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 The Porter Street/Wisconsin Avenue entrance. McLean Gardens is a 43-acre housing development that's more akin to a campus setting than an urban atmosphere. Located just a few blocks north of the National Cathedral, McLean Gardens is bounded to the east by Wisconsin Avenue, to the west by 39th Street, and to the north by Rodman Street and to the south by Idaho Avenue. Technically, McLean Gardens falls within the broader Cleveland Park neighborhood. Most of McLean Gardens was constructed in 1942 by the federal government to house defense workers hired during World War II. Today, its meticulously landscaped lawns are dotted with a variety of complexes that include the original war-time constructed three-story red brick buildings (all of which have since been converted to condominiums), as well as the more recently developed townhouse-style rental apartments and a seven-story luxury rental apartment building. Since its conversion from rental apartments to condominiums in 1980, McLean Gardens has been one of the most desired addresses. It also has the unique advantage of being one of a select few condominiums in the nation's capitol that is both FHA and VA approved -- making the purchase of one of these condos even easier! The condominiums are available as studio/efficiency units (some with lofts), 1 bedroom units (some with additional lofts; other smaller units in which the loft is the bedroom) and 2 bedroom units, 3 bedroom units, and 4 bedroom units (some of these are duplex style units in which the bedrooms often are located on a lower terrace level). Among the most sought-after units are the penthouse lofts. These duplex units offer great views, skylights and cathedral ceilings. The rental units are part of a development known as "The Village at McLean Gardens." They range in price from $1,260 per month for a studio to $2,500 per month for a 2 bedroom unit. The McLean Gardens community boasts two swimming pools, tennis courts, jogging trails, outdoor barbecues, flowering gardens and expansive lawns. It is within walking distance to many restaurants, cafes, boutiques, grocery stores and pharmacies. Additionally, McLean Gardens' historic ballroom (located at 3811 Porter Street, NW) is available for rental to residents to celebrate special events at a reduced rate. To learn more about McLean Gardens, click here. To read a Washington Post article about McLean Gardens, click here. To learn more about the surrounding Cleveland Park neighborhood (including info. about dining & shopping), click here. 
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