"The history: Located in the Truxton Circle neighborhood, the firehouse was built in 1895. It remained in service until 1974, and in 1985 it was sold off as part of DC's surplus-property disposal program. Since then, it's been home to an entertainment production company and two gyms, among other things. One former longtime resident ran a parkour business on the bottom floor and lived in the penthouse, where he'd haul his dog up by using a pulley and bucket."
"The potential: The building is in the Mount Vernon Square Historic District, which means the Victorian-era facade must be kept as is. But it's zoned for mixed use, so it could be a living space. You'd have to do some work: The firehouse, which doesn't have many historical touches inside, currently lacks a kitchen. The price: It's listed for $2.7 million, with two levels totaling 5,776 square feet. Not included, sadly: the fire pole, which was removed long ago."
A 130-year-old firehouse at 219 M Street Northwest was built in 1895 and remained in service until 1974. The building was sold in 1985 through DC's surplus-property disposal program and has housed an entertainment production company, two gyms, and other tenants. A former resident ran a parkour business on the ground floor and lived in the penthouse, hauling his dog with a pulley and bucket. The property lies within the Mount Vernon Square Historic District, requiring preservation of the Victorian-era facade, and is zoned for mixed-use. The interior lacks many historical touches and currently has no kitchen. The two-level property totals 5,776 square feet and is listed for $2.7 million; the original fire pole was removed long ago.
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