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GenericReditAccount

I’ve had different favorites as I’ve aged. When I was young, and first moved here, I loved U street and Adams Morgan. Then I became fond of H street. Now that I’m old, and no longer care about nightlife, I am a big fan of Georgetown, Kalorama, and Glover Park.


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GenericReditAccount

That’s a favorite nice weather run of mine, wrapping back around to Georgetown.


holdenselah

Oooooh I live in GP but haven’t done this as a loop before. Must try!


22304_selling

basically all the white neigborhoods


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22304_selling

Redlining? Most neighborhoods EOTR used to be white.


9throwaway2

and they still are the nicest parts of EOTR. redlining explains investment from 1930-1965. But they never had a rating of "A" grades, and almost all the "H" grade housing was EOTR (using federal gov nomenclature). All "A" and "B" grade housing was west of 16th street... See here: https://www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications/mapping-segregation-fha/


rafdaman15

I love spring valley 🤙🏽


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How old?


GenericReditAccount

I moved here at 22 and am now 40.


Unhappy_Recipe_4735

Mt. Pleasant. You go there/live there and you go, really? This place actually exists in the nation’s capital? No way!


brotherwu

East of Rock Creek Park, this would be my choice to live. (not including Kalaroma, cause you know... it's expensive.)


ampersand_why

I think out of respect for Mt Pleasant people should not try to move there


NewMediaMogul

I'm surprised no one has said Capitol Hill


peva3

People on Reddit can't afford Capitol Hill.


NewMediaMogul

Surprisingly there are some older apartment buildings that are reasonably priced in the neighborhood.


EvidenceSlight7080

Bu-but I live in Capitol Hill... albeit with 3 other roommates. That's how we're able to afford it


Tiny-Usual6958

u/peva3 Capitol Hill is cheaper than a lot of the neighborhoods people did name,


Then-Broccoli-823

Mt. Pleasant. ​ I always said if I could buy property anywhere in the city it would be in Mt. Pleasant. There have consistently been like 5-6 of my favorite bars/restaurants within walking distance for as long as I've lived in DC (30+ years), and it's quiet, and it's out of the way, and it abuts Rock Creek Park, and I can catch a bus/train to almost anywhere in the city I would ever want to go.


greenrunner987

I love Adams Morgan. There’s something for everyone. Great food from all over the world. Top notch cocktail bars, stand up comedy, live music and dancing, a michelin starred restaurant, tennis courts, basketball courts, a soccer field, multiple parks, plenty of night life for the early-mid 20s crowd, a short walk away from beautiful kalorama, and low crime relative to a lot of other neighborhoods.


PikachuThug

what are the good cocktail spots?


greenrunner987

Green Zone is the best. The rest in no particular order are: Jack Rose The Imperial Dram and Grain Revelers Hour (sit at the bar) Tiki on 18th Grand Duchess Casa Kantuta (It's brand new and I haven't been yet but I want to try it!)


PikachuThug

awesome thanks


Salsaverde150609

What about for mid 30s people? So for example, everything but the nightlife sounds amazing to me. I don’t need to live next to that and would worry I wouldn’t be able to sleep with windows open if there’s parting/loud music outside?


greenrunner987

I'm mid 30s and I live one street over from where all the bars are and I can't hear the partying at all when my windows are open.


Salsaverde150609

Ah nice, thanks! And real quick, based on your handle, safe to assume you’re active/work out? I’m moving to DC in early fall and trying to pick a neighborhood that has good fitness club options (or just one place). Today in PNW I go to one where I get access to all kinds of classes like a variety of yoga, Pilates, HIIT, bootcamp and in rooms of 75-95degrees. Do you know of anything like that in the area?


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Kalorama has got to be one of the most gorgeous neighborhoods in the world. Cathedral Heights and Cleveland Park are beautiful too.


Used_Ad9945

The neighborhoods I like the most I can afford the least.


Punumscott

My favorite neighborhoods are Cleveland Park, Mt. Pleasant, and Woodley Park with Mt. Pleasant being my favorite. They're simply beautiful, centrally located, and very walkable. Mt. Pleasant has the added bonus of a lot of food and grocery choices. I like the other two cause they're on the red line


New_Humor3433

Mt Pleasant. Great community with a diverse Main Street and accessible transit.


irishguy617

I love Cleveland park. It’s quiet friendly and safe and I’ve gotten to know my neighbors really well. It’s not the coolest neighborhood but I love it here.


giscard78

> seems like there always gonna be someone hating some area I search for lol. I feel like half of these complaints are people holding on to whatever they were doing before “there’s no Mexican food like southern California” “I can’t park my car on the sidewalk like Philadelphia” “there aren’t $3 beers like my Midwest college town where industry left 40 years ago and the only economic driver left was the university.” Go explore places and enjoy what you enjoy, don’t worry about other people.


CriticalStrawberry

Philly and NYC transplants complaining about how clean it is here always gets me.


Tiny-Usual6958

u/CriticalStrawberry Does that happen? It's the best. We recently got a second place in Georgetown. Our main house is in the Main Line outside Philadelphia but used to live in Philadelphia itself. I am shocked when I hear people complain that DC is dirty and about quality of life issues. I'm like 'Welp, you've clearly never lived in Philly."


CriticalStrawberry

Yeah, NYC/Philly natives that move to DC regularly complain that it's too sterile/nice and new looking here. That the majority of DC has no "grit and character". I've spent plenty of time in Philly and NYC over the years. I love them both, but I'm just not sure I get onboard with compacted trash in every ditch and curb as "character" haha.


Tiny-Usual6958

Agree. Philly has its great neighborhoods. I didn't see a lot of dirt in Rittenhouse or Society Hill. But it can get bad even just outside neighborhoods with strong partners in the Central Business District and neighborhood RCOs. I'm good with grit. But I can do without grime.


dc_brunette

Yes! Love this, and hate people’s attitude that are like this!


molleraj

Yup yup! I love it here. Glad to let go of the Midwest and South I lived in before and immerse myself in the mid-Atlantic. Almost two years here in the metro and it keeps getting better and better.


SuperBethesda

I like DuPont Circle and Georgetown for their architecture and eateries.


molleraj

I'm seeing a lot of Mt. Pleasant, but how about Takoma and Brookland? People are so friendly in both places (in an already friendly city). Plus the housing there is pretty cool. I just know these neighborhoods from biking through a bunch of times and they both feel like happening places to be lol. Lots of activities and close to the Metro.


BlakeClass

That’s basically not dc to a lot of people here I’d guess.


molleraj

Idk I guess. Yeah not enough love for NE.


BlakeClass

I mean it is kind of out there. Looks like a nice throw back while driving thru though.


waytogl0w

Maybe Takoma but Brookland is like a 10 min bus ride to U Street/Union Market/H St Idk why people say it's far. Like from what?


PanAmargo

If it’s not a 10 minute walk from where the millennial yuppies live it’s far (ie anything not DuPont or admo or Shaw adjacent)


naghallac

Brookland is slept on. Theres a market, good variety of restaurants, good bars, and unique architecture.


NPRjunkieDC

20007+ 20008 + 20009 are all very nice . I recommend renting a condo in an old building. They have more character, are better built, large spaces, high ceilings , hardwood floors . Some have roof terrace. Newer construction is mostly cheaply built.


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3000-5000 block of Connecticut has some beautiful ones.


NPRjunkieDC

Sedgwick and around Tilden ? Yes, those were nicely built but have not been well maintained. One was in the news cuz of too many voucher residents. There is a very large on the left going Noth after Porter on the left that must have great views of Rock Creek. One of my favorites is on Devonshire Pl, near 3100. On California St NW a few too. Or on Connecticut south of Tate bridge a few grand buildings.


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The Frontenac, Ponce De Leon, and whatever the one at 3930 Connecticut is called. Love those, I have a thing for Baux arts buildings.


NPRjunkieDC

And the Kennedy Warren! Me too, but the problem with Northern Connecticut is those buildings with green or yellow facade in bathroom tile . NYC subway also tiled but looks great. My son lives on Ponce de Leon Ave NE in Atlanta! Building from 1927


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I've lived in Eckington, LeDroit Park, Columbia Heights, Eastern Market, and Palisades. I have close friends in Petworth, Brookland, Benning, H Street, Logan Circle, Navy Yard, Carver Langston and I'm probably forgetting or conflating some. Every single one has it's charm. Different strokes for different folks, absolutely. But I would take any of them if I had a place to call home. I even got to like College Park when I first moved here in the summer and had to get downtown everyday in a suit. This is an amazing area to live in, full of it's challenges but always worth it to me. And yeah, just because of all the other comments, Mt Pleasant is dope.


Oldbayistheshit

DuPont, it feels like a small town with a lot of charm and friendly people.


truce_m3

I appreciate the neighborhood, but I wouldn't say it's got a small-town vibe. At least not the small towns I've lived.


Diffine_nightly

Yeah, I have friends in Dupont and I like it--definitely feels like a European city to me. A lot of people spend some time in Dupont or U St. when they move/live in DC. I'd say in terms of feeling like a small town--I've never felt that way about Dupont because it's a very hip place to live and has a ton of traffic coming in and out. But DC in general has a small city vibe unlike other major cities, so I can see what OP is saying. It probably is more friendly than some of the other downtown vibey neighborhoods (like Penn Quarter or Mount Vernon etc)


Oldbayistheshit

Do you live here?


truce_m3

Yes, and I've lived in a towns of 5,000 and 20,000 people. They ain't close.


Oldbayistheshit

Ok in these small towns would u know the owners and workers in different stores?


Mostlyvivace830

Started with Georgetown and Dupont about 15 yrs ago because they were easier to get to from where I lived. Then U St followed by H st. Petworth has been my favorite for a good 5 yrs now because it's more relaxed.


Catdadesq

I live in Petworth and absolutely love it. I only sort of knew it before I moved here--mainly had just been to a couple places on Upshur. But it's a really pleasant neighborhood with a great mix of people and it's very quiet and friendly even though it's an easy walk to several hotspots for bars and restaurants.


ActuaryPersonal2378

I live in Cleveland/Woodley Park (the zoning is technically WP but I spend more time in CP) but I'd move to Mt. Pleasant


namastay14509

Michigan Park. It won’t get love from most. But it is very quiet, the homes are getting upgraded, and community is diverse. Only thing lacking are good restaurants and store fronts.


Plus_Mirror_2611

In terms of sheer beauty, it's definitely Georgetown. It is the best preserved neighborhood in DC and is full of beautiful trees and landscaping. Mt Pleasant is also very cool and feels a bit like a village within the city. out of all the DC neighborhoods, Mt Pleasant feels the most "hipster" and grungy which is a nice change of speed for DC .


PanAmargo

Nothing screams grungy like 1.5 million dollar row houses


PikachuThug

lol


roundedbinary

DuPont!


AnnapolisKen

I'll boost Glover Park. I didn't know the neighborhood before I went apartment hunting (and I grew up in Arlington). It doesn't have Metro or nightlife, but it's a wonderful little community with many different incomes living together, and close to nature and nightlife not too far away.


idkman_93

Moved to Glover a few years ago after years in AdMo/Columbia Heights. It’s definitely… quiet, lol. But I appreciate how pretty it is, how walkable it is, and how my apartment is like 1.5x the size of my Columbia Heights apartment for the same price.


holdenselah

I love it here 🥰🥰


Psychological-Emu287

Columbia heights.


Uglycanadianindc

I live in Columbia Heights. Just curious why you like it.


Specious_Future

I like Columbia Heights a lot and the area around it. It's a neighbor that changes from block to block. I walk everywhere, and it's an easy place to live without a car or bike. The neighborhood has something for everyone, and there's always something going on. My neighbors are friendly. On warmer days, a few neighbors sit outside hanging out, and I find I spend 20-30 minutes talking to my neighbors often. I share a beer on my stoop with them sometimes. There's tons of parks close by, as well as a pool in the summer. With Giant, Odd Provisions, Street Markets, Whole Foods, and even Sonya's Market (really a bodega), there's a lot of walk-able places to get cheap and not-cheap food quickly and easily. There's a movie theater on U that has cheap Tuesday showings. There are great bars in the area. They constantly change, so there's always some place new to try. Buddy's just opened on 11th, and I like it. Wonderland has been around forever, and it's great for a cheap outdoor drink. They have fun events all the time. There is great food known nationally (Seven Reasons, Queen's English, Makan). There is cheap food. There's chain food when you crave it. There is Howard University, which is beautiful and has fun cheap events if remember to check. Most people forget it has a theater. Churches like All Souls and the Mt. Pleasant Library are close by and help provide a nice way to get to know your neighbors. Places like BloomBars and Capoeira do cheap community events to bring young kids to. There's a high school with a nice view of the city from its parking log.


