#806: Shaw - Has a Flat for Rent

If you are in the market for a shared apartment in the Washington, D.C. neighborhood of Shaw, check out this spacious, three-bedroom, two-bathroom unit located on the bustling commercial thoroughfare of Florida Avenue. This newly remodeled unit occupies the second and third floors of a well-preserved, Victorian-era rowhouse. It features a beautiful mix of hardwood and tile floors, central heating and air conditioning, exposed brick interior walls, high ceilings, modern lighting fixtures, and a washer and dryer for you to do your laundry. Cozy bedrooms offer ceilings fans to keep you cool in the summer, windows for much-needed natural light, and closets for storing your clothes. The largest bedroom in the house is located on the third floor and can easily accommodate a queen-size bed and additional furniture. It includes a private bathroom with a jacuzzi bathtub and a large walk-in closet. The other two bedrooms, one on the second floor and the other on the third, hold full-size beds and additional furniture, such as nightstands and dressers or desks. Both bathrooms are located on the top floor and offer bathtub and shower combinations, as well as new vanities and large mirrors. A gourmet, eat-in kitchen features black granite countertops and new, full-size stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher. Pendant lights illuminate a breakfast bar that seats two. The tile-floor kitchen supports a four-person dining table. The adjacent living area can accommodate a small couch, coffee table, and TV stand. Shaw is one of Washington, D.C.’s most charming residential neighborhoods. A unique neighborhood that takes pride in the preservation of its historic homes, Shaw boasts some of D.C.’s most exquisite 19th-century architecture, which can be seen in the mansions and rowhouses lining the leafy, residential streets you will find here. Bounded by Howard University to the north, Shaw is a popular place for college students looking for large, affordable apartments near campus. Less than two miles northeast of Downtown, Shaw is also home to numerous working professionals that commute via Rhode Island Avenue, which borders this neighborhood on the south. The diverse demographic of residents in Shaw also includes medical professionals, as Howard University Hospital is this neighborhood’s largest employer. Long-time residents and new homebuyers find Shaw hard to resist with its pedestrian-friendly streets and proximity to abundant entertainment and nightlife options available in neighboring Cardozo. Situated across the street from Shaw’s Tavern, a popular local pub, this Shaw apartment is perfect for those that want to live close to numerous dining and nightlife options. A four-minute walk will get you to Shaw-Howard University station for trains on Washington Metro’s Green and Yellow lines. Rooms in this Shaw apartment can be fully furnished by June for an additional fee.