Tucked into a quiet, one-way stretch of Columbia Heights, this second-floor home inside The Alexander offers the kind of calm that's hard to find this close to everything.The building itself is a converted brownstone, refreshed in 2009 ‹” the kind of place where the shared spaces feel cared for, not just maintained. A single flight of stairs puts you right at your own front door: close enough for an easy carry-up with groceries, far enough to leave the street noise behind.Inside, hardwood floors run throughout, the walls are freshly painted top to bottom, and a newer HVAC system means comfortable temperatures without the guesswork. The living and dining space is laid out efficiently and symmetrically, making the most of every square foot ‹” it reads larger than the numbers suggest.The kitchen has birch-stained cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and a gas range. The bathroom includes mahogany cabinetry with matching mirrors, and the bedroom offers updated LVP flooring, track lighting, and ample closet space.Utilities: gas, water, and use of the building's shared laundry room are included in rent.Storage: an extra storage unit in the building is included at no additional cost.Location-wise, it's hard to beat. The Coupe is half a block away for coffee, laptop time, or weekend brunch. El Chucho, Thip Khao, and Red Rocks Pizza are all within easy walking distance, and DC USA ‹” with Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, Petco, Lidl, and Mattress Firm ‹” is just a few blocks further. Two Metro stations sit nearby, so getting around the city from here is about as easy as it gets.