The Lafayette is a luxury condo building located in Penn Quarter. Completed in 2004, the 12-story condominium is home to 173 residences and a plethora of building amenities for resort-style living in the heart of downtown DC.  A two-story dramatic lobby welcomes you home leading to the upper floors. Just as impressive as the design of the building is its location, a short walk to downtown offices and Capitol Hill, with equally accessible public transportation within reach of this luxury condominium community. Located on D Street between 6th and 7th Streets in DC's Penn Quarter neighborhood, The Lafayette is within walking distance of the Archives Metro Station as well as a plethora of restaurants from around the globe, museums, theater, music venues, and more entertainment options.  The building is just a short walk to the Smithsonian Museums, Capitol One Arena, Chinatown, the National Gallery of Art, The National Mall, Smithsonian Museums, and more.

On-site amenities include an expansive rooftop terrace with views of the Washington Monument, an outdoor swimming pool and grilling area, and multiple outdoor seating/dining areas. There is a private theatre, a party/club room for hosting large gatherings, and two fully equipped gyms. With the ease of 24/7 security at the building's front desk, as well as additional amenities like a business center, conference room, and on-site management, The Lafayette remains one of DC's most sought-after residential buildings.  Along with the rooftop terrace, the ground level of the building features a lushly landscaped courtyard, providing plenty of outdoor space for residents to enjoy fresh air, sunshine, and green space.  Garage parking is available to rent for a monthly fee. The Lafayette is a pet-friendly community and is approved for both FHA and VA financing. The Lafayette provides you with the home you deserve for the best of DC living!

Features of this home:

An entry foyer with a double coat closet welcomes you home and leads you into a light-filled 810sf of super-spacious living. The open living and dining room is both long and wide and provide great space and flexibility to personalize your living design. Two large living room south-facing windows allow an abundance of sunlight to fill this home and showcase views of downtown DC.  Blonde bamboo floors flow throughout this home and brighten it up even more. The main living areas are accented with elegant crown molding and built-in bookshelves. The kitchen is open to the dining area with a dual-purpose breakfast and serving bar. The Espresso cabinet kitchen is gorgeously appointed with granite countertops, a custom backsplash, modern lighting, modern stainless steel appliances, and an abundance of cabinet & pantry storage. The laundry room with front-loading washer & dryer provides additional storage. The large bathroom provides great storage and countertop space with its expansive vanity. A large oval soaking tub with a rain showerhead provides a relaxing spa-like experience at home. The king-size bedroom oasis provides a serene sleeping retreat and is complete with a large walk-in closet with custom organization. The bedroom and the living room provide space for a home office. The windows are outfitted with custom top-down bottom-up window treatments. This home is complete with Central HVAC(installed in 2121.) The monthly condo fee of $578.43 includes water/sewer, trash/recycling, building insurance, reserve funds, building operations, 24/7 front desk/security, on-site management, grounds maintenance, snow removal, and community amenities.