1200 Kennedy St NW

For Lease

1200 Kennedy St NW, Washington, DC 20011

You can currently find 1 retail space(s) available for lease at 1200 Kennedy St NW. Designated use type for space listed here includes retail. Current retail listings at this property total 1,700 square feet. Lease type options include NNN. Expand the listing and property details below for additional information on leasing opportunities at 1200 Kennedy St NW.

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Contacts

Kevin Brandes

ONE Street Commercial Properties

Property Details

  • Property Type Retail - Street Retail
  • Property Size 2,807 SF
  • Units 10
  • Lot Size 0.05 Acre
  • Building Class C
  • Year Built 1923
  • Year Renovated 2025
  • Date Updated May 25, 2026
1200 Kennedy Street NW is located in a dense, residentially anchored pocket of Northwest Washington, DC, within the Manor Park and Sixteenth Street Heights neighborhood. The property benefits from its position along Kennedy Street, a neighborhood corridor that serves as a key east–west connector and supports a mix of local retail, service-oriented businesses, and residential uses. The immediate area is characterized by established rowhomes and apartment buildings, providing consistent day-to-day activity and a strong neighborhood customer base. With close proximity to public transportation, nearby schools, and larger commercial corridors, the location is well suited for neighborhood-serving retail, office, or service users seeking steady local demand in a stable Northwest DC market.ONE Street Commercial Properties is pleased to present this former restaurant space is offered in white shell condition with a commercial hood system already in place, providing a strong foundation for a food-and-beverage concept while allowing a new tenant flexibility in buildout and design. The interior has been cleared and prepared for customization, making it ideal for a wide range of restaurant or bar uses. In addition to the interior space, the lease includes over 750 square feet of exclusive outdoor area, well suited for a bar setup, outdoor dining, or expanded seating—an increasingly valuable feature in today’s market. The combination of existing infrastructure and substantial outdoor space presents a rare opportunity for an operator looking to create a distinctive, high-impact concept with both indoor and outdoor appeal.
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Highlights

  • Densely populated neighborhood
  • High visibility along Georgia Ave NW.
  • Hood infrastructure in place.

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Getting around

  • 91/100

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  • 65/100

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  • 70/100

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Location

  • City Washington, DC
  • Neighborhood 16th Street Heights
  • Zip Code 20011
  • Market Washington DC Suburban Maryland

Points of Interest

  • Takoma

    1.46 miles

  • Columbia Heights

    1.92 miles

  • Van Ness-UDC

    2.08 miles

  • Cleveland Park Metro Station - East Entrance

    2.14 miles

  • Cleveland Park Metro Station - West Entrance

    2.15 miles

  • Woodley Park - Zoo

    2.54 miles

  • U Street

    2.70 miles

  • Tenleytown–AU

    2.80 miles

  • Tenleytown-AU

    2.85 miles

  • Shaw-Howard University Metro Station

    2.89 miles

  • Valero

    0.32 miles

  • Exxon Gas

    0.66 miles

  • BP

    0.72 miles

  • Exxon

    0.76 miles

  • J & K Shell

    0.83 miles

  • New Hampshire Ave DC Valero

    0.99 miles

  • Shell

    1.12 miles

  • eVgo

    2.03 miles

  • SemaCharge

    2.12 miles

  • ChargePoint

    2.45 miles

  • Rock Creek Park Parking Lot 6

    0.99 miles

  • Rock Creek Park Parking Lot 7

    1.29 miles

  • Fort Totten Metro Station Parking

    1.33 miles

  • Colonial Parking

    1.63 miles

  • Highland Park Parking Garage

    1.94 miles

  • Physician Office Parking Garage

    2.02 miles

  • National Zoo Parking Lot C

    2.02 miles

  • National Zoo Parking Lot E

    2.07 miles

  • National Zoo Parking Lot B

    2.08 miles

  • National Zoo Bus Parking

    2.12 miles

  • Crown Caribbean Bakery

    0.05 miles

  • JJ's carry out

    0.09 miles

  • Corina's Restaurant

    0.16 miles

  • Odalis Restaurant

    0.16 miles

  • Warka Ethiopean Cuisine

    0.19 miles

  • Sing Long Carryout

    0.19 miles

  • Popeyes

    0.20 miles

  • Taqueria Districto Federal

    0.20 miles

  • Papa John's

    0.28 miles

  • Turntable Restaurant

    0.29 miles

  • Unsulution Grocery

    0.28 miles

  • Walmart Supercenter

    0.42 miles

  • GA Thrift Storecenter

    0.56 miles

  • Brightwood Supermarket

    0.88 miles

  • Avenue Supermarket

    0.91 miles

  • Safeway

    0.94 miles

  • Yes! Organic Market

    1.05 miles

  • Price's Grocery

    1.11 miles

  • Whole Foods Market

    1.38 miles

  • Marshalls

    1.84 miles

1200 Kennedy St NW Listing Brief

  • A property’s location contributes to the asking rent almost as much as its characteristics do. For instance, central urban locations with high walkability or suburban locations with ample parking and easy access by car will claim higher rents but offer superior access to your customer base. Likewise, the quality of the building systems and property finishes have a significant impact on how businesses can conduct their activity there, as well as on the experience of their customers.

    The rent for retail space at 1200 Kennedy St NW is available upon request. Feel free to reach out using the contact form conveniently included on this page to find out more about what the property can offer for your business.

  • The property includes 1,700 square feet of retail space for lease. Of this total, 1,700 square feet are Retail.

    Lease agreement conditions for the availability at this property include NNN.

    For more information or to schedule a tour of the property, use the convenient contact form on this page to get in touch with a representative.

  • You should keep in mind that different areas gradually build a reputation as hotspots or desirable corridors for shopping, eating, or other entertainment and consumer activities. So, while renting retail space in an area with a well-established high-end reputation might mean more customers that are more willing to spend, it will also place you in a more competitive environment.

    1200 Kennedy St NW was last renovated in 2025.

    Knowing your ideal customer is essential. For your consideration, the average age of residents in 16th Street Heights is 38. The average household income here is $110,309 per year.

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Kevin Brandes

ONE Street Commercial Properties

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