2939 Van Ness Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008

$1,660/mo, with 12-month lease. Your bedroom window into Rock Creek Park (and hiking everyday, for those with interest), with all Urban Amenities and... Transportation outside front Door. All utilities included (except for cable/phone – with offered selection between Verizon and Comcast). A sixth floor studio available (October 1, 7 or 14th) with the metro stop (Van Ness, Red Line -- or the Connecticut Avenue bus lines: L1 & L2) steps away with Soap Stone Park (part of Rock Creek Park) outside your window and quick access to hike. Apartment is so well lit by built-in lighting fixtures that there is no need to own any additional lamps! Each room has multiple lighting fixtures that brighten every space in the unit. Beautiful bamboo flooring throughout.

Apartment upgrades:
1. 26 kitchen cabinets/drawers and storage – there are twenty-six (26) drawers and cabinets.
2. Extra cabinets, kitchen & dining areas – a kitchen floor to ceiling glass cabinet for your alcohol collection or other kitchen needs. Also, a glass dining area cabinet along with bottom cabinet.
3. Built-in clothes/closet storage – many permanent drawers and cabinets constructed for clothing and storage. No need for personal clothes dresser.
4. 12 or more, built-in lighting fixtures, including: 2 wall-to-wall lighting fixtures in main living area; under-cabinet lights in both, kitchen sink area as well as kitchen bar-area; two living area wall, sconce lights; 2 bathroom lights, including heat-lamp; two lights in walk-in closet.
5. Shade Store installation – quality, premium roller shade installed by Shade Store.
6. Bathroom fixtures – two (2) glass shelves, three (3) towel racks, two (2) permanent shower shelves, overhead heat lamp.
7. Bamboo flooring
8. Garage disposal and dishwasher

An attractive mid-century looking building, modernized throughout as noticed with the nicely appointed entrance/lobby, carpeting, bright hallways. Fitness center updated with lots of new equipment, 24-hour front desk (with BuildingLink portal which includes package delivery notices) and two pools to choose from in the summer. There is also a large community room for personal or group use with WiFi access. WiFi is also available in the lobby. Additional Amenities include: Fitness Center, Bike storage, two pools, and a Library/reading room.

All utilities included (except cable/phone) including central air-conditioning/heat, gas and water as well as trash-chute disposal down the corridor. Laundry room on same floor, down that hallway. Library/reading room has hundreds of free access books and magazine which you may use. Also just steps away is a YES Organic Market, a Giant supermarket, Calvert Woodley Wine & Spirits (has many awards as best wine store in all DC area and has a deli) and a dozen casual and mid-priced restaurants within a few minutes walk. Building-based social clubs often include a book club and others. Lots of visitor parking. Rental parking is frequently made available by other building owners; ask for additional information; street parking is available. Owner is a local, long-time DC resident. Similar (or units with less upgrades) rentals at adjacent apartment buildings are offered at at $1,725+, but are likely missing the well-appointed improvements of this unit.

RENT/FEES: 12-month lease, $1660/month. All utilities included (except for cable/phone -- Verizon and Comcast options available). HERE IS THE 100% DISCLOSURE OF ALL OTHER FEES, IF ANY: There are NO MONTHLY USE FEES/CHARGES for use of the Fitness Center (but there is a one-time, $150, registration-optional fee), Bike Storage ($15.00, one-time, registration-optional fee), and two Pools (no fees). One-time move-in fee required by condo association ($350 on weekday/$450 on Saturday), and no move-out fee. Rental parking space is often available; street parking is available. Background and credit check, required, with a small fee ($35 to $55 -- depending on charge from this service or my other rent-collection service). Pet/cat fee, if any, negotiable. Work history/contacts and references also required. Read More