NHPF BUILDS The District of Columbia
The NHP Foundation (NHPF) is a leading provider of affordable housing in 16 states and the District of Columbia. We are proud to say that NHPF owns a total of 1,578 units in the District, more than in any other geographic area in the country. The organization was founded in the District of Columbia as a not for profit corporation in 1989, thus ensuring a substantial future presence in Washington, DC. Our first property in the District, The Roundtree Residences, was built in 2013 and NHPF now owns 10 properties in the District. The Roundtree Residences was co-developed as a ground-up project in coordination with the Allen Chapel AME via NHPF’s Affiliate Program, which partners with under-resourced community, religious, or other local organizations to provide expertise and funding. The Roundtree Residences, an environmentally sensitive project, was completed on time, under budget, and has won several awards. Since 2013, NHPF has developed five more properties via the Affiliate Program and seven through the District’s unique TOPA program (The Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act of 1980). TOPA affords tenants living in the District of Columbia unique rights to assume control and agency over their housing circumstances. TOPA gives residents and tenants’ associations a first shot at purchasing the building in which they live. The TOPA process contains specific procedures which ensure tenants have enough time to assemble the right financing, negotiate a fair contract, and settle with the landlord on the sale of the property. Properties developed via TOPA include Takoma Place, which has recently completed an extensive renovation and Parkchester Apartments, a valuable source of
affordable housing in Southeast DC. The acquisition and rehabilitation of Parkchester Apartments was followed by two additional TOPA acquisitions: Benning Heights Apartments and Woodmont Crossing Apartments. Currently, NHPF is overseeing the renovation of another TOPA property, Anacostia Gardens Apartments as well as The Bobbi, a 2023 acquisition. Looking to the future, Columbia Heights Village and Ridgecrest are major redevelopments in the works for the coming years. Columbia Heights Village will include the additional construction of several hundred units. Needless to say, NHPF’s portfolio and previous developments have led to excellent community, municipal and government relations in the District.
NHPF Builds the District of Columbia
Today, NHPF is proud to have completed more new housing. Via the NHPF Affiliate Program, the organization constructed The Strand. NHPF, The Warrenton Group (TWG), and the Washington Metropolitan CDC (WMCDC), a faith-based affiliate, collaborated to develop this landmark project in a historically underserved community. The Strand is a mixed-use, mixed-income development featuring an 86-unit midrise building (new construction), new retail space (10,000 SF), and will also include the renovation of a historic theater in Washington, DC’s Deanwood community. In addition, NHPF completed ground-up construction of 41 units of affordable housing at 17 Mississippi Avenue in the Congress Heights area in DC’s Ward 8. It features nine units of permanent supportive housing for people who are experiencing homelessness or who need mental health support.
17 Mississippi Apartments Affordable Housing in Southeast Washington, DC
Completed in 2023, 17 Mississippi Apartments provides 41 units of newly constructed affordable housing in the Bellevue neighborhood of Southeast Washington, DC. This six-story building—four wood-framed stories on top of a two-story concrete podium—is built into a gently sloping hillside on the south side of Mississippi Avenue and provides 10 on-site parking spaces for its mix of studios, one bedroom, and three bedroom apartments. Anacostia Gardens Nearby to Parks, Recreation Facilities, and Transportation in Washington, DC Anacostia Gardens is a 100-unit market rate property located in Washington, DC’s Fort DuPont neighborhood of Ward 7. The property was built in the early 1960s and consists of one E-shaped building with flat roofs. It is adjacent to the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy and is located in a Qualified Census Tract (QCT). Anacostia Gardens Apartments offers 37 one-bedroom / one-bathroom units, 49 two bedroom / one-bathroom units, and 14 three-bedroom / one and a half-bathroom units. The apartment units have gas heating and hot water, and electric for lights, appliances, and air-conditioning. Each unit has its own heating system and hot water heater. NHPF embarked on a moderate rehabilitation of Anacostia Gardens in early 2020 in order to provide upgrades to all major building systems, as well as refurbishment of the facility’s common areas and exteriors. This rehabilitation improved Anacostia Garden’s long-term financial viability and market appeal, thereby preserving this affordable property for another generation.
Benning Heights Affordable Living in Washington, DC
Benning Heights is a 148-unit all brick, garden style walk-up apartment community. The property is made up of one-, two-, and three-bedroom units, all spread over 24 two-story buildings. Benning Heights is located just minutes from DC’s public transportation system making it an ideal home for commuters. Comfort, convenience, and affordability are waiting for you at Benning Heights Apartments. We take pride
in providing a professional staff and well-manicured grounds.
