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Low-Rise Condo
Van Ness, 4740 Connecticut Ave NW | Washington, D.C.
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  •  24-Hour Front Desk
  •  Additional Storage Available
  •  Air Conditioning
  •  Elevators
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Laundry
  •  Parking Garage
  •  Pet Friendly
  •  Rooftop Deck
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances

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About this Location

Rock Creek Park and Piney Branch Parkway
16 min walk
Limited nearby
public transit
In a quiet
neighborhood

Pricing 

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,700+
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$2,400+

  • Building Related

    •  Elevators

  • Entertainment

    •  Rooftop Deck

  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stove & Oven

  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning
    •  Hardwood Floors
    •  Large Windows
    •  Lots of Sunlight

  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Parking Garage

  • Security & Maintenance

    •  24-Hour Front Desk

  • Storage

    •  Additional Storage Available

  • View

    •  Amazing Views
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Management
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Value
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Spacious & modern 1bd with great view

Beautiful views from sitting room & bedroom. Huge balcony. Huge sitting room and bedroom, for Washington DC it feels like a bargain. All appliances are new. Very safe area, which is important when I come home late. Maintenance staff are great too. Receptionists are lovely most of the time. Only downside is limited choice in restaurants or takeout options.

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 31 Recs

Comet Ping Pong
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Thai Pad
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grocery 2 Recs

Whole Foods Market
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convenience 2 Recs

Walgreens
CVS Pharmacy
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fitness 14 Recs

DC Running Coach
Double Eagle Fitness
UDC Tennis Courts
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parks 3 Recs

Fort Reno Park
Melvin C Hazen Park
Soapstone Valley Park
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coffee 9 Recs

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About Van Ness

Once the site of the Civil War, Van Ness has changed itself to embrace art, culture, cuisines and fashion. Places from Acacia Bistro for Mediterranean cuisine to the ideal urban escape at Rock Creek Park are well liked by most of the locals in the area during the weekends. The Hillwood Museum and Ga...
Suburban
Very Safe
Residential
Pet Friendly
No Nightlife
Plenty of Parks
Quiet Neighborhood
Median rents in Van Ness
Studio
$
1,500
1 Bedroom
$
1,850
2 Bedroom
$
2,450

Getting around Van Ness

L1/L2 (bus)

1 min

M4 (bus)

7 min

D32 (bus)

1 min

Van Ness Reviews

19 reviews
Reviewed by Washington DC Resident living at Connecticut House
Safe, safe safe! I can walk at night and I have never felt unsafe. very residential area so not a TON of restaurants/bars, but very close to the grocery store. Quiet and lots of families.
Reviewed by AmericanU Graduate Student living at Connecticut Heights
Haven't had any issues in the neighborhood. Everything is fairly quiet. Almost too quiet if you are a city person.
Reviewed by CRFB Employee living at 4600 Conduminiums
It's very quiet and residential, but close to Tenleytown and Cleveland Park bars and restaurants.
Reviewed by AmericanU Graduate Student living at Connecticut Heights
Pretty quiet neighborhood as far as DC neighborhoods go. I personally really like that about it as I prefer a quiet, darker, more residential scene, but maybe others would like it to be 'more happening.' It's a short ride to busier areas like DuPont or Adams Morgan though.
Reviewed by DC Resident living at Connecticut Heights
The area is quite suburban, especially off connecticut avenue. Plenty of parks and green space, which makes it great for pets. There are a few cafes, but no nightlife to speak of, and nearby grocery stores are definitely smaller and dated.
Reviewed by AmericanU Graduate Student living at Connecticut Heights
The complex is filled with either students, early-mid career professionals, or older retired individuals. The building is typically safe but I would suggest moving to a higher floor. The commute from tenley town circle to the apartment can be dangerous at night. My GF and our other roommates has been repeatedly stalked back to the building, chased, and even assaulted at gun point (turned out to be a fake gun). So please be aware of this. (I know this is not unique to this commute).
Reviewed by AmericanU Graduate Student living at 3618 Warren St NW
The neighborhood is very safe, but sleepy. There is no nightlife – most local restaurants close by 9pm every day.
Reviewed by AmericanU Graduate Student living at Ellicott House Apartments
Van Ness is a great neighborhood.