The Victoria, a new condominium building in D.C., offers dramatic city views and more

By Michele Lerner November 14 at 7:25 AM

Kristen Larson and her boyfriend, Brandon Chase, had been looking for a home to buy in the city for three years.

They were about to give up on their dream of homeownership until they found the Victoria, a newly constructed condominium building at 1443 Chapin St. NW, a few blocks from their apartment.

We love living on 14th Street, but it is just so hard to find something affordable in the city, Larson said. We expanded the area a little to Columbia Heights and into Adams Morgan but didnt find anything.

Larson and Chase were able to take advantage of preconstruction pricing at the Victoria, which was built by Drummond Development, a subsidiary of the UIP Companies.

The couple looked at new construction homes and resales, but they were particularly attracted to the design of their new one-bedroom condo with its open floor plan and large kitchen island.

Our bedrooms not that huge, but the rest of the place makes up for it with oversized windows and an open plan, Larson said. Also, everything has been done really well, with beautiful hardwood flooring, really nice lighting and upgraded appliances.

City views: Residents of the Victorias upper floors enjoy dramatic city views, including some that face the Washington Monument and the Capitol.

Each of the three available two-level penthouses includes a balcony and a roof terrace. The building has a C-shape design to maximize light to every residence and includes a private courtyard for residents.

In addition, advanced sound attenuating materials were used for noise reduction. Other building amenities include an elevator, a garage with nine parking spaces and space for bike and stroller storage, a surface parking lot and controlled building access.

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The Victoria, a new condominium building in D.C., offers dramatic city views and more