Dupont Circle

With a prime location and nearly a century of fashionable charm, The Presidential epitomizes Dupont pre-war elegance. The stylish building dates back to the 1920s, converted over into a co-op in the late 1950s.

While you will still find many unique features and finishes that add plenty of period character to the building, many of the residences of The Presidential have been updated over the years to appeal to a more modern buyer. These days, the Dupont Circle property still blends commercial and residential units into one space, but it’s now filled with even larger private residences formed from combining some of the original apartments into a much larger private space.

Common features of the homes include hardwood flooring, crown molding and

Reimagined row homes and modernly appointed flats join together to form one of the most impressive and sophisticated new residential options coming to Dupont Circle. 1745 N is quickly nearing completion, bringing with it renovated row houses and stylish new construction flats to the neighborhood.

Sophisticated Historic Row is made up of turn-of-the-century row houses, reimagined into more modern designs and priced starting from the high $600,000s. Meanwhile, some of the penthouse units within Historic Row are currently priced in the multi-million dollar range.

Options here include mostly one- and two-bedroom homes, complimented by exposed brick walls, wide-plank hardwood flooring, as well as some balconies and terraces. As well, the century-old

A landmark of Dupont Circle for well more than a century now, there’s no doubt The Cairo building forever shaped the DC skyline. The building was first constructed in the late 1800s as the city’s very first residential skyscraper, so tall that after completion it led local leaders to fight for zoning laws and height restrictions in DC that still exist today.

Stretching a full 12-stories, the building sits on the National Register of Historic Places, inspired by grandiose structures found in other big US cities. Along with eliciting some controversy over its height in the beginning, the building also featured some memorable attributes, with large rooms, a phone in every apartment and the technological reliance on electricity over gaslights,

DC Condo Boutique team member Rachael Hesling represented the buyer of a condo at the Admiral Dupont, located at 1700 17th Street NW #305, Washington, DC 20009 in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. This condo features 2 BR / 2 BA / 818 SF and closed on April 20th, 2018 for $950,000 / $688 SF.

This condo was completely renovated with modern industrial finishes including designer spa showers, barn door, wide plank flooring, quartz counters, stainless appliances and more. The rooftop common areas including the community room and gym at the Admiral Dupont were recently renovated. The Admiral Dupont is located at the corner of 17th Street NW and R Street in the Dupont neighborhood.

Photo: Victor Solanoy

While politics obviously play a central role for many living in DC, sometimes the real treasure of a DC lifestyle is discovering the hidden gems of some of the area’s neighborhoods. With that in mind, we’ve come up with a list of some of our favorite independent DC bookstores.

Politics & Prose

Staying with the political theme, Politics & Prose is a true Connecticut Avenue delight. Found in Chevy Chase, the bookstore commonly hosts notable authors for readings and discussions. The store additionally boasts a large section just for kids and teens, plus a friendly and helpful staff. Other locations are now open at The Wharf and a third location is coming to Union Market.

Kramerbooks & Afterwords

Kramerbooks & Afterwords

With a century worth of history to its name, Somerset House continues with a tradition for excellence in DC’s Dupont Circle. Originally constructed in the early 1900s by renowned real estate developer Harry Wardman, the upscale property remains one of the most elegant and luxurious in the neighborhood.

The historic, U-shaped building changed over to condos just a few years ago, bringing with it a new roof, new windows, plus new plumbing and an electric system. As graceful in design as the building once was, it’s now been transformed into more modern residences, yet retains some of the original design elements that make it so special.

The condos of Somerset House come in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Starting around a cozy 300

DC Condo Boutique team member Rachael Hesling represented the buyer of a Somerset House condo located at 1801 16th Street NW #111, Washington, DC 20009 in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. This condo features 2 BR / 2 BA / 1,128 SF and closed on November 17th, 2017 for $812,000 / $720 SF.

Charming period details and modern luxury are tastefully joined in this condo including marble counters, custom cabinetry, high-end appliances and detailed millwork. The Somerset House is a recent conversion of a 1917 Wardman Building offering a concierge, fitness room, storage and bikeroom. Walk to Dupont, Logan and U Street from this super convenient location.

Routinely ranked as one of the nation’s most walkable cities, DC prides itself on neighborhoods that allow residents to live within an easy walk of area grocery stores, shops, restaurants and even jobs. While DC already boasts many of these neighborhoods, a strong demand continues to drive new development in locations such as Navy Yard, soon be filled with thousands of new residences, retail space, parks and hotel rooms.

It’s a trend that’s been repeated across DC as local leaders aim new mixed-use development at bringing new life to certain neighborhoods. By transforming certain areas with new residential units, green space, walkways, grocery stores and shops, developers aim to capitalize on the high premium for walkable neighborhoods, even in a

With a blend of modern luxury and a historic façade, 1745 N enjoys stylish sophistication and centuries-old charm. This new, Dupont Circle development is now the site of an inspirational selection of brand new, loft-style homes, elegantly designed with upscale elements and alluring appeal.

The development is actually two sections, designated “The Flats” and “The Row”. A new, modernly appointed six-story building in the back is home to dozens of loft-inspired condos. Meanwhile, upfront, developers have carefully restored around a half-dozen row houses that once sat vacant, reimagining them into dozens of additional new condo units, altogether coming together to form the larger 1745 N development.

Floor plans range from more cozy units to up to

One of the most inspirational new residential developments to come to Dupont Circle, 1745N offers sophisticated homes with historic appeal. It’s the site where a half –dozen row homes, dubbed the Historic Row, have now been reimagined into new luxury condos, complete with oversized windows, high ceilings and open floor plans.

In all, the development includes around 60 new homes, with floor plans ranging from studios to one-bedroom and two-bedroom units. They are mostly priced in the mid $600,000s to around $1.7 million, with the penthouse units starting around $2.8 million. A project of Madison Homes, the renovation project included restoring the building’s historic façade, while changing over the interior to reflect more modern luxury and