Second Generation Restaurant Space for Lease!

3740 12th St NE, Washington, DC 20017

Property Information

  • For Lease $45.00/SF/YR
  • Property Type Retail - Restaurant
  • Property Size 9,581 SF
  • Units 18
  • Lot Size 0.12 Acre
  • Property Tenancy Multi-Tenant
  • Building Class C
  • Year Built 1973
  • Year Renovated 2022
  • Date Updated May 6, 2026

Description

Situated on 12th St NE in the vibrant Brookland neighborhood, just 0.3 miles from the Redline Metro stop, this property benefits from high visibility on a primary corridor with strong pedestrian traffic. The surrounding area features a mix of dense residential buildings, local restaurants, and retail shops, creating a built-in customer base. Convenient access to public transit with and a walkable streetscape further enhance the appeal, making it a prime spot for food service or retail operations.ONE Street Commercial Properties is pleased to present 3740 12th St NE, a 1,600 sf second-generation restaurant space in the heart of Brookland. Fully equipped with a 10 ft hood, walk-in freezer, walk-in refrigerator, and a Class C Liquor license, this turnkey space allows an operator to step in and open with minimal upfront investment. The property also features a highly desirable outdoor seating area, enhancing street presence, visibility, and customer engagement. Situated along a prominent, high-traffic corridor and surrounded by a dense mix of residential and neighborhood-serving retail, the space is well suited for cafés, full-service restaurants, or other service-oriented concepts seeking a walkable, transit-accessible location within a dynamic and rapidly evolving community.

Highlights

  • Outdoor Seating: Dedicated area for customer dining and street visibility
  • Prime Location: Highly visible on 12th?Street NE in Brookland with strong foot traffic
  • Size: 1,600?sf second-generation retail/restaurant space
  • Surrounding Amenities: Dense residential base, nearby restaurants, and retail activity
  • Transit & Walkability: Convenient access to public transportation and walkable streetscape
  • Turnkey Restaurant-Ready: 10?ft hood, Walk-in freezer, Walk-in refrigerator

1 Space Available

3740 12th St NE

Space Type

Restaurant

Lease Rate

$45.00/SF/YR

Total Space

1,600 SF

Divisible Space

1,600 - 1,600 SF

Available Date

Immediate

Lease Type

NNN

Renewal Option

Yes

Sublease

No

Turnkey

Yes

Restaurant Space in the heart of Brookland

Contacts

Kevin Brandes

ONE Street Commercial Properties

Location

Located at 3740 12th St NE, Washington, DC 20017, this property is part of the Brookland neighborhood and Washington DC Suburban Maryland market.

Contact Listing Broker
Kevin Brandes

ONE Street Commercial Properties

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