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1025 1st St SE #1315
1025 1st St SE #1315

The District is trading open-house signs for sparklers this Fourth of July weekend, and with only 57 open houses on the calendar citywide, the holiday slowdown makes for a low-key chance to tour at your own pace. We’ve rounded up six to get you started. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.

  • 1025 1st St SE #1315 — $625,000 — Navy Yard
    Open Sun. 1-3PM — Andrew Goodman
    “Welcome to Residence #1315 at Velocity Condominiums, a rare corner-unit, true 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in the heart of Navy Yard. Perched on the 13th floor, this sought-after residence is bathed in natural light thanks to its corner location and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows on multiple exposures, offering stunning city views and an open, airy feel throughout. The thoughtfully designed split-bedroom floor plan provides exceptional privacy and functionality, making it ideal for guests, roommates, or a dedicated home office.”
  • 1801 Wyoming Ave NW #23 — $639,900 — Kalorama
    Open Sun. 12-2PM — Margaret Babbington
    “Welcome to Residence #23 at 1801 Wyoming Avenue NW, an inviting home nestled in the heart of Washington, DC’s coveted Kalorama neighborhood. Blending timeless character with modern comfort, this beautifully maintained residence offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy one of the city’s most prestigious and walkable locations.”
  • 3426 24th St SE — $280,000 — Randle Heights
    Open Sun. 11:30AM-1PM — Stephanie Cooper
    “Welcome to 3426 24th St. SE, a standout in this park-filled corner of D.C. This solid, red-brick, semi-detached, single-family home is the perfect entry into home-ownership, a warm welcome into the city, or so much more depending on your needs! At the perfect price, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is abundantly roomy at approximately 1,200 square feet. It’s also so very attractive with newer roof, new siding on the addition and its rich wood floors across the main and upper levels. They shine with sunlight streaming in from three sides!”
  • 520 15th St SE — $850,000 — Capitol Hill
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3PM — Peter Grimm
    “Declare Your Independence! This One is Hotter than a Firecracker! Indeed, some homes just feel right from the start, and 520 15th Street SE is one of them. Perfectly positioned in one of Capitol Hill’s most convenient and connected locations, this light-filled porch-front delivers an increasingly rare combination: classic character, smart updates, private outdoor space, flexible living, and off-street parking.”
  • 1120 5th St NW — $1,695,000 — Mount Vernon Triangle
    Open Sun. 2-4PM — Kelly Brocki
    “The Brocki Group presents a distinguished 1890 Grand Victorian located in the heart of the Mt. Vernon Triangle Historic Preservation District. This rare 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence offers over 3,000 sq. ft. across four finished levels, complemented by three outdoor living spaces—a rooftop deck with city views, an expansive mid-level deck, and a hardscaped back and side yard ideal for parking and outdoor entertaining.”
  • 3554 13th St NW #2 — $1,379,000 — Columbia Heights
    Open Sun. 11:30AM-1:30PM — Tom Buerger
    “In the heart of the Columbia Heights residential area, come to the newer Heights 13 Condo living that lives like an individual house with unbelievable space and style. Three levels of living with 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths 3 balconies plus a private garage parking space.”

Event

A blue note is a musical moment that doesn’t quite land where you expect. And that’s the spirit behind this burlesque revue from DMVariety!

Start your weekend early with Blue Note Burlesque, a night of vintage tease and thrilling variety acts that’ll leave you exclaiming “I can’t believe I found this in an alley!”


Rant/Revel


photo by Jason Gooljar

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metro


Map includes National Airport station closures (only on March 7-8, May 9-10, and May 16-17).

Do note the official name used in the WMATA release below…

From WMATA:

“Crystal City Entrance Construction: Spring 2026 Weekend Closures

Highlights

Trains will not operate between Pentagon City and National Airport for ten impacted weekends in spring 2026. For three of those weekends, trains will not operate between Pentagon City and Potomac Yard.
Crystal City station will be closed for all ten impacted weekends.
In addition, National Airport station will also be closed for three of those impacted weekends.
Free shuttle buses will replace trains between Pentagon City and National Airport stations, with the shuttle extending to service Potomac Yard for the three weekends that National Airport station is closed.

Beginning the weekend of Feb. 14, 2026, (more…)


City Ride

Goodness. Right in front of Le Diplomate too.

Sweet City Ride is made possible by the Friends of the PoPville Sauntering Society!

From Wikipedia:

“The Citroën DS (French pronunciation: [si.tʁɔ.ɛn de.ɛs]) is a front mid-engined, front-wheel drive executive car manufactured and marketed by Citroën from 1955 to 1975, in fastback/sedan, wagon/estate, and convertible body configurations, across a single generation comprising three series. (more…)