RSS FeedWhat Is It Like To Live In Penn Quarter/Downtown DC?
We often get asked what it’s like to live in what is arguably the highest density part of Washington DC. (It’s mostly awesome, by the way!) When we moved to Penn Quarter/downtown DC about nine years ago, there were still vacant lots, flat top parking, and old school grocery options in or near the neighborhood. We even had a brothel! Now, the brothel is gone, the neighborhood is almost fully built out, and restaurants, theaters, and museums are flourishing. The Washington Post put out two pieces on living in Penn Quarter/downtown DC both of which snapshot what it’s like to live here.
One article profiles Wendy Reiger, news anchor on NBC’s channel 4 affiliate, who recently moved into CityCenter rediscovering DC. We sure enjoy Casa Luca’s tap wine by the glass too!
The other article highlights the neighborhood generally. In contrast with this article, we feel that the general proximity of the new CityVista (5th and L St NW) and Waterfront Safeways (4th and M St SW) make them reasonable local grocery store options. Both are within a fifteen minute walk (or walk/Metro) for many downtown residents and both have easy parking if you wish to drive. Also, the high end condo sales data is inaccurate as one condo in 1010 Mass (1010 Mass Ave, NW – PH 103) cleared for $1.875 million earlier this year.
For comparison, here’s the residential map for downtown/Penn Quarter from 2007. The neighborhood has changed and improved, and we still really enjoy living here.
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