1300 Massachusetts Ave Nw #302, Washington, DC 20005

The DeSoto was built 1903/1904ish, remember Rome wasn’t built in a day either. Originally a grand 25-apartment complex with a dining room and an elevator (ooh la la!), The DeSoto was transformed into a cooperative in the swinging '60s. Fast forward to 2020, while the world was busy baking banana bread, The DeSoto was getting a major facelift with a new central HVAC system, a shiny new roof and a fresh coat of paint inside and out. And yes, it’s totally pet-friendly, so Fido and Kitty are more than welcome. Can’t complain about the neighborhood, this mid-rise marvel is just a block away from the vibrant 14th Street corridor, where you’ll find restaurants, bistros, bars, Studio Theater and the ever popular Whole Foods on P Street (right next to CVS). And let’s not forget the new Van Leeuwen Ice Cream at 14th & P Street—because life is too short to skip dessert. For the Metro enthusiasts, you’re just blocks away from Farragut West/North, McPherson Square and Convention Center metro … read more …