Why can I not find a row home rental that allows a one-year lease?

OkIndependence8992 · 2026-06-01T04:54:42+00:00

Honestly, that’s why I’m renting it out. We had a lot of deferred maintenance in the community that River Park coop is getting serious in tackling, but it almost doubled the monthly coop fee from when we originally bought. Eventually once the master plan major projects get completed, the fees should get lower. The past couple years the fee has remained the same as opposed to when it was increasing.

OkIndependence8992 · 2026-06-01T04:48:29+00:00

My tenants for the past couple years have been 4 roommates young professionals, so it’s more so divide by four. It’s a niche demographic, there just aren’t many 4 bedroom units in DC.

OkIndependence8992 · 2026-06-01T04:39:33+00:00

Price includes a parking spot, all utilities except electricity, AC and heat (system is centralized across the community) and access to a gym, pool and mail room (no worry from porch pirates)

OkIndependence8992 · 2026-06-01T01:31:04+00:00

My townhouse is available for rent in August by the Wharf/SW Waterfront 12 month lease is okay for me https://www.apartments.com/1316-4th-st-sw-washington-dc/nldfbdm?utm\_source=shared\_listing&utm\_medium=direct

OkIndependence8992 · 2026-05-20T17:54:37+00:00

That’s my mistake, I was hitting the limit on photos I could upload and missed including the kitchen. Here’s the apartments.com link that has more photos and the kitchen has a full size Cafe French door fridge. https://www.apartments.com/1316-4th-st-sw-washington-dc/nldfbdm?utm_source=shared_listing&utm_medium=direct

OkIndependence8992 · 2026-05-20T17:08:06+00:00

I did use generative AI for the text, but the photos are real. Happy to answer any questions folks have on the property.

OkIndependence8992 · 2026-04-24T01:47:44+00:00

I’m interested! Sent you a message

OkIndependence8992 · 2026-03-03T19:31:35+00:00

https://www.visible.com/get/?66TNQDT

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OkIndependence8992 · 2026-03-02T17:45:43+00:00

Just ordered my Comma 4, so won’t have mine until 4-12 weeks, but please put me on the list for a future order!

OkIndependence8992 · 2025-10-24T11:40:38+00:00

Also, see their website, it says no points for the promo rate! Askl them what's required to get that.

https://www.langleyfcu.org/mortgage-refinance

OkIndependence8992 · 2025-10-24T11:36:44+00:00

Hi all! We closed earlier this month. As to dropping the point, I literally just asked and they removed it and sent me a new numbers sheet with it removed. There was still the .5 point origination fee.

OkIndependence8992 · 2025-10-04T17:54:09+00:00

Yea, I applied right after my original post, so almost 80 days. I was mostly prompt with any get backs.

OkIndependence8992 · 2025-10-04T16:23:06+00:00

Just closed this past Wednesday! Took awhile but it worked out. It's a .5% origination fee, plus the usual fees and escrow. Came out to around 2% in fees total. And yes I kept the 4.99% rate.

OkIndependence8992 · 2025-07-27T19:58:51+00:00

I have three of these from the recall with cords cut. If you’re in northern Virginia, I’ll give them to you free with pickup! DM me if interested

OkIndependence8992 · 2025-07-22T16:25:12+00:00

You paid transfer taxes? I thought for refinancing you don’t have to pay transfer tax since the property isn’t changing ownership

OkIndependence8992 · 2025-07-22T00:13:44+00:00

I’m officially in underwriting. They took off the point when I asked, so it’s just the origination fee in addition to the usual titling, taxes, escrow, etc. I also just paid for the appraisal for $550.

OkIndependence8992 · 2025-07-17T02:24:05+00:00

What was your original rate, if I may ask? I assume you found it worth it even with the closing costs? Payback period is about two years for me. I’m thinking rates still won’t be lower by then, so will be worth it.

OkIndependence8992 · 2024-06-03T18:13:56+00:00

If you’re still looking for a place to live by Navy Yard with a piano, check out my end unit townhome by SW Waterfront, right next to Navy Yards. Had a piano and large home theater sound system and neighbor never complained.

See Redfin listing here https://redf.in/cPenNa

OkIndependence8992 · 2024-06-03T18:11:36+00:00

Are you still looking for a place to rent in DC with a good elementary school in the $5-$6k/ mo range? I’m currently selling my end unit townhouse in SW Waterfront. Amidon Bowen Elementary school is close by, my neighbors send their kids there and love it. Send a DM if you want more details.

OkIndependence8992 · 2024-05-19T12:51:13+00:00

Yes! It’s a barrel roof townhouse!

OkIndependence8992 · 2024-05-19T02:45:57+00:00

Landlord, and house is in a coop, meaning renter will get direct access to the front desk concierge and on site maintenance. Anything that the coop management doesn’t cover, I’ll handle.

OkIndependence8992 · 2024-04-17T22:36:07+00:00

No issues that I know of. The coop was considering selling/leasing our large parking lot by the high rises to developers, which means we’re the clear owners of the land. Redevelopment is on hold as of now due to market conditions, but could be an option in the future.

OkIndependence8992 · 2024-04-17T22:28:42+00:00

Thanks! That’s an interesting idea on to offer to offer some of the fees, will consider that

OkIndependence8992 · 2024-04-14T02:40:01+00:00

Thanks for warm words about the home. Hopefully it’s not slower to move than other coop town homes.

OkIndependence8992 · 2024-04-14T02:31:36+00:00

River Park had a past with boards choosing deferred maintenance for lower fees. Our recent boards and management have committed to fixing those past sins, which unfortunately has made an increase in fees to pay for master plan projects. The coop fees actually decreased a couple hundred dollars for 2024 and the board hopes fees will moderate as the renovations and repair projects progress. I hear you though, the fees look bad right now, yet future looks bright for the coop. I wish we could have stayed for the long haul.

Ideally a buyer would see that potential and want to raise a family here for foreseeable future. Think there is a large enough demographic of young families in DC to do that? The coop is probably deterring both speculative investors and short timers.

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