The Josephine Condominiums
Located at 440 Rhode Island Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001 | Shaw
One of a number of recently built boutique condominiums in the upwardly trending Shaw neighborhood, the Josephine is made up of 20 smartly finished units, most of which have two-bedroom layouts. Developed by UrbanLand and Loford, the red brick building with its boxy bays and huge windows was competed in 2009. The Josephine is located along Rhode Island Avenue between 5th and 6th Streets, three blocks from the restored Howard Theatre.
The four-story Josephine is part of a wave of new housing in the Shaw area, dovetailing nicely with the community’s overall renaissance. Long known for its historical, cultural, and intellectual significance, Shaw is home to Howard University which was founded in 1867. These days, the neighborhood is flourishing with new restaurants, independent clothing boutiques, art galleries, music venues, and condominium projects like the Fold, Adora, Perla, and the Collection on R Street which incorporates an old schoolhouse into surrounding new construction.
More About the Josephine, Washington, DC
Condo residences at the Josephine are generously sized, typically ranging from about 900 to 1,075 square feet of living space. Features include classic strip hardwood floors, and oversized windows. The kitchens are open on two sides to the main living areas, with white Silestone counters, handsome wood cabinetry, upscale stainless steel appliances, and hanging pendant lighting over the dining bars. While the living areas are open, there is still a sense of character to the floorplans that eschews the typical open showbox design that has become increasingly common. You’ll find window bays, fun nooks, and charming entries between rooms, adding an organic sense of hominess. The bathrooms finished similarly to the kitchens, and front-loading washers and dryers tuck neatly into hall closets. Some but not all units have private terraces.
The Josephine is a pet-friendly condominium but prospective buyers for any condo building should always check about any potential size or breed restrictions. There is a rooftop deck and a limited number of surface parking spaces behind the building. The building is close to the John F. Kennedy Rec Center, Bundy Field, the Shaw Dog Park, and the Shaw-Howard University Metro Station. The Howard University campus is less than a mile to the north, and there are numerous fun local pubs and cafes, including Electric Kool-Aid, Dacha Beer Garden, Ambar Shaw, Pizzaro, Shaw’s Tavern and more.
To learn more about condos for sale at the Josephine, please call Andre Perez at District Partners at Compass, 202-400-3040.
The Josephine, District of Columbia FAQs
Q: What is the difference between the Shaw neighborhood and the U Street Corridor?
A: The U Street Corridor describes a community that centers around U Street and extending a few blocks north and south. Part of the U Street Corridor overlaps the Shaw neighborhood, and part of it also extends into Logan Circle. The Josephine is not part of the U Street Corridor.
Q: Where is the U.S. Capitol Building in relationship to the Josephine?
A: The U.S. Capitol Building, as well as the National Mall, is approximately two miles south of the Josephine via 6th Street.
Q: Are there any fenced dog parks in the area?
A: Yes, the Shaw Dog Park is nearby for off-leash play, and the LeDroit Dog Park is also in the area.
Q: Are there any good morning coffee shops near the Josephine?
A: Big Bear Café on First Street is very popular for both morning coffee and all day meals, and Sylvan Café on Rhode Island Avenue is also a popular local spot. Sylvan Café is at the site of the former Sylvan Theater.
