Southwest Waterfront - What's it like to live there?

[Anonymous]

My brother and SIL are considering renting an apartment in that area. How safe is it? What are the pros/cons?

[Anonymous]

Navy Yard and SW have really seen a lot of development in the past 5 years. You can get amazing deals on apt rentals as well because of the sheer number of buildings that went up.

My favorite place - Yards Park



A place I tend to recommend - Capitol Yards

http://www.capitolyardsdc.com/floor-plans/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Navy Yard and SW have really seen a lot of development in the past 5 years. You can get amazing deals on apt rentals as well because of the sheer number of buildings that went up.

My favorite place - Yards Park



A place I tend to recommend - Capitol Yards

http://www.capitolyardsdc.com/floor-plans/

Cool. Do you live there? If so what do you like about it?

[Anonymous]

I live there.

Pros- quiet, new buildings loaded with amenities, rent concessions out the wazoo, recent influx of local chains and eateries

Cons- it feels a little prefab, sterile, no authenticity, can't walk to downtown DC, only serviced by one metro line.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Navy Yard and SW have really seen a lot of development in the past 5 years. You can get amazing deals on apt rentals as well because of the sheer number of buildings that went up.

My favorite place - Yards Park



A place I tend to recommend - Capitol Yards

http://www.capitolyardsdc.com/floor-plans/

Yards Park is in near southEAST.

Southwest is not far away but is a distinctly different neighborhood.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I live there.

Pros- quiet, new buildings loaded with amenities, rent concessions out the wazoo, recent influx of local chains and eateries

Cons- it feels a little prefab, sterile, no authenticity, can't walk to downtown DC, only serviced by one metro line.

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Do you feel comfortable walking around at night?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Navy Yard and SW have really seen a lot of development in the past 5 years. You can get amazing deals on apt rentals as well because of the sheer number of buildings that went up.

My favorite place - Yards Park



A place I tend to recommend - Capitol Yards

http://www.capitolyardsdc.com/floor-plans/

Yards Park is in near southEAST.

Southwest is not far away but is a distinctly different neighborhood.

This. They both suck, though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I live there.

Pros- quiet, new buildings loaded with amenities, rent concessions out the wazoo, recent influx of local chains and eateries

Cons- it feels a little prefab, sterile, no authenticity, can't walk to downtown DC, only serviced by one metro line.

.

Do you feel comfortable walking around at night?

Pp here- Yes, moreso once "the Wharf" project is complete. I definitely don't implore friends to move to this neighborhood. It's fine but has no soul whatsoever. If your friends are new to DC and are trying to get a feel for the city they should look elsewhere. Shaw, U St., DuPont areas.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
This. They both suck, though.

No they don't. They don't have the same Victorian rowhouses as some other neighborhoods, but they have lots of amenities, transit, increasingly vibrant street life, and pretty good biking.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I live there.

Pros- quiet, new buildings loaded with amenities, rent concessions out the wazoo, recent influx of local chains and eateries

Cons- it feels a little prefab, sterile, no authenticity, can't walk to downtown DC, only serviced by one metro line.

.

Do you feel comfortable walking around at night?

Pp here- Yes, moreso once "the Wharf" project is complete. I definitely don't implore friends to move to this neighborhood. It's fine but has no soul whatsoever. If your friends are new to DC and are trying to get a feel for the city they should look elsewhere. Shaw, U St., DuPont areas.

I posted above and I sort of agree on the 'soul' factor. Its up to your friends though on how much they can afford. A 2-bedroom in SW will be in the neighborhood of $2.7K. U Street you're looking at $4K.

[Anonymous]

How old are they? Do they have kids? Where do you live (burbs, I'm guessing)?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I live there.

Pros- quiet, new buildings loaded with amenities, rent concessions out the wazoo, recent influx of local chains and eateries

Cons- it feels a little prefab, sterile, no authenticity, can't walk to downtown DC, only serviced by one metro line.

.

Do you feel comfortable walking around at night?

Pp here- Yes, moreso once "the Wharf" project is complete. I definitely don't implore friends to move to this neighborhood. It's fine but has no soul whatsoever. If your friends are new to DC and are trying to get a feel for the city they should look elsewhere. Shaw, U St., DuPont areas.

actually the fish market (the original "wharf") has been around since 1805, and has long been an institution for DC african americans in particular. It has far more "soul" than all the small plate restaurants in Shaw.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How old are they? Do they have kids? Where do you live (burbs, I'm guessing)?

OP here. They are looking to rent for a year before having kids. They are in their early 30s.

I live in the city in a more residential/less built up area. Curious why it matters where I live?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How old are they? Do they have kids? Where do you live (burbs, I'm guessing)?

OP here. They are looking to rent for a year before having kids. They are in their early 30s.

I live in the city in a more residential/less built up area. Curious why it matters where I live?

Then the Yards are perfect them. They can rent at a reduced price, get a fabulous apartment and save up for a home. My DINK friends apartments in Navy Yard are fabulous. A bit of a longer drive to get to - but nice entertaining areas nevertheless.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I live there.

Pros- quiet, new buildings loaded with amenities, rent concessions out the wazoo, recent influx of local chains and eateries

Cons- it feels a little prefab, sterile, no authenticity, can't walk to downtown DC, only serviced by one metro line.

.

Do you feel comfortable walking around at night?

Pp here- Yes, moreso once "the Wharf" project is complete. I definitely don't implore friends to move to this neighborhood. It's fine but has no soul whatsoever. If your friends are new to DC and are trying to get a feel for the city they should look elsewhere. Shaw, U St., DuPont areas.

actually the fish market (the original "wharf") has been around since 1805, and has long been an institution for DC african americans in particular. It has far more "soul" than all the small plate restaurants in Shaw.

I don't live in either neighborhood but close by on the Hill, and I agree with this. I worry that the wharf development is going to change the soul of the fish market and the community there a lot. It will be a real loss.