The Northumberland

Flip through James Goode’s Best Addresses and you’ll find The Northumberland, a Beaux Arts beauty that holds an equally coveted spot on the National Registry of Historic Places. (Fun fact: it’s also the city’s second-oldest co-op building.) Keeping historic preservation at top of mind, this building’s 67 units retain much of the past in its features and finishes, including custom moldings, original hardwood and parquet floors, chandeliers, and wall safes. The building itself, aside from its breathtaking grand lobby, comes with a 24-hour front desk, a roof deck from which to enjoy charming views of downtown DC, and a welcoming suite for guests. While the building itself, designed by famed architect Harry Wardman, has its roots in the past, its location in the U Street neighborhood is very much of today. Enjoy bars, music venues, and restaurants including The Fainting Goat, Compass Rose, Lincoln Theatre, U Street Music Hall, Masa 14, Town Dance boutique, and Lost Society. Plus, you’re a block away from Meridian Hill Park, and several blocks away from Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan.