Girard Street Senior Apartments

Washington, DC

The building is situated on a hilly site, allowing for access to a parking garage under the building at grade. The energy efficient building complies with Enterprise Green Communities, as well as DC’s new standards for the Green Area Ratio and storm water management and was built so it fits in with the single-family residential neighborhood, despite being fours stories tall not including the garage. This building provides a home for seniors who make less than 30% of the Average Median Income in Washington, DC, meeting a vital need in the neighborhood.

But while just providing housing would be enough for some, the Developer had greater aspirations in mind. By creating a modern building with first class amenities such as floor to ceiling windows, granite countertops, and balconies, the residents feel like they are living in the trendiest building in the neighborhood, not in subsidized housing.

In addition to the residential units, the building has a leasing office, a living room with a fireplace, as well as a yoga studio overlooking a rear plaza / garden.