U Street Corridor Condos and Coops

History, culture, shopping, and upscale condominiums all come together along the U Street Corridor. This vibrant Washington, DC neighborhood has long been celebrated for its dining and entertainment scene. Also known as the Greater U Street Historic District, this trendy, urban area has been blossoming in recent years as a favorite place to live. Walkability, convenient public transit, and a great location about a mile and a half from Downtown DC, add to the appeal.

Condominium and cooperative buildings in the U Street Corridor neighborhood can range from old restored architectural treasures to modern glass and steel towers. The common denominator is a level of hipness synonymous with a neighborhood that has long reflected diverse culture and the performing arts. Langston Lofts offers loft-style apartment condos located above the popular Busboys and Poets coffee shop. The Warehouses at Union Row and Flats at Union Row are two complexes from PN Hoffman that rose out of the footprints of old commercial warehouses, and now offer two types of chic condo housing single-level and multilevel industrial chic units. Perched above the Landmark Theatre, 2030 Atlantic Plumbing is an industrial-style project from Morris Adjimi Architects and inspired by NYC s Meatpacking District. The Floridian is another loft-type community, with two buildings coming together for 118 residences with modernist flair.

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Often associated with the Shaw neighborhood on its eastern side, the U Street Corridor is also bordered by Logan Circle to the south and Columbia Heights to the north. Centered along a stretch of U Street between 9th and 18th Streets, the community was commercially and residentially developed after the arrival of streetcars in the late 19th century and was subsequently known as Black Broadway with legendary 20th century entertainers such as Louis Armstrong, Pearl Bailey, and Duke Ellington. Flash forward to the modern era, and the revitalized neighborhood embraces it early roots with revitalized landmarks like the Lincoln Theatre, U Street Music Hall, the True Reformer Building, and the new Reeves Center redevelopment which will house a restaurant, the Dave Chappelle Comedy Club, the Washington Jazz Arts Institute, and two dance school/studios, the Ailey School and the VIVA School.

You can also add venerable institutions like Ben s Chili Bowl, the triple-level DC9 for live gigs and dance, and popular bars and restaurants like Alero, Ben s Next Door, JoJo, Sudhouse DC, All Souls Bar, and El Ray. The proximity to neighborhoods like Logan Circle and Adams Morgan also contributes to the many eateries and other attractions. The U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardoza Metro offers Green Line service, and there is a very convenient grid of major streets leading in all directions. With amenity-rich condos, an eclectic and creative vibe, and a terrific foodie scene, the U Street Corridor is one of the District s true gems.

To learn more about condos for sale in the U Street Corridor, please call Andre Perez at District Partners at Compass, 202-400-3040.

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U Street Corridor Condos, District of Columbia FAQs

Q: Is the U Street Corridor the same as the Shaw neighborhood?

A: The two adjacent neighborhoods are closely associated and overlapping, with each also occupying its own area.

Q: Are there any dog parks in the U Street Corridor area?

A: Yes, the Shaw Dog Park, the S Street Dog Park, and the Bundy Dog Park are all in the area.

Q: Is the U Street Corridor a walk-friendly neighborhood?

A: Yes, indeed. According to the Walk Score website, U Street is the most walkable neighborhood in the District with a score of 99.

Q: Is there an average cost for condos in the U Street Corridor?

A: As with many neighborhoods, condos for sale in the U Street community have a wide variety of prices, generally ranging from around $400,000 to well over a million dollars.