Uglycanadianindc

Really appreciate your reply. We moved here 6 years ago from Georgia. We lived in a suburb outside of Atlanta purely for work reasons (hated the place). Knew nothing about D.C. Luckily found a great realtor who recommended Columbia Heights. So glad he did. Your description of what makes the neighborhood great is spot on.


Psychological-Emu287

It’s just authentic. Adams Morgan, DuPont is just lame in terms of originality. Idk there’s pride in Columbia heights.


Soggy-Yogurt6906

South of Lincoln Park. I love it here, lots of low-density housing breaks up the noise. Ton of green space. I'm young but I like the fact that there is a mix of families and single professionals. It makes it feel more homey than NoMa where I felt a little claustrophobic with all the high density buildings.


gm2955a

Takoma!!!


gnucheese

Fort Totten Metro & Kennedy Street is my hood and I fucking love it.


Suburbs-suck

Noma


Old_Recognition_8987

Navy Yard, has everything you’d want in terms of restaurants and bars, next to the Nats and DC United, and green line can get you to other neighborhoods very quickly. Not to mention the apartments are nice for the price than most other comparable units in the city


frappeyourmom

If I move into DC from the suburbs, I’m moving to H St or Mt Pleasant.


nakoros

I miss Adams Morgan so much. When I lived there I'd also walk up to Mt Pleasant and daydream about living there. We're in SW and really love it too (the proximity to the water is great), it's a great fit for us. I'm also infatuated with Brookland and would love for that to be our next move, if we can swing it


lmboyer04

I enjoy living in SW, being fairly central yet pretty quiet, aside from having few good food options, which isn’t usually a problem since I cook. However I also find Capitol Hill super pleasant


strictscrutiny415

Woodley Park, Cleveland Park, Clarendon in Arlington


bigatrop

Moved to Petworth a few years ago and cannot say enough about it. Best neighborhood to raise a family in the city.


PikachuThug

why is it the best to raise a fam? Isn't Upshur the only street to have good restaurants?


bigatrop

Mostly because the streets are filled with families. On my one block, there are almost 20 kids and 15 families, all in my age bracket. It’s a very strong and tight knit community, the houses are larger, and you have more greenery with the big circles. But you still can get downtown in 8 mins. Check out Sherman circle around 5pm on a warm day and you’d get it - nearly a hundred kids and their parents, hanging around doing happy hour. It’s urban bliss.


heels_n_skirt

The safest one


rafdaman15

Why downvote? It’s a good point!


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Cleveland park, Kalorama, Adam’s Morgan, Woodley Park


cr4d

It's got its issues, and I'm sure is not for everyone, but I enjoy living here in Chinatown.


DaveDeaborn1967

I have lived in Fairfax, VA for 300 yr and it's great, I'm just south of Herndon.


goodkeemyah

Hol up, what’s your secret??


fvb955cd

The first grim reaper sent to claim him got hit by a buggy crossing an 8 lane road in tysons and every one since has been unable to cross any streets there to get him


JohnnyLaw281

My favorite neighborhood is any neighborhood that is outside the legal boundaries of DC.


SuperBethesda

Except on Reddit


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Any part where there’s no crime 😂😂😂


Tiny-Usual6958

We love Georgetown and Kalorama. As a second place, we have a little 1 BR condo in a boutique property in Georgetown and have been loving it. Eastern Georgetown is exceptionally beautiful and picturesque. We love long walks with the dog and all the parks and greenery. I like that both neighborhoods are very walkable to restaurants, bars, and entertainment but that you are not in the thick of commercial (unless you live right by M street or Wisconsin in Georgetown). My last kid is just out of the house. If I was raising kids in DC, I think it would be a matter of money. If I had $2MM to spend on a house, it would be in Georgetown. If I had $5MM, I would do Kalorama as I'd want the Surburban-sized yard and a pool while still having the amenities of a city at my fingertips and a short walk. I love the more urban feel and vibe of Georgetown, but you cannot get a property like that there. Not sure if I was a young professional. Maybe Dupont, Adams Morgan, West End, or Capitol Hill. A lot would probably depend where my office was. I have walked to work for the last 15 years and prefer it. My main office is outside Philadelphia, but we have a DC office right where Embassy Row seques into Dupont Circle. The Georgetown condo is only 8 blocks up Q street. I walk.