D.C. Housing Authority HQ Redevelopment
Update
05/16/24
Leasing Underway for The Iris in NoMa
Tours and lease applications for The Iris, a 430-unit mixed-income residence are now open. Construction of The Iris, which includes 86 affordable units, is near completion at the former site of the DCHA headquarters at 1133 North Capitol Street, NE. Levels one through seven are now available for tours with floors eight to the rooftop opening at the end of August. Move-ins will begin May 20th. Greystar Real Estate Partners is providing leasing and management for the 380,000-square-foot property. This DCHA-sponsored public-private partnership is the first phase of the three-phase redevelopment and reuse of the underutilized former DCHA headquarters site.
“The Iris strengthens the DC Housing Authority’s residential options to our residents by offering homes that are thoughtfully designed, modern and, most importantly, affordable in a central location,” said DCHA Executive Director Keith Pettigrew. “This phase is the first step in the substantial growth of affordable housing options in the NoMa neighborhood.”
The LEED Gold property, with an interior design emphasis on nature and an indoor/outdoor lifestyle, enjoys views of the Capitol and Washington Monument from the rooftop with pool, cabanas, and dog park. With nine-foot ceilings in every unit, home options include studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences. Twenty percent of the unit mix is affordable for families at 60% of AMI and below.
Common area and exterior amenities include double-height lobby with concierge; open space co-working area with private work pods; fitness center and yoga studio; sports bar; private dining room with stainless steel appliances for cooking and catering; outdoor kitchen with BBQ stations; reading library; courtyard rooftop lounges; multi-station dog-grooming facility; and a mail and package center.
