCRC (National Capital Revitalization Corporation) was in the process of developing two deteriorating apartment buildings set on a hill in Southeast DC. Designed by PGN Architects, the complex will eventually house 26 new condos when completed in late 2009. In February of 2008, the DC government ma...  more info

Axis condos is a new, 20-unit condominium on Capitol Hill, between the Potomac Ave Metro and Lincoln Park. VA financing approved, now 85% sold. Axis offers one-bedroom condos starting from $314,900, and two-bedroom condos from $359,900. Interiors feature contemporary, sleek finishes: flat-front cabinets, glass tiled backsplashes, designer kitchens, and, in the baths, Italian 5" x 24" tiles. Overall nicer than usual design. 12 underground parking spots, and great Capitol views from the penthouses. And if that isn't enough, think high-tech too: Each unit offers cat-5 wiring and pre-wired speakers. Built by Macy Development, which is also building 15 East condominiums across the street. Each unit has private outdoor space by way of balcony or roof terrace, as well as access to the huge common rooftop terrace; two penthouse units (upper $500's) feature two levels with panoramic DC views and VERY large private terraces with some of the best views of DC and beyond. Architecture by Synergy Design, development and construction by Macy; construction began in late 2006. Located 4 blocks from Metro, 2 stops to the Capitol building. Sales by DCRealEstate.com. (Capitol Hill Real Estate, Washington DC). 245 15th St., SE, Washington DC.
Axis Condos
245 15th St., SE Capitol Hill Washington DC
Axis condos is a new, 20-unit condominium on Capitol Hill, between the Potomac Ave Metro and Lincoln Park. VA financing approved, now 85% sold. Axis offers one-bedroom condos starting from $314,900, and two-bedroom condos from $359,900. Interiors feature contemporary, sleek finishes: flat-front c...  more info

The Belgrove Condominiums is a Manna DC-sponsored subsidized condo project in southeast DC, close to the Good Hope Marketplace. This project features the renovation of a 3-story brick building, built in 1962. Located at 2760 Naylor Road, Belgrove offers affordable one and two bedroom units, starting at $143,500 for one bedrooms and $179,500 for two bedroom homes, but unlike many of Manna's projects the Belgrove condos will not be subject to income qualifications. Not walking-distance to a Metro, parking will be available to purchase. But don't expect concierge service. In keeping with the profile of no-frills, affordable condos, the three-story walkup offers features like modern energy efficiency, low-flow toilets and shower heads, "resilient tile floors", individually-metered electric and gas, common laundry room, secure controlled entry, and private storage bins. Manna acquired the property with a LISC loan in February of 2007.

Belgrove Condominiums
2760 Naylor Rd., SE Washington DC
The Belgrove Condominiums is a Manna DC-sponsored subsidized condo project in southeast DC, close to the Good Hope Marketplace. This project features the renovation of a 3-story brick building, built in 1962. Located at 2760 Naylor Road, Belgrove offers affordable one and two bedroom units, starting...  more info

The Berkeley is a 22-unit condominium in the center of Columbia Heights. The building was renovated into "luxury condominiums", of course. But not really; while the exterior renovation is one of the more attractively styled buildings in the area, interior finishes betray a surprisingly inexpensive feeling, with builder-grade cultured marble and plush carpeting standard. Located about 2 blocks from the Columbia Heights Metro, but no parking available in the building. Real estate sales for the Berkeley by Gallagher & Co. Real Estate Inc; prices ranged from $169,900 to the low $400's, but most were priced in the $200's. Sales began in August of 2007 and continued into 2010. 1440 Columbia Rd., NW, Washington DC.

Berkeley
1440 Columbia Rd., NW Columbia Heights Washington DC
The Berkeley is a 22-unit condominium in the center of Columbia Heights. The building was renovated into "luxury condominiums", of course. But not really; while the exterior renovation is one of the more attractively styled buildings in the area, interior finishes betray a surprisingly inexpensive ...  more info

The Bessie Mae condos is "city living at its best", according to its website. Located at the southern tip of DC, near Oxon Run Park, the condos on Atlantic Ave were built in '62 and converted in 2007, after sitting vacant and neglected. Amenities for this Washington DC real estate include maple hardwood floors and full-sized washer-dryer in the middle of the kitchen, with prices starting at $159,000 for a one-bedroom unit. Developed by Bailey Real Estate Holdings, LLC, sales of the 18 condos by RE/Max began in September, 2007. The hilly area is the site of the former Walter E. Washington Estates, known now as Washington Highlands.

Bessie Mae Condos
310 Atlantic St., SE Washington DC
The Bessie Mae condos is "city living at its best", according to its website. Located at the southern tip of DC, near Oxon Run Park, the condos on Atlantic Ave were built in '62 and converted in 2007, after sitting vacant and neglected. Amenities for this Washington DC real estate include maple hard...  more info

Blackstone Flats is the renovation of a 38-unit building, built in 1968, into condos, newly refurbished with granite and stainless, much like most of the other recently rehabbed buildings throughout southeast DC, surrounded by a secure gate. Priced from $199,000 to $236,000, prices include parking in the lot adjacent to the building. Blackstone Flats is located in the eastern corner of the District of Columbia, just off East Capitol Street. Developed by DBT Development, which the Washington Post exposed as having strong-armed tenants to move out of apartment buildings so they could convert to condos, which were then claimed to have been empty from the beginning.
Blackstone Flats
4467 - 4477 B St. Washington DC
Blackstone Flats is the renovation of a 38-unit building, built in 1968, into condos, newly refurbished with granite and stainless, much like most of the other recently rehabbed buildings throughout southeast DC, surrounded by a secure gate. Priced from $199,000 to $236,000, prices include parking ...  more info

Developers Ellis Development and Four Points (a spin-off of West Group) are combining forces for this NCRC-sponsored project at the Shaw Metro, though the project was originally conceived as condos, it is now more likely to be apartments, if and when it ever gets built. The project, a mixed-use, $128m building, was supposed to break ground in 2007, with completion expected in late 2009, but seems perpetually on pause. The two separate, contiguous buildings will house 185 apartments (at least for now) and 100,000 s.f. of office space housing Radio One, the satellite radio company, which is moving from MD back to the District and will occupy BCO as its new headquarters. The building will incorporate the northern entrance of the Shaw Metro station into the design. Development of the project entailed a zoning change for a PUD, which was finally approved in October 2007 after years of discussion.

Broadcast Center One
7th & S, NW Shaw Washington DC
Developers Ellis Development and Four Points (a spin-off of West Group) are combining forces for this NCRC-sponsored project at the Shaw Metro, though the project was originally conceived as condos, it is now more likely to be apartments, if and when it ever gets built. The project, a mixed-use, $12...  more info

Akridge, known for its large commercial developments, paid $10m in October 2006 for the air rights to build on 15 acres from Union Station north past the Hopscotch Bridge (H St.). It plans to build hotel, office, residential and retail space above the tracks, but the project is still in its infancy. Initial plans call for 3m s.f. of space, elevated 20 feet above the tracks. Named after Daniel Burnham, the architect of Union Station, the project is not likely to even begin until 2011 and take about 4 years to complete. In early 2008, Shalom Baranes was chosen as the project architect.

Burnham Place
Union Station Washington DC
Akridge, known for its large commercial developments, paid $10m in October 2006 for the air rights to build on 15 acres from Union Station north past the Hopscotch Bridge (H St.). It plans to build hotel, office, residential and retail space above the tracks, but the project is still in its infancy....  more info

A $1.2b development to include up to 3.4m s.f. of office space, 1450 residential units - including 669 condominiums, and 300,000 s.f. of retail space. The first phase is offering townhomes from the "low $400's." Built in part by A&R Companies and Henson Development Company. The townhouses are wood-framed and mostly stacked above garages for an overall suburban look, though the project is at least close to the Capitol Heights Metro. The development will eventually include a large retail section, likely with some big box development.

Capitol Gateway
East Capitol Street Marshall Heights Washington DC
A $1.2b development to include up to 3.4m s.f. of office space, 1450 residential units - including 669 condominiums, and 300,000 s.f. of retail space. The first phase is offering townhomes from the "low $400's." Built in part by A&R Companies and Henson Development Company. The townhouses are wood-f...  more info

A 13-story, 334-unit coop building located near the Navy Yard Metro in Southeast, not too far from Capitol Hill, offering 12 studios, 209 1-beds, 120 2-beds and 3 3-bedroom units. Sales began in October 2005. First deliveries were in May 2006, the whole building completed the following September. Prices, reduced in mid 2007, from $227,900 (studios), from $279,900 for one bedroom, and from $399,900 for two beds. Capitol Hill Towers is a co-op (not condo); amenities include pool, fitness center, attended front desk; pets allowed. Finishings include ceramic tiles, black Maytag and knock-off wood floors; parking spaces now sell for $35,000, up from $27,000. Development by Valhal Corp of New York, designed by SK&I Architects, construction by Tompkins Builders, sales by McWilliams Ballard. Ugly, yes, but this was definitely a pioneering project for the area, surrounded at first by vacant lots and industrial sites, though the opening of the Nationals Stadium has changed that somewhat, and now significant residential and office construction is underway, as well as a nearby bike path along the Anacostia as part of the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood, though many area projects did not make it, and retail has yet to fill in the area. 1000 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington DC.

Capitol Hill Tower
1000 New Jersey Ave., SE Navy Yard / Stadium Washington DC
A 13-story, 334-unit coop building located near the Navy Yard Metro in Southeast, not too far from Capitol Hill, offering 12 studios, 209 1-beds, 120 2-beds and 3 3-bedroom units. Sales began in October 2005. First deliveries were in May 2006, the whole building completed the following September. Pr...  more info

Capitol Place will become a mixed-use development at the corner of 3rd & H Streets, just north of Union Station. Planned by the Dreyfus Property Group, Capitol Place will consist of 400,000 s.f. of residential and retail, including over 300 condominiums, 380 parking spaces, and (hopefully) local-serving retail. Dreyfus's request for additional density to match Senate Square across the street was predictably rejected by the twitchy ANC. Zoning held a hearing in October, 2007, to allow the team to build up to 110 ft. (10 stories) in the most northwestern corner of the square; the zoning commission, however, has required the plan to incorporate a gradual decrease in height along H street, diminishing the structure to just 55 ft. at the easternmost point. The G street facade is proposed to shrink down to just 45ft to avoid dwarfing row houses. Final approval is yet to be had, however, and isn't moving quickly.

Capitol Place
3rd & H Sts., NE H Street Washington DC
Capitol Place will become a mixed-use development at the corner of 3rd & H Streets, just north of Union Station. Planned by the Dreyfus Property Group, Capitol Place will consist of 400,000 s.f. of residential and retail, including over 300 condominiums, 380 parking spaces, and (hopefully) local-ser...  more info

Located within walking distance to the Navy Yard Metro, Barrack's Row, and Capitol Hill, and of course near the new ballpark, this massive redevelopment by Bethesda-based EYA, joining with DCHA, is producing over 300 townhouses, of which about 120 will be market rate, the remainder priced as "workforce", i.e. subsidized, housing; 2 to 4-bedroom townhomes, as well 100 subsidized rental units. Prices have advertised in the low $500k's for homes from 1250 to 1900 s.f., but the last release started in the mid $600's. Interestingly, DCHA allowed EYA to develop the land, still owned by DCHA, and agreed to agree on lease terms, meaning EYA had no lease for the land on which it was building and selling, land which would convey from DCHA to the purchaser at settlement, assuming a land lease agreement was signed by then. EYA originally released only 5 new homes at a time, to match the construction schedule, creating a queue of professional line-standers that eternally camped in front of their sales office. The 33 acre site is formerly home to the troubled Arthur Capper public housing project which DC vacated in 2005, near the Navy Yard Metro. EYA's portion, designed by Lessard Group, includes a whopping 8 city blocks. Demolition of the Capper development completed in late 2006, sales started in October of 2006, demolition began in Summer of 2007. Construction was delayed until summer of 2008, and the first settlements took place in April, 2009.

Capitol Quarter
1023 4th St., SE Southeast / Stadium Washington DC
Located within walking distance to the Navy Yard Metro, Barrack's Row, and Capitol Hill, and of course near the new ballpark, this massive redevelopment by Bethesda-based EYA, joining with DCHA, is producing over 300 townhouses, of which about 120 will be market rate, the remainder priced as "workfo...  more info

Another conversion project by Tenacity, the Carlyle Condos is a refurbished apartment building; each new condo is very small, from 450 - 600 square feet, from $189,000 to $264,000. Located 2 blocks from the Potomac Ave Metro and one block from the Southwest Expressway. New condo sales began in mid 2007, adn different phases have gone on and off the market. The neighborhood is fairly quiet, isolated by the Anacostia River and expressway; very residential with little retail, but the Hill East development will - someday - add a major mixed use improvement to Washington DC real estate, starting only a few blocks away, in a plan that will connect the Anacostia waterfront properties through most of its path through DC. The city intends to have chosen the developer by the end of 2008, and to start work on Hill East in 2009. Sales ended in the summer of 2008.

