This is one of D.C.'s historic residential buildings. It casts a large shadow on the city's historic landscape. For more than 130 years it's been a desirable residence for those who were of means. Just with a brief visit into the lobby, I got a sense of the spirit of the building. Also, and for the record, the rather small lobby is a very consolidated rendition of a far more regal...more posh original incarnation. The floor is in need of restoration to either it's original design....or a period design that would be more fitting than what it's become over the decades. #industry