16th Street Heights

Overview

The neighborhood of 16th Street Heights and its associated neighborhoods of Brightwood and Crestwood are largely residential areas in upper Northwest DC. The area is predominately African American, affluent, single-family homes with a few corner businesses. The area is also known for hosting over 45 churches of various denominations. 16th Street Heights and its surrounding neighborhoods are bordered by Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Aspen St. to the North, Spring Rd. to the South, Georgia Ave. to the East, and Rock Creek Park to the West.

Brightwood and Brightwood Park are to the North of 16th Street Heights and largely residential. The area is undergoing revitalization with new apartments and condo buildings currently being planned.

Crestwood is to the West of 16th Street Heights and surrounded on three sides by Rock Creek Park. The residential neighborhood is comprised of very affluent African American families. The current Mayor of DC, Adrian Fenty, is a resident of the neighborhood.

Housing

Including the nearby neighborhoods of Brightwood and Crestwood, 16th Street Heights neighborhood is a popular residential area for students attending Howard University, Catholic University, and Trinity Washington University. Many apartment complexes can be found on 14th Street, 16th Street, and Georgia Avenue. While some of the apartments are geared more towards luxury apartment homes, especially in the Crestwood area, several buildings cater to the young professionals, especially those closer to the universities and medical centers. Renters can expect a wide range of prices. Studios can start at $800/month while a one bedroom in a new apartment building can start for $1500/month.

Below are several featured buildings in this neighborhood for consideration. Be sure to check with each apartments' property management company for more information, availability, and current prices. And don’t be afraid to contact them! Most renters need to give 30-60 days moving notice. If you know you’re moving in the next few months, have them keep track of apartments coming available for you.

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Points of Interest

• Howard University
• Catholic University
• Trinity Washington University
• Howard University Hospital
• Carter Barron Ampitheatre
• William H.G. Tennis Center
• Walter Reed Army Medical Center
• Upshur Recreation Center
• Twin Oaks Community Garden

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Historical Information

Want to learn more about the history of 16th Street Heights and its surrounding Neighborhoods? Check out the articles on:
16th Street Heights
Brightwood
Brightwood Park
Crestwood

Transportation

16th Street Heights and its surrounding neighborhoods are connected by a number of metro stations including the Georgia Ave./Petworth Metro Station on the Yellow and Green Line and nearby metro stations of Van Ness-UDC on the Red Line to West of Crestwood, and Takoma and Fort Totten Metro Stations on the Red Line to the North and Northeast of Brightwood.

Several bus lines regularly run down the main corridors of 16th Street, 14th Street, and Georgia Avenue.

Be sure to check out all the transportation and parking options in 16th Street Heights.