Second Generation Restaurant Space for Lease!

For Lease

3740 12th St NE, Washington, DC 20017

You can currently find 1 retail space(s) available for lease at Second Generation Restaurant Space for Lease!. Designated use type for space listed here includes restaurant. Current retail listings at this property total 1,600 square feet. Lease type options include NNN. Expand the listing and property details below for additional information on leasing opportunities at Second Generation Restaurant Space for Lease!.

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Contacts

Kevin Brandes

ONE Street Commercial Properties

Property Details

  • Property Type Retail - Restaurant
  • Property Size 9,581 SF
  • Units 18
  • Lot Size 0.12 Acre
  • Property Tenancy Multi-Tenant
  • Building Class C
  • Year Built 1973
  • Year Renovated 2022
  • Date Updated May 25, 2026
Situated on 12th St NE in the vibrant Brookland neighborhood, just 0.3 miles from the Redline Metro stop, this property benefits from high visibility on a primary corridor with strong pedestrian traffic. The surrounding area features a mix of dense residential buildings, local restaurants, and retail shops, creating a built-in customer base. Convenient access to public transit with and a walkable streetscape further enhance the appeal, making it a prime spot for food service or retail operations.ONE Street Commercial Properties is pleased to present 3740 12th St NE, a 1,600 sf second-generation restaurant space in the heart of Brookland. Fully equipped with a 10 ft hood, walk-in freezer, walk-in refrigerator, and a Class C Liquor license, this turnkey space allows an operator to step in and open with minimal upfront investment. The property also features a highly desirable outdoor seating area, enhancing street presence, visibility, and customer engagement. Situated along a prominent, high-traffic corridor and surrounded by a dense mix of residential and neighborhood-serving retail, the space is well suited for cafés, full-service restaurants, or other service-oriented concepts seeking a walkable, transit-accessible location within a dynamic and rapidly evolving community.
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Highlights

  • Outdoor Seating: Dedicated area for customer dining and street visibility
  • Prime Location: Highly visible on 12th?Street NE in Brookland with strong foot traffic
  • Size: 1,600?sf second-generation retail/restaurant space
  • Surrounding Amenities: Dense residential base, nearby restaurants, and retail activity
  • Transit & Walkability: Convenient access to public transportation and walkable streetscape
  • Turnkey Restaurant-Ready: 10?ft hood, Walk-in freezer, Walk-in refrigerator

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  • 69/100

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  • 77/100

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Location

  • City Washington, DC
  • Neighborhood Brookland
  • Zip Code 20017
  • Market Washington DC Suburban Maryland

Points of Interest

  • Rhode Island Ave Metro Station

    1.09 miles

  • NoMa–Gallaudet U

    2.09 miles

  • Shaw-Howard University Metro Station

    2.20 miles

  • Shaw-Howard University Metro Station Elevator

    2.21 miles

  • U Street

    2.27 miles

  • Columbia Heights

    2.28 miles

  • Shaw-Howard Univ

    2.32 miles

  • H Street & 13th Street Northeast

    2.47 miles

  • H Street & 8th Street Northeast

    2.48 miles

  • H Street & 5th Street Northeast

    2.51 miles

  • Shell

    0.08 miles

  • Exxon

    0.08 miles

  • ChargePoint

    0.32 miles

  • Value Auto Services

    0.69 miles

  • Sunoco

    0.96 miles

  • BP

    1.19 miles

  • Brentwood Rd Valero

    1.27 miles

  • Citgo

    1.30 miles

  • Tesla Supercharger

    2.19 miles

  • Tesla Destination Charger

    2.91 miles

  • Children's National Parking Garage

    0.19 miles

  • Rhode Island Avenue Metro Station Parking

    1.15 miles

  • Physician Office Parking Garage

    1.25 miles

  • Colonial Parking

    1.27 miles

  • Fort Totten Metro Station Parking

    1.39 miles

  • Upper Georgia Lot

    1.85 miles

  • Pond Parking

    2.30 miles

  • Highland Park Parking Garage

    2.33 miles

  • Union Station Parking Garage

    2.64 miles

  • Adams Morgan Colonial Parking

    2.88 miles

  • Taco City II

    0.00 miles

  • San Antonio Bar & Grill III

    0.12 miles

  • Pizza Boli's

    0.14 miles

  • America's Best Wings

    0.15 miles

  • Brookland Grill

    0.18 miles

  • Pizza Mart

    0.18 miles

  • The Runaway

    0.18 miles

  • Murry & Paul's

    0.20 miles

  • Juice Extractions

    0.21 miles

  • Subway

    0.21 miles

  • Ross

    1.09 miles

  • Giant

    1.15 miles

  • New Star Supermarket

    1.23 miles

  • Price's Grocery

    1.42 miles

  • Target

    1.44 miles

  • MOM's Organic Market

    1.47 miles

  • Avenue Supermarket

    1.56 miles

  • Walmart Supercenter

    1.63 miles

  • Brightwood Supermarket

    1.80 miles

  • Safeway

    1.81 miles

3740 12th St NE 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.

    3740 12th St NE is located in Brookland, which is home to a total of 14 listing(s). Retail space at Second Generation Restaurant Space for Lease! asks $45.00/SF/YR per square foot.

  • The property includes 1,600 square feet of retail space for lease. Of this total, 1,600 square feet are Restaurant.

    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.

    3740 12th St NE was last renovated in 2022.

    Knowing your ideal customer is essential. For your consideration, the average age of residents in Brookland is 38. The average household income here is $98,470 per year.

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Kevin Brandes

ONE Street Commercial Properties

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