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Gutted Brick Quadplex Conversion

1219 Simms Place Northeast Washington, DC 20002

1219 Simms Place Northeast, Washington, DC, 20002
$750,000
For Sale
$750,000

Gutted brick four-unit building with approved plans for a residential conversion on a deep lot with rear alley access.

Property Size2,812 SF
Lot Size0.09 Acres
Price / SF$266.71
Days on Market151

Property Features for 1219 Simms Place Northeast

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
2,812 SF
Lot size
0.09 Acres
Property subtype
Multi-Family / Fee Simple

Building Details

Year Built
1940
Listing agency Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
Listed by Bryce T Rowland · License #SP101278
Source Compass
Added: Feb 20 Updated: Jul 20 at 6:24PM Checked: Jul 21 at 6:44AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This property is a brick quadplex project currently in a gutted condition and operating as a construction site. The sale includes fully approved architectural plans for a four-unit residential conversion, with the interior already cleared and ready for the next development phase. Some site preparation and structural finishing work remains before the project is build-ready.

The site includes rear alley access with room for multiple off-street parking spaces. The lot is described as deep, providing additional space that may support building expansion or rear amenity area development. The property is located in Washington, D.C. with RF-1 zoning noted as grandfathered/approved for a four-unit use.

Prospective buyers should exercise extreme caution when touring due to the current construction condition. The listing notes that closed-toe footwear is required, and that children and pets are not permitted on site.

Key Highlights

  • Brick quadruplex built in 1940, sold gutted and ready for the next phase of development
  • Fully approved architectural plans for a 4‑unit residential conversion
  • Deep 3,723 sq. ft. lot (approx. 25' x 149') with potential for expansion or a rear amenity area

Local Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $81.0k $28.80
− Vacancy −$4.5k −$1.58
EGI $76.5k $27.22
− OpEx −$23.0k −$8.16
NOI $53.6k $19.05
2,812 SF · lease $28.80/SF/yr · vacancy 5.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$765.3K
$669.7K – $892.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $53,572 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.14%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$683.9K
$598.4K – $797.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $47,873 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.38%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.45M
$1.27M – $1.69M (±1% cap)
NOI $101,629 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.55%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Quadplexes

Suggested Use

Law Firm Acupuncture (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Home Appliance Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Skin Care Clinic Florist Nursing Home Nursing Home Furniture & Home Goods

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Quadplex - Gutted brick four-unit building with approved plans for a residential conversion on a deep lot with rear alley access.
Where is this quadplex located?
The property is located at 1219 Simms Place Northeast Washington, DC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $750,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Brick quadruplex built in 1940, sold gutted and ready for the next phase of development; Fully approved architectural plans for a 4‑unit residential conversion; Deep 3,723 sq. ft. lot (approx. 25' x 149') with potential for expansion or a rear amenity area
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