631 D Street NW Unit 242
Washington, DC 20004

For RENT is a sunny, spacious, modern 2-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom duplex home with a private patio in the very heart of the historic Penn Quarter neighborhood in Washington, DC. The home was recently renovated to make available more living and storage space and to reveal attributes long hidden behind drywall and old builder finishes. The home features wide plank, water resistant, luxury flooring in muted grey driftwood tones and the kitchen has modern, premium, stainless steel appliances by Samsung. To add aesthetic warmth, the home was finished with heavy brush metal fixtures in muted gold and bronze tones. The kitchen and bathroom cabinets have all been upgraded with soft-close mechanism. Undercabinet LED lighting add a soft glow to the home throughout the day. The large living room has floor to ceiling glass doors that open up onto a private patio. Planters and plants provide additional privacy from the lush and landscaped interior common courtyard. The second level features two bedrooms. The master bedroom also has floor to ceiling windows with Juliet balconies that welcome afternoon sun. The master bathrooms have a large soaking tub with an overhead rain shower. The second bathroom has a marble lined shower with a marble seat. The Lafayette Condominiums are an exclusive, full-amenity residential community in the vibrant and historic Penn Quarter neighborhood. Its rooftop has a swimming pool, a butterfly garden, a strawberry patch, gas grills, a full kitchen and outdoor dining tables and seating throughout. In the building, you will find a library, a board room, a community room, a business center, a 30-seat projection movie theater, two gyms (1,000 & 3,000 square feet), and WIFI throughout. The building hosts a Film Club, a Book Club and a Social Committee. The home is located in the vibrant and historic Penn Quarter neighborhood. Walk two blocks south and you will find the National Mall, Smithsonian Museums, the National Gallery of Art, the Botanical Garden, the Sculpture Garden and so much more. Walk one block to the North and you will find the Capital One Arena, the Museum of American Art, the Building Museum and many shops, bars, restaurants and then Chinatown. Lastly, there are three metro stations nearby (Gallery Place, Archives and Judiciary Square). Union Station for Amtrak and intercity buses are two stops away. The highway underpasses that will take you onto 395 (for access to VA) and 295 for (for access to MD) are just 3 blocks away. Finally, underground parking is available for residents with direct access into the building. Currently, monthly garage parking pass is $275.