Carlyle Condos
1361-1367 K St., SE Hill East Washington DC
Another conversion project by Tenacity, the Carlyle Condos is a refurbished apartment building; each new condo is very small, from 450 - 600 square feet, from $189,000 to $264,000. Located 2 blocks from the Potomac Ave Metro and one block from the Southwest Expressway. New condo sales began in mid 2...  more info

The Cassandra condos is the conversion of a '50's, solid concrete building (much quieter than wood-frame) into 12 new condominiums in Petworth. Located just a few blocks east of Georgia Avenue, though not near Metro, the neighboring blocks sport a number of apartment-turned-condo projects, most of which have not sold so successfully, though finishes here are post-real estate crash and seem to be at least a little more thoughtful than some, with features like ipod docking stations. Developed by John Formant, sales began in October of 2008. Not sure why its named after a tragic Greek goddess.
Cassandra
617 Jefferson Ave., NW Petworth Washington DC
The Cassandra condos is the conversion of a '50's, solid concrete building (much quieter than wood-frame) into 12 new condominiums in Petworth. Located just a few blocks east of Georgia Avenue, though not near Metro, the neighboring blocks sport a number of apartment-turned-condo projects, most of ...  more info

Developer BOA-One broke ground on a 27-unit condo project on Church St. in March 2007, where it repositioned a historic three-story commercial building into a seven-story condominium, priced from $350k to $1.25m, but with most of the prices in the $600k range. The Logan Circle condo project is the final conversion on one of DC's few streets with an industrial character - old warehouses and showrooms - now all reconstituted as swank condos. The new condo, incorporating the old three-story facade, rises about 70 feet with 6 stories, and surrounded by the Metropole, which is also now selling but significantly overpriced. Citta 50 was substantially completed in April of 2009. About 6 blocks to Metro, 6 parking spots available. Designed by Bonstra Haresign, construction by Hampton Builders. Real estate sales, by Remax, began in January, 2008.

Citta 50
1450 Church St., NW Logan Circle Washington DC
Developer BOA-One broke ground on a 27-unit condo project on Church St. in March 2007, where it repositioned a historic three-story commercial building into a seven-story condominium, priced from $350k to $1.25m, but with most of the prices in the $600k range. The Logan Circle condo project is the f...  more info

The DC government chose a partnership of Hines and Archstone-Smith as developers to redevelop the former Convention Center site, now called City Center, and London-based Foster and Partners as the architects. Current plans for CityCenter include up to 400,000 s.f. of retail, 460 rental units, 222 condos (20% reserved as affordable housing, though the condo v. apartment mix may change), and 450,000 s.f. of office space, smaller numbers than originally hoped but within the current zoning, allowing quicker development. A central library is also being proposed by the mayor. Estimated beginning of construction was originally 2008, with completion around mid 2011, though nothing has happened and that date just keeps getting pushed back. The 10-acre site will reintroduce 10th St., which disappeared with the first convention center.

City Center Project
10th & H Streets, NW Downtown Washington DC
The DC government chose a partnership of Hines and Archstone-Smith as developers to redevelop the former Convention Center site, now called City Center, and London-based Foster and Partners as the architects. Current plans for CityCenter include up to 400,000 s.f. of retail, 460 rental units, 222 co...  more info

56 new townhouse- style condos may soon grace Bladensburg Road on the Maryland-DC border. Developer Fort Lincoln-Eastern Avenue, LLC and the Concordia Group are planning a set of "townhouses" to be built on a 2.5 acre site in the developing northeast neighborhood of Fort Lincoln. The plan is to build 56 units in 28 townhomes, split between four separate buildings on the L-shaped site bounded by Fort Lincoln Drive to the east, Bladensburg Road to the west and Eastern Ave to the north. The condominiums will average approximately 1200 s.f. each, with two to three bedrooms per unit and their own rear loaded garage. The current submission to zoning calls for a 40,000 s.f. rain garden adjacent to Bladensburg Road to help treat storm water. The Office of Planning, in their memo to the BZA, supported the project, calling the current site "underdeveloped." OP also cited the project's compliance with the Fort Lincoln Urban Renewal Area Plan, better known as FLURA, establishing a "new town" site in the area. The plan aims to create "an attractive and racially, socially, economically and functionally inclusive community." Developers are targeting the working-class and expect prices to range from $275,000 to $375,000, adding that they hope this helps continue the urban renewal plan for the Fort Lincoln area. "It's really aimed at schoolteachers, police officers, firefighters. It's housing that will allow them to live in the city they are working in," said Cell Bernardino of Fort Lincoln Realty. Construction is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of this year, pending Zoning approval. Fort Lincoln Realty is currently building Dakota Crossing, also in NE.
City Homes at Fort Lincoln
Bladensburg Rd., NE Alexandria DC
56 new townhouse- style condos may soon grace Bladensburg Road on the Maryland-DC border. Developer Fort Lincoln-Eastern Avenue, LLC and the Concordia Group are planning a set of "townhouses" to be built on a 2.5 acre site in the developing northeast neighborhood of Fort Lincoln. The plan is to buil...  more info

City Vista is comprised of 3 separate buildings: the "L" at City Vista with 149 new condos, the K at CityVista with 292 condominiums, and the "V" apartments, which began renting in Q3 2008. The K is 12 stories high with underground parking; 59 of the units are subsidized. The L is slightly smaller, taking up 134,000 s.f. with 119 market rate and 30 low-income units, off L Street. The project was built on the site of the former wax museum, in an area that promised much new development that failed to live up to it, leaving CityVista one of the few new buildings in the vicinity, surrounded by vacant lots for the most part, with much hope for chage. CityVista features 110,000 s.f. of retail, and an "urban" Safeway intended to compete with Whole Foods, with banking and dry-cleaning services. Amenities include rooftop terraces and pool, a one-acre private elevated interior plaza, and below-grade parking. Developed by a group led by Lowe Enterprises, and by CIM Urban, Bundy Dev., and NDC, with land acquired from now-defunct NCRC. Architectural design was by Torti Gallas of Silver Spring and Michael Marshall, construction by Davis Construction Company. Groundreaking occurred in May, 2006; sales, by Mayhood, began late 2005. Occupancy began in September, 2007, completion of the whole development was in late 2008. Condo prices started in the mid $300's for one-bedroom condos, mid-$400's for two-bedroom condos. 475 K St., NW, Washington DC
CityVista
475 K St., NW Mt. Vernon Triangle Washington DC
City Vista is comprised of 3 separate buildings: the "L" at City Vista with 149 new condos, the K at CityVista with 292 condominiums, and the "V" apartments, which began renting in Q3 2008. The K is 12 stories high with underground parking; 59 of the units are subsidized. The L is slightly smaller, ...  more info

The plan for The Dakotas, though presently just that, is for a $300 million, 10-acre project containing 800 mixed-income condos and apartments, a grocery store, plus much-needed retail for the area (80,000 sf). The Dakotas will be located at Riggs Road and South Dakota Avenue (on both sides of Riggs), just a block from the Metro (Red & Green lines). To be developed by Lowe Enterprises, Jack Sophie Development and Ellis Denning Properties, who also envision creating landscaped green space for public use, along with well-lit and landscaped pathways connecting The Dakotas and the Fort Totten metro station. The project will be comprised of low-rise, wood-framed buildings, with fitness rooms and rook decks for residents. The condos are expected to be priced starting in the upper $100,000s for a studio to almost $400,000 for two-bedroom and den units. Some of the land was obtained from DC, which mandated some low-income housing. Hickok Cole will be the main architect on the project.

Dakotas
South Dakota Avenue Ft. Totten Washington DC
The plan for The Dakotas, though presently just that, is for a $300 million, 10-acre project containing 800 mixed-income condos and apartments, a grocery store, plus much-needed retail for the area (80,000 sf). The Dakotas will be located at Riggs Road and South Dakota Avenue (on both sides of Riggs...  more info

The new condo project was closed in September of 2008, and the developer lost control of it in late 2009; the projects original lenders will now dispose of the building - unclear whether they will remain condos or apartments. Two large, new, 14-story buildings, the DuMont condos will feature 187 units in the East Building (at 401 Mass Ave.) and 370 residential units in the West Building (425 Mass) with retail on the first floor. Located within the redevelopment of Washington DC's Mt. Vernon Triangle neighborhood, resurrected by the surge in condo construction. Prices originally ranged from the mid $200k's for studios, one-beds from $356k, 1-bedroom plus den with 2 baths from $485k, penthouse units with 1700 s.f. around $1.1m. The project was essentially complete in January of 2009. The building includes a fitness center, a four-level underground parking garage, a pool, and 3000 s.f. of retail space. Units have standard details: 9' ceilings, "smart wiring", plasma tv (standard) and GE appliances. Developed by Broadway Development of New York, which also built Senate Square Towers. Real estate sales by McWilliams Ballard began April 2006, and ended in September of 2008 with about 150 units under contract. The design allows for views down Massachusetts Avenue, including the Capitol building, The orange brick facade with azure window trim is a trademark of Esocoff, who also designed 400 Mass on the opposite side of Massachusetts Avenue. The exterior features setbacks for balcony space, covered by flared walls that recall 50's tailfins. Architecture by Phil Esocoff of Esocoff & Associates, engineering by Metropolitan Engineering / Shapiro - O'Brien. (Dumont new condos Washington DC)

Dumont
425 Massachusetts Ave., NW Mt. Vernon Triangle Washington DC
The new condo project was closed in September of 2008, and the developer lost control of it in late 2009; the projects original lenders will now dispose of the building - unclear whether they will remain condos or apartments. Two large, new, 14-story buildings, the DuMont condos will feature 187 un...  more info

Six adjoining row houses: 1322-30 North Capitol Street, NW and 7 Hanover Place, NW, were demolished in late 2008, to make way for Thoron Development's Dunbar Place, a five-story condominium building. Thoron founder Robert Taylor describes Dunbar Place as a five-story, 29-unit condominium project that will include a deck of underground parking, ground-level green space, and a rooftop deck. Having completed the design phase of Dunbar Place with PGN Architects, Thoron is in the permit process, after which it will begin construction, but there's no telling when that will start; completion was originally hoped for by 2009. Taylor hopes that Dunbar Place and Mews will augment the blossoming NoMa neighborhood and notes that neighbors and the local ANC feel likewise; which they should, given that this stretch of Washington DC real estate has seen little development in the past few decades. Dunbar Place used to be Dunbar Towers, but Thoron recently dropped the name. As Taylor notes, "It didn't really look like a tower." Dunbar Mews, around the corner on O Street, is another Thoron project, this one an eight-unit renovation. Thoron had most recently initiated Parkview Condos, a 24-unit renovation of a historic building at 610 Irving St., NW. DCRealEstate.com disclaimer: These units are not registered with the Department of Housing and Community Development, Rental Conversion and Sale Division, and no unit may be offered for sale prior to registration. (condo for sale Washington DC) 1322 N. Capitol St., NW, Washington DC

Dunbar Place
1322 North Capitol Street, NW Eckington Alexandria DC
Six adjoining row houses: 1322-30 North Capitol Street, NW and 7 Hanover Place, NW, were demolished in late 2008, to make way for Thoron Development's Dunbar Place, a five-story condominium building. Thoron founder Robert Taylor describes Dunbar Place as a five-story, 29-unit condominium project th...  more info

Eaton Place Condos sit in the Barry Farms section of Anacostia, about a half mile below the Anacostia Metro and just north of St. Elizabeths Hospital. Sales of Eaton Place began in the spring of 2008, selling from the mid $200's, but prices were lowered in the fall of '08 to begin below $200,000. Sales by Anacostia River Realty. The three-story brick building dates from an uninspired 1951 design, now painted a startling yellow and gated with a parking lot, with generally standard finishes, though some thoughtful touches like video entry systems and full height backsplashes, though complaints from original owners seemed to mar the building. Thanks to its siting on a hill, the condo does offer views of the Anacostia River and beyond, an unusual bonus for a DC condo. Each of the condos is large, with 2 baths and 3 or 4 bedrooms.
Eaton Place Condos
1500 Eaton Rd, SE Anacostia Washington DC
Eaton Place Condos sit in the Barry Farms section of Anacostia, about a half mile below the Anacostia Metro and just north of St. Elizabeths Hospital. Sales of Eaton Place began in the spring of 2008, selling from the mid $200's, but prices were lowered in the fall of '08 to begin below $200,000. ...  more info

The Eden is a new 9-unit condo building that will take the place of 3 old rowhouses on Champlain St., just off the busy 18th Street strip of Adams Morgan. Developed by D.B.Lee Development, with interiors by DBLee subsidiary Capitol Design Group; demolition of the townhouses began in January, 2009, completion not likely until late 2010. D.B.Lee also developed the Erie, directly across the street. The location is part of the Adams Morgan scene, but not so close to Metro. The developer has not officially determined that this project will be condos; given the market conditions, the developer is still keeping the possibility of rental units open.
Eden
2350 Champlain St. Adams Morgan Washington DC
The Eden is a new 9-unit condo building that will take the place of 3 old rowhouses on Champlain St., just off the busy 18th Street strip of Adams Morgan. Developed by D.B.Lee Development, with interiors by DBLee subsidiary Capitol Design Group; demolition of the townhouses began in January, 2009, ...  more info

The Edgewood is a new condo resulting from the conversion of an apartment building dating from 1935. Interior finishes are standard, but the pre-war building lends its stateliness and elegance to give it a solid and permanent feel. Studios originally began at $148,000, one-bedrooom condos start at $199,000. Real estate sales, by Long & Foster, began in mid 2007.
Edgewood
2625 3rd St., NE Washington DC
The Edgewood is a new condo resulting from the conversion of an apartment building dating from 1935. Interior finishes are standard, but the pre-war building lends its stateliness and elegance to give it a solid and permanent feel. Studios originally began at $148,000, one-bedrooom condos start at ...  more info

Prices at the Embassy Condos range from $200,000 for a studio, one-bedrooms from the high $200's, and two-bedrooms from the mid-$400s to the low $500s. The building dates from 1927, an apartment building converted into condos - several times. Located in Mt. Pleasant just off 16th Street, the 76-unit concrete structure has only 12 parking spaces, and only common laundry facilities, but attractive layouts, high ceilings, detail you won't find in a new condo. The sales website for the condos boasts of "sweeping hardwood floors, chef's grade kitchens and contemporary finishes." Unfortunately, the kitchens - one of the few new features - don't meet the standard of the rest of the unit. The previous owners of the Embassy Apartments, as they have long been known, registered the apartment with DCRA as a condominium way back in 1980 - a necessary step in the conversion process - but did not pursue sales. Then in 2004 the new owners attempted to evict the tenants for the conversion on the basis of the 1980 approval, but the tenants brought the matter to DCRA, which issued a "cease and desist" order against Embassy owners in March 2005. The ensuing lawsuit ended with a judgment against the owners in which the Superior Court Judge issued a smackdown, and ruled that "having failed to exercise its right to convert for 19 years since it acquired the property and for almost 25 years since the property was approved for conversion, Harvard is equitably barred from doing so now." Sales began January 23rd, 2010.

