Ridgecrest Village Apartments

Affordable Housing in Washington, DC

Ridgecrest Village Apartments is a 272-unit, 13-building apartment community located in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC. This property was acquired in 2019 in partnership with the Ridgecrest Village Tenant Association, which assigned their Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) rights to NHPF to ensure the property’s long-term affordability. Working in partnership with the Tenant Association, NHPF oversaw a two-phased rehabilitation that has substantially and sustainably modernized the community. The first, 140-unit phase of the rehabilitation was completed in Summer 2024. The second, final phase of the rehabilitation, which consists of the remaining 132 units, began construction in Spring 2024 and will be complete in Fall 2025.

REDEVELOPMENT – PHASE 2

Total Cost

$47,296,929

The substantial rehabilitation of the seven buildings north of Ridgecrest Court SE focuses on meeting the District’s energy-efficiency goals while improving resident comfort and safety. Major upgrades include decarbonization and full electrification of building systems (transitioning off of gas); full HVAC replacement to high-efficiency individual heat-pump systems; improvements to the building envelope and insulation; replacement of all windows; new domestic water and sanitary piping; new kitchens and bathrooms; and replacement of all parking lots. Financing for the rehabilitation of Ridgecrest Phase 2, which consists of 132 units, closed in January 2024. Construction began in Spring 2024.