BLACKBIRD DC
1401 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
WASHINGTON, DC
blackbirdDC.COM
Location: Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.
Use: Mixed-Use Residential & Retail
Type: New Construction / Class-A Apartments
Size: 167 Residences + 20,000 SF Retail
Status: Completed 2020
Located at the intersection of community, culture, and connectivity, Blackbird is a vibrant mixed-use development in the heart of Capitol Hill. Completed in 2020, the project includes 167 contemporary apartment residences and 20,000 SF of ground-floor retail, designed to serve both residents and the surrounding neighborhood.
Blackbird’s residential offerings feature a mix of studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments with modern finishes, floor-to-ceiling windows, and efficient layouts ideal for urban living. Thoughtfully curated amenities include:
Rooftop lounge with panoramic city views
Modern fitness center
Resident coworking and gathering spaces
24-hour concierge and package services
Secure bike storage and garage parking
Blackbird is also home to The Roost, a 12,500 SF culinary collective operated by Neighborhood Restaurant Group. The Roost brings together a dynamic mix of food stalls, bars, and communal dining spaces—serving as both an amenity for residents and a destination for the greater Capitol Hill community.
Just steps from the Potomac Ave Metro and a short walk to Eastern Market, Barracks Row, and Navy Yard, Blackbird DC offers connected, community-driven living in one of D.C.’s most iconic neighborhoods.


