Embassy Condos
1613 Harvard Street, NW Mt. Pleasant Washington DC
Prices at the Embassy Condos range from $200,000 for a studio, one-bedrooms from the high $200's, and two-bedrooms from the mid-$400s to the low $500s. The building dates from 1927, an apartment building converted into condos - several times. Located in Mt. Pleasant just off 16th Street, the 76-uni...  more info

The Erie Condominiums is an eight-unit condo project completed in March, 2009. The Erie is one block from the Adams Morgan strip, which gives it great access to local retail and nightlife, while remaining on relatively quiet, if not very revitalized, Champlain Street. The developer calls it "a new luxury condo building in the heart of Adams Morgan...featuring open mezzanine levels, elevator access, rooftop patios, private parking..." Project by DBLee Development (see 2424 Lofts), designed by DC-based Bonstra Haresign, and built by CDG Construction (Capital Design Group), the building is steel-framed rather than the more common wood frame for low-rise buildings, with poured concrete floors, and one level of underground parking containing 8 spaces. Sales began in September, 2008. Prices started at $554,000 for the only one-bedroom unit in the building (now sold), and jump to $1m for the two-bedroom condos, but the latter were lowered to the $900's after months without a sale. Four penthouse condos have large outdoor spaces. Finishes are a blend of Santa Fe style (rounded, saffron walls), with modern industrial touches like polished concrete floors and bamboo cabinets. (New condos, Adams Morgan, Washington DC) 2351 Champlain St., NW, Washington DC

Erie Condominiums
2351 Champlain St., NW Washington DC
The Erie Condominiums is an eight-unit condo project completed in March, 2009. The Erie is one block from the Adams Morgan strip, which gives it great access to local retail and nightlife, while remaining on relatively quiet, if not very revitalized, Champlain Street. The developer calls it "a new l...  more info

ARCH Development, with InscapeStudio, is offering subsidized artists' housing to stimulate both the arts and economic development in one of DC's needy neighborhoods. In the next few months, two of ARCH's projects will materialize side by side, at the 1600 block of V Street and the neighboring 2025 Fendall Street, SE. Both projects will be for sale and include elements of affordable housing. ARCH is both a nonprofit development firm and nonprofit artist-training center. Duane Gautier, President of ARCH, gave input as to how his firm has a special advantage in neighborhood revitalization. "We believe that arts and culture can be one of the strategies that can revitalize the Anacostia neighborhood. What we're trying to do is develop a critical mass of arts and culture activities both commercial and residential." The firm is finishing up their plan for V Street, which requires the demolition of the existing building, and will replace it with a three story, 8-unit, artist-housing condo. Its one and two bedroom units will range from 550 -1200 s.f., and the first five lucky buyers will get free access to each of the five work spaces located on the first floor for two years, as an added incentive implemented by ARCH in the hopes of selling the building as quickly as possible. Prices range from approximately $165,000 to $210,000 - four of the units will be affordable for households earning approximately 60% AMI, while the other four units will be sold at market rate. ARCH plans on breaking ground in October 2008, setting up for a grand opening in the fourth quarter of 2009. The Fendall Street condo building, at the corner of Fendall and V, sits just in front of the V Street condos. Arch is currently performing internal demolitions on the apartment building on site, with the plans of stripping it bare, and remodeling the three story building to house 29 condominiums ranging from 600 - 11,000 s.f. Like V Street, 10 units of the building will be reserved for artists, and it will house a number of artist studios in the basement; about 80% of the total units will be affordable and only 20% will be sold at market rate. Gautier expects the Fendall Street project do be finished by February, 2009. DCRealEstate.com disclaimer: These new condos are not registered with the Department of Housing and Community Development, Rental Conversion and Sale Division, and no unit may be offered for sale prior to registration.
Fendall Street Condo
2025 Fendall St., SE Washington DC
ARCH Development, with InscapeStudio, is offering subsidized artists' housing to stimulate both the arts and economic development in one of DC's needy neighborhoods. In the next few months, two of ARCH's projects will materialize side by side, at the 1600 block of V Street and the neighboring 2025 F...  more info

Sales of the Fernwood Condominiums started in June, 2008. In 1993 Manna developed and sold a 13-unit condominium next door at 1439 Spring Road, NW. Fifteen years later, Manna has completed this project, at 1441 Spring Road (they tried to purchase the 1441 building back in '93, but that's another story). On May 30th, Manna staff, supporters and new owners (including many former tenants) gathered to celebrate the completion of the 13-unit afordable homeownership Fernwood Condominiums.

Fernwood Condominiums
1441 Spring Rd., NW Washington DC
Sales of the Fernwood Condominiums started in June, 2008. In 1993 Manna developed and sold a 13-unit condominium next door at 1439 Spring Road, NW. Fifteen years later, Manna has completed this project, at 1441 Spring Road (they tried to purchase the 1441 building back in '93, but that's another s...  more info

Beztak Companies and DC-based Friedman Capital presented plans for their conversion of the First Church of Christ Scientist, in the center of Adams Morgan, into a 150-room "boutique hotel." The concept involves the construction of a hotel within and behind the church at 1770 Euclid Street, NW, with about 10 condos to sit above the hotel. Under plans submitted to the Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB), the century-old church will be designated as a landmark site, undergo major restoration, and connect to a larger, seventy to ninety foot structure that will replace the current City Paper building. The 180,000 s.f. "boutique" hotel at the intersection of Euclid Street and Columbia Road, NW, will be partnering with Ian Schrager, the developer responsible for New York's Studio 54 and Gramercy Park Hotel, and credited by some with creating the "boutique hotel" genre. Until recently, the site had been marked for a 69-unit condominium, initially to be developed First Management Group of Chevy Chase, but later revised their plans in favor of the guesthouse. Friedman and his team will submit a PUD and return to the HPRB in October. Not aiming for your average conventioneer, the developer plans to convert the main sanctuary into a grand ballroom with a 500-guest capacity, and the mezzanine section for an elevated bar overlooking the ballroom. The two areas will be separated by a glass curtain that can be alternatively transparent or reflective. Designed by New York-based Handel Architects, the project, in keeping with the boutique theme, will host large, up-scale, "exclusive" events. Your average guest will not get to climb the front steps - those will be reserved for special galas and events, thank you very much. "One of the most important aspects of the sanctuary space is volume and preserving the structure of the space," said Brian Friedman of Friedman Capital.
First Church
1770 Euclid St. Washington DC
Beztak Companies and DC-based Friedman Capital presented plans for their conversion of the First Church of Christ Scientist, in the center of Adams Morgan, into a 150-room "boutique hotel." The concept involves the construction of a hotel within and behind the church at 1770 Euclid Street, NW, with ...  more info

Sales of the Floridian condos started sales in Oct, 2005, construction began in May 2006, occupancy began in Spring, 2008, but, with very slow sales, settlements were halted in May 2009 when the lender, Bank of America, took back the failing property from the developer. Despite the years of sales its numbers were weak, and most units remained vacant. In January 2010 the Goldstar Group purchased the building and restarted sales. The Floridian consists of 118 condos in two modernist 8-story towers - two separate cores - sheathed in colored panels that used to define 70's architecture, with precast concrete and limestone for a vaguely 70's retro design (somewhat evocative of Miami Beach?). The project, at the eastern end of U Street where urban cool meets 'needs development', near Howard University. The project aims for the rustic loft feel with exposed ductwork, "elevated sleeping platforms" and open floor plans. Studios originally started at $244k, but at $247k on the 2010 release; one-bedrooms from $299k originally, then from $330k in the 2010 release; 2-beds were from $349k originally, then from $385k in the 2010 release. Many discounts and incentives had been offered in the first round, including "make an offer day". In the summer of 2008 the sales center became a serve-yourself, unmanned operation. Underground parking available to purchase. Built by Maryland-based Kady Development, sales by UrbanLand Company. Architect: Eric Colbert & Associates; construction by DC-based Tompkins Builders. 919 - 929 Florida Avenue, NW, Washington, DC.

Floridian
919 Florida Ave., NW Howard U. Washington DC
Sales of the Floridian condos started sales in Oct, 2005, construction began in May 2006, occupancy began in Spring, 2008, but, with very slow sales, settlements were halted in May 2009 when the lender, Bank of America, took back the failing property from the developer. Despite the years of sales i...  more info

Riverdale International and Gallery Towers, owners of the building now housing the CVS Pharmacy store at the northeast corner of 7th and H Streets, intend to build a mixed-use project that would renovate the historic structure into a retail center and add a rear tower for 22 condos and class A office space. The owners filed suit against the retail store for refusing the vacate the space despite receiving an eviction notice in the Spring of 2008, and has plans to redevelop the Kam Fong restaurant next door (807 7th Street, their lease ended in December) and incorporate them into the project. Timeline remains uncertain.

Gallery Square
801 7th St., NW Chinatown Washington DC
Riverdale International and Gallery Towers, owners of the building now housing the CVS Pharmacy store at the northeast corner of 7th and H Streets, intend to build a mixed-use project that would renovate the historic structure into a retail center and add a rear tower for 22 condos and class A offic...  more info

Set in the Marshall Heights neighborhood in southeast Washington DC, Glenncrest is a mixed income residential community of both for-sale and rental townhome residences, about 7 blocks from the Benning Road Metro, just off Benning Road. The neighborhood was designed in the tradition of "New Urbanist", including a diverse streetscape, with varying styles, neighborhood-style front porches, and rear garages to minimize impact on the streetscape and street grid that "minimizes vehicular traffic" and "maximizes the pedestrian experience." Offering 125 for-sale townhomes including 61 homes for which financial assistance is available. The home are all 3 stories, with 3 bedroom and 2.5 baths. Single car garages are available in some homes. Home prices start in the low $300s. Developed by Henson Development and A&R Development Company, which operates in Baltimore and Washington DC. Formerly known as "Eastgate Gardens", the project was awarded a $20 million HOPE VI Grant from the US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development. The senior building was completed in 2006, construction on townhomes began in 2007 and should complete by mid 2009. Construction by Harkins Builders.

GlennCrest
250 58th St., NE Washington DC
Set in the Marshall Heights neighborhood in southeast Washington DC, Glenncrest is a mixed income residential community of both for-sale and rental townhome residences, about 7 blocks from the Benning Road Metro, just off Benning Road. The neighborhood was designed in the tradition of "New Urbanist"...  more info

That massive construction site, or rather hole in the ground, across from the new ballpark is Monument Realty's hoped for Half Street condo project. Monument began excavation on the 3.5 acre site in January 2007, on which it plans 800,000 s.f. of mixed-use projects on some of the best stadium-area land, between the stadium and M St, along the East side of Half St., SE. Half Street will span the walk from the Metro to the Nationals' Stadium, and include office space on the North end (now completed), a 200-room hotel mid-block, and 340 residential units on the South side, as well as 50,000 s.f. or retail on that block. No word yet on mix of rental apartments vs. condos. Completion was originally projected for 2009, though Monument's deal with the AWC was pre-empted by the city, which sold a piece of the land Monument thought it was getting to Akridge, reducing the scale of this project, That dispute now settled, Monument now says it will likely complete in 2012, at the earliest, but the death of Lehman Brothers, its partner in the deal, doesn't bode well, nor does the state of the market in the area. Clark Construction will build the project; Washington DC-based Shalom Baranes will design the residential portion. Russell Hines, Executive Vice President of Monument Realty, said the timing of the dig had to coincide only with Monument's adjacent office building. According to Hines, Monument will soon begin the zoning process for these buildings. "One of the things [the settlement with Akridge] did was finish off a puzzle; there were a bunch of pieces we owned that have come together. Over the next year, we'll be taking both through the zoning commission approval process and that process takes from 6-10 months, maybe as long as a year," he said in mid 2008. Hines added that the developer will spend most of next year designing and marketing the properties, but will keep an eye on the market. "At that point when we have zoning, we will see where the market is and what we want to do. We have no immediate plans. We have a whole office building to lease on the Metro - we wont run out and build another until we get the first one going."

