405 Rhode Island Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002

405 Rhode Island Avenue NE — Retail Space for Lease

1,800 SF | Two Levels | MU-4 | $5,800/Month

This is one of the most strategically positioned retail spaces available in Northeast DC right now.

Located directly on Rhode Island Avenue NE in the heart of Eckington, 405 Rhode Island Ave NE offers 1,800 square feet of leasable space across two levels with a separate rear office, storage, and production area — all in a brick building in excellent condition with direct avenue visibility and signage facing consistent high volume street traffic.

The corridor is anchored by Home Depot, McDonald's, Giant Food, CVS, AutoZone, Popeyes, and UPS Store. Directly across the street sits Bryant Street NE — a multi-phase mixed use development home to Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Bryant Street Market, Quattro Osteria, F45 Training, Metrobar DC, and Urban Athletic Club. Rhode Island Row, with 327 apartments and ground floor retail, sits just 0.3 miles away at the Metro hub.

The residential density surrounding this property is significant. Over 3,400 residential units sit within walking distance including Bryant Street NE, The Gale, Eckington Yards, Coda, Rhode Island Row, The Perch, Chase, and Enclave — with thousands more rooftops across Eckington, Edgewood, and Brookland. Catholic University, Trinity Washington University, and Howard University Medical School proximity add additional daytime population.

Evening and weekend destination traffic is driven by Kraken Kourts and Skates, Other Half Brewing, Busboys and Poets, Smith Public Trust, and Zeke's Coffee — all within the immediate trade area.

MU-4 zoning permits a wide range of uses including retail, restaurant, medical, hair salon and spa, day care, professional office, and flex. This space is eligible for DC's Great Streets Small Business Grant — up to $50,000 available for qualifying businesses opening on this corridor.

Property Highlights

Two level retail and commercial layout

Separate rear office, storage, and production area

Direct Rhode Island Avenue visibility and signage

Two blocks from Rhode Island Ave–Brentwood Metro Station (Red Line)

Consistent high volume vehicular and pedestrian traffic

Brick construction, year built 1923, excellent condition

Central A/C and heating, natural gas, public water and sewer

Level entry main floor accessibility

Zero dedicated parking — walk in and Metro accessible trade area

Lease Details

Asking Rent: $5,800/month

Leasable SF: 1,800 SF

Total Building SF: 2,857 SF

Zoning: MU-4

Available: Immediately

Sub Type: Retail