H Street Corridor Condos
With its eclectic energy and central Washington, DC location, the H Street Corridor is home to buzzworthy condos, fun bars, tasty restaurants, and boutique retailers. Named for its H Street spine, the urban neighborhood is also known as the Atlas District and is closely associated with bordering communities such as Stanton Park, Capitol Hill, and NOMA. From performing arts to the local farmers market, this is a small but vital historic neighborhood that continues to redefine its own journey.
The H Street Corridor often finds itself in the news, a former commercial center that has seen its fair share of ups and downs over the years. The aftermath of the pandemic brought more uncertainty to some businesses along the main strip, but the redevelopment of properties and a continued thirst for housing in the nation’s capital has helped swing the pendulum back in a positive direction. Notable condo buildings include the Pierce School Lofts, Pullman Place, the Maryland, and Constellation on H. Location also plays a key role, with the Anacostia River and its greenbelt to the east and the United States Capitol about 1.5 miles away to the southwest.
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The H Street Corridor dates back to the mid-1800s, starting with the construction of rowhouses in an array of styles, and followed by a streetcar line along H Street that spurred the rapid growth of businesses from diners to department stores. The Atlas Movie Theater was built in 1938, as one of the first cinemas in the federal city. These days, the restored and renovated Atlas Performing Arts Center, features film, dance, stage productions, and live music. It’s all part of the neighborhood’s rebirth, with many other notable businesses springing up, including a Whole Foods, a Starbucks, indie bakeries, and a diverse slew of restaurants.
Described by Forbes as one of “America’s Top Hipster Neighborhoods,” the H Street Corridor neighborhood resembles an elongated pencil shape if viewed from a map. Borders include Maryland Avenue, Florida Avenue, F Street NE, and Second Street NE. It’s still an evolving area with lots of new construction and hotly anticipated condominiums. The old streetcar community has also recently brought that age-old form of transportation back into vogue with the new DC Streetcar line, providing free trips along H Street NE.
To learn more about condos for sale in the H Street Corridor neighborhood, please call Andre Perez at District Partners at Compass, 202-400-3040.
H Street Corridor, District of Columbia FAQs
Q: When did the old streetcars exist, and when did the new ones return along the H Street Corridor?
A: The original H Street line was active for 100 years, from 1862 to 1962. The new DC Streetcar project was launched in 2016.
Q: Are there any parks or greenspaces in the area?
A: The Sherwood Recreation Center is at the southern edge of the neighborhood and the Kingsman Field Dog Park is a few blocks further, to the southeast.
Q: Are there any grocery stores in this small neighborhood?
A: Yes, there is a Whole Foods Market, as well as a Giant Food, and several small corner grocers.
Q: Where is Capitol Hill in relationship to the H Street Corridor?
A: The Capitol Hill neighborhood is about a mile south of the H Street Corridor.
