Welcome to The Maxwell

This handsome brick building was built by Harry Wardman in 1909.   Wardman was the  premier builder in Washington at the time, and his name is still proudly associated with the structures he built as a hallmark of stately design and quality construction.  The Maxwell has wonderful light and views from many of the apartments.  The individual units have a flow and a spacious feel that are extremely rare in this price range.

The integrity and rhythm of the façade is being preserved by award-winning architect Ward Bucher, who is adding two more balconies in the same design as the original.  The spacious skylit central stair hall is being restored.  The front porches, marble lobby, ceramic tile entry foyer with its distinctive Greek key motif, and the dramatic interior double flying staircase are all being preserved and restored.   The spacious nature of the original apartments has been enhanced, while layouts have been substantially improved. Original hardwood parquet floors have been kept wherever possible.