DC Metrocentric

We had a little interview with the folks at Washingtonian Magazine the other day and the online version is now up for all to see. The interview questions covered everything from area architecture to new real-estate development, here’s an except from the interview but for more fun Q&A check out the full article.

Best up-and-coming neighborhood to buy in right now:
“It’s a tossup between Anacostia and Petworth. Both areas are undergoing major demographic changes, but the sheer volume of great-looking older houses that can be had for a bargain, combined with the many new neighborhood amenities currently being built make both places attractive right now.”

Worst neighborhood to buy in right now:
“Around the new Nationals stadium—Near Southeast—only because the majority of places are new cookie-cutter condos with a lot of style but not much substance. Also, I wouldn’t want to try and take the Metro when it’s a game day!”

Local building most in need of a facelift:
“Even though it’s new, the headquarters for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives on New York Avenue, Northeast, could stand for a little work. Given the amount of development in that area and its proximity to a Metro station, they need to tear down those ‘decorative’ barrier walls that make the place look like a fortress and add more street-facing retail.”

Finish this sentence: “If I could name a street in DC, it would be called . . .”
“. . . C-SPANISTAN Avenue. It would only be used for official parades and other DC events that typically shut down our city’s streets and add to the already horrendous traffic.”

Building with the best roof deck:
“In terms of large residential buildings, the roof of the Senate Square apartments at Second and I streets, Northeast, has great views and a pool. But probably the best decks are on private residences like this one.”

Feel free to disagree with us in the comments and check out the full article…