Columbia Heights

Apartment building in Columbia Heights’ 11th Street Corridor sells for $3.25M

A 13-unit apartment building in Columbia Heights recently sold for $3.25 million, or approximately $250,000 per unit. Marcus & Millichap announced the sale of the property that has been owned by Ray Mahmood.

The best D.C. area neighborhoods for renting in 2017

If you’re looking for affordable rents in the D.C. area, a region known for being one of the most expensive in the nation, you’ve come to the right place. Curbed reached Zillow to learn about which areas are a renter’s paradise in terms of prices.

The D.C. area’s 10 oddest homes of 2016

Tacky, unusual, perplexing—each of these words will likely cross your mind as you browse through the following photos of homes that were either listed or sold in the D.C. area in 2016. See the homes, from a stony castle to a White House replica.

Curbed Cup 2016: Week two recap and bracket revealed

Round one is officially over for this year’s Curbed Cup, and that means that it’s time for Curbed to reveal who the winners are so far. With 16 total contestants, that means that next week will feature eight finalists.

Curbed Cup 1st round: (8) Adams Morgan vs. (9) Columbia Heights

The Curbed Cup, our annual award for the Washington, D.C. neighborhood of the year, is kicking off with 16 areas vying for the prestigious (fake) trophy. Voting for each pairing ends 24 hours after it begins. Let the eliminations commence!

Columbia Heights group gets $200K to boost local commerce

Life in certain commercial corridors in Columbia Heights and Mount Pleasant is about to get a lot better because The Columbia Heights Initiative, a community group, just got $200,000 as a newly designated D.C. Main Streets organization.

What $1,400/month rents you in D.C.

Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a column that explores what one can rent for a set dollar amount in various Washington, D.C. neighborhoods. Is one man's studio another man's townhouse? Let's find out! Today's price: $1,400/month.

5 ways to transform your D.C. neighborhood

Columbia Heights, Shaw, H Street NE, Navy Yard — all of these neighborhoods have something in common, and that’s the fact that all of them have transformed over the years into hot neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.

What $3,000/month rents you in D.C.

Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a column that explores what one can rent for a set dollar amount in various Washington, D.C. neighborhoods. Is one man's studio another man's townhouse? Let's find out! Today's price: $3,000/month.

Residential project planned beside Meridian Hill Park releases revised renderings

At 2300 16th Street NW, there are plans for a 110-unit residential development, designed by Perkins Eastman. The revisions may have been the product of opposition previously vocalized by ANC 1C and locals.

Century-old townhome with original woodwork in Columbia Heights wants $1.1M

In Columbia Heights, this townhome is on the market, dating all the way back to c. 1909. While the kitchen has been updated, the main house has continued to maintain its intricate, original woodwork. The listing totals $1.1 million.

For $1.1M, you can live in a Columbia Heights church

In 1905, this historic chapel was constructed and used as the Iglesia Ni Christo Church and the Carolina Missionary Baptist Church. Only a few years ago, the structure was converted into 24 condos by OPaL. One of the condos landed on the market.

How well do you know D.C. real estate and development?

For those who believe that they know just about everything about the city’s real estate and development, Curbed has created this quiz. This quiz goes over everything, from the city’s rental data to the development history to the house styles.

D.C. rowhouses originally planned for luxury housing to instead become affordable housing

Through eminent domain, D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine acquired six rowhouses owned by Insun Hofgard, located in Edgewood, Bloomingdale, Petworth, and Columbia Heights. Hofgard originally planned on renovating the properties for luxury housing.

What $2,800/month rents you in D.C.

Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a column that explores what one can rent for a set dollar amount in various Washington, D.C. neighborhoods. Is one man's studio another man's townhouse? Let's find out! Today's price: $2,800/month.

D.C.’s most and least income-impacted ZIP codes

When it comes to how much of their income renters should spend on housing, the magic number is 30 percent (or less). Despite this, it’s not uncommon to see cost-burdened renters in Washington, D.C., coughing up more than half of their income on rent.

What $1,300/month rents you in D.C.

Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a column that explores what one can rent for a set dollar amount in various Washington, D.C. neighborhoods. Is one man's studio another man's townhouse? Let's find out! Today's price: $1,300/month.

