Offered for rent is our lovingly restored and maintained 1BD/1BA unit at the Marlyn, a beautiful 1938 Art Deco building featured in prominent DC historian James Goode's famous book "Best Addresses".
At 700 square feet, this roomy and light-filled unit features:
- central air conditioning and heat (new convectors a few years ago)
- large dual-pane windows in every room; views of the National Cathedral from many
- updated and efficient galley kitchen with dishwasher, full sized fridge with ice-maker, and garbage disposal
- beautifully restored bathroom with pedestal sink and original tile floor
- original, restored parquet hardwood floors throughout the living and dining areas, wall-to-wall carpet in the bedroom
- ample closet space throughout the unit
- assigned storage space and bike room in the basement of the building
- utilities (electricity and water) included in monthly rent
The Marlyn features:
- large communal laundry in the basement on SMARTCARD system
- rooftop deck with beautiful views of the National Cathedral
- Front desk service (8am to 8pm weekdays; 8am to 6pm weekends)
This unit and building are fully pet friendly (with no size restrictions) with green space all around and a dog park three blocks away (owners have an 80 lb Labrador mix). Just around the corner are Cactus Cantina, 2 Amys, Cafe Deluxe, a Giant supermarket, CVS pharmacy, and the various retail, dining, and business options of the recent Cathedral Commons development (http
www.cathedralcommons.com/retail/). A few blocks down nearby Wisconsin Avenue you'll find the shops, restaurants, and night life of Glover Park.
Available for immediate occupancy. Please respond to this posting if interested, or call/text the number listed in the contact information section.
Off market
$243,900
3901 Cathedral Ave NW #16, Washington, DC 20016
1beds
1baths
700sqft
MultiFamily
Built in 1938
-- sqft lot
$243,900 Zestimate®
$348/sqft
$876/mo HOA
What's special
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Electric
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 700 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off-street
Features
- Exterior features: Brick
Lot
- Size: 424 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 18152016
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
Condition
- Year built: 1938
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: On Site Laundry Available
Location
- Region: Washington
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $876 monthly
Other
Other facts
- Cats Allowed
- Cooling System: Air Conditioning
- Cooling System: airConditioning
- Floor Covering: Hardwood
- Large Dogs Allowed
- Small Dogs Allowed
Services availability

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