This former “Sleeping Beauty” has rewoken and has been brought back to her fully rejuvenated elegance and character.  Four floors of large open space, an open middle staircase, 37 windows and very tall ceiling heights invoke a marvelous presence.  The front of the building still shows the beauty of original Second Empire architecture, circa 1890.  The thriving businesses, newly built luxury apartment buildings and condominiums, and the prestigious 13th Street address make these magnificent properties prime real estate.

Locale - The Portner is located on 13th Street, NW, two (2) blocks due south of Historic Logan Circle, two (2) blocks from Thomas Circle, and six (6) blocks from the Dupont Circle Metro (Red Line) or four (4) blocks from McPherson Square Metro (Orange/Blue Line).

Amenities - The developer has rescued this architectural treasure and converted it into eight stunning condominiums. The only 2nd Empire structure in the immediate vicinity, “The Portner” offers an equally stunning interior. Among the amenities each unit contains are: Red Oak Hardwood Floors, Stainless Steel appliances, Absolute Black Granite countertops, Maple Cabinetry and Polished Chrome finishes. In addition to these features, the upper two units have private roof decks.

History - Named after Major General John A. Logan, Logan Circle is a 19th Century residential neighborhood that is the only circle in Washington, DC which retains its Victorian architecture.

Washington’s residential architecture in the Victorian era (1870-1900) drew on a wide range of inspiration. It was a period of creative experimentation which looked to more picturesque styles such as English Gothic, Queen Anne, and “The Portner’s” French Second Empire design motif.

Another interesting point of the Greater Logan neighborhood is that its row houses were designed a floor or two taller than houses constructed before the Civil War, as a sign of increased affluence of the middle and wealthy classes.  Historic Logan Circle’s design and accessibility were an important element of the 1791 L’Enfant Plan and Ellicott Plans for our the Nation’s Capital.

Neighborhood Features - The richly eclectic Logan Circle neighborhood provides local residents with community services while also attracting a regional audience to a vibrant nightlife composed of theaters, nightclubs and restaurants.

Restaurants
Logan Tavern
Sur de Mar
Thai Tanic
Rice
DC Coast
15 RIA
Lilabela
Butterfield 9
Merkado

Supermarkets
Whole Foods
Safeway
Giant

Metro Stops
McPherson Sq.
Dupont Circle
U Street/Cardozo
Mt. Vernon Sq. / Convention Center

Miscellaneous
Logan Hardware
CVS Pharmacy
Thomas Circle Gym
Maison 14
Starbucks
Blink Eyewear
Caribou Coffee
Convention Center

Cultural
National Mall
Smithsonian
14th St. Art Galleries (?)
Books a Million
Studio Theater
Lincoln Theater
Shakespeare Theater

Features & Finishes :

• Extra-large windows, extra-high ceilings
• Modern kitchens and stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and custom lighting
• Ceiling fans in living room and master bedrooms
• Gas fireplaces with remote control
• Red Oak hardwood flooring throughout
• Travertine marble floors and mosaic stone tile showers, glass shower doors and upscale fixtures in baths
• Pre-wired for the 21st century (CAT-5 cable; video, data and telephone ready)
• Individually controlled HVAC, efficient gas heat
• Full-size washers and dryers, walk-in closets
• Quality interior finishes, including 8" wood baseboard and solid-core wood interior doors