The Berkely Condominiums
Located at 1440 Columbia Road NW, Washington, DC 20009 | Columbia Heights
The Berkeley fits a certain niche in the Washington, DC real estate market and it fits it quite well. This lovely historic brownstone building with its square front bays sits among an extended row of other timeless structures along Columbia Road between 14th Street and Harvard Court. Built in 1915, the Berkeley served as a mid-rise apartment house for many years until ultimately converting to condominium status in 2009. The redevelopment process remained faithful to the original charm of the building while also opening up key living spaces and adding tasteful touches of modernity and convenience.
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Sitting quite literally in the very center of the District, Columbia Heights is a long-established neighborhood that has surged in popularity in recent years. Surrounding communities include Adams Morgan, Mount Pleasant, and the U Street Corridor. Once rural farmland, the area became home to some notable early estates and was more widely developed in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The Berkeley was part of this wave of development, as part of a trend of fashionable apartment houses between 14th and 17th Streets. Other condominiums in the area include the Apex, the Helicopter Factory, the Embassy, Wardman Court, the Celsius, and the Fitz. With gently hilly treelined streets and walkable sidewalks, it’s a neighborhood that combines urban and residential characteristics to great effect.
More About the Berkeley, Washington, DC
There are 22 units at the Berkeley, ranging from studio to two-bedroom floorplans. The sizes range from around 400 to 1,230 square feet, with the renovation process making the most out of available space. The majority of the original wooden floors have been preserved and restored, and the room shapes are organic so as to avoid the generic shoebox shape so prevalent in new developments. The kitchens, however, are open and modern with stone counters, prep/dining islands, hanging pendant lights, and stainless steel appliances. The bathrooms have also been upgraded, and each condo has its own washer and dryer. Studio units have custom Murphy beds.
The Berkeley with its cute black and white tiled lobby offers extra storage to its residents. Select units have private balconies, positioned at the front-center of the building. The Columbia Heights Metro Station is only about two blocks away, and there are nearby bus stops as well. You’ll find plenty of nearby bars, bakeries, and restaurants such as the Federalist Pig, the Mayan, Meli Wine & Mezze, Elle, Tail Up Goat, Purple Patch, Lou’s City Bar, Café Bakery, Pan Lourdes Bakery and Coffee Shop, and many more. Local grocery stores and supermarkets include Giant, Harris Teeter, Safeway, Streets Market, the Columbia Heights Food Market, and others.
To learn more about condos for sale at the Berkeley, please call Andre Perez at District Partners at Compass, 202-400-3040.
The Berkeley Condos, District of Columbia FAQs
Q: Is parking available at the Berkeley?
A: No, like many older buildings in the area, the Berkeley does not have a parking garage. Residents use street parking, nearby rental parking, or the Metro.
Q: Where is the closest Metrorail station?
A: The Columbia Heights Metro Station with Green Line service is within easy walking distance, about two blocks away.
Q: How would I get to Downtown DC, either by bicycle or by automobile?
A: Either 16th Street or 14th Street will lead you right there. The distance is about two miles.
Q: Is the Berkely an old building?
A: The Berkeley was originally built in 1915. It was redeveloped and renovated during a two-year period from 2089 to 2009.
