Solstice

This neighborhood retail opportunity at Solstice offers built-in density and immediate consumer demand within a growing residential corridor in Northeast Washington, DC. The project includes 137 residential apartment units directly above the retail, creating a captive audience and consistent daily foot traffic for on-site businesses. In the immediate surrounding area, more than 400 residents live within close proximity, reinforcing strong neighborhood-based demand.

The site is positioned within a vibrant and established community, with five schools, two public parks, and two recreation centers all located within a six-block radius. This concentration of families, students, and community programming generates steady daytime and after-school activity, making the location especially well-suited for service-oriented retail, quick-service dining, medical, or neighborhood convenience uses.

The available retail space totals approximately 2,293 square feet and offers efficient frontage along East Capitol Street NE, which carries approximately 25,968 vehicles per day. Additional nearby traffic counts include Minnesota Avenue at 19,866 vehicles per day, further supporting strong visibility and accessibility.

The property is surrounded by established national and regional retailers including Church’s Chicken, Safeway, Papa John’s, and McDonald’s, creating a complementary retail environment that drives repeat visitation and cross-shopping. With strong residential density, community anchors, and consistent traffic flow, Solstice presents an outstanding opportunity to serve a well-established and growing neighborhood customer base.