New Condo Spotlight: The Lacey

An occasional series where we take you inside new condo buildings around Washington. By Arla Shephard

Comments () | Published March 26, 2009

What: The Lacey

Where: 2250 11th St., NW

Number of units: 26

Number sold: 14

Floorplans: The 12 remaining units—seven one-bedrooms and five two-bedrooms—range in size from 554 to 1,748 square feet.

Prices: $325,000 to $899,000

In each unit: Floor-to-ceiling windows and maple floors. Kitchens have white Corian counters with stainless-steel edges and appliances from companies in Italy, New Zealand, and Sweden.

Building amenities: The building was designed by Division1 Architects, the firm behind stylish area restaurants Mondo Sushi and Lima Restaurant and Lounge. Private balconies and common rooftop decks have views of the U.S. Capitol and Washington Monument, while indoors you can use the EcoSpace Elevator, a “green” elevator that uses less power than a typical elevator. There are only 13 parking spots, listed for $40,000 each.

Closest metro: The green and yellow line’s U Street station is about five blocks away.

Special deals: If you use the building’s preferred lender, the asking price drops one percent.

Expected completion: Done. Owners are able to move in immediately.