5.8 out of 10

G St Southwest, Southwest / Waterfront

Ranked 1st best street in Southwest / Waterfront
38.8812818992369 -77.0198048144584
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JCG JCG
4/5
2yrs+

"6th Street SW Has Good Access to the Marina Area"

Living on 6th Street SW is pretty sweet if you enjoy the water, because that's where this street begins, right at Water Street. Most of the buildings toward this end of 6th Street SW are larger and relatively more modern apartment buildings, but as you get farther away from the water, the neighborhood begins to turn more citified with brick townhouses dotting the landscape. Living near the water is really nice in the warmer weather, since it's a relatively safe place to walk or jog and there are a lot of restaurants that (naturally) specialize in seafood. Many boaters keep their vessels at the marina, so it is very busy during the summer months. Often people will come down and just hang out on the boats, so it is a very friendly and warm atmosphere. The street passes close to Southeastern University, so if you live here and go to school there, it's an easy, walkable commute. It is also very close to the Arena Stage, which is on 6th St. SW and Maine, so you would have opportunities to see some great theater. All in all this is a very nice place -- close to the water and close to downtown.
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4/5
2yrs+

"Cross Street Near Smithsonian and Capitol"

Fourth Street crosses the National Mall and goes by the Air and Space Museum and the new National Museum of the American Indian. As you walk or drive down the street, you get a great view of the United States Capitol Building which is four blocks away. In the other direction you can see the Washington Monument. As you move south you pass by government agency buildings. After going under a bridge beneath the SW Freeway, you enter the residential area of South West DC where there is a park, apartment buildings and townhouses. This is an important street that has magnificent views of the center of the US government and the Smithsonian.
3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 3/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 3/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 3/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
2yrs+

"Downtown near Baseball Stadium"

G Street, SW is a street near the center of Washington DC. It's just a few blocks from the United States Capitol, the National Mall, and the Smithsonian Institute. There are a number of large apartment buildings. The rest of the street are townhouses. If you work for a government agency or on Capitol Hill, it is very convenient. There is also a branch of the DC Public Library and a small university, Southeastern University. The Washington National's baseball park is close by. Near the stadium there are many new office buildings and hotels. If you like living in an urban environment where you can walk or use public transportation to go everywhere, this is a good area to live.
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