Region's First Smokeless Apartment Building Opens in Crystal City

Courtesy photo The view of DC are simply a killer.

Setting a new bar for green living, the region's first 100% smoke-free apartment building has opened in Crystal City, at 220 Twentieth Street.  
 
With 19 floors of apartment residences that integrate eco-friendly LEED-certified design with luxury finishes and amenities for a blend of clean, green living with elegant aesthetics, the community features some of the very best, sweeping panoramic views of Washington DC in the entire metro region. The views are simply a killer.

The 265 residences feature spacious open floor plans ranging from 1 bedroom, 1 bath residences with or without balconies to 2 bedroom, 2 bath penthouse residences.

220 Twentieth Street welcomed its first residents just this summer, and is already over 40% leased.
 
“Being smoke-free is consistent with our environmentally focused philosophy at 220 Twentieth, said Mitchell Schear, president of Vornado/Charles E. Smith. “It not enough to develop green buildings, we want to support a way of living that also protects the environment.”

The building welcomed its first residents this summer and is about 40 percent leased.

“Being smoke free is a big differentiator for our residents, who want to live an eco-friendly, healthy lifestyle,”  said Julie Smith, a senior vice president of Bozzuto Management Group, which is leasing and managing the property.

Courtesy Photo The building has 19 floors of apartment residences that integrate eco-friendly LEED-certified design with luxury finishes and amenities for a blend of clean, green living with elegant aesthetics.

Crystal City’s 220 Twentieth, boasts one of Washington’s most expansive views in the region--overlooking Washington’s monumental skyline and Potomac River from its 20th floor rooftop pool. It is currently leasing units ranging from 1 bedroom, 1 bath to penthouse units that boast 1,600 sq ft of living space within their 2 bedroom, 2 bath layouts.    

The building integrates LEED-certified design with luxury finishes and amenities for "a true blend" of clean green living with elegant aesthetics, Smith said.
 
The building also offers a wide range of unique amenities and services including the Luna Lounge rooftop pool and deck, the SkyClub fitness center, and the Crescent Room, featuring billiards and entertaining areas.

Green is the New Luxe
 
Created as a warm, modern space that embraces a healthy and green lifestyle, 220 Twentieth Street is one of the first residential buildings designed to seek LEED certification.
 
In fact, the building was created by recycling the “good bones” of an existing office building, adding an additional six stories, and completely redesigning its spaces, systems, and façade.

"Because the existing building was not demolished to make way for the new 220 Twentieth Street, we avoided sending over 17,000 tons of building waste to the landfill," Smith said.  "And nearly all of the construction waste that was created -- from removal of existing facades, walls, carpeting, etc. -- was recycled."

In addition to minimizing waste, low-emitting VOC (volatile organic compounds) paints, carpets, adhesives and sealants were used in construction, which, in addition to the building’s state of the art air-filtration management system, improve indoor air quality.

New residents even receive Compact Fluorescent Bulbs as part of their new resident welcome package. Green cleaning products are used throughout the building, and Energy Star  appliances and water efficient fixtures are standard in each residence.

An urban lifestyle in a dynamic neighborhood
 
220 Twentieth Street is located in the heart of Crystal City, 12 minutes from downtown DC on the banks of the Potomac.  The neighborhood includes dozens of restaurants, an abundant, diverse shopping community and two fitness clubs.
 
The building also offers "room service" from McCormick & Schmick’s located at the street level, as an added convenience.

Crystal City is home to dozens of corporate headquarters and world-class hotels, all of which converge along tree-lined streets, punctuated by parks, sidewalk cafés and neighborhood attractions including a farmers market, screen on the green, races, and other events..

Unmatched Views From 20 Stories up
 
The best views in the region look into the city, and 220 Twentieth Street boasts one of the best 360 degree panoramas of Washington’s monumental skyline.
 
The open layouts that lead to floor-to-ceiling windows in each residence and common area showcase the beauty of the nation’s capitol, from the national monuments to Reagan National Airport to the sailboats on Potomac River.

220 Twentieth Street one of the tallest buildings in Crystal City, allowing for unprecedented, unencumbered views from the 20th floor rooftop pool, lounge and fitness center, as well as many of the residences.

Amenities and Finishes Reign Supreme
 
A 24-hour staffed front desk with concierge services is the first amenity that greets residents of 220 Twentieth Street.  A quick few steps up brings residents to the Crescent Room and Gallery, a club-like, space that features a Coffee Bar, warm cookies, billiards, flat-screen televisions, a demonstration kitchen and a fully equipped e-lounge with both Macs, PCs, printers, scanners and complimentary Wi-Fi access (which is also available on the rooftop).

Heading to the roof, the Luna Lounge rooftop pool and sundeck, The Sky Club rooftop fitness center offer luxurious places to work and play while drinking in the sunshine and the monumental views.

In the residences, gourmet kitchens feature stainless steel, touch-screen appliances surrounded by granite countertops and cherry cabinetry.  Throughout the remainder of the open floor plans, stone and ceramic tile floors, crown molding, and nine-foot ceilings all bring a modern and gracious feel to each residence.

220 Twentieth Street is a Vornado/Charles E. Smith development and is leased and managed by Bozzuto Management Company, the National Association of Home Builders Property Management Company of the Year.

For more information, visit www.220living.com