Renovated, expanded townhome in Columbia Heights asks $985K

This well-kept townhome in Columbia Heights was "meticulously rebuilt in 2004" as well as renovated and expanded, according to the listing. The three-story residence offers highlights like coffered ceilings, a finished lower level, and a rear deck.

Former Columbia Heights school to become apartment building

The former home of NationHouse, one of the oldest independent "Afrikan" centered schools in the United States, is planned to be redeveloped into housing. Developer District Quarters plans to convert the building into a nine-unit apartment building.

What $3,400/month rents you in D.C.

Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a column that explores what one can rent for a set dollar amount in various Washington, D.C. neighborhoods. Is one man's studio another man's townhouse? Let's find out! Today's price: $3,400/month.

This church-turned-condo in Columbia Heights wants $1.25M

A little under two years ago, this church was converted into 24 condos by OPaL. Now, one of its most expensive units is on the market for $1.25 million with $272 monthly HOA dues. The structure formerly housed the Iglesia Ni Christo Church.

What $6,000/month rents you in Washington, D.C.

Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a column that explores what one can rent for a set dollar amount in various Washington, D.C. neighborhoods. Is one man's studio another man's townhouse? Let's find out! Today's price: $6,000/month.

Big reveal: $549,900 for this Columbia Heights condo

There were over 100 respondents to this week's asking price guessing game, PriceSpotter. Did the majority get it right again? Unfortunately, no, not this time. Roughly 44 percent believed that $649,900 was the asking price to this two-bedroom condo.

This Columbia Heights Listing Costs How Much?

PriceSpotter is Curbed's asking price guessing game. We provide you with some details and pictures from a listing, and you take a crack at the price in the comments. Tomorrow we reveal the answer. And hey, no cheating!

What $2,300/Month Can Rent You in Washington, D.C.

Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a column that explores what one can rent for a set dollar amount in various Washington, D.C. neighborhoods. Is one man's studio another man's townhouse? Let's find out! Today's price: $2,300/month.

Six Renovated D.C. Apartments Up for Grabs

Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a column that explores what one can rent for a set dollar amount in various Washington, D.C. neighborhoods. In honor of Renovation Week, Curbed has searched for six apartments that cost under $5,000/month.

Meridian Hill Park, Then and Now

In the early 19th century, the 12 acres of land that is currently Meridian Hill Park (otherwise known as Malcolm X Park) were used as a geographic marker. President Thomas Jefferson placed the marker on the hill.

Which $1.2M Northwest Condo is the Better Buy?

Imagine you have around $1.2 million to spend on a place and you've narrowed it down to two Northwest listings. How do you make up your mind? You shove them into a metaphorical cage and let them battle it out until one emerges victorious.

What $5,000/Month Can Rent You in Washington, D.C.

Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a column that explores what one can rent for a set dollar amount in various Washington, D.C. neighborhoods. Is one man's studio another man's townhouse? Let's find out! Today's price: $5,000/month.

A Local's Guide to Columbia Heights

Columbia Heights is a neighborhood that has it all — retail, restaurants, bars, and even a Metro stop. In the mid-1990s, though, there wasn’t much to look at. The neighborhood was one of several that were destroyed during the riots of 1968.

What $3,000/Month Can Rent You in Washington, D.C.

Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a column that explores what one can rent for a set dollar amount in various Washington, D.C. neighborhoods. Is one man's studio another man's townhouse? Let's find out! Today's price: $3,000/month.

Columbia Heights Co-Op Chopped Its Price by $100K

Does no one want to live in a French Chateau (or at least an Arts and Crafts version of one)? When this Columbia Heights co-op was first featured in Curbed DC, it was asking $899,555. Since then, the price has been chopped by more than $100,000.

Here are Columbia Heights' 5 Most Expensive Homes

Everything is within walking distance in Columbia Heights — retail, restaurants, bars, even multi-million dollar homes. Curbed has listed the top five priciest listings currently on the market in the Northwest neighborhood.

Columbia Heights Will Get 10 New Condos

More housing is on its way, thanks to S2 Development

Own Duke Ellington's Columbia Heights Townhome for $499K

The three-bedroom, two-bathroom abode is definitely in need of some TLC

What $4,500/Month Rents You in D.C.

Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a column that explores what one can rent for a set dollar amount in various D.C. neighborhoods

What $2,300/Month Can Rent You in Washington, D.C.