At a construction site, a group of people wearing masks stands together, with one person in the center holding a check. This initiative by the Skyland Development Team aims to fund programs benefiting DC Public Schools. | DC Apartments by WC Smith

Skyland Development Team Helps Fund Programs for DC Public Schools

WC Smith and Rappaport, our retail partner, have provided financial support to six DC public schools in Wards 7 and 8, as part of the Community Benefits Program for the Skyland Town Center development. This support will fund many needs, including art supplies, laptops, math intervention materials, stocking a food pantry, and developing ebooks, supplementary […]

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Interior view of a modern indoor garden at The Garrett, featuring lush green plants, concrete planters, and a light brick path. A staircase graces the background as natural light streams through tall glass windows, offering an inviting space for those considering leasing. | DC Apartments by WC Smith

Leasing Now Available for The Garrett

Leasing has begun at The Garrett (150 Eye St. SE), the third and final building comprising The Collective, WC Smith’s signature development in Capitol Riverfront. The Garrett has studio, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments. Styling in all of The Garrett’s exclusive loft-inspired floorplans includes crackled tile backsplash, quartz countertops, open kitchen shelving, chrome fixtures, and

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Street view of the large, multi-story brick apartment building at 2701 Connecticut Ave NW, adorned with green awnings and surrounded by trees and landscaping on a sunny day. | DC Apartments by WC Smith

Happy 100th Birthday to 2701 Connecticut Ave. NW

Happy Birthday to 2701 Connecticut Ave. NW, which celebrates its centennial on Sept. 27. The building was designed by noted DC developer Harry Wardman and architect Clarke Waggaman (whose father was a prominent land developer in the city). Wardman began his career building row houses, and earned a reputation for using high quality materials and

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This modern apartment complex, a shining example of prime real estate, boasts a blend of gray and brick facades with large windows. A spacious parking area lies in front, encircled by a black metal fence. It’s no wonder this property has been recognized with Best Deal Awards. | DC Apartments by WC Smith

WC Smith Wins 2 Best Real Estate Deal Awards

WC Smith was twice honored at the Washington Business Journal’s Best Real Estate Deals of 2019 ceremony, held virtually on Sept. 15. City View, WC Smith’s newest affordable housing development, received a Best Real Estate Deal award for project delivery. The May 2019 signing of the lease to bring Lidl, the German-based supermarket chain, as

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City View Apartments, a modern three-story complex with gray and red brick exteriors, boasts large windows and a spacious parking area with several cars, all enclosed by a sleek black metal fence. Proudly featuring LEED® Gold Certification, it embodies sustainable urban living. | DC Apartments by WC Smith

City View Apartments Awarded LEED® Gold Certification

City View, a WC Smith residential project in Ward 8, has been certified as LEED® Gold by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), joining a small list of affordable housing properties in Washington to reach that level of recognition for their commitment to sustainable building practices. Of City View’s 58-units, 90% are affordable, including units

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The window display on the brick building prominently features the word "United" at its center, flanked by heart shapes crafted from paper cutouts. It stands as a vibrant symbol of community resilience during the COVID-19 crisis, echoing the spirit of WC Smith's neighborhood engagements. | DC Apartments by WC Smith

COVID Companions: One WC Smith Community Manager’s Response to the COVID-19 Crisis

Claire Ruppert, community manager at WC Smith’s Frontenac and Clarence House apartments, was concerned. When the COVID-19 crisis began to take hold of the District, she was worried that some people would not self-report and not be able to self-quarantine as a result of not accepting help. She also wanted to assure her residents, most

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Join our Instagram Live events at Avec on H and support DC businesses! On April 16, master a cooking class; April 23, groove in a dance class; April 30, shake things up with a cocktail workshop; and on May 7, explore your artistic side with a watercolor tutorial. Connect with fellow residents!. | DC Apartments by WC Smith

Avec on H Residents Connect, Support DC Businesses with #AtHomeWithAvec Challenge

A strong sense community is a hallmark of a WC Smith property, but in times such as these, forming and maintaining connections for all has become a challenge. However, the staff and residents of Avec on H, WC Smith’s newest residential property, have uniquely created a way to build ties with each other and support

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Circular seal with text: "POWER RANKINGS, ELITE 1%, ORA, 2019, J TURNER RESEARCH." Stars and lines elegantly enhance the design, reflecting the prestigious status of WC Smith Properties. | DC Apartments by WC Smith

Eight WC Smith Properties Earn “Elite 1%” Status

Eight WC Smith properties have placed in J Turner Research’s 2019 “Elite 1%” national survey of apartments. Two of the properties, 2800 Ontario and 2701 Connecticut, were the top-2 rated properties in Washington, DC. The other WC Smith properties to be honored are: Park Vista (an affordable property), Brunswick House, 2800 Woodley, Agora, Meridian Park

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The Skyland Workforce Center celebrates its 5th Anniversary, with two people proudly holding a certificate. The person on the left wears a colorful jacket, while the person on the right sports glasses and a black top. | DC Apartments by WC Smith

Skyland Workforce Center Celebrates 5th Anniversary

The Skyland Workforce Center and its nonprofit partners celebrated five years of helping people get trained and placed in jobs. Many jobseekers face multiple challenges related to literacy, computer skills, work readiness, transportation, housing and other barriers to employment. The Center leverages the expertise of its six partners to provide high-quality workforce development programs in

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