One of the main attractions of Capitol Hill Stay (CHS) properties is the neighborhood itself.

Capitol Hill is a charming historic area in the heart of the city, complete with many shops, restaurants, and a lively art scene. Development in this area dates back about 150 years. The residential stock is nearly all historically protected individual townhouses set on small, tree-lined blocks, set on a very orderly European-style grid pattern, anchored by several very nice parks. Capitol Hill has far fewer huge apartment buildings than other parts of town, so it has much more of a small-town feeling, even though it's smack-dab in the middle of a bustling city. Capitol Hill was one of the first DC neighborhoods to actively pursue historic preservation, so the vast majority of the Hill retains it's original character. In a town that is known for it's ever-changing population, many Capitol Hill residents move to the Hill and never leave.

'Close-in' Capitol Hill (the residential area closest to the Capitol) is the most gentrified and established area of the Hill. As such, it is also generally the most expensive and most sought-after.

Washington, DC, is experiencing a renaissance the likes of which the city hasn't seen in decades. The city is literally changing by the day. Close-in Capitol Hill, always a desireable area, is now even more highly sought after. The average row house in this area of the Hill now sells for in excess of $800,000, and the restaurant and shopping scenes are becoming more and more sophisticated.

All CHS properties are located in ‘close-in’ Capitol Hill, within three blocks of the US Capitol grounds.

Location -Capitol Hill is the geographic center of the Washington, DC, area. It’s adjacent to the US Capitol, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, and Senate and House office buildings. It is literally the heart of DC (the four quadrants of the city all branch out from the US Capitol building itself).

Transportation - Capitol Hill has excellent Metro (subway) service, with stops at Capitol South (orange and blue lines) and Union Station (red line) only 3 - 6blocks away. It also has the best interstate access of any in-town neighborhood. Cab fare to nearly every part of town is less than $10.

Parking - Street parking is available on weekends, overnight, and during two hours during the business day. I have one garage space, which is usually rented months in advance. I can also get a parking pass allowing unlimited street parking for up to one month. That pass in non-renewable after one month.

The vast majority of Capitol Hill Stay tenants do not bring vehicles, mostly because there is just no need for them. DC and Capitol Hill in particular have excellent public transportation facilities, and most amenities (restaurants, very well-stocked competitively priced corner food markets, dry cleaners, etc.) that visitors and residents need are within an easy walk from CHS apartments.

I generally recommend that CHS tenants do not bring vehicles. They just aren't necessary for most people, and DC is a not a city designed for cars. Most people that bring cars find they're more of a hassle than they are worth.

Amenities - Capitol Hill is home to dozens of good restaurants and lots of eclectic shopping. There are several main restaurant areas. Pennsylvania Ave SE and Massachusetts Ave NE are both 3 to 5 blocks from CHS apartments. Eastern Market, the world-famous farmers market, is about six or eight blocks away. There are a dozen great new restaurants on Barracks Row, an easy walk away. There are tons of interesting retail shops all throughout the Hill. The art scene on the Hill is thriving.

Security - All CHS properties fall within the ‘close-in’ residential area patrolled by the Washington Metropolitan Police, the US Capitol Police and the US Secret Service. This area specifically covered by the US Capitol Police and other federal agencies generally runs from the Capitol grounds out to Sixth Street. There are a good many high profile politicians and such in these few gentrified blocks, so security is quite high.

In five years of providing furnished housing on Capitol Hill I have never had a crime incident involving either my furnished apartments or my tenants.

However, visitors to DC (and any major US city) should always take reasonable safety precautions, such as always locking doors, being aware of surroundings, etc..

Map - See our maps of the neighborhood and surrounding areas.

NEW: View map of neighborhood amenities or an aerial view of Capitol Hill!