Half Street
M & Half Sts., SE Southeast / Stadium Washington DC
That massive construction site, or rather hole in the ground, across from the new ballpark is Monument Realty's hoped for Half Street condo project. Monument began excavation on the 3.5 acre site in January 2007, on which it plans 800,000 s.f. of mixed-use projects on some of the best stadium-area ...  more info

Harvard Lofts is a newly completed, 12-unit condominium, just outside the heart of Columbia Heights and a short walk to Adams Morgan. The modern, progressive design of the new building, completed in mid 2009, overlooks the historic facades of Harvard Street to fill in the last vacant lot on the block. Sales, by DCRealestate.com, began late 2009, for units ranging from 500 to 1800 square feet, each with a unique layout and design, but all with strikingly stylish interior finishes that include Porcelanosa kitchens, wood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, breathtaking vistas of the surrounding blocks and downtown monuments, and combination of lofted and traditional bedrooms. Priced from $315,000 for small one bedrooms up to $875,000 for the large penthouse units. Created by Harvard Lofts, LLC, most condos contain two levels of residential spaces, with most having private outdoor space. Located two blocks from Metro, parking is available. Open Sundays 1-4pm. 1466 Harvard Street, NW, Washington DC.
Harvard Lofts
1466 Harvard St., NW Columbia Heights Washington DC
Harvard Lofts is a newly completed, 12-unit condominium, just outside the heart of Columbia Heights and a short walk to Adams Morgan. The modern, progressive design of the new building, completed in mid 2009, overlooks the historic facades of Harvard Street to fill in the last vacant lot on the blo...  more info

DC is renovating and developing a 28-unit building in Deanwood into 1 and 2 bedroom condos. After several aborted attempts by the city to hire developers for the project, the District selected Blue Skye Development, with PGN Architects as designers, in mid 2008. NCRC (the National Capital Revitalization Corporation) had long been planning this, before it was killed off, stalling the project for more than 2 years. The $5 million project is expected to deliver new homes by summer of 2010. The District acquired the land in 2005 using federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grants, and has since gone through several aborted development attempts. In March of 2008, the District selected Blue Skye Development to develop the space after a competitive solicitation process. The architects for the project are PGN Architects. PNC Financial Services Group, working with Vornado/Charles E. Smith, contributed $700,000 toward the project as part of a community services benefits package tied to PNC's new downtown building%u2019s zoning approvals. %u201CWe are committed to enhancing the quality of life in our city%u2014not just through development downtown, but through transformational projects like this that help make our DC neighborhoods great places to live,%u201D said Mitchell N. Schear, President of Vornado/Charles E. Smith. These 26 new one and two-bedroom units are part of the District's New Communities Initiative, which aims to replace highly concentrated low-income neighborhoods with mixed-income neighborhoods that still protect low-income residents by offering one-for-one replacement of previous units. The Hayes Street project includes nine replacement housing units for families currently living in the Lincoln Heights/Richardson Dwellings community.

Hayes Street
4427 Hayes St., NE Washington DC
DC is renovating and developing a 28-unit building in Deanwood into 1 and 2 bedroom condos. After several aborted attempts by the city to hire developers for the project, the District selected Blue Skye Development, with PGN Architects as designers, in mid 2008. NCRC (the National Capital Revitaliz...  more info

Near the intersection of Condon Terrace and Valley Ave., SE, Crawford Edgewood Managers Inc. (CEMI), together with New Market Investors LLC and the DC Housing Authority, is making headway on Highlands Addition, a revitalization effort that would turn more than 300,000 s.f. of vacant land in Washington Highlands into 138 mixed-income homes. The triumvirate has now selected Hamel Builders as the contractor after a lengthy bidding process, and now have to finalize the layout of alleys and thoroughfares that the project will create, which is still up for City Council approval. The plan, first filed before the Zoning Commission in November, 2006, seeks to build 138 units in the form of single-family detached, semi-detached and row house structures, and a number of stacked flats. In order to fit that many units on the site and to comply with density requirements, the partners needed the Zoning Commission to rezone the lots from R-5-A, to R-5-B. This also allowed the architects at Torti Gallas to design the buildings with a bit more freedom in building heights, which will range from 32 to 53 feet. With help from the District of Columbia Housing Authority, Crawford and New Market will offer "high-quality housing affordable to people in a wide range of income levels," providing more than 100 market-rate units for purchase, 30 units for rent to serve households at 60% AMI and a number of priority-rental units for households earning less than 30% AMI. Developers did not include homeownership opportunities at affordable rates - only the rental units will be subsidized. DCRealEstate.com disclaimer: These new condos are not registered with the Department of Housing and Community Development, Rental Conversion and Sale Division, and no unit may be offered for sale prior to registration.
Highlands Addition
Valley Ave., SE Washington DC
Near the intersection of Condon Terrace and Valley Ave., SE, Crawford Edgewood Managers Inc. (CEMI), together with New Market Investors LLC and the DC Housing Authority, is making headway on Highlands Addition, a revitalization effort that would turn more than 300,000 s.f. of vacant land in Washingt...  more info

Lowe Enterprises is likely to add a condo tower to the Hilton Hotel, which they purchased in 2007, just north of Dupont Circle, in Kalorama Heights. The tower would contain less than 200 rooms and occupy the south side of the site, which even from the ground offers views over DC. L.A.-based Lowe, with Canyon-Johnson Urban Funds, purchased the hotel in May 2007 for $290m, and began a full renovation of the hotel in 2009. The Hilton, known locally as the 'Hinckley Hilton', the site of Reagan's would-be assassination, is just a few blocks north of Dupont Circle and within walking distance of downtown. In July, 2008, the building was "landmarked" by the DC Historic Preservation Review Board, despite its barely middle-aged, controversial design. Designed by architect William A. Tabler, the building will now have to have design oversight for any modification to its original design. The new condo tower replaces the old pool (best in DC, incidentally), construction has already begun. DCRealEstate.com disclaimer: These new condos are not registered with the Department of Housing and Community Development, Rental Conversion and Sale Division, and no unit may be offered for sale prior to registration. (Kalorama condos, Washington DC)
Hilton Condos
1919 Connecticut Ave., NW Kalorama Washington DC
Lowe Enterprises is likely to add a condo tower to the Hilton Hotel, which they purchased in 2007, just north of Dupont Circle, in Kalorama Heights. The tower would contain less than 200 rooms and occupy the south side of the site, which even from the ground offers views over DC. L.A.-based Lowe, wi...  more info

Hunterview Condos are located in the Barry Farms section of Anacostia, near Fort Stanton Park. The unremarkable building was originally built in 1967, and given a mild renovation in 2007. Sales of the 5 condos, by Fairfax Realty, began in mid 2007, and switched to Remax, then Cornerstone Realty. Priced first from $199,000, now from $184,000, ranging in size from 2 to 3 bedrooms. Each of the units offers gated parking, and the usual granite / stainless combo of interior finishes.

Hunterview Condos
2301 Pitts Place, SE Anacostia Washington DC
Hunterview Condos are located in the Barry Farms section of Anacostia, near Fort Stanton Park. The unremarkable building was originally built in 1967, and given a mild renovation in 2007. Sales of the 5 condos, by Fairfax Realty, began in mid 2007, and switched to Remax, then Cornerstone Realty. ...  more info

Sales began in January, 2007 for the Jefferson Condos in Brightwood Park, a renovated 39-unit apartment building just south of Missouri Ave and east of Georgia Avenue. BHI, the developer, purchased the building in 2005 to convert to condos; renovation work began the same year. Completion of the Jefferson had originally been predicted in the early fall of 2006, but didn't finally complete construction until spring of 2008, for an excruciatingly slow and poorly managed construction process. Located about a mile north of the Petworth Metro, but no off-street parking is available, so you'll have to duke it out on the street if you own a car, or find a bus. Priced originally from the mid $200's (for the one studio in the building) to the mid $500's - but prices were slowly lowered. Sales and marketing, first by DCRealEstate.com, then by Ikon Realty, then by the Bryan Group, then Coldwell Banker, then Showcase Home Realty (none of whom registered sales in the building), and now by Urban Pace real estate. Wait, scratch that, they left too, now its Long & Foster.

Jefferson Condos
5401 9th St., NW Brightwood Park Washington DC
Sales began in January, 2007 for the Jefferson Condos in Brightwood Park, a renovated 39-unit apartment building just south of Missouri Ave and east of Georgia Avenue. BHI, the developer, purchased the building in 2005 to convert to condos; renovation work began the same year. Completion of the Jef...  more info

Jenkins Row was originally designed as an apartment building, with appropriate finishes and amenities, but the condo boom took hold, and it converted early on, selling out in late 2005. But construction was delayed, leaving time for many buyers to back out. A 247-unit condo with delivery originally scheduled for Spring 2007, settlements did not begin until September, 2007. Jenkins Row condos originally began at $250,000 for a studio and $378,000 for a one-bedroom condo, but prices were lowered, one-bedrooms down to $314,900. Located next to the Potomac Ave. Metro, Jenkins Row is anchored by a Harris Teeter supermarket in the building with garage parking, which began occupying the first floor in early 2008. Jenkins Row also features a fitness center and 'concierge-ready' front desk (meaning not built into the condo fees). Located 2 Metro stops from the Capitol building, within walking distance of Capitol Hill proper. Developed by JPI of Texas; designed by SK&I Architectural Design Group. The 4 story building has rectangular bays and several different facades to make the building appear as several smaller buildings and reduce the massing, though we think few will be visually deceived. 1391 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Washington DC.

Jenkins Row
1391 Pennsylvania Ave, SE Hill East Washington DC
Jenkins Row was originally designed as an apartment building, with appropriate finishes and amenities, but the condo boom took hold, and it converted early on, selling out in late 2005. But construction was delayed, leaving time for many buyers to back out. A 247-unit condo with delivery originally ...  more info

Kenyon Square is a newly built condo on the northeast corner of 14th & Irving in Columbia Heights, across from the DC USA retail center. The building will include 3 distinct facades - 2 art deco - with 153 condos and 22,000 s.f. of retail space on top of the Columbia Heights Metro, including retail such as Starbucks - naturally - The Heights restaurant, and a yoga studio. The building includes an underground parking garage and one of the best views of the city from an enormous roof deck. About 120 units have sold, some units are designated as affordable housing. Designed by Torti Gallas, developed by Donatelli Development, which has almost single-handedly made Columbia Heights a destination; co-developed by Gragg & Associates of Washington DC, some interior design by Hickok Cole. Delivery began in July, 2007. Real estate sales by Domus Realty. The other portion of the project will house Victory Heights, an affordable senior center with 75 units. (Washington DC real estate condo sales). 1390 Kenyon St., NW, Washington DC.
Kenyon Square
1390 Kenyon St., NW Columbia Heights Washington DC
Kenyon Square is a newly built condo on the northeast corner of 14th & Irving in Columbia Heights, across from the DC USA retail center. The building will include 3 distinct facades - 2 art deco - with 153 condos and 22,000 s.f. of retail space on top of the Columbia Heights Metro, including retail ...  more info

Open Sundays 1:30-4:30pm. Truly one of the most architecturally stunning buildings in Washington DC. The Lacey is a 26-unit new condo, delivery began in March, 2009. DC-based Division1 Architects - a contemporary architectural firm - designed The Lacey's uber-contemporary look, with rectangles of glass, steel and concrete, and striking interiors accentuated with sliding glass walls, most have outdoor space (courtyards or decks) and very refined finishes, including Snaidero cabinets - all in all the most contemporary and beautifully designed condo in Washington DC. Construction of the Lacey started in May 2007. Prices of remaining units start at $379,000 for a one-bed, one-bath unit, and stunning penthouses - each with multiple private terraces - in the $700's. Large units will come with the ability to purchase underground parking. The Lacey is part of the surging and resurgent U Street corridor, and occupies the lot next to the fabled Florida Avenue Grill at 1100 Florida Ave., serving breakfast since 1944 and regularly patronized by politicos, and will remain. Named after the Grill's former owner - Lacey Wilson - the condo was developed by the Grill's current owner, Imar Hutchins and Division1 Architects, sales by DCRealEstate.com. The Lacey is by far the most architecturally significant condo project in an area rife with development. Division1 previously designed such hotspots as Lima Restaurant and the acclaimed W Street Residence (just a block away). DC Modern Luxury magazine pronounced that the architecture "clearly differentiates itself from the rest of the neighborhood's attempts at cutting-edge design by stacking linear boxes atop one another Piet Mondrian-style. Each condo is customizable on a daily basis, as the modernest pied-a-terres come complete with movable glass partitioned walls. The common spaces, bridges and walkways interlacing each unit give the structure a Matrix ethos." Views from the roof are exceptional, and the building has 3 separate common terraces, in addition to the private balconies and patios. The architecture features floating common hallways and frosted glass walls, allowing light to penetrate from the skylights through to the first floor. Green (and cool) features include a low-energy non-hydraulic elevator - quiet and less expensive to operate. The Lacey has been noted by architectural blogs from DC to NYC as one of architectural distinction. Sales contact: 202-744-1007
Lacey, The
2250 11th St., NW U Street Washington DC
Open Sundays 1:30-4:30pm. Truly one of the most architecturally stunning buildings in Washington DC. The Lacey is a 26-unit new condo, delivery began in March, 2009. DC-based Division1 Architects - a contemporary architectural firm - designed The Lacey's uber-contemporary look, with rectangles of...  more info

The Senate Square Landmark Lofts project converted the old Children's Museum on H Street, just northeast of NoMa, into 44 "loft" condos. Construction of the condos began in Spring 2005, the project completed in early 2008. Units range in size from 800 to 2500 s.f., and share a central courtyard and amenities with Senate Square Towers - two separate buildings developed on the same site by Broadway Development of New York, which purchased the land from Abdo Development after Abdo acquired the museum. The two towers were originally sold as condominiums, but when only about 150 of the 453 units went under contract, Broadway reverted to rental units, leaving Landmark Lofts as the only for-sale portion, and indeed in the immediate area. The Landmark Lofts project is just over the Hopscotch bridge on H Street, NE, one of the few that has gone forward on the east side of NoMa, most developers there having chosen to wait out the market. Its immediate neighbors had promised to build various types of development, but some of those are on hold until the area west of the tracks develops further. Several marketing teams have come and gone, with the project having been on the market since 2006; sales now by Urban Pace.

