331 11th St NE Apartment

Architect-Renovated Capitol Hill Condo: 2BR + 2 Offices, 1,400 sq ft

Tranquil, light-filled 2-bedroom home on the top floor of a fully renovated Capitol Hill townhouse, designed by an internationally recognized architect. East-west exposure and new... double-paned wooden windows fill the space with light all day. Treetop views from both bedrooms.

This isn't your typical rental. The home has been carefully designed top to bottom: soaring ceilings, custom millwork, a hand-sculpted cupola, a dramatic spiral staircase, and an eye for material throughout. It's a place for someone who notices and cares about the spaces they live in.

Main Level
Soaring ceilings, new hardwood floors, and a custom spiral staircase anchor the open living and dining area. The chef's kitchen is fully remodeled with stainless European appliances, minimalist cabinetry, geometric tile flooring, and generous prep space. Built-in and floating bookcases throughout the main floor offer extensive shelving for books, art, and collections.

Two Workspaces
The home has two dedicated workspaces, one on each side. An incredible mezzanine office sits beneath a one-of-a-kind hand-sculpted cupola. A greenhouse studio on the opposite side of the home serves as a second light-filled work area or studio space — surrounded by glass on three sides, with treetop views and direct natural light all day. Custom millwork throughout.

Bedrooms
A large primary bedroom with generous closet space and treetop views. A second bedroom (or reading retreat) has natural light on both sides, with extensive built-in storage. Both rooms benefit from the home's double exposure and quiet, set-back position from the street.

The Bath: Designed for Two
Renovated in a European split layout, with three separate, distinct spaces:

A jewel-toned water closet (private toilet room)
A sculptural soaking tub in its own room, lit from above by a skylight
A walk-in geometric-tiled shower in a third space

Two people can get ready at the same time without competing for one room. The split layout is unusual in American homes but standard in European architecture, and once you live with it, returning to a single combined bath feels constraining.

Features & Finishes

New double-paned wooden windows throughout
New hardwood flooring across all rooms
Central HVAC (forced air heat + central AC)
In-unit Miele washer and dryer
Dishwasher and stainless appliance suite (Bertazzoni)
Built-in and floating bookcases throughout
Architect-designed storage and custom cabinetry
Hand-sculpted cupola over mezzanine office
Skylight over soaking tub alcove
Greenhouse studio with three-sided glass

Designer Pieces That Stay With the Home
- HAY dining table by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
- Mid-century modern sideboard
- Curved drinks cabinet
- Built-in European fixtures and cabinetry

Location: Capitol Hill, 11th & C NE

The home sits on one of Capitol Hill's most beautiful residential blocks: historic rowhouses, mature trees, brick sidewalks. You open the front door and you're walking through one of the prettiest streetscapes in DC.

Walkable to:

Lincoln Park — 4 blocks
Eastern Market — 8 blocks (the Saturday flea market and Sunday food market are neighborhood traditions)
H Street NE corridor — 5 blocks (restaurants, bars, the streetcar)
Union Market — 12 minutes' walk (Yellow Café, La Cosecha, dozens of food vendors)
Whole Foods on H Street — 6 blocks
Stanton Park and Lincoln Park dog runs

Eating Nearby
The neighborhood has quietly become one of DC's most exciting food corridors. Walking distance from the home: Daru and Pascual (both on the New York Times' list of best restaurants in America), Tapori (2026 RAMMY nominee for New Restaurant of the Year), Maketto, Sospeso, Toki Underground, Ethiopic, The Duck & The Peach, plus dozens more on H Street and Barracks Row.
Transit & Errands

Eastern Market Metro (Blue/Orange/Silver lines): 10-minute walk
Union Station (Red line, Amtrak, MARC, VRE): 15-minute walk
H Street streetcar: 5-minute walk
Capital Bikeshare stations within 2 blocks
Easy access to I-395, the SE/SW Freeway, and the 11th Street Bridge for drives to Virginia or Maryland

Terms

Available: June 1, 2026
Rent: $4,100/month
Lease term: 12 to 24 months
Water and sewer: included in rent
Other utilities: tenant responsibility (electric, gas, internet)
Off-street parking: available for $200/month
Furnishing: unfurnished (a few designer pieces convey, listed above)
Pets: dogs welcome; other pets negotiable
Smoking: no
Application: standard credit/income/reference check; first month's rent and security deposit at signing

This is a home for someone who works from home some or all of the time, values light and design, and wants to be in one of DC's most walkable, food-and-coffee-rich neighborhoods. Reach out to schedule a tour. Read More