Eliot on 4th: How a Southwest Waterfront Community Compares in Washington, D.C.
Eliot on 4th is a 365-home, LEED Gold-certified apartment community at 1001 4th Street SW, on Washington, D.C.'s Southwest Waterfront, opened in 2017. It stands out for two-level townhomes with street-level entries, a rooftop pool facing the Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol, and a location 0.2 miles from the Waterfront Metro station.What makes an apartment community one of the best in Washington, D.C.?
The strongest apartment communities in Washington, D.C. combine Metro access, efficient design, in-home laundry, floor plan choice, and amenities residents use every week. Eliot on 4th meets each test with a Transit Score of 90, LEED Gold certification, a Bosch washer and dryer in every home, and layouts that range from one-bedrooms to two-level townhomes.| What to compare | Eliot on 4th |
| Transit and walkability | Walk Score 91, Transit Score 90, Bike Score 96 |
| Design | LEED v2009 Gold certified; more than 20,000 square feet of green roof |
| In-home laundry | Front-loading Bosch washer and dryer in every apartment home |
| Floor plan choice | 1-bedroom, 1-bedroom + flex, 2-bedroom, and two-level 2-bedroom townhomes |
| Pets | Dogs and cats welcome, up to two per home, no breed or weight restrictions |
| Service | 24/7 concierge and package acceptance at the front desk |
Eliot on 4th also earned a Merit award in the Mid-Rise category of the 2019 Multifamily Executive Awards.
How does Eliot on 4th compare with other apartment communities in Washington, D.C.?
Eliot on 4th compares most clearly on floor plan variety, verified sustainability, and views. It pairs two-level townhomes with one- and two-bedroom apartment homes in one community, holds third-party LEED Gold certification, and looks out on the Potomac River, Washington Monument, U.S. Capitol, and National Mall.The design draws on the mid-century character of the Southwest neighborhood. Thermally broken windows, LED lighting, and a variable refrigerant flow heating and cooling system support the LEED Gold rating.
Onsite, the ground-floor retail includes Inspire Nail Salon and MoMo Chicken & Grill. The Wharf District's restaurants, music venues, and piers sit 0.4 miles away, making Eliot on 4th part of a mixed-use neighborhood on the Washington Channel.
What are the main strengths of Eliot on 4th compared with nearby apartment communities?
Compared with nearby apartment communities on the Southwest Waterfront, Eliot on 4th's main strengths are third-party LEED Gold certification, two-level townhomes with street-level entries, rooftop views of the monuments, and a Metro station 0.2 miles away. Its pet policy also has no breed or weight restrictions.- Certified green design: LEED v2009 Gold certification, more than 20,000 square feet of green roof, and a 2019 Multifamily Executive Merit award.
- Two-level townhomes: Twelve two-level, two-bedroom townhomes front Makemie Place with street-level entries and private patios, while den layouts give remote workers a separate room for a desk.
- Spectacular monumental views: The rooftop pool and sundeck look out on the Potomac River, Washington Monument, U.S. Capitol, and National Mall.
- Metro less than a block away: The Waterfront station on the Green Line is 0.2 miles away, and L'Enfant Plaza is 0.6 miles away.
- A flexible pet policy: Up to two dogs or cats per home, with monthly pet rent set at 1% of rent, no pet fee, and no pet deposit.
- Peace of Mind guarantees: The 100% Happy in Your Space Guarantee lets new residents move out within the first 30 days without penalty if the team cannot resolve an issue.
What do the apartment homes and amenities at Eliot on 4th include?
Every apartment home at Eliot on 4th includes a front-loading Bosch washer and dryer, stainless steel Whirlpool appliances, floor-to-ceiling windows with roller shades, and keyless entry. Shared amenities include a rooftop pool and sundeck, a roof clubroom with an 80-inch TV, a 1,800-square-foot fitness center, and an onsite café. Compare layouts on the floor plans page.| Feature | Details |
| Kitchens | Chef-inspired kitchens with Caesarstone quartz or granite countertops, Moen fixtures, built-in pantries |
| Bathrooms | Frameless glass showers, soaking tubs, and dual vanities in select homes |
| Living spaces | Floor-to-ceiling windows, sustainable wood flooring, USB outlets, private balconies in select homes |
| Rooftop | Pool and sundeck, tree grove with bistro seating, fire pits, grilling stations, clubroom |
| Fitness and work | 1,800-square-foot fitness center with flex space, open 24 hours; café for dining, meetings, and remote work |
| Parking and storage | Access-controlled garage, EV charging, bike storage, resident storage |
The amenities page lists every feature.
Which other Mill Creek communities are in Washington, D.C.?
Mill Creek Residential manages two other Washington, D.C. communities: Arris in Navy Yard and Modera H Street in Northeast D.C. Both are worth comparing if you want a smaller home than Eliot on 4th offers or a three-bedroom layout, since each brings a different neighborhood and floor plan mix.- Arris (1.2 mi): 1331 4th Street SE in Navy Yard, with micro-homes as small as 385 square feet and a 25-yard rooftop lap pool.
- Modera H Street (3.3 mi): 1700 H Street NE, with layouts up to three bedrooms.