NHPF BUILDS THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
The Bobbi 23 Affordable Housing Units Located in the Kalorama Neighborhood of Washington, DC
In late 2023, Embolden Real Estate, LLC (Embolden), a minority- and woman-owned development firm, and NHPF, acquired The Amelia and Paul, a six-story property with 23 apartments located in the Kalorama neighborhood and the Near Northwest Washington, DC Planning Area, one of the District’s priority areas for affordable housing development and preservation, through a TOPA deal. As part of its mission, the property, now known as The Bobbi, will employ certified business entities (CBEs), socially disadvantaged, minority-owned, and small businesses. Renovations are expected to be completed as early as Q4, 2025 and will result in a family-friendly, amenity- and service-enriched building that meets Enterprise Green Community Plus standards. Columbia Heights Village Apartments Affordable High-rise, Garden-style, and Town Homes in Washington, DC Columbia Heights Village is a 406-unit, 31 building apartment development located on 14th Street, NW in the vicinity of Harvard Street and Columbia Road in Washington, DC. The property is composed of three different property types: a ten-story high-rise, garden-style homes, and seven town homes. Fully renovated in 2001, Columbia Heights Village Apartments offers exceptional subsidized housing accommodations in the heart of the vibrant Columbia Heights neighborhood. The community is walking distance to Columbia Heights Metro Station (Green/Yellow line). Elm Gardens Apartments 36 Units of Affordable Housing in the Takoma Neighborhood of Washington, DC Acquired by NHPF in the fall of 2022 via TOPA, Elm Gardens Apartments is a 36-unit naturally occurring affordable property in the bustling Takoma neighborhood of Washington, DC. NHPF’s acquisition of Elm Gardens, in coordination with the Tenants Association, will ensure its continued affordability for many years to come. Elm Gardens consists of one all-brick, 3-story walk-up building with 36 parking spaces. Last renovated in 2000, Elm Gardens was originally built in 1966 and recently added solar panels to the roof. A laundry room is available to residents on-site and the property located one block away from the Takoma Metro station.
NHPF BUILDS THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Parkchester Convenience and Comfort in Washington, DC Located at 2704 Wade Road SE, Washington, DC in the Barry Farm
neighborhood, the Parkchester Apartments are in an up-and-coming DC area conveniently located near shopping and public transportation, and across the street from a brand new, state-of-the-art recreation center. The property consists of four garden style apartment buildings, totaling 93 apartment units that will be developed and rehabilitated by NHPF. The property features spacious one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, and resident services and programming is provided by Operation Pathways.
Ridgecrest Village Apartments Affordable Housing in Washington, DC
Ridgecrest Village is a 272-unit apartment development located at 2000 Ridgecrest Court, SE in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC. The property consists of 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom units in 13 three-story buildings. Phase 1 of a two-phase renovation was completed in 2024, and Phase 2 is under construction and will be completed in fall 2025.
Takoma Place Apartments Come Home to Takoma Place Apartments in Washington, DC Takoma Place Apartments provides long-term affordable housing in an up and coming Washington, DC neighborhood. Built in 1953, the property consists of seven, four-story apartment buildings. It is located across the street from the former Walter Reed Medical Center, which is being redeveloped into a 3.1 million square foot mixed-use campus. NHPF and the Takoma Place Tenants Association recently partnered to complete a $31.7 million rehabilitation of the property using low income housing tax credits as well as subsidies provided by the DC Government.
NHPF BUILDS THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
The Roundtree Residences Stylish, Comfortable, and Affordable in Washington, DC The Roundtree Residences is a 91-unit senior housing development in southeast Washington, DC. Construction began in January, 2012 and was completed in March, 2013. The Roundtree Residences is owned in partnership with Vision of Victory CDC (VOV), which is a part of Allen Chapel AME Church, a pillar of the surrounding community. NHPF served as developer of the property in partnership with VOV and District Development Group, LLC, a local for profit development company. The property includes a community room, internet café, exercise room, and an onsite medical clinic for residents. NHPF was committed to having this project contribute to local economic development. 65% of construction sub-contracting was with local (Ward 8), small, or disadvantage business and 15% of labor-hours were with local residents. Both of these were well in excess of local requirements.
The Strand Residences Affordable Housing in Washington’s Deanwood Area
The Strand Residences brings 86 affordable apartments (71 one-bedroom and 15 two-bedroom units) to the Deanwood neighborhood. One-third of the units (or twenty-eight units) are replacement housing for the nearby Lincoln Heights and Richardson Dwelling properties, affordable to households who earn less than 30% of the area median income. The building also has two retail bays for neighborhood-based companies, a gym and bike locker, a patio and lounge, and two large community rooms. The Residences is next door to the Strand Theater, a historic landmark that NHPF is also renovating. Woodmont Crossing Apartments An Affordable Living Environment in Southeast Washington, DC As part of the DC Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA), The Woodmont Crossing United Tenants Association exercised its right and selected NHPF to partner on the acquisition and rehabilitation of the two and three-bedroom unit property. Woodmont Crossing is a 12-building, garden-style property only 5 minutes from downtown DC . Apartments in this gated 176 unit community feature private balconies with patios, walk-in closets, and foyer entries. The grounds include a business center, swimming pool, children’s wading pool and playground.
NHPF BUILDS THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Mission The NHP Foundation is a not-for- profit real estate organization dedicated to preserving and creating sustainable, service-enriched multifamily housing that is both affordable to low and moderate income families and seniors, and beneficial to their communities.
Vision A future where communities flourish because attractive, sustainable housing options and life-enhancing services are ensured for income-challenged Americans.
Values NHPF seeks to promote greater diversity, inclusion, racial equity, and social justice in addition to its long-established mission of providing sustainable, service- enriched affordable housing. NHPF is committed to increasing access to opportunities for historically underrepresented individuals and businesses in the development and operation of affordable housing communities.
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