Brookland, DC Neighborhood Guide

Brookland sits in Northeast DC along the Red Line at Brookland CUA. The neighborhood includes Catholic University of America, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, residential streets with early to mid twentieth century homes, and new mixed use development at Monroe Street Market.

Fast Facts

• Location: Northeast DC, east of Edgewood and south of Michigan Park

• Main Corridors: 12th Street NE for local shops and services, Monroe Street NE for dining and Arts Walk, Michigan Avenue NE for cross town travel

• Transit: Red Line service at Brookland CUA, frequent bus routes along Michigan Avenue NE and 12th Street NE, Capital Bikeshare stations

• Trails and Biking: Metropolitan Branch Trail access near the station area

• Parks and Recreation: Turkey Thicket Recreation Center with pool and athletic fields, smaller pocket parks and playgrounds nearby

• Housing Types: Brick rowhouses, detached bungalows and cottages, mid century homes, condominiums near Monroe Street Market

Overview and History

Brookland developed as a streetcar suburb with a residential grid and institutions tied to Catholic University. The area today combines university facilities, religious institutions, and neighborhood retail on 12th Street NE. Recent years added mixed use buildings and public space around Monroe Street Market and the Arts Walk, which hosts regular vendor stalls and events.

Lifestyle and Amenities

Dining and Coffee
Monroe Street Market and 12th Street NE offer a rotating list of restaurants, cafes, and casual dining. Options include pizza, sandwiches, coffee, and seasonal pop ups along the Arts Walk.

Everyday Errands
Residents find grocery, pharmacies, hardware, fitness, and service businesses on or near 12th Street NE and Rhode Island Avenue NE. Many errands can be completed within a short walk or bike ride.

Parks and Recreation
Turkey Thicket Recreation Center provides an indoor pool, fields, courts, and a community center. Nearby green spaces include playgrounds and pocket parks on residential blocks. The Metropolitan Branch Trail connects Brookland to NoMa and Takoma for running and cycling.

Arts and Institutions
The Arts Walk at Monroe Street Market hosts maker studios and outdoor markets. Catholic University and the Basilica draw visitors for campus events, concerts, and services open to the public.

Housing and Real Estate Snapshot

Brookland offers a range of home types. Side streets feature brick rowhouses and detached single family homes from the early to mid twentieth century. Newer condominiums and apartments cluster near the station area and Monroe Street Market. Some rowhouses include lower level accessory spaces subject to DC regulations. Building sizes vary from two story homes to mid rise mixed use buildings.

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Transportation and Accessibility

• Metrorail: Red Line at Brookland CUA with direct service to Union Station and Downtown

• Bus: Multiple routes along Michigan Avenue NE, 12th Street NE, and Rhode Island Avenue NE

• Biking: Capital Bikeshare docks near the station and along key intersections, plus the Metropolitan Branch Trail for north south travel

• Driving: Michigan Avenue NE, Rhode Island Avenue NE, and South Dakota Avenue NE provide cross town connections. Residential permit parking applies on side streets where posted.

Community Landmarks

• Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

• Monroe Street Market and Arts Walk

• Turkey Thicket Recreation Center
  
  

FAQs

1. Where is Brookland in DC
   Brookland is in Northeast DC, centered on the Red Line at Brookland CUA, with Michigan Avenue NE to the north and 12th Street NE as a main retail corridor.
   
   
2. What types of homes are common in Brookland
   Expect brick rowhouses, detached bungalows and cottages, mid century houses, and newer condominiums near the station area and Monroe Street Market.
   
   
3. How do residents commute from Brookland
   Many use the Red Line at Brookland CUA, Metrobus routes on Michigan Avenue NE and 12th Street NE, and the Metropolitan Branch Trail for bike commuting.
   
   
4. What parks and recreation are nearby
   Turkey Thicket Recreation Center offers a pool, fields, and a community center. Smaller playgrounds and pocket parks sit within the residential blocks.
   
   
5. What services are available for daily errands
   Grocery, pharmacies, hardware, fitness, and services are located along 12th Street NE, Monroe Street NE, and nearby Rhode Island Avenue NE.

Roger Taylor
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