Landmark Lofts at Senate Square
800 3rd St., NE Washington DC
The Senate Square Landmark Lofts project converted the old Children's Museum on H Street, just northeast of NoMa, into 44 "loft" condos. Construction of the condos began in Spring 2005, the project completed in early 2008. Units range in size from 800 to 2500 s.f., and share a central courtyard and ...  more info

Madrigal Lofts is a new 12-story condo in Mt. Vernon. Currently priced from low $300k's (Jr. 1 BR) to mid $800k's (penthouse), prices have dropped several times. Sales, by Mayhood, began June, 2005, many units still available, in fact some were rented to help with the slow pace of sales. Delivery was delayed when contractor Glen Construction went belly-up, but the first units finally settled in December, 2007. This corner building has a glass front, balconies, and 10' ceilings. The Mt. Vernon area, 4 blocks from Judiciary Square Metro, was once barren, before spouting as many as 9 construction cranes at one time. Development continues nearby, but the status of the many vacant lots in the area is uncertain. The city planned to remake K Street into a commercial boulevard, making this at one point the biggest construction zone in DC. One-beds started originally at $371,900, two-beds start at $452,900. Developed by Wilkes Co. & Quadrangle; Designed by Davis, Carter, Scott Ltd. 811 4th St., NW, Washington DC.

Madrigal Lofts
811 Fourth St., NW Mt. Vernon Triangle Washington DC
Madrigal Lofts is a new 12-story condo in Mt. Vernon. Currently priced from low $300k's (Jr. 1 BR) to mid $800k's (penthouse), prices have dropped several times. Sales, by Mayhood, began June, 2005, many units still available, in fact some were rented to help with the slow pace of sales. Delivery wa...  more info

Located on the south side of Columbia Heights, near U Street, The Magdaline is a new front addition to an older, four-story apartment building, forming 20 new condos started in the mid $200's for a one-bedroom condo and in the mid $300's for two bedrooms, though original sales have almost completed, remaining units start at $500,000. The condos feature wide-plank wood floors, private balconies or terraces for each unit (some with multiple outdoor spaces), and a large, common rooftop terrace, which should offer some views given its location on the hill. Penthouses offer two beds plus den plus private roof decks. Construction finished by mid 2008, but a pending lawsuit delayed settlements and kept contracts from going to settlement until late December of 2008. Developed and built by Quality Investments (QI), designed by SGA Architects. Sales by Quality Urban Living / Fairfax Realty, Inc., started in January 2008.

Magdaline
1354 Euclid Street, NW Columbia Heights Washington DC
Located on the south side of Columbia Heights, near U Street, The Magdaline is a new front addition to an older, four-story apartment building, forming 20 new condos started in the mid $200's for a one-bedroom condo and in the mid $300's for two bedrooms, though original sales have almost completed,...  more info

Non-profit Manna, Inc has just gotten underway in its efforts to bring 15 new condominiums to Clifton Street in Columbia Heights, removing one of the few remaining empty lots in the area. Though construction has just begun, the non-profit already has most of the units under contract. Manna - the developer, architect, contractor and even financier - obtained the lot under the now-defunct DC Homestead Program, which helped non-profits get District land for low-income development projects. Construction on the Cardozo Court Condominium, at 1343 Clifton, began last October and is expected to complete by early next year. Cardozo is one of four Manna condominium projects set to deliver over the course of the next year. Cardozo Court will offer its homes from $175,000 to $260,000, available to purchasers earning at or below 80% of Area Median Income. Manna has begun signing contracts on the units, with nine already claimed. The total development costs are estimated at $3.4 million and financing is being provided by Local Initiatives Support Corporation, BB&T, Department of Housing and Community Development. Since its founding in 1982, Manna has developed and sold over 1,000 units in the District.
Manna Project
1343 Clifton St., NW Columbia Heights Washington DC
Non-profit Manna, Inc has just gotten underway in its efforts to bring 15 new condominiums to Clifton Street in Columbia Heights, removing one of the few remaining empty lots in the area. Though construction has just begun, the non-profit already has most of the units under contract. Manna - the d...  more info

Purchased by Robertson Development in June, 2005, the Murano condo project was developed by Paul Robertson, with design by Sorg Architects, notable for creating striking interiors with high-ceilings as at Visio (next door) & Beauregard. The Murano loft-style condos offers 8-20 foot ceilings and 6 parking spaces in a 12-unit condo building (8 small, 4 large) located two blocks from the U St. Metro. Unique finishes include "shower rooms", concrete counters, wood flooring throughout, and ventless dryers. The project will be completed in April of 2009. Condo sales by McWilliams Ballard began in late October, 2007, were suspended temporarily, but resumed in November 2008, and after some pauses in construction on the building, settlements began in mid 2009. Pricing of the new condos ranges from the $300k to $1.1m.

Murano
2117 10th St., NW U Street Washington DC
Purchased by Robertson Development in June, 2005, the Murano condo project was developed by Paul Robertson, with design by Sorg Architects, notable for creating striking interiors with high-ceilings as at Visio (next door) & Beauregard. The Murano loft-style condos offers 8-20 foot ceilings and 6 pa...  more info

Washington Real Estate Partners & H Street Ventures has received zoning approval for the construction of a mixed-use project to replace the current DC government building, for which it paid $42m in November 2005. Only 16 years old, the underwhelming government building sits lamely near its more monumental neighbors (developed or planned) on booming H Street. In its place, the developer intends a 9-story structure designed by Davis Carter Scott, in a mixed-use project with up to 235 residential units (could go either condo or rental in this market), much-needed ground floor retail and 500 parking spaces. As expected, neighbors accustomed to the social jetsam that has inhabited the block are nonetheless fighting the "density" of the project. (condos for sale Washington DC)

Nameless
601-645 H St., NE Washington DC
Washington Real Estate Partners & H Street Ventures has received zoning approval for the construction of a mixed-use project to replace the current DC government building, for which it paid $42m in November 2005. Only 16 years old, the underwhelming government building sits lamely near its more monu...  more info

Homes Portfolio LLC is building a multi-unit residence, sales date is unknown. The residential project, designed by Wnuk Spurlock, will be both affordable and sustainable, with photo-voltaic roof panels, recycled materials and a green roofwater capture system. Homes Portfolio is currently developing several real estate projects throughout Washington DC, including the Piedmont and Chase Court.

Nameless
5302-5304 C St., SE Washington DC
Homes Portfolio LLC is building a multi-unit residence, sales date is unknown. The residential project, designed by Wnuk Spurlock, will be both affordable and sustainable, with photo-voltaic roof panels, recycled materials and a green roofwater capture system. Homes Portfolio is currently developing...  more info

Four Points LLC (an offshoot of West*Group, the developer of Tysons Corner), and Jarvis (a capital investment firm) have plans to develop a parcel along New Hampshire Ave. into 60 condos, 100 townhouses, and 27 single-family homes. The 9 acre-lot on the Maryland-DC border will reportedly be geared toward a kind of development in keeping with the existing community.

Nameless
6000 New Hampshire Ave Brightwood Washington DC
Four Points LLC (an offshoot of West*Group, the developer of Tysons Corner), and Jarvis (a capital investment firm) have plans to develop a parcel along New Hampshire Ave. into 60 condos, 100 townhouses, and 27 single-family homes. The 9 acre-lot on the Maryland-DC border will reportedly be geared t...  more info

This site, near the intersection of Florida Ave., is expected to be developed into 40 residential units. Bonstra Haresign has designed the contemporary building for the owner of the land, but who will build it? The time may not yet be right for a large residential building here, so don't hold your breath for this one. Yet with NoMa underway and New Town at Capitol City in the planning stages, both nearby, this area may not be forever isolated.
Nameless
1600 N. Capitol St., NW Washington DC
This site, near the intersection of Florida Ave., is expected to be developed into 40 residential units. Bonstra Haresign has designed the contemporary building for the owner of the land, but who will build it? The time may not yet be right for a large residential building here, so don't hold your ...  more info

North of Senate Square and just across the tracks from NoMa, the Wilkes Company is planning a major mixed-use project with over 300 residential units and 200,000 s.f. of office space. At least that's a rough starting point. Sitting just a block from the railroad tracks that separate east and west NoMa - at least until Burnham Place covers the tracks and erases the dividing line - the development is still being sketched out and will not start before 2011. This residential-industrial corridor has several other neighborhood-changing projects on the east side of the tracks, and most of us expect the same to happen here too. At the very least, Metro is close by, and Union Station. Wilkes is JVing this with Douglas Development, which owns the Uline Arena across the street - reportedly the first ever US venue for the Beatles. But Sandy Wilkes says the project will not to expect anything there soon, there just isn't the critical mass there yet, he wants to wait until the east side is built out, and as there isn't much residential going in there, he feels he can afford to wait it out.
Nameless
300 M St., NE NoMa Washington DC
North of Senate Square and just across the tracks from NoMa, the Wilkes Company is planning a major mixed-use project with over 300 residential units and 200,000 s.f. of office space. At least that's a rough starting point. Sitting just a block from the railroad tracks that separate east and west ...  more info

The JBG Companies went before the DC Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) on December 2nd, 2008, with their plans to redevelop the current Whitman-Walker Clinic headquarters at the intersection of 14th and S Streets into a seven-story, mixed-use housing complex, and received little love from the community for their efforts. Some neighbors have complained of the impact on the community of a mid-rise development on the fast-growing 14th Street corridor, and of zoning exceptions to the amount of on-site parking offered. Ever since, there has been buzz about the lack of both community and ANC support for the project, and even speculation that JBG might be forced to be holster the 120-130 unit project for the foreseeable future. Too early to say for sure that this will be condos rather than apartments. The BZA was also forced to consider zoning exemptions allowing JBG to include 18 fewer parking spaces instead of minimum 108. The Cardozo Shaw Neighborhood Association has also voted to forward their list of community grievances onto the Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB), the project's next stop - probably one of the reasons the developer decided not to get full height out of the space with a P.U.D., which would have taken longer and required more community input. One month prior to the BZA hearing, JBG also made their first presentation to the local ANC2B, where all four of their requested variances were voted against, despite similar residential projects like Matrix, View 14, Nehemiah Center just around the corner. Despite these setbacks, Andrew McIntyre of JBG informs us that the developer is nonetheless on track with their proposal, and that any rumors of the project's demise are exaggerated.
Nameless
1800 14th St., NW Logan Circle Washington DC
The JBG Companies went before the DC Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) on December 2nd, 2008, with their plans to redevelop the current Whitman-Walker Clinic headquarters at the intersection of 14th and S Streets into a seven-story, mixed-use housing complex, and received little love from the communi...  more info

Part of the old Navy Yard, otherwise known as "Southeast Federal Center" or just "The Yards", but whatever the name, a large tract of land converted from military to private use in the form of condos, office and retail. PN Hoffman has purchased the historic armory and will develop the site with Forest City; plans are to build 250 units of "the most remarkable condos in DC", according to PNH, with "very high-end, very glamorous and unique features." The former naval gun factory will metamorphose, thanks to Architects SK&I, which will fully renovate the interior space, leaving the existing shell and giant six-story atrium - to become the amenities center, encircled by the residences.

Navy Yard
Navy Yard Washington DC
Part of the old Navy Yard, otherwise known as "Southeast Federal Center" or just "The Yards", but whatever the name, a large tract of land converted from military to private use in the form of condos, office and retail. PN Hoffman has purchased the historic armory and will develop the site with Fore...  more info

Originally planned as a 44-unit condo, designed by Hickok Cole Architects, plans for the New Yorker condos were halted in 2006, revived in 2007, but then iced in 2008 and...maybe on again. Several blocks from Union Station and two blocks from the New York Ave Metro, the New Yorker is being redesigned, with Zahn Design as the project architect, now likely to be developed as about 32 'condo townhouses'. Real estate development and new condo sales by Washington DC-based KL Associates. Plans have not yet been finalized and sales are not likely to start soon. KL also built the Indigo Condominiums (an apartment conversion), which converted back to rentals in 2008. The developer has incentive to wait, as there is major development planned nearby in the coming two to three years, not to mention the already burgeoning area just on the other side of the railroad tracks in NoMa. DCRealEstate.com disclaimer: These new condos are not registered with the Department of Housing and Community Development, Rental Conversion and Sale Division, and no unit may be offered for sale prior to registration.
New Yorker
300 L St., NE Eckington Washington DC
Originally planned as a 44-unit condo, designed by Hickok Cole Architects, plans for the New Yorker condos were halted in 2006, revived in 2007, but then iced in 2008 and...maybe on again. Several blocks from Union Station and two blocks from the New York Ave Metro, the New Yorker is being redesigne...  more info

Probably the single most iconic image of the Shaw neighborhood, the O Street Market has stood at the corner of 7th and O since 1881, now vacant and deteriorating with the roof having collapsed a few years ago. Roadside Development purchased it in 2002, and plans to restore the facade and build 500-600 condos and apartments, as well as a new Giant grocery store, retail and massive parking. No timetable is currently known, as it remains in the planning stages. The whole project will span 2 full city blocks, from 7th to 9th Street, just a block north of the Washington DC Convention Center, and will rise to somewhere around 100 feet, though zoning has been testy about the height and trying to reduce its density, as have the neighbors. HPRB has approved the application, and the Zoning Commission gave it the okay in May. Architectural design by Rounds VanDuzer and Shalom Baranes. In late June, 2008, the DC government announced a deal to provide a $35 million tax increment financing (TIF) to help developers bridge a financial gap and achieve the $260 million needed for the project. The O Street Market is one of the many projects throughout Shaw that have been promised but not started, but has the magnitude and visibility to be the catalyst for the area. Roadside built Cityline Condos in Tenleytown in 2005. DCRealEstate.com disclaimer: These new condos are not registered with the Department of Housing and Community Development, Rental Conversion and Sale Division, and no unit may be offered for sale prior to registration.
O Street Market
707 O Street, NW Shaw Washington DC
Probably the single most iconic image of the Shaw neighborhood, the O Street Market has stood at the corner of 7th and O since 1881, now vacant and deteriorating with the roof having collapsed a few years ago. Roadside Development purchased it in 2002, and plans to restore the facade and build 500-6...  more info

Located on the north side of Brightwood at Piney Branch, Park East condos will be a 5-story, 43-unit condo project with 28 parking spots, to be developed by Ellis-Denning, designed by Hickok Cole architects. Intended to break ground in the Fall of 2006, reservations / sales began in May 2005, with new condos ranging from 520 to 1000 s.f., priced at $198,500 (studio) to $420,000, but the project faltered when the DC government threatened eminent domain, and purchased the lot for $3.9m, with the intention of building a firehouse. Soon after, opposition to a firehouse - apparently inconsistent with revitalization of this stretch of Georgia Avenue - blocked development. The Washington DC Council passed a bill to sell the lot back to Ellis Denning at the same price, and the developer is now expected to now move forward with the project as 39 units (apartments or condos); DC is now mulling a $1.5m grant to ED to jump-start real estate development on this stretch of property. Real estate sales by Gallagher & Co.

