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Low-Rise Apartment
Capitol Hill, 215 Constitution Ave NE | Washington, D.C.
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  •  Air Conditioning
  •  Building Laundry Room
  •  Doorman Building
  •  Elevators
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Parking Available
  •  Pet Friendly
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances

User Rating

4.3
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3 Reviews

About this Location

Capitol Hill Supermarket
5 min walk
The Mall
18 min walk
Red (metro) - 11 min
Blue/Orange (metro) - 12 min
In a quiet
neighborhood
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby

Pricing 

  • Building Related

    •  Elevators

  • Entertainment

    •  Resident Events

  • Included

    •  Basic Cable Included

  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stove & Oven

  • Laundry

    •  Building Laundry Room

  • Lease Terms

    •  Student Housing

  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning
    •  Hardwood Floors

  • Security & Maintenance

    •  24 Hour Emergency Maintenance
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Overall rating 4.3/10, based on 3 renter reviews Write a review

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Amenities
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Management
4.3
Value
5.3
Social
6.3
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The Congressional reviews and highlights

  • free laundry
  • small cooking space and bathrooms
  • fantastic location
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Yikes

This apartment is tiny and I can't cook anything on my fake stove without it starting on fire. True story. One room with a tiny kitchen and a bathroom gets really hot - it is like a sauna. Shower leaks, the whole room is really hot, and the pipes in the wall sound like they are going to explode. Also the internet stinks.

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Great apartment

The Congressional is in a fantastic location- right next to the Supreme Court building. It's not the perfect living arrangement for three girls, but we manage. Small cooking space and bathroom, but like I said, you make do. Plenty of drawers, but not a lot of hanging space. Wi-Fi is generally OK, but it can be a struggle if you want to watch Netflix after 5 p.m. Free laundry too.

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Dream Spot

At the Congressional, you can't beat the location. I walk out of my building, look to the left and see the Capitol - it's beautiful. However, the building itself is ancient and tiny. The rooms are more like closets. While the semi-updated kitchen (dishwasher and countertop stove) is appreciated, it's really just enough to scrape by. The bathroom is so small and outdated - almost impossible to keep clean. And really, to share the space with someone is much less than ideal. If I were to go through the housing process again, I would find something - maybe not as close to Capitol Hill - with more space and amenities and less money.

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 26 Recs

Bagels & Baguettes
sweetgreen
We, The Pizza
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grocery 2 Recs

Capitol Hill Supermarket
Trader Joe’s
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convenience 2 Recs

Walgreens
The Corner Market
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fitness 9 Recs

Balance Gym
Barre3
William H Rumsey Aquatic Center
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parks 5 Recs

Lincoln Park
Stanton Park
Lovejoy Park
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coffee 11 Recs

Ebenezers Coffeehouse
Sidamo Coffee and Tea
Cafe Bliss
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About Capitol Hill

A remarkable neighborhood with memorable structures such as the Supreme Court, Union Station and the Bartholdi Fountain. Literature or science lovers can spend a whole day at the Folger Shakespeare Library reading books and watching classical plays, or the US Botanic Garden attending gardening semin...
Safe
Quiet
Vibrant
Easy Commute
Fun Neighborhood
Mostly Residential
Not Much Nightlife
Median rents in Capitol Hill
Studio
$
1,350
1 Bedroom
$
2,100
2 Bedroom
$
2,500

Getting around Capitol Hill

Red

11 min

Blue/Orange (metro)

12 min

MARC (rail)

15 min

97 (bus)

4 min

32/36 (bus)

9 min

96/X8 (bus)

5 min

230 (bus)

4 min

Capitol Hill Reviews

15 reviews
Reviewed by GW Law Student living at 725 Massachusetts Ave
Love the neighborhood. Very safe and residential. Easy access to campus (~30 commute). Not as close to restaurants, other attractions.
Reviewed by Financial Services Professional living at Capitol Hill
Quiet but very nice. Lots of young families. Decent restaurant selection. Not a lot of nightlife (besides 8th St SE which is a slightly older crowd). Generally go to U St / Dupont Circle / Adams Morgan area to go to bars, 20 to 30 minute uber (3-4 slow city miles). Decent metro access (silver, orange, blue, and red) and access to Union Station (Amtrak and buses). Close to National Mall and somewhat close to Nationals Park for baseball games. Commute to McLean HQ building is a 45 minute metro ride from Capitol South on the Silver Line. Driving w/ minimal traffic is 25 mins to office. Driving w/ bad traffic (usually in afternoons) is 1 hour.
Reviewed by DC Resident living at The Parkman at Lincoln Park
It's an excellent, safe neighborhood with plenty of families. While it's not the most exciting neighborhood in the city, it's within walking distance of plenty of bars and restaurants.
Reviewed by Anonymous living at Butterfield House
A great neighborhood right in the heart of Capitol Hill. Not much night life or young crowds but incredibly charming and great for dining out or brunch.
Reviewed by GW MBA Student living at Self-Owned Home
This a wonderful neighborhood... close to downtown, great restaurants and bars, and also quiet and residential.
Reviewed by GW Law Student living at 518 2nd Street Apt 1 SE
Far from school and people who live NW, but gorgeous area, lots of restaurants and bars and young people, right by the Capitol, Library of Congress, and Supreme Court.
Reviewed by GW Med Student living at Hill House Apartments
Nice calm neighborhood with great restaurants. Break from foggy bottom/student life
Reviewed by DC Scholars Student living at Stanton House
The neighborhood is adorable and the neighbors were all very kind.

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