1817 5th St - Unclaimed

Shaw sits in central Washington, DC, between downtown and the city’s northern neighborhoods. Historic rowhouses and landmarks such as the Howard Theatre give the area a strong sense of place, while restaurants, bars, cafés, and small shops cluster along U Street and 7th Street NW. The nearby Walter E. Washington Convention Center adds another major destination, and the Howard University Gallery of Art offers a cultural stop. For outdoor breaks, nearby Shaw Dog Park provides space for dogs, with playgrounds and green areas also available in the neighborhood. Shaw is well connected by Metro at Shaw-Howard University and Mount Vernon Square, as well as bus routes and bike lanes; many daily errands and outings are possible on foot. The Shaw neighborhood’s median rent is $3,100 per month, with a typical range of $1,350 to $33,949.