The Dupont East condo building, located at the beautiful embassy-laden intersection of 18th and Q St. north of Dupont Circle is known mostly for its distinctive awning; a modern structure designed to let in the light while protecting residents as they enter.

 

 

Having been a resident of the Dupont East condo building for most of my twenties and now a member of The Stokes Group, which has over a decade of experience of buying and selling in the building, I want to provide an insider description of the building and what it is like to be a part of the Dupont East Condo building community.

Building Amenities

The Dupont East condo building holds 195 units on 9 floors. The front lobby, newly renovated, is bright and open, surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows. The front desk is manned 24-hours a day to handle all mail, packages and any security needs. Guests must be buzzed in and given permission to enter from a resident. The building has one live-in superintendent, Aaron, and Aaron has a support staff of five who keep the building operating. In certain cases, the staff will stay at work around-the-clock to the benefit of the residences. No matter how much snow DC might get, Dupont East residents will never get snowed-in.

 

 

The roof deck is large with new patio furniture. There are no grills allowed but residents have planted an herb garden that provides the entire building with fresh herbs and mint for the taking. The 360 degree view of DC is spectacular, and on the 4th of July you better get up there before the fireworks start otherwise it will be too packed to see anything!

 

 

While in-unit washers+dryers are prohibited (the plumbing in the building would not support a washer in every unit), there is a large, bright and clean laundry room on the lower level, adjacent the parking garage. The building has both internal and external parking and all spaces are separately deeded. Spaces can be rented from owners at a rate of about $250/month for an inside space and occasionally come up for sale.

Pets

If you love dogs, this is where you want to live! If you are not a dog lover, email us HERE for a list of Dupont condos that prohibit pets. The Dupont East condo building is one of the most, if not THE most, pet friendly building in the District. There are no size or breed restrictions for dogs and there are no pet fees. It’s worth noting that the lack of a pet fee can be a double-edged sword; it’s great for owners with multiple pets, but can be bad for carpets.

 

Neighborhood

The Dupont East is perfectly situated between the 17th Street corridor and the Connecticut Ave corridor of Dupont Circle. Positioned walking distance to dozens of restaurants and bars, grocery stores and even a hardware store, there is no shortage of excitement around the neighborhood. You can do nearly all your errands on foot or you can spend three hours sipping mimosas at brunch. The building is a 10-minute walk to the Q Street exit of the Dupont Circle red line METRO station.

The Dupont East is a wonderful building that supported me throughout my life as a young professional. After moving away I find that what I really miss most is the people, both the staff and the residents, and of course, the dogs.

If you are interested in learning more about The Dupont East, or if you are looking for a super pet friendly condo or a no-pet building, email us HERE today and we’ll help you find the perfect place.

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