Park East
6428 Georgia Ave. Washington DC
Located on the north side of Brightwood at Piney Branch, Park East condos will be a 5-story, 43-unit condo project with 28 parking spots, to be developed by Ellis-Denning, designed by Hickok Cole architects. Intended to break ground in the Fall of 2006, reservations / sales began in May 2005, with n...  more info

Park Vista Condominiums will refurbish and add a bump out onto an existing building to provide 82 units, consisting of one, two and three bedroom condos off of Mississippi Avenue in Southeast Washington, DC. DC-based William C. Smith (WCS) is developing the apartment building, as well as the property directly across the street (Archer Park). Located near Oxon Run Park and within walking distance of THEARC and the Congress Heights Metro Station. The units feature hardwood floors, wall to wall carpet, soaking tubs, ceramic-tiled bathrooms, stainless steel appliances, washer/dryer, gated parking, granite countertops, and walk-in closets. Sales for this piece of DC real estate are expected to begin this Fall, as is construction, with design by David Bell Architects, construction by WCS. DCRealEstate.com disclaimer: These new condos are not registered with the Department of Housing and Community Development, Rental Conversion and Sale Division, and no unit may be offered for sale prior to registration.
Park Vista
3400 13th St., SE Congress Heights Washington DC
Park Vista Condominiums will refurbish and add a bump out onto an existing building to provide 82 units, consisting of one, two and three bedroom condos off of Mississippi Avenue in Southeast Washington, DC. DC-based William C. Smith (WCS) is developing the apartment building, as well as the propert...  more info

This 3-building development includes renovation of existing buildings, including Washington DC's historic Gage School, built in 1904, which was renovated under historic preservation guidelines, and construction of 2 new condo buildings, four-story wood-framed construction. Located just east of Howard University, set against architecturally appealing if unrenovated, single family homes. Construction began March 2006. The Gage school offers 92 units - 33 in the original structure - priced originally from the upper $200k's for studios - now starting at $269k for one bedroom - and from $339k for two beds (marked down from $445k). Delivery began in the summer of 2007 when the building was completed, with features including maple cabinets, high ceilings (up to 14 ft in some units), and balconies and both underground and above-grade parking available. Developed by Urban Realty Advisors (now bought out by Monument Realty), which was chosen by Howard University to convert the decaying building into housing. Designed by Bonstra Haresign, which oversaw the renovation of the historic school and designed the new building. Construction by James G Davis Construction. Washington DC real estate sales by McWilliams Ballard began February 2006, but in 2008 they were let go, sales are ongoing.

Parker Flats at Gage School
2035 2nd St., NW Eckington Washington DC
This 3-building development includes renovation of existing buildings, including Washington DC's historic Gage School, built in 1904, which was renovated under historic preservation guidelines, and construction of 2 new condo buildings, four-story wood-framed construction. Located just east of Howa...  more info

Potomac Place Tower is the conversion of a late '50s era 9-story apartment building (formerly Capitol Park Apartments), the second half of a development that previously developed 302 new condos called Monument Place. Tenants of the 400-unit building were given first right of refusal in Winter 2005, and sales of Potomac Place Tower began in March 2006, but problems, including the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers, a project investor, stalled the conversion. Individual units underwent some renovation, as did the lobby, but the dated exterior is just not going to change. Delivery started in the Spring 2007 for the North Tower. Parking available, condos are priced from $190k for a studio, one-bedroom units from $290,000, two-bedrooms from about $400k. Conversion work and sales by Monument Realty. The South Tower will now begin renovation. Located just 2 blocks from the southwest Metro station. The last remaining condos were taken off the market in October of 2008 and re-released in mid 2009. FHA approved. 800 4th St., SW, Washington DC.

Potomac Place Tower
800 4th St, SW Southwest Washington DC
Potomac Place Tower is the conversion of a late '50s era 9-story apartment building (formerly Capitol Park Apartments), the second half of a development that previously developed 302 new condos called Monument Place. Tenants of the 400-unit building were given first right of refusal in Winter 2005, ...  more info

The Privado condominium will be a new building located on the south side of Columbia Heights, where the taller buildings have expansive city views. Developed by Drummond Development, sales have not yet begun. The 16-unit building will have 16,500 s.f. of space and cost an estimated $8m to complete; basic construction began in mid 2007, delivery was supposed to complete in late 2008, but a hiccup has pushed that back indefinitely, and now the foundation sits alone. Located in Columbia Heights, the real estate project was designed by PGN Architects, the 5-story building will offer balconies and floor to ceiling glass windows for southern views, as well as an interior courtyard. Drummond recently redeveloped the Archbold in Glover Park, and Meridian Heights, at 1421 Chapin St. The project will sit on the crest of the Hill overlooking DC, reportedly providing rare views across the city from the upper floors. Developers hope that adjacent Meridian Hill Park, as well as the recently opened DC USA and newly revived Columbia Heights center, will be an attraction for condo sales, but aren't taking chances. According to Steve Schwat of Drummond, the condominium will feature "real wood stained entry doors, solid real wood floors...dove tail drawers, and Siedle full color video/audio entry systems with biometric fingerprint access." Not mincing words, Schwat says that interior details permeate the thought behind the building, including "super-silent powerful bath fans - not those cheap noise makers everyone else uses...even our garbage disposals are better. Its designed for those that appreciate true quality."
Privado
1443 Chapin St., NW Columbia Heights Washington DC
The Privado condominium will be a new building located on the south side of Columbia Heights, where the taller buildings have expansive city views. Developed by Drummond Development, sales have not yet begun. The 16-unit building will have 16,500 s.f. of space and cost an estimated $8m to complete; ...  more info

The Corcoran College of Art purchased the Randall Junior High School in late 2006 for $6.2 million from the DC government, with proceeds of the sale going to DC public schools, and proceeds of the intended development going toward homeless facilities. Corcoran College hired Monument Realty as a for-fee developer to convert it into a mixed-use facility that will accommodate residential, museum and art school uses. Corcoran will occupy 80,000 s.f., to be used for art education, art display, an art gallery, adult education, dance, theater and community outreach, with over 400 residential units on the site, with 20% built as 'affordable', not far from Metro or the new ballpark. But development stalled and Corcoran is talking with new partners, its zoning application runs out in March of 2010. Plans had been to incorporate elements of the 50-year-old Randall school into the new art facilities for Corcoran. Corcoran is selling their real estate to MR Randall for an estimated $8.2 million, and is set to retain a condo interest in the 100,000-s.f. facility it will occupy. A group called Square 643 Associates LLC, is worried about the project's potentially negative effects on their already-approved P.U.D. for the historic Friendship Baptist Church, and the group has opposed elements of the construction, though the project got unanimous ANC support. DCRealEstate.com disclaimer: These new condos are not registered with the Department of Housing and Community Development, Rental Conversion and Sale Division, and no unit may be offered for sale prior to registration.
Randall School
65 I Street, SW Washington DC
The Corcoran College of Art purchased the Randall Junior High School in late 2006 for $6.2 million from the DC government, with proceeds of the sale going to DC public schools, and proceeds of the intended development going toward homeless facilities. Corcoran College hired Monument Realty as a for-...  more info

The Renaissance Condo is a 36-unit condo conversion, dating originally from 1952, just off Naylor Road in Southeast DC. The conversion, which began delivering in Summer, 2007, includes the usual finishes, but only for the first building (12 units in each building). DC real estate sales, by Senate Realty, began in June, 2007. Prices began at $189,900 for a two-bedroom, one-bath unit under 800 s.f., with washer/dryer in the unit, but that went down to $139,000. No word on how its related to 16th century Italy.
Renaissance
2829 - 2835 Gainesville St., SE Washington DC
The Renaissance Condo is a 36-unit condo conversion, dating originally from 1952, just off Naylor Road in Southeast DC. The conversion, which began delivering in Summer, 2007, includes the usual finishes, but only for the first building (12 units in each building). DC real estate sales, by Senate Re...  more info

Formerly known as "Florida Rock" for the cement company on the site, the property sits ideally on the Anacostia Waterfront's southern edge where it merges into the Potomac, adjacent to the new ballpark in the neighborhood newly known as the Capitol Riverfront. Florida-based Florida Rock Properties intends to develop office and condos on site, though the project is still in zoning. Designed by Davis Buckley Architects; construction was slated to begin as early as 2009, but the timeframe is anyone's guess now, as construction has not started. The lot spans 5.8 acres along the Anacostia, the current version encompass 4 buildings on a single parking platform holding more than 1,000 spaces. There will be a total of 460,000 s.f. of office space, 80,000 s.f. of retail space, and over 300 residential units, too early to say what mix. The 4th building will be a 325-bed hotel. FRP promises that the entire complex will be LEED Certified at some level. The first plan for the site was preliminarily approved in 1998 for FRP to build a commercial project, but it never got off the ground. It was just about to when the District announced the Nationals' Stadium which would be built across the street.

Riverfront on the Anacostia
100 Potomac Ave., SE Navy Yard / Stadium Washington DC
Formerly known as "Florida Rock" for the cement company on the site, the property sits ideally on the Anacostia Waterfront's southern edge where it merges into the Potomac, adjacent to the new ballpark in the neighborhood newly known as the Capitol Riverfront. Florida-based Florida Rock Properties i...  more info

The Savannah's best feature is that its a block and a half from the Congress Heights Metro and just a few blocks more to the new Giant. Prices begin at $139,900 for one-bedroom condos and $169k for two-bedrooms. Finishes are inexpensive, including formica counters and white appliances. The Savannah features community laundry, parking available for purchase, and some original features like bath tiles that were retained. The 25-unit apartment building, built in 1929, converted in 2008, with sales by Tenacity beginning in 2009. Condo conversion of the Savannah began when the tenants of the 25 unit building at 1110-1112 Savannah Street received a letter from the owner offering to sell the building for $2.1 million. The tenants selected Stanton Woods LLC, which arranged financing with the American Housing Opportunity Fund (AMHOF), homeownership financing from the city. FHA approved. 1110-1112 Savannah St.., SE, Washington DC.
Savannah
1112 Savannah St., SE Congress Heights Washington DC
The Savannah's best feature is that its a block and a half from the Congress Heights Metro and just a few blocks more to the new Giant. Prices begin at $139,900 for one-bedroom condos and $169k for two-bedrooms. Finishes are inexpensive, including formica counters and white appliances. The Savannah ...  more info

Now offering a free SmartCar with every purchase. Savoy Court is a new condominium in an attractively renovated, art deco apartment building, with 62 one and two-bedroom condos starting at $186,900. Located in far southeast DC, adjacent to I-295 and St. Elizabeth's (soon-to-be HQ of Department of Homeland Security), near Bolling Air Force base in the Congress Heights neighborhood, between the Anacostia and Congress Heights metro stations. Finishes include interesting accents, such as pressed-Quartz counter tops (finally, something other than granite), wood floors, and a washer-dryer in each unit. The building will feature generous common amenities, such as a rooftop deck, garage parking, and modern workout room, and has artistic features inspired by DC's jazz history, all set in a professionally landscaped, gated community just off South Capitol Street, for a 5-minute commute to Capitol Hill. Developed by Building Partnerships, LLC (BP Oakwood, LLC and Triangle Ventures), which built several multi-unit residential projects in Columbia Heights over the past 3 years, and funded by Manna DC, which helped the apartment tenants purchase the building and hire the builder to do the restoration. Design by Washington DC-based FORMA Design. Real estate sales formerly by McWilliams Ballard, now by DCRealEstate.com. Open Saturdays & Sundays 1-4pm. Sales office: 202.719-9111

Savoy Court
210 Oakwood St., SE Congress Heights Washington DC
Now offering a free SmartCar with every purchase. Savoy Court is a new condominium in an attractively renovated, art deco apartment building, with 62 one and two-bedroom condos starting at $186,900. Located in far southeast DC, adjacent to I-295 and St. Elizabeth's (soon-to-be HQ of Department of H...  more info

