City view

A 58-unit, LEED Gold-certified affordable housing community located in D.C.’s Ward 8. Named for its stunning panoramic vistas of the Washington skyline, the property sits on a plateau overlooking the Anacostia neighborhood.


City View Apartments Overview

Quick Overview

  • Opened: December 2019 (Groundbreaking: August 2018)
  • Location: Anacostia (Ward 8), built as the final phase of the Sheridan Terrace revitalization.
  • Size: 68,000 square feet | 58 mixed-income units.
  • Affordability: Features permanent supportive housing, market-rate units, and income-restricted homes (50%–60% AMI). Notably, 62% of units are dedicated to residents earning 50% or less of the Area Median Income.

Green & Energy-Efficient Features

  • Certified LEED Gold
  • 71.2 KW rooftop solar array & Energy Star roof/windows
  • Energy-efficient individual HVAC and water heaters, plus full LED lighting

Apartment & Community Amenities

  • Stainless steel Energy Star appliances (including dishwashers & microwaves)
  • In-unit full-size washer and dryer
  • 24-hour front desk, fitness center, and covered garage parking

Awards & Recognition

  • 2021 USGBC Innovative Residential Project Award (National Capital Region)
  • 2019 Washington Business Journal Best Real Estate Deal winner
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