Big doesn’t mean Bad
Check out this article about 20th Place at 19th and F Street. 20th Place is a new project by Cassadyne Properties LLC, headed up by Robert Rodriguez. Patrick Molloy partnered up and acted as the project manager. Together, they created a special development that shows how high-density development can fit right in single-family neighborhoods. Welcome to the evolution of Midtown.
This distinctive, 50-unit project is located at the northwest corner of 19th and F. The rents will range from $1800 for a studio to about $3500 for a two-bedroom. Across the alley to the north, the development team is finishing up the conversion of what used to be Bill Hobb’s print shop. As you can see from the photos, the parking will be plentiful and secure.
Covered and convenient parking
Adjacent and Secure parking.
Besides a quality apartment, you benefit from:
- Quiet:
Houses surround 20th Place, so there is plenty of peace. If you like the party scene, it’s just a five-minute trot to where all the action is. - Fresh air:
Many of the units have balconies and operable windows. - Chill Space:
Head to the rooftop deck and chill with your new neighbors.
I look forward to more developments like 20th Place in Midtown.
I don’t know why I’m on your list, but I wrote letters to the city to try to block this building. Perhaps new tenants will enjoy peace relative to another location, but the homeowners across the street just lost a ton of equity, will never see the setting sun again (instead, a massive white elephant), and will be burdened with a hundred fold of additional neighbors. So, no peace for them! No street parking every again! Just another huge white box looming over small vintage homes. Adding some tacky tile that’s supposed to add style?? Yeah, great neighbors. We’re all so excited – NOT!
Sorry, not sorry, but BIG can be BAD and it’s certainly the case here. JMHO.
Jo,
I appreciate your response. and you bring up valuable points that I failed to include in the brief post. I was definitely looking at it from an outsider’s perspective. I try to write with the audience in mind, but I definitely missed a segment of the audience. There is another project that ie coincidentally similar near 20th and V Street. I was thinking the same thing – what about the parking?
Anyway, thank you for the reminder that I need to consider all sides when discussing projects in Midtown.
Thank you for your thoughtful response.
This project has been a thorn in my side and my neighbors feel the same. In an effort to combat it, I did a very informal survey of high-end, newer rental units. There were a staggering number of vacancies. Buildings offering first month free rent; 3 months free parking. When studios are $1800 and 2 bedrooms are over $3k, many locals are priced out of the market. We desperately needed some affordable housing, but instead just added more pricey units to an already saturated market.
Nice project planned on 23rd and F (the Rite Aide). The scale of the buildings is consistent with the neighborhood and we’re very appreciative. So, it can be done…