Sales began in May, 2007. This conversion will morph Georgetown's historic Sheridan Garage into 34 high-end condominiums with two new buildings added. The entire structure extends from 2500 block of Q Street to 2500 Block of P Street, NW. The old garage, built in 1922, has been restored to its original industrial appearance while a new 3-story building was added to the east side and a third building, made to look like 2 row houses, fronts East Place. All buildings are joined by a glass walkway, and contain 34 parking spaces underground and 24 above. Studios start at $460,000, one-bedrooms at $580,000 and two-bedrooms at $740,000. Demolition / construction began in early 2006, the building began delivering in the spring of 2008. Developed by Keener-Squire - KS East Place Development, designed by Shalom Baranes and Eric Colbert. Sales, originally by Urban Pace, now by Coldwell Banker. This is one of the only new condos in Georgetown, and a short walk to Dupont Circle or Rock Creek Park - about 10 minutes on foot to the Metro. The original garage was designed by architect E. Burton Corning. 2516 Q St., NW, Washington DC.
Sheridan Garage
2516 Q Street, NW Georgetown Washington DC
Sales began in May, 2007. This conversion will morph Georgetown's historic Sheridan Garage into 34 high-end condominiums with two new buildings added. The entire structure extends from 2500 block of Q Street to 2500 Block of P Street, NW. The old garage, built in 1922, has been restored to its origi...  more info

Washington DC has received $20 million from HUD to be used for the redevelopment of the Sheridan Terrace housing project in Ward 8. Sheridan Terrace is planned to house 336 units of brand new mixed-income housing. Through the use of some complex financing the DC Housing Authority, in partnership with the William C. Smith Companies, will leverage the grant money to create the entire $100 million financing package needed to complete the new construction. Sheridan Terrace was once a vibrant (in its own special way) 183-unit, public-housing community in Ward 8, but was demolished in 1997 because of sub-optimal conditions due to flooding. The 336 units that are now planned will be broken up into 70 stacked townhouse style condos, 110 townhouses, 56 manor homes (whatever those are) and a 100-unit apartment complex, though there is no confirmation yet on how much of this will be for-sale units and what part will be rental. Located just south of the river and the intersection of Suitland Parkway and 295, a quick and easy commute to downtown Washington DC, and very close to the new Poplar Point development, making this section of land in Southeast DC in the front row of development.
Sheridan Terrace
Sheridan Rd., Howard Rd. Washington DC
Washington DC has received $20 million from HUD to be used for the redevelopment of the Sheridan Terrace housing project in Ward 8. Sheridan Terrace is planned to house 336 units of brand new mixed-income housing. Through the use of some complex financing the DC Housing Authority, in partnership wi...  more info

Skyland Development is a massive mixed-use project being proposed and in the final stages of planning. The District of Columbia acquired the site in 2002, and it became part of NCRC's portfolio before that organization's demise. The final project is expected to replace a dated commercial center with suburban-style parking with an updated commercial space and adjacent residential towers that sit above buried parking garages. Despite years of false starts and a finicky housing market (to put it delicately), the long in-development Skyland Town Center is now pacing itself for a 2012 delivery. Well, maybe. Described by the 5-member development team - which includes the Rappaport Companies, William C. Smith & Co., Harrison Malone Development LLC, the Marshall Heights Community Development Organization (MHCDO) and the Washington East Foundation - as a "prominent living, shopping and gathering place," the $285 million Skyland project aims to deliver more than 700,000 square feet of mixed-use development, mostly in the form of new housing. Located at the intersection Alabama Avenue & Good Hope Road SE - across from the present location of the Good Hope Marketplace, the Skyland Town Center will boast 280,000 square feet of retail space and 460,000 square feet of residential housing. Of the roughly 475 residential units included in the project, 20% of the units will be available to families earning 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) or less, 10% will be reserved for residents making 120% AMI. Torti Gallas & Partners also designed 21 single-family townhomes and three above-ground parking garages to serve the development. Skyland replaces undeveloped land on the back of the site, and a small, dated mix of retail along the front of the property. Pre-development work on the project began in 2002 under the watch of former Mayor Anthony Williams and the National Capital Revitalization Corporation, which served as developer until the project was handed off to the present team in 2007. According to Steve Green of William C. Smith & Co., though the developers have made progress, the current economic climate makes a firm start date difficult to pin down. And because nobody is planning to start a residential construction project in 2009 - and 2010 isn't looking much better - developers at Skyland are not inclined to rush. "Given the current market conditions, [a timeline] is particularly difficult to predict," said Green, but our best estimate is that we would close on the property and begin demolition in the fall of 2010 and completion of the first phase would be 24 months later in the fall of 2012." William C. Smith & Co. expect to file a PUD for the Skyland Town Center on or around November 15th. The DC City Council has already approved $40 million worth of Tax Increment Financing for the project. Washington DC based WCS Construction will build the project.
Skyland Terrace
Good Hope Rd. Washington DC
Skyland Development is a massive mixed-use project being proposed and in the final stages of planning. The District of Columbia acquired the site in 2002, and it became part of NCRC's portfolio before that organization's demise. The final project is expected to replace a dated commercial center wi...  more info

St. Paul's College (between 4th St. and the Metro tracks) is subdividing its land and has contracted with EYA to develop about half of the 20 acres currently owned by the college, a ring of property to be fed by extensions of 5th and 6th Sts. and Hamlin and Jackson Aves. Those 10 acres will be turned into about 250 single-family townhouses, built along the extended grid of the city's streets. The townhouses will be three floor (plus basement, presumably) townhouses that will supposedly look similar to the 1920s townhouses that feature locally and throughout DC, with a smattering of the houses that border the college taking on the appearance of the old stone structure currently on the site. About 10% of the housing will be devoted to low-income households. There was talk of putting in sidewalks where they are missing, such as on Hamlin. The property, abutting the Trinity and Catholic campuses along 5th and 6th Streets, will be fed by extensions of Jackson and Hamlin Streets, and will house three and four story town-homes of two distinct design styles: a minority of the structures will feature gothic architecture matching the existing college building, while a vast majority are said to be in keeping with the design features reminiscent of the surrounding Brookland neighborhood. Along with the homes, EYA has discussed constructing sidewalks along existing streets as well as building passive parks and courtyards to beautify the residential landscape. The ANC 5C has met with the members of the community multiple times, but according to sources close to the process some people within the community feel that the construction and heightened traffic density could cause problems. Still, others see the single family homes has having a positive effect on property values for the community as a whole. The P.U.D. was submitted in September of 2007, and if all goes as planned it should be ratified late in 2008, putting EYA on schedule to break ground in the first quarter of 2009. Once the P.U.D. is approved, EYA will open up the bidding to contractors, although the Virginia based Lessard Group has already been chosen as the acting design architect and VIKA Inc., located in Maryland, has been designated as the project engineer.
St. Paul's
Hamlin Avenue Brookland Washington DC
St. Paul's College (between 4th St. and the Metro tracks) is subdividing its land and has contracted with EYA to develop about half of the 20 acres currently owned by the college, a ring of property to be fed by extensions of 5th and 6th Sts. and Hamlin and Jackson Aves. Those 10 acres will be turne...  more info

EYA is developing a 6.5-acre site between the Takoma Park Metro Station and Eastern Ave., on the Washington DC - Maryland border, that will eventually include 86 townhomes. The developer is still working on the entitlement process, so no date has been set for construction or sales, nor is there an official name yet. Located near the Red and Green lines, in what the developers are calling a 'village' format - a front-facing townhouse community with alley-fed garages. The site currently holds WMATA facilities, a surface parking lot and green area, parking will probably be replaced by an above-ground structure with about 120 spaces. House sizes will be from 1700 sq ft to 3000 sq ft. Architecture by Vienna-based Lessard Group.

Takoma Metro
Takoma Metro Takoma Washington DC
EYA is developing a 6.5-acre site between the Takoma Park Metro Station and Eastern Ave., on the Washington DC - Maryland border, that will eventually include 86 townhomes. The developer is still working on the entitlement process, so no date has been set for construction or sales, nor is there an o...  more info

420 16th Street is a conversion project completed in early 2009. The 35-unit apartment building underwent a renovation starting in 2007, and those units not purchased by the current tenants went on the market as market-rate condos. Located not far from the Potomac Avenue Metro and the new Harris Teeter - quiet and very residential - and a possible looong walk to Capitol Hill, these new condos ranged from the mid $200's to the mid $300's for one and two-bedrooms. The building offers few amenities and limited parking, not unusual for this era of Washington DC real estate, but finishes were simple and units were small; yet still not bad for the price. The conversion came about when the original owner tried to sell the building, and the tenants banded together in a TOPA deal and, with some non-profit help, managed to purchase the building themselves in 2007. Sales began in January of 2008.

The 420
420 16th St., SE Hill East Washington DC
420 16th Street is a conversion project completed in early 2009. The 35-unit apartment building underwent a renovation starting in 2007, and those units not purchased by the current tenants went on the market as market-rate condos. Located not far from the Potomac Avenue Metro and the new Harris Tee...  more info

No toga parties or loud neighbors here, you'll need to be 62 or older to purchase at the Thomas Circle Residences, a refurbished apartment building, now a senior living center, condo style. The Residences offers both assisted-living and independent senior living. Developed by the Carlyle Group and managed by McLean-based Sunrise Senior Living which manages an international portfolio of senior living centers, condos start at $262,000 for a studio, $308k for a one-bedroom, $469k for 2 beds, and $669,000 for a 3-bedroom unit; condos are selling as units are vacated and renovated. While this is not a nursing home, an array of services is provided, from 24-hour nursing service to meal packages and free bus service, but they don't come cheap: condo fees start at $317 and service fees start at a belt-tightening $1300. And yes, federal law prohibiting age discrimination in housing says they can keep you youngsters out - as if you'd want to pay those fees.
Thomas Circle Residences
1330 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington DC
No toga parties or loud neighbors here, you'll need to be 62 or older to purchase at the Thomas Circle Residences, a refurbished apartment building, now a senior living center, condo style. The Residences offers both assisted-living and independent senior living. Developed by the Carlyle Group and m...  more info

New condos coming soon, we think. Collins Development LLC was awarded the contract to develop this parcel by at 1220 4th Street, NW by NCRC in June, 2006, but the economy delayed the start of construction until early 2009. The lot will be combined with several adjacent lots (1220 - 1224 4th St) to produce a row of townhouse-style new condos in DC. Collins brought in Washington DC developer Robertson Development in 2009 for design and construction; all together Collins will build about 16 units, some of which will have to be 'affordable' since some of the land was purchased from the city, with "traditional" exteriors but lofty interiors. Most units will have two beds and two baths, on two levels. Architecture by Washington DC-based Zahn Design. And yes, the catchy name refers to a nearby but different neighborhood, as this is squarely in the Shaw section of Washington DC, not Truxton Circle, but really, you have better things to complain about. The parcel is a short walk to the Mt. Vernon Metro station and sits on a quiet street, within walking distance to Penn Quarter. No word yet on a start date for sales for this piece of DC real estate. DCRealEstate.com disclaimer: These new condos are not registered with the Department of Housing and Community Development, Rental Conversion and Sale Division, and no unit may be offered for sale prior to registration.
Truxton Row
1220 4th St., NW Shaw Washington DC
New condos coming soon, we think. Collins Development LLC was awarded the contract to develop this parcel by at 1220 4th Street, NW by NCRC in June, 2006, but the economy delayed the start of construction until early 2009. The lot will be combined with several adjacent lots (1220 - 1224 4th St) to...  more info

North of Senate Square and just across the tracks from NoMa, the Uline Arena is a renovation and expansion project by Doug Jemal (Douglas Development), which has developed much of DC's commercial land, but not much of its residential. This may produce 225 condos and 300,000 s.f. of office space just a block from the railroad tracks that separate east and west NoMa - at least until Burnham Place covers the tracks and erases the dividing line. This a residential-industrial corridor that has several other ginormous projects that just may, possibly, provide a drastic change to the neighborhood. At the very least, Metro is close by, and Union Station. And Jemal is partnering with Wilkes Companies, which has one condo completed in Mt. Vernon and 2 on the way, and will build directly across the street. The Uline Arena was reportedly the first ever US venue for the Beatles. But the project will not start until at least 2010, so don't expect anything there soon, there just isn't the critical mass there yet. DCRealEstate.com disclaimer: These new condos are not registered with the Department of Housing and Community Development, Rental Conversion and Sale Division, and no unit may be offered for sale prior to registration.
Uline Arena
200 M St., NE NoMa Washington DC
North of Senate Square and just across the tracks from NoMa, the Uline Arena is a renovation and expansion project by Doug Jemal (Douglas Development), which has developed much of DC's commercial land, but not much of its residential. This may produce 225 condos and 300,000 s.f. of office space just...  more info

Now selling with only a few units remaining, the Warehouses at Union Row features 52 split-level and single level "townhouse style" condos in a converted and expanded warehouse - 2 parallel buildings separated by a courtyard, with some 3-level condos featuring floor to ceiling windows. Condo prices ranged originally from $495k to over $1m, with the multi-level upper units starting at $864k, but prices dropped in early 2008. Sales began in early 2006, the first deliveries took place in November 2007. Developed by PN Hoffman, the Warehouse will be in keeping with PNH's trademark: loft-style developments with exposed utility features and exposed concrete ceilings; the physical structure will offer a unique alternative to the cubed edifices more common to the area. The warehouse condominiums are located directly behind the Flats at Union Row, providing a sheltered space just off busy 14th Street. Give it two years, and the neighborhood will boast ample retail as people buy new condos now just completing, and as developers finish the nearby projects that are just getting underway: Nehemiah Center, View14, Bowen YMCA building, and Jair Lynch's Solea project, all of which will add retail to the area. Once a forgotten part of Washington DC, this section of the District is destined to become more of a residential core with a strong commercial strip running through it.
Union Row, Warehouses
2125 14th St., NW U Street Washington DC
Now selling with only a few units remaining, the Warehouses at Union Row features 52 split-level and single level "townhouse style" condos in a converted and expanded warehouse - 2 parallel buildings separated by a courtyard, with some 3-level condos featuring floor to ceiling windows. Condo prices ...  more info

Affordable housing provided by Manna DC, Unity Gardens is a subsidized housing project and income limitations apply. Prices ran originally from $172,000 to $204,000. Located about 15-20 minutes by foot from the Rhode Island Avenue Metro station. Manna is organized to provide low-income housing and to coach first-time homebuyers on the fundamentals of home ownership.

