The Lafayette Condominiums
Located at 631 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20004 | Penn Quarter
With its prime urban location, the Lafayette is one of Downtown DC’s most popular condominium choices. It was also part of an ambitious development process that was completed in 2004 when a new 12-story tower was piggybacked onto the historic Central Armature Building on D Street in the Penn Quarter neighborhood. Designed by Esocoff & Associates/Weinstein Studio, the project also included a sister condominium building, Clara Barton, which fronts along the parallel E Street. The two buildings are connected and share an extended roof deck along with certain amenities.
There are 173 condo units at the Lafayette with floorplans that are similar in size and scope to those at Clara Barton. Layouts range from studios to three bedrooms, with sizes from around 540 to 1,740 square feet of living space. While most of the residences are apartment style, the building’s upper level features two and three-level penthouses. The Penn Quarter neighborhood has gone through a significant resurgence in recent decades. Not only is it home to some of the city’s hottest restaurants and cultural attractions, it has also grown its residential footprint with new condominium projects like 400 Mass Ave, the Artisan, and the Cosmopolitan.
More About the Lafayette, Washington, DC
Entering from street level, the original building is home to a lovely hotel-style lobby with soaring ceilings and a mid-century modernist flair. Elevators lead up to the condo residences themselves with their open space layouts, hardwood floors in various compositions, and huge windows. Many of the units have balconies overlooking a central courtyard, while the penthouses enjoy their own private rooftop decks. The open gourmet kitchens are nicely designed with stone counters, oversized custom cabinetry, and upscale appliances. Frontloading washers and dryers tuck neatly into closets, and the bathrooms are also nicely configured as well. The penthouse dwellings are truly stunning with a townhouse ambience and lofts overlooking the main living room areas. This is a pet-friendly building, with secure underground parking available to rent.
There is no shortage of amenities at the Lafayette, with 24/7 concierge service, drycleaning pickup and delivery, a business center, a club room with bar, a screening theater, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a shared rooftop deck with Clara Barton, including lounge and grilling areas, planters, and a swimming pool. There are numerous restaurants along and around this impressive city block including Rasika right next-door, both Jaleo and China Chilcano by Jose Andres, Luke’s Lobster, MI VIDA, and more. If that’s not enough, Washington’s legendary Woolly Mammoth Theater is in the Lafayette building, the historic Ford’s Theatre is a couple blocks away, and the National Mall with all its famed museums and landmarks is just three blocks south.
To learn more about condos for sale at the Lafayette, please call Andre Perez at District Partners at Compass, 202-400-3040.
The Lafayette, District of Columbia FAQs
Q: Does the Lafayette have a swimming pool?
A: The Lafayette shares a rooftop swimming pool with its sister building, the Clara Barton. The pool is on the E Street side of the connected rooftops.
Q: Is the Lafayette a pet-friendly building?
A: Yes, cats and dogs are allowed.
Q: Where is the nearest Metrorail station?
A: The Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter is approximately two blocks to the south.
Q: Are there any onsite parking options for the building?
A: There is a parking garage with monthly fees.
