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The Columbia Condominium - Luxury Historic Condos in Washington, DC
Modern Living at the Landmark Columbia Condominium in the West End, Washington, DC
Located at 2425 L Street NW, Washington, DC 20037 in the West End neighborhood, the Columbia Residences is one Washington DC’s most unique and historic condominium communities. There are 225 residences ranging from one to three bedrooms, and from 712 to 3,880 square feet in size. There’s even an onsite Trader Joe’s. But despite the large campus and the large number of residences, active listings can sometimes be scarce. Such is the extreme popularity of these beautifully renovated and modernized residences at a former women's hospital in the nation's capital.
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The Columbia Residences Condominium Overview
- Address: 2425 L Street NW, Washington, DC 20037
- Building Type: Luxury Condominium
- Number of Units: 225
- Architectural Style: Italianate
- Amenities: Staffed desk, concierge, fitness center, swimming pool, club room, onsite Trader Joe's
Modern Condo Features at the Historic Columbia
By the end of the Civil War, scores of wounded soldiers had been shipped to the nation’s capital for treatment. Large numbers of women also arrived, searching for loved ones. With female healthcare sorely lacking, the Columbia Hospital for Women and Lying-In Asylum was founded at the Hill Mansion in Thomas Circle. The fledgling facility moved to the West End neighborhood in 1870 and was rebuilt on a larger scale in 1916 with a memorable Italianate design from Nathan C. Wyeth. One of the nation’s preeminent women’s hospitals, the Columbia closed in 2002, and was redeveloped as luxury condos in 2006 with two new wings complementing the original hospital structure.
Residences at the Columbia offer Great Room concepts that bring living, dining, and cooking together in one airy space, while still including front hallways as well as secondary hallways leading to bedroom suites. Loft-style dens or bedrooms are quite common, adding to convenient work-from-home possibilities. The resulting layouts feel organic and homey, without reverting to the linear shoebox shapes that can be so common today. Most units have private outdoor spaces of some sort, ranging from patios to balconies to rooftop decks. You’ll find interesting architectural details, plantation shutters, custom closet organizers, marble baths, in-unit washer/dryers, and upscale kitchen features that typically feature granite counters, breakfast bars with pendant lighting, and Viking and SubZero appliances.
In addition to the highly popular on-site Trader Joe’s, condo owners at the Columbia enjoy a fully staffed and friendly front desk with concierge service, a rooftop swimming pool and lounge area, a fitness center, a clubroom, billiards, parking, extra storage, and furnished guest suites for visitors. There are numerous coffee shops, bakeries, and restaurants within a block or two, including Starbucks, Uptowner Café, Bluestone Café West End, Blue Duck Tavern, and Marcel’s by Robert Wiedmaier, to name a few. You can also stroll to the new West End Library, Francis Park, and the Rock Creek Trail.
The Columbia Residences Amenities
Exclusive Resident Perks
- Staffed front desk with concierge service
- State-of-the-art fitness center with both cardio and strength training equipment
- Outdoor swimming pool and lounge area
- Club room with billiards
- Furnished guest suites for overnight visitors
- Secure garage parking
- Onsite Trader Joe's market
Pet-Friendly and Close to Green Spaces
The Columbia is a pet-friendly condo community with lots of grassy courtyard areas where you can walk a dog. Additionally, the Francis Dog Park is nearby for off-leash exercise.
Prime Location in the West End
The Columbia Residences enjoys a prime location in the heart of the West End neighborhood. Residents will be minutes from:
- Francis Park, Francis Dog Park, Francis Pool, and Rock Creek Trail
- The new West End Library
- The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
- Dupont Circle Metro Station, and the Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro Station
- Numerous local restaurants
- The onsite Trader Joe's market
To learn more about condos for sale at the Columbia, please call Andre Perez at District Partners at Compass, 202-400-3040.
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Get in touchthe Columbia condominium, Dc FAQs
Q: Is it true that there’s a Trader Joe’s at the Columbia?
A: Yes, the Trader Joe’s at 1101 25th Street is part of the Columbia building complex. While it is open to the general public, it is especially convenient for condominium residents who can simply go downstairs for groceries.
Q: Is parking available at the Columbia?
A: Yes, each condominium comes with at least one reserved garage parking space.
Q: Is the Columbia a pet-friendly building?
A: Cats and dogs are allowed at the Columbia. Dog owners might also appreciate knowing that the Francis Dog Park is just a couple blocks away.
Q: When did the Columbia stop being a hospital?
A: After delivering more than 250,000 babies, Columbia Hospital for Women closed its doors in May of 2002. The address reopened as a condominium four years later.
