What do people think of Beekman Place (DC)
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Anonymous
| Realtor is saying that there is an off-market opportunity — didn’t know this place existed and seems like a hidden gem? Easy parking and gated, plus a few blocks away from a lot of urban amenities. Lack of close metro access is a negative and a little pricy, does anyone have further thoughts? Thinking of moving with partner and dog for further context. |
Anonymous
| Is the "easy parking" within the gates? |
Anonymous
Yes — it sort of looks like a small suburban development with parking in front of the townhouses (which are split into multiple units). |
Anonymous
| It always struck me as an enclave for people who were scared of cities and Black people. Just admit you don’t like the hood, and move to McClean. DC really isn’t better off with a bunch of gated communities, |
Anonymous
| I rented there many years ago. It is a really, really cool and unique spot in the city, only moreso now that things are more developed on U and 14th st. I would absolutely give it a look. The only slightly problematic thing was that I think there were some plumbing issues in the community. But other than that, great space, parking, location. Not super close to a metro but I had no issues walking everywhere. |
Anonymous
Ummm no, you get all the benefits of a gated community without having to actually move to McLean! |
Anonymous
You're entirely out of line. |
Anonymous
NP. No, they're not out of line. When people trash certain neighborhoods on this board, the hidden message is always what the PP said. And oddly enough, people seem to tolerate the trashing of those neighborhoods in the veiled terms that people use on this board, and no one says that they're out of line. I'm all in favor of being more frank and open about why people generally choose to live in certain places over others. |
Anonymous
I find this take hilarious, because the only people I’ve ever known who lived there were Black native Washingtonians. 😂 You totally nailed it, PP. |
Anonymous
| I don’t think of it as being anti-city, I just think it’s one of those weird things. I would go for it if all the financials look okay to you. Pay attention to if and how often they have had to do special assessments. I have no intel that they have a problem but you need to check. |
Anonymous
If you need a gated community, then don’t live in a city. |
Anonymous
Oh just shove it. apartment buildings have locked doors - is that bad too? |
Anonymous
| I had a friend who rented in Beekman who I visited a handful of times. Kind of a jarring place- you take a step in and you're in the burbs (but somehow still three blocks from U Street). There seemed to be a lot of 30 something couples with dogs or kids walking around / congregating. Definitely the sort of place where you will get reported to the HOA if you have too many people over (which has its pros and cons). Overall, unique and a good place for someone who wants the comforts of suburbia - but OK with 1/3rd the sq footage - while still being in the city. |
Anonymous
That is your opinion. Some who moved to the waterfront and navy yard.... |
Anonymous
| My sister and her DH live there and love it. Biggest downside is school zoning but that doesn’t sound like a concern for you. |