Facility Overview
The SP+ Parking facility situated at 1627 Eye Street NW (frequently cataloged as 1627 I Street NW) is located in the core of downtown Washington, D.C.'s Golden Triangle Business Improvement District. Operating beneath the historic Army and Navy Club Building, this parking amenity offers a three-level subterranean parking garage comprising approximately 177 striped parking stalls. Designed to serve building tenants, club members, business executives, and visiting tourists, the underground garage provides complete weather-protected, climate-buffered vehicle storage shielded from summer humidity, winter ice, and heavy rain.
Drivers should take careful note of the facility's design and vehicle dimensions. Standard compact sedans, full-size executive cars, crossovers, and standard mid-size SUVs can comfortably navigate the facility's ramps and interior drive lanes. However, as is common with historic and mid-rise subterranean structures in downtown Washington, the garage has a strict vertical clearance limit of 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m). As a result, full-size lifted pickup trucks, high-roof conversion vans, commercial cargo vehicles, and passenger vehicles equipped with rooftop cargo carriers, bike racks, or rooftop tents are strictly prohibited. Drivers of standard passenger vehicles will appreciate the orderly interior layout, bright illumination, and clearly demarcated turning radiuses.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Located immediately adjacent to Farragut Square, 1627 Eye Street NW places visitors within swift walking distance of some of the nation's most historic landmarks, prominent institutional headquarters, and celebrated hospitality destinations:
- The White House & President's Park: Situated less than three blocks south (approx. 0.2 miles, a 5-minute stroll), making this garage an exceptional choice for official White House tours, press visits, and strolls past Lafayette Square.
- Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum: Located roughly 0.3 miles to the south, highlighting premier American craft and decorative art.
- Farragut Square & McPherson Square: Directly across the street, offering vibrant green spaces, seasonal food trucks, lunchtime programming, and community events.
- The World Bank & International Monetary Fund (IMF): Located about 0.4 miles southwest along Pennsylvania Avenue and H Street NW.
- George Washington University (GWU) & Foggy Bottom: Roughly 0.5 miles west, granting convenient access to university campus halls and academic facilities.
- Prestigious Dining & Business Hubs: Steps away from power-lunch destinations and historic eateries, including The Bombay Club, Equinox Restaurant, The Oval Room, Old Ebbitt Grill, Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab, and BLT Prime.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
The garage is positioned on the north side of Eye Street NW between 16th Street NW and 17th Street NW. Eye Street operates as a one-way eastbound multilane thoroughfare, so motorists approaching from the west should utilize Pennsylvania Avenue NW, H Street NW, or K Street NW before turning onto 17th Street NW and wrapping onto Eye Street NW. During peak morning and late-afternoon commute windows, drivers should stay mindful of dedicated bus transit lanes, bike lanes, and heavy pedestrian foot traffic along the Farragut Square perimeter.
For commuters seeking multimodal transportation options or traveling with passengers utilizing rail, transit connections are unmatched:
- Farragut West Metro Station: Serving the Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines, the station entrance is less than a 1-minute walk (under 200 feet) from the facility entrance.
- Farragut North Metro Station: Serving the Red Line, situated directly across Farragut Square (approx. 2-minute walk, 0.1 miles).
- WMATA Metrobus Lines: Major transit stops for multiple local and regional commuter express routes stop directly along 17th Street NW and I Street NW.
- Highway & Arterial Links: Quick driving egress southward along 17th Street to Constitution Avenue leads directly to the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Bridge (I-66 / US-50) into Northern Virginia, as well as connections toward the 14th Street Bridge (I-395).
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Fully covered subterranean parking garage protecting vehicles from weather elements.
- On-site professional parking staff and attendants during core business hours.
- Advanced mobile pass integration supporting prepaid reservations via Parking.com, SpotHero, and ParkMobile.
- Well-illuminated parking decks with painted directional striping and clear wayfinding signage.
- Elevator bank and secure stair towers linking subterranean parking tiers directly to the street-level lobby.
- Continuous CCTV monitoring and access-controlled gate arms for enhanced vehicle security.
- Designated ADA-compliant accessible parking stalls located near elevator vestibules.
Ideal For
- Daily business commuters and legal professionals working in the K Street and Connecticut Avenue corridors.
- Tourists and out-of-town visitors attending scheduled White House tours and viewing Lafayette Park monuments.
- Members, military dignitaries, and private guests attending formal dinners, lectures, or receptions at the Army and Navy Club.
- Diplomats, delegates, and international specialists with meetings at the World Bank Group, IMF, or surrounding embassies.
- Evening theatergoers and diners experiencing high-end downtown D.C. culinary establishments.
Visitor & Driver Tips
- Mind the One-Way Flow: Eye Street NW runs strictly eastbound; position your vehicle in the left-hand lane after passing 17th Street to smoothly enter the garage driveway without conflicting with bus or bike lane traffic.
- Pre-Book Your Parking: Because the garage primarily supports club tenants and downtown office traffic, daily drive-up spaces can fill rapidly on weekdays. Reserving your spot ahead of time via Parking.com or SpotHero ensures guaranteed entry.
- Verify Vehicle Height: Strictly obey the 6'4" clearance bar at the garage mouth; avoid parking with roof baskets, tall cargo boxes, or roof-mounted bicycles.
- Check Operating Hours: Subterranean downtown commercial garages frequently adhere to commuter schedules with early evening closings and limited weekend hours; confirm daily garage closing times to ensure your departure window aligns with the operating schedule.