Pet Friendly Buildings in Washington, DC

The desire to share your living space with a pet is one of the most common wish list items when researching condos for sale. This holds true in urban settings as well as quiet residential neighborhoods. And if you want to take your pooch out for a stroll on a Washington DC sidewalk, what’s the harm?

You’ll find plenty of animal lovers in the nation’s capital and fortunately, pet friendly buildings in DC are quite common. That’s not to say that you should ever assume the right of bringing a furry friend home to live with you—it’s always best to check the rules first, or to speak to someone in a position of authority on the subject.

Pet Friendly Condos for Sale in Washington, DC

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3117 O St Nw, WASHINGTON

$13,995,000

3117 O St Nw, WASHINGTON

7 Beds 5.5 Baths 7,200 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2261154

GEORGETOWN

2040 S St Nw, WASHINGTON

$12,500,000

↓ $2,000,000

2040 S St Nw, WASHINGTON

12 Beds 7 Baths 17,010 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2069548

DUPONT CIRCLE

214 Varnum St Nw, WASHINGTON

$12,000,000

↑ $10,800,000

214 Varnum St Nw, WASHINGTON

3 Beds 3.5 Baths 1,652 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2248688

PETWORTH

1113 Massachusetts Ave Nw, WASHINGTON

$11,000,000

1113 Massachusetts Ave Nw, WASHINGTON

12 Beds 10.5 Baths 0 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2226388

MOUNT VERNON

45 Sutton Sq Sw #ph08, WASHINGTON

$11,000,000

45 Sutton Sq Sw #ph08, WASHINGTON

3 Beds 4 Baths 3,245 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2261904

THE WHARF

3519 Lowell St Nw, WASHINGTON

$10,995,000

3519 Lowell St Nw, WASHINGTON

8 Beds 8.5 Baths 6,957 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2234842

CLEVELAND PARK

4940 Indian Ln Nw, WASHINGTON

$9,995,000

4940 Indian Ln Nw, WASHINGTON

4 Beds 4.5 Baths 6,600 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2277902

SPRING VALLEY

2934 Glover Dr Nw, WASHINGTON

$9,500,000

2934 Glover Dr Nw, WASHINGTON

6 Beds 7.5 Baths 8,240 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2249534

WESLEY HEIGHTS

99 Observatory Cir Nw, WASHINGTON

$9,500,000

99 Observatory Cir Nw, WASHINGTON

6 Beds 7.5 Baths 7,727 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2279358

OBSERVATORY CIRCLE

1527 35th St Nw, WASHINGTON

$7,700,000

↓ $800,000

1527 35th St Nw, WASHINGTON

8 Beds 7 Baths 6,552 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2224272

GEORGETOWN

4869 Glenbrook Rd Nw, WASHINGTON

$7,250,000

↓ $745,000

4869 Glenbrook Rd Nw, WASHINGTON

7 Beds 7.5 Baths 10,168 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2247448

SPRING VALLEY

4433 Cathedral Ave Nw, WASHINGTON

$6,995,000

4433 Cathedral Ave Nw, WASHINGTON

7 Beds 6.5 Baths 9,132 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2280218

WESLEY HEIGHTS

2701 32nd St Nw, WASHINGTON

$6,890,000

2701 32nd St Nw, WASHINGTON

5 Beds 5.5 Baths 5,300 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2259850

MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE HEIGHTS

New
5427 Potomac Ave Nw, WASHINGTON

$6,750,000

5427 Potomac Ave Nw, WASHINGTON

6 Beds 7.5 Baths 8,954 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2280852

PALISADES

3460 Ordway St Nw, WASHINGTON

$6,499,000

↓ $751,000

3460 Ordway St Nw, WASHINGTON

3 Beds 4 Baths 4,900 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2259546

CLEVELAND PARK

3022 44th Pl Nw, WASHINGTON

$6,495,000

3022 44th Pl Nw, WASHINGTON

7 Beds 8.5 Baths 7,200 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2261574

WESLEY HEIGHTS

New
3101 Ellicott St Nw, WASHINGTON

$6,450,000

3101 Ellicott St Nw, WASHINGTON

7 Beds 7.5 Baths 7,718 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2280694

FOREST HILLS

2920 Albemarle St Nw, WASHINGTON

$6,350,000

2920 Albemarle St Nw, WASHINGTON

6 Beds 6 Baths 9,300 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2261902

FOREST HILLS

Also, the size and type of animal can make a huge difference. It’s doubtful that anyone will object to a goldfish in a bowl for instance. And who’s to say you can’t form a nice bond with that innocuous little fish? Cats and very small dogs can also sometimes be an easier sell than a giant mastiff or other large breed. Also, Washington DC has rules prohibiting ownership of certain exotic pets, including the ever-popular ferrets.

Popular dog parks in DC include S Street Dog Park near Dupont Circle, Lincoln Park and Stanton Park (both in the Capitol Hill/NE area), Shaw Dog Park in Shaw, Montrose Park in Georgetown, Riverdale Conservancy in Cleveland Park and the Newark Street Dog Park which is nestled into Glover Archbold Park near McLean Gardens.

Almost all condos, lofts and townhouses for sale in Washington will specify a pet policy in the listing information. This is also true of apartment rentals and cooperatives. Rentals can be more restrictive for obvious reasons—building owners don’t look forward to refinishing hardwood floors after a tenant with a rebellious feline has moved out. Pet deposits are fairly standard in rentals that are pet friendly. To learn more, call District Partners at Compass, (202) 400-3070.

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