Brookland
New retail building planned for Brookland
Originally, the plan was to construct residences on the land.
What $3,200/month rents you in D.C.
See your options in neighborhoods like Dupont Circle and Chinatown.
Brookland's planned shipping container condos are canceled
There are no reports yet as to what will replace the plans.
Infamous landlord sells Brookland, Columbia Heights properties
Sanford Capital is known for owning properties that tend to endure issues like fungi, air conditioning and heating issues, and roaches.
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What $3,000/month rents you along the Metro’s Red Line
See your options in neighborhoods like Bethesda, H Street Corridor, and Dupont Circle.
3 transformative D.C. transit projects that never happened
From a bridge to a freeway to a Metro station, see which projects would have transformed parts of the nation’s capital.
Corcoran School founder’s former country home in Brookland may be razed
The D.C. Preservation League has spoken against this project.
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What to do near Trinity University, Gallaudet University, and Catholic University of America
From breweries to arts performances, see where students and visitors of these universities should head to have fun.
What $3,500/month rents you in D.C.
See your options in neighborhoods like West End and Logan Circle.
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What to do near Howard University
From music venues to theaters, see where visitors and students of Howard University should head.
Former printing press becomes Brookland’s newest rental building
Spanning across two buildings, there is a brand new 296-unit apartment development on the southern edge of Brookland.
What $2,200/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.
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D.C.'s 20 most amenity-packed rental buildings
From rooftop dog parks to espresso lounges.
Mapping D.C.'s most and least expensive neighborhoods for renters
Logan Circle and Shaw are the priciest neighborhoods for renting right now.
What $2,000/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.
What $5,000/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.
How D.C. home prices stack up, neighborhood by neighborhood
If interested in buying a home in D.C., double check which areas are the most affordable with this graph. Real estate research site NeighborhoodX put all the data together, measuring the average neighborhood home prices by price per square foot.
How 2016 changed Washington, D.C., Ward by Ward
2016 brought a myriad of changes to Washington, D.C. Want to learn more about your community? This article from Curbed goes into detail about which projects in each Ward are truly changing their respective neighborhoods.
Predictions for D.C.’s real estate market in 2017
When it came to the real estate market in 2016, it was pretty relaxed. In order to learn what to expect for next year, Curbed DC reached out to Steve Centrella, a Redfin agent in D.C, and Gerda Gaetjen, a RE/MAX agent in Virginia, for their insight.
Every 2016 Christmas tree lighting in D.C.
Christmas is almost here, and that means that it’s time to sit back, relax, and remember the good and the great times. This December, there were quite a few trees worth visiting and a number of tree lightings worth checking out, from CityCenterDC’s lighting to the National Christmas Tree lighting.
Curbed Cup Elite Eight: (4) Anacostia vs. (12) Brookland
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!
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: (5) NoMa vs. (12) Brookland
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!
‘Now we’re winning!’: Friends of McMillan Park display new signs after court victory
Every Tuesday for the past two or three years now, a group of community volunteers has rallied on North Capitol Street NW. FOMP this Tuesday took to the streets with new signs that said, "Now we’re winning!"
McMillan redevelopment blocked by D.C. Court of Appeals
The D.C. Court of Appeals vacated the Zoning Commission’s approval of the McMillan project. The court’s decision found that the D.C. Zoning Commission did not adequately address how the redevelopment would impact the nearby neighborhoods.
McMillan Sand Filtration site’s history, in a timeline
Today is the day that groundbreaking begins on one of D.C.’s biggest and most contentious developments, the McMillan Sand Filtration site. The 25-acre project is expected to complete in 2018 with brand new medical office buildings, housing, and more.
McMillan Sand Filtration site groundbreaking begins this Wednesday, despite local opposition
On Wednesday, December 7, groundbreaking will begin for the $720 million redevelopment of the McMillan Sand Filtration Plant. Despite opposition from Friends of McMillan Park, group of community volunteers, the project will continue to move forward.
Maloney Hall, CUA’s up-and-coming business home, on track for fall 2019 opening
By the fall of 2019, the business school is expected to move into the Gothic-style property on the southeast corner of the campus. When completed, Maloney Hall will contain faculty offices, an information commons, and a chapel.
Shipping container condos coming to former Brookland Safeway site
Once again, architect Travis Price is on the move to build housing in Washington, D.C. out of shipping containers. Hinds Development and Travis Price Architects plan on redeveloping a former Safeway store in Brookland for shipping container condos.
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The smallest D.C. condos for sale
If you're interested in sacrificing space for a better price, these are the condos you should keep your eyes on. Curbed has mapped the 10 smallest condos currently for sale in Washington, D.C. These listings range far and wide.
This is Brookland’s highest sold home in the last three years—maybe ever
Earlier last week, a Brookland single-family home sold for $1,483,000. With help from research by national real estate brokerage Redfin, Curbed DC can confirm that this sale was undoubtedly the highest in the neighborhood in the past three years.
What $2,200/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: $2,200/month.
McMillan redevelopment searches for firm to design site
The D.C. government has begun their search to find a firm to design and prepare the McMillan sand filtration site for redevelopment. Department of General Services released a solicitation, despite years of protests from community activists.
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McMillan sand filtration site redevelopment news
Here, readers will be able to catch up on what there is to know about the planned redevelopment of the McMillan sand filtration site. This page will house all news, renderings, and images related to the development. In 2016, the project was approved.
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The 10 best D.C. homes under $300K
If these starter homes in D.C. aren't good enough deals for your taste, Curbed has you covered with this map, documenting listings currently on the market that are priced under $300,000. These listings range from a single-family home to a condo.
Brookland’s new 8th Street Arts Park completes construction
This past March, construction began on a brand new arts hub in Brookland. Last month, construction on the site completed, and to celebrate the area’s first community park built by neighbors, there will be a ribbon cutting on September 16 at 5 p.m.
16 photos of dogs enjoying Washington, D.C.
It may be hot and muggy, but that's not stopping dogs from woofing it around the District. From the National Mall to Union Market, see where our canine friends have explored Washington, D.C. with the below photo roundup.
Inside Brookland’s most expensive home on the market
Million-dollar listings were never common in Brookland, but now it looks like they’re popping up every so often. Just recently, this three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom single-family home was placed on the market with a $1,099,500 asking price.
What $2,900/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: $2,900/month.