About this Location

Facility Overview

Situated in the heart of Washington, DC’s vibrant NoMa (North of Massachusetts Avenue) district, the parking facility at 17 M St NE offers exceptionally convenient, accessible parking for commuters, residents, and visitors. Located just east of North Capitol Street NE and directly adjacent to the bustling First Street NE corridor, this facility features a spacious, open-air surface layout that provides hassle-free entry and straightforward maneuverability. Because it operates as an outdoor surface lot without restrictive overhead garage beams, it boasts unrestricted vertical height clearance. This makes it an ideal parking solution not only for standard sedans, crossovers, and luxury vehicles, but also for full-size pickup trucks, large passenger SUVs, and high-roof commercial work vans that typically exceed standard underground garage height limits.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

The lot’s strategic location puts drivers within steps of key federal agencies, corporate headquarters, and major cultural destinations in the Near Northeast and NoMa neighborhoods:

NoMa-Gallaudet U Metro Station: Located less than a two-minute walk (under 500 feet) away, providing instant connectivity across the District and Maryland suburbs via the Red Line.
Uline Arena & REI Flagship: Just a 4-minute walk away (0.2 miles), home to the historic venue where The Beatles played their first US concert, now featuring extensive retail, fitness, and dining.
Union Market District: A vibrant food hall and culinary hotspot featuring artisanal vendors, rooftop dining, and boutique shopping, located roughly 10 minutes (0.5 miles) on foot.
Major Federal & Corporate Offices: Immediate walking distance to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) headquarters, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), NPR Headquarters, and Mathematica Policy Research.
Gallaudet University: The premier deaf liberal arts university campus is easily reachable within a 10 to 12-minute walk northeast.
Washington Union Station: Located approximately 0.7 miles to the south, serving Amtrak, MARC, VRE, and intercity bus lines.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Arriving at 17 M St NE is seamless thanks to its close proximity to major Washington arterial roadways. Drivers coming from Maryland and northern Virginia can utilize New York Avenue NE (US-50), taking 1st Street NE or North Capitol Street NW directly to M Street NE. The entrance along M Street NE is clearly marked and provides generous turn radiuses, allowing drivers to smoothly enter and exit without blocking city traffic. After parking, visitors enjoy exceptional transit connections with the NoMa-Gallaudet U Metro station entrance situated right around the corner, as well as multiple Metrobus lines running along North Capitol Street and Florida Avenue NE, plus nearby Capital Bikeshare docks.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-air surface parking layout with wide driving aisles and clearly striped stalls.
Unrestricted vertical clearance accommodating oversized pickups, tall SUVs, and work vans.
Convenient digital mobile payments available via popular apps such as ParkMobile and SpotHero.
Designated accessible parking spaces positioned close to pedestrian sidewalk exits.
Well-lit perimeter for enhanced night-time visibility and driver confidence.
24/7 vehicular ingress and egress, offering flexibility for shift workers and late-night diners.

Ideal For

Daily business commuters heading to NoMa office complexes, government agency buildings, and creative agencies.
Foodies and shoppers exploring the culinary experiences around Union Market and Uline Arena.
Metro park-and-ride commuters seeking a reliable spot next to the Red Line before traveling into Downtown DC.
Contractors and commercial drivers operating high-clearance vehicles that cannot clear standard parking garages.
Visitors attending academic or athletic events at nearby Gallaudet University.

Visitor & Driver Tips

To maximize convenience when parking at 17 M St NE, keep these helpful tips in mind:

Reserve in Advance: Pre-booking through parking apps like ParkMobile or SpotHero guarantees your spot during high-demand weekday morning commuter rush hours.
Mind One-Way Streets: Pay close attention to surrounding one-way street signage, particularly around North Capitol Street and 1st Street NE, when navigating your approach.
Pedestrian Foot Traffic: Because the NoMa-Gallaudet U Metro entrance is adjacent, exercise heightened caution regarding pedestrians, cyclists, and scooter riders when entering or exiting the apron.
Keep Belongings Out of Sight: As with any urban core parking facility, always lock your vehicle, roll up windows completely, and stow any bags or electronic valuables out of view in your trunk.