About this Location

Facility Overview

The Hecht Warehouse parking facility is situated at 1496 Okie St NE in the heart of the revitalized Ivy City neighborhood in Northeast Washington, DC. Attached to the landmark historic Hecht’s department store warehouse—now an iconic mixed-use residential and retail development—this modern multi-story covered parking garage provides secure, weather-protected vehicle storage. The garage features wide travel lanes, clear floor markings, and modern elevator and stairwell cores. It accommodates standard passenger cars, compact vehicles, crossovers, and standard SUVs comfortably. Drivers should observe posted overhead height clearance restrictions (typically 6\'8\" to 7\'0\"), which prevent high-roof commercial vans, lifted trucks, or vehicles equipped with high roof racks from entering upper deck levels.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Conveniently placed along Okie Street NE, the Hecht Warehouse garage serves as the premier parking anchor for the lively Ivy City corridor. Key destinations in the immediate vicinity include:

Retail & Grocery: Direct on-site access to Target, MOM’s Organic Market, and neighborhood retail options within a 1- to 3-minute stroll.
Local Distilleries & Breweries: Walking distance (2 to 5 minutes) to popular nightlife and tasting rooms, including Other Half Brewing DC, Atlas Brew Works, Republic Restoratives Distillery, and City Winery.
Dining & Fitness: Moments away from local eateries, Compass Coffee, and Planet Fitness located within the Hecht complex.
Echostage: Renowned concert venue Echostage is situated approximately 1 mile to the northeast (5-minute rideshare or short transit trip), making this garage a viable staging and parking point for live music fans.
Union Market District: The culinary and cultural epicenter of Union Market and the modern La Cosecha Latin marketplace are located roughly 0.8 miles south (a 15- to 18-minute walk or 4-minute drive).
Gallaudet University: The historic campus grounds sit immediately to the south, accessible within a 10- to 12-minute walk.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

The facility provides straightforward vehicular ingress and egress via Okie Street NE, accessible from both 16th Street NE and Kendall Street NE. Strategically located just off New York Avenue NE (US-50), the garage offers exceptional arterial highway connectivity for commuters traveling into central Washington, DC or heading out toward Maryland and the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. Public transit riders can easily connect to WMATA Metrobus lines running along New York Avenue and West Virginia Avenue NE (Routes D4, D8, and B2), while the NoMa-Gallaudet U Metro Station (Red Line) is located approximately 1.2 miles southwest, accessible via a short bus connector or rideshare.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Multi-level, fully covered garage providing year-round protection from precipitation and extreme heat.
Well-illuminated interiors with active 24/7 closed-circuit television (CCTV) coverage.
Dedicated ADA-accessible parking spaces situated adjacent to elevator lobbies.
Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations available on designated levels.
Automated contactless payment kiosks and mobile payment integration via popular parking apps.
Pedestrian elevator and stair access linking directly to retail storefronts and residential lobbies.

Ideal For

Shoppers and patrons visiting Target, MOM’s Organic Market, and the Hecht retail hub.
Foodies and craft beverage enthusiasts touring Ivy City’s distilleries, tasting rooms, and breweries.
Concertgoers visiting Echostage seeking secure daytime or evening parking.
Residents, visitors, and business commuters seeking convenient long-term or monthly parking in Northeast DC.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When approaching the garage via New York Avenue NE, turn onto 16th Street NE or Fenwick Street NE to reach Okie Street NE, as Okie Street operates as a localized urban corridor with pedestrian crossings. Retail establishments such as MOM\'s Organic Market or Target may offer short-term parking validation for paying customers—be sure to bring your ticket with you into the store. During weekend evenings and peak dining hours, lower levels fill quickly; navigate straight to upper decks for the quickest available parking spaces.