Victorian rowhomes in Shaw are a distinct architectural feature of the neighborhood. Duke Ellington was once a resident of Shaw, and many Howard University professors past and present also call Shaw home. Even though Shaw’s borders have been a topic of debate, the general perimeter includes U Street and Florida Avenue to the north, First Street on the east, Massachusetts and New York Avenues to the south, and 11th Street to the west. Shaw is served by both the Yellow and Green Metro lines at 2 stations.
Shaw has not experienced the same rapid growth as neighborhoods like Logan Circle or Columbia Heights. But Shaw is changing with developments like CityMarket at O and new residents joining the neighborhood.
Typically, three-bedroom Victorian…