Unity Gardens
1390 Bryant St., NE Washington DC
Affordable housing provided by Manna DC, Unity Gardens is a subsidized housing project and income limitations apply. Prices ran originally from $172,000 to $204,000. Located about 15-20 minutes by foot from the Rhode Island Avenue Metro station. Manna is organized to provide low-income housing and t...  more info

Southeast, the new boomtown. Velocity condos is the latest project in a field of full-scale development surrounding the ball park. Located 3 blocks from Metro, Velocity offers 9' ceilings, hardwoods, granite, stainless - the usual features in "European Inspired" kitchens, starting in the $300's. The website claims "breathtaking waterfront and Capitol views", though not on the water. Real estate sales by Mayhood Company. Rockville-based Cohen Companies (working with ADC Builders) is building this 82,000 s.f. mixed-use project on the site of the former home of old-school nightclubs Wet and Edge. Phase one of the project is the 200-unit condominium, with a central courtyard and retail space. Phase Two was planned for an identical building with another 200 units, but don't hold your breath for this one. Plans for Phase Three have not been finalized, candidates include a hotel with condos, office building, and more retail. Velocity is nearly complete, should be occupied by the fall of 2009.

Velocity Condos
1025 1st St., SE Navy Yard / Stadium Washington DC
Southeast, the new boomtown. Velocity condos is the latest project in a field of full-scale development surrounding the ball park. Located 3 blocks from Metro, Velocity offers 9' ceilings, hardwoods, granite, stainless - the usual features in "European Inspired" kitchens, starting in the $300's. The...  more info

A vacant lot at the corner of Vermont Avenue and T Street, in the U Street neighborhood, is about to get an infusion of six new condos in three townhouse-style structures. The two-over-two units will range from approximately 2,000 s.f. to 2,400 s.f. with two floors for each unit. The three lots are part of a larger parcel that was once home to a four-story apartment building, "The Cameron," which was built in 1899 and destroyed in a fire in the 1960's. The new condos will be a huge improvement over the site's use as a parking lot by the neighboring Masonic Temple. The three upper units with have roof top terraces, all will have one private parking space, two of which will be private attached garages. Two of the houses (four units) will face T Street and one will front Vermont Avenue. Mimicking the style of the neighborhood, the Lessard Group designs take their form from Queen Anne and Romanesque architecture; the corner of Vermont and T Street will likely feature a tower that conforms to the many existing historic homes in the surrounding community. The matter-of-right development will go before the Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB) this week and received an approval in the HPRB staff report. Developer Derek Huetinck said a date for construction has not been scheduled, but he is filing for permits and hoping to begin by the end of this year. In a best case scenario the units could deliver in the first half of 2011. Huetinck said he was "unsure of final sales prices for the units at this time" and that the project "likely will not open for sales until after construction has begun." The site was formerly the proposed home of Evanti Condos, a 14-unit project by Macy Development and the Masonic Temple, which owned the land, but which never broke ground. Huetinck obtained the properties under his project entity T Street Builders, LLC in November 2009 for $770,000.
Vermont Ave.
1900 Vermont Avenue, NW U Street Washington DC
A vacant lot at the corner of Vermont Avenue and T Street, in the U Street neighborhood, is about to get an infusion of six new condos in three townhouse-style structures. The two-over-two units will range from approximately 2,000 s.f. to 2,400 s.f. with two floors for each unit. The three lots are ...  more info

W Street Condos is a new construction project of 15 "carefully conceived" condominiums. Prices start at $215,000, with 5 of the units priced as "affordable", starting at $152,000. Most condos are 2 bedroom units, with a few 3 and 4 bedroom units. Developed by M&A Development.
W Street Condos
1751-1759 W St., SE Washington DC
W Street Condos is a new construction project of 15 "carefully conceived" condominiums. Prices start at $215,000, with 5 of the units priced as "affordable", starting at $152,000. Most condos are 2 bedroom units, with a few 3 and 4 bedroom units. Developed by M&A Development....  more info

The Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB) voted to approve a development plan of new homes from Four Points LLC, converting a quarter of a block at 13th and W Streets, SE, the heart of Anacostia, into 23, three-story townhouses. HPRB's approval was needed because of a single historic structure on the property, the dilapidated 1242 W Street, SE. To comply with HPRB recommendations, Four Points and PGN Architects PLLC must repair the historic house and move it forward to the street-line. HPRB instructed that the surrounding townhouses be constructed in a manner "evocative of the Victorian era". In a further attempt to preserve the historic site, Four Points proposed the construction of an alley to dichotomize the block, creating an "L shaped" alley to serve the community and still maintain a historic feel. The Washington DC Board of Zoning Appeals okayed the project in February. The project also sits close to Poplar Point and the Anacostia, which will one day be completely redeveloped.

W Street Townhomes
13th & W Streets, SE Washington DC
The Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB) voted to approve a development plan of new homes from Four Points LLC, converting a quarter of a block at 13th and W Streets, SE, the heart of Anacostia, into 23, three-story townhouses. HPRB's approval was needed because of a single historic structure o...  more info

The Marriott Wardman Park project, in the heart of the Woodley Park neighborhood and just a block from the Metro and access to Rock Creek Park, will consist of a renovation and demolition of part of the 3 buildings that now comprise the 1300-room hotel and its 16-acre site, currently the largest hotel in DC. An above-ground parking garage and old ballroom were demolished in 2007 to build a new residential building with 289 units of underground parking, as well as a large number of condos with supposedly high-end amenities, which is now scheduled to be only an 18-unit project designed by Escocoff and Associates. The old tower was scheduled for a $50m upgrade and to be converted into apartments after JBG of Chevy Chase and LA-based CIM Group bought the hotel in 2005 and broke ground in October 2006, but the renovation and condo construction has not yet begun, and newer plans now keep the hotel operational. The project was expected to complete the project in late 2009. 2600 Woodley Rd., NW, Washington DC.

Wardman West
2660 Woodley Rd. Woodley Park Washington DC
The Marriott Wardman Park project, in the heart of the Woodley Park neighborhood and just a block from the Metro and access to Rock Creek Park, will consist of a renovation and demolition of part of the 3 buildings that now comprise the 1300-room hotel and its 16-acre site, currently the largest hot...  more info

Waterfront Towers was developed by Centre Square, LLC, the Bernstein Companies, Peak Development and Abdo Development. The 123-unit "tower" was originally built in 1960, and renovated in 2008 and 2009, sales of the new condos began in August of 2009. Waterfront Towers is located in the somewhat sleepy southwest quadrant of DC, which is dominated by '60's urban planning and design, and has seen little new development since then. The original rectangular building was designed, like its three neighbors, by IM Pei, and renovated by Torti Gallas Architects with a greenish, but not LEED-certified, renovation; finishes are definitely modern and thoughtful, with wenge cabinets and Ceaserstone countertops. Some larger units have a washer and dryer, but most residents have to trek to the basement. Waterfront Towers are not actually on the waterfront, but its walkable, though the District's grand ambition to have PN Hoffman redevelop the nearby Potomac waterfront strip has not gone far, leaving the riverfront strip dated, poorly accessible, and with little retail, but that is all supposed to change in the future, and the building is just a block from the Metro. Prices for the condos start in the $200's for a tiny studio, one bedrooms from $320,000. Real estate sales by Mayhood Companies; about a third of the unit were pre-sold to developers, hence the claim of being "50% sold" within the first few months of operation.
Waterfront Towers
1101 3rd Street, SW Southwest Washington DC
Waterfront Towers was developed by Centre Square, LLC, the Bernstein Companies, Peak Development and Abdo Development. The 123-unit "tower" was originally built in 1960, and renovated in 2008 and 2009, sales of the new condos began in August of 2009. Waterfront Towers is located in the somewhat s...  more info

The West End Flats, the West End's most recent in a series of new condo projects began sales in July, 2008, settlements start in October, 2008. Formerly the Tiverton Apartment building, the building was purchased by Keener-Squire in early 2008, and tenants were evicted to make way for a full renovation. Sales, by Coldwell Banker Residential, started at $270,000 for a small studio - most units are very small. Interior finishes are surprisingly nice, and more thoughtful than your average re-tread, with efficient Liebherr refrigerators and washer-dryer combo units in the kitchen. The building, in downtown Washington DC, sits next to the West End library, and is surrounded by tony condos like the Columbia Residences, Ritz Carlton, and 22 West, all new condo projects. The library is the anomaly in the area, but then that probably won't be around for many more years. This building created a small tempest in 2007 when Georgetown developer Eastbanc attempted to purchase it from the city, along with adjacent property, in order to develop it and build services for DC into the project, but the Council halted the deal and wanted open bidding. Keener-Squire most recently developed the Chastleton in Dupont and Sheridan Garage in Georgetown.
West End Flats
1121 24th St., NW West End Washington DC
The West End Flats, the West End's most recent in a series of new condo projects began sales in July, 2008, settlements start in October, 2008. Formerly the Tiverton Apartment building, the building was purchased by Keener-Squire in early 2008, and tenants were evicted to make way for a full renova...  more info

Named after Harry Wardman, a developer who built much of the neighborhood, the Woodley-Wardman will build approximately 36 units by restoring four historic townhouses and adding a 7-story tower in the back along the alley. Murillo/Malnati Group's (MMG) 33,000 s.f. project was designed by Bonstra/Haresign Architects to restore and subdivide rowhouses into condominiums. The tower will have a contemporary appearance, with stretches of white and metal-framed rectangular windows, with penthouses overlooking private terraces. The townhouses, two of which are original Wardmans, will be reconfigured to offer new units as well as entryway for the courtyard and midrise in the rear. The Woodley-Wardman condo building will include 22 below- and at-grade parking spaces. The project received approval from the Historic Preservation Review Board, as well as the BZA, in late 2007, but has still not broken ground, and the whole site has been offered for sale, so don't hold your breath. Sales, by Tutt Taylor Rankin, began unofficially in spring of 2007, but switched to Urban Pace in 2008, and before construction even got under way it was advertising boldly that it was "70% sold out." Uh, no comment.
Woodley Wardman
2814 Connecticut Ave., NW Woodley Park Washington DC
Named after Harry Wardman, a developer who built much of the neighborhood, the Woodley-Wardman will build approximately 36 units by restoring four historic townhouses and adding a 7-story tower in the back along the alley. Murillo/Malnati Group's (MMG) 33,000 s.f. project was designed by Bonstra/Har...  more info

Originally the "Wormley School for the Colored" after educator James Wormley, the original building was constructed in 1885. The vacant and dilapidated school was purchased by Georgetown U., then sold to Bethesda-based Encore Development in 2005. In January, 2006 The BZA (Zoning Board) approved the application to turn the building into condos. The real estate project will now develop into 7 condos in the old school as well as adding 6 townhouses along Prospect St., replacing the parking lot, with prices starting around $1.3m for the condos, and running up to about $4.5m. Design by Cunningham & Quill Architects, Randall Hagner was the original sales agency when the project started sales in April of 2007, but now Washington Fine Properties is marketing the project. Site construction began in mid 2007, and construction on the townhouses has not yet begun, nor does it seem likely until pre-construction sales occur, but the condos are nearly ready for delivery, pending sales. The site is one block north of busy M Street, on Georgetown's western end, near Georgetown University.

Wormley School
3325 Prospect St., NW Georgetown Washington DC
Originally the "Wormley School for the Colored" after educator James Wormley, the original building was constructed in 1885. The vacant and dilapidated school was purchased by Georgetown U., then sold to Bethesda-based Encore Development in 2005. In January, 2006 The BZA (Zoning Board) approved the...  more info

Built on a historic landmark site just north of Mt. Vernon Triangle in Washington DC, Yale condos consists of a new 12-story, 132-unit condo development, and a historic, renovated building with 16 units. Prices, originally from the $400k's, then from $389,900, then with a few studios as low as $259,900. Presales started summer 2005, settlements began in early 2008. Yale Steam Laundry should include lots of window space, pool, garage parking, fitness center and billiard lounge. Developed by DC-based IBG and by Greenfield Partners LLC, real estate sales by McWilliams Ballard. Architecture is by BBG-BBGM (main building) and Chicago-based John Ronan (historic portion); the architects achieved the feat of making the new tower look like an older, renovated industrial building, with large windows scaled surprisingly well to the mass of the building, for an overall smart exterior that fits well within the surrounding residential-commercial mix, and incorporates the historic 120 foot smoke stack. Lying between Mt. Vernon Triangle and Shaw in a now-underdeveloped area that is undergoing massive revitalization just a few blocks to the South, nearly across from the entrance to I-395, but only a few blocks walk to the Convention Center Metro. Construction by Bethesda's Clark Construction, LLC. The name derives from the original use of the building as the Yale Steam Laundry, which performed much of the laundry services in the city from the time it was built in 1902 until its demise in 1976.

Yale Steam Laundry
437 New York Ave, NW Mt. Vernon Triangle Washington DC
Built on a historic landmark site just north of Mt. Vernon Triangle in Washington DC, Yale condos consists of a new 12-story, 132-unit condo development, and a historic, renovated building with 16 units. Prices, originally from the $400k's, then from $389,900, then with a few studios as low as $259,...  more info
 
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