Attractions and Amenities
Located in NW DC, Shaw is a neighborhood filled with history and its own unique culture. Much of DC’s African-American history is found in Shaw, with Howard University being a prominent establishment in the neighborhood. During the late 1960’s, riots throughout the city brought Shaw and many of the surrounding neighborhoods to an economic decline. Now however, the U St corridor is one of the city’s most popular destinations on a weekend night. With numerous bars, clubs, and event halls; the U St corridor of Shaw is DC night life at its finest. Ben’s Chili Bowl on U St might be DC’s most famous restaurant, with hundreds of celebrities and politicians having stopped in for a bite over the years. In recent years a heavy influx of Ethiopian restaurants has emerged, leading some to call the 9th St block of U St “Little Ethiopia.” Both the U St and Shaw/Howard University metro stops service the area, so transportation is never an issue.
Shaw Real Estate
Many private investors have had their eyes on Shaw, and there are plans to create new mixed used buildings in the near future. These buildings will feature condo and apartment buildings on top, with retail shopping underneath. Currently the housing stock in Shaw consists of row-homes. There are more rental units then properties to buy however, as the housing tries to match with the young population of Shaw.
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