***Open houses canceled - Under contract! *** Live in the social epicenter of Washington, DC. The Josephine Condominium is located at 440 Rhode Island Avenue NW and that puts it in the heart of Shaw. Even in times of social distancing and restricted movement, proximity to restaurants and dining options maintain the value proposition because you can go pick up food and drinks from some of the best chefs and mixologists in the city and save the delivery fee! Brand new Beer garden - Electric cool-aid opened up just down the street and is a great option for socially distant Beer stein and frozen cocktail consumption! Shaw Neighborhood was named after Union Civil War Colonel Robert Gould Shaw and was founded as a freed slave encampment just outside the original Washington City . The history is so rich in this neighborhood as it thrived in the 19th and early 20th centuries as a center of black culture, art, and academia. Unit 201 features two bedrooms and two bathrooms and is just over 1000 sq ft of generous living space. Constructed in 2009, the building gives you contemporary style and dimensions with timeless luxury appointments and fixtures. The open kitchen features an entire wall of subway tile backsplash, custom cabinetry, and stone countertops. Additionally, the open kitchen features a breakfast bar and tons of storage perfectly accented by the stainless steel appliances that include a 6 burner chef's range. The Owner's suite has an over-sized bay window that allows for maximum natural light for the majority of the day. The Owner s suite includes a private bathroom that has stainless features and frameless glass shower doors. There is a second generous bedroom and hall full bathroom for guests along with stacked washer and dryer in the unit. The gleaming hardwood floors, recessed lights and built in storage give the main living space a welcoming and warm energy reminiscent of the original row homes that Shaw is known for in a condominium. A walk score of 97 means that all the everyday amenities like groceries, pharmacies, transportation, parks, and bike routes are in abundance and very close by. Do not miss out on this outstanding opportunity to own in the most culturally significant neighborhood in the city. Welcome home!