647 East Capitol Street SE Washington, DC 20003

Capitol Hill has been used as a shorthand for Congress for so long that many have forgotten it’s also the name of the largely residential neighborhood surrounding the landmarks. Of course, almost every major government institution is located here — starting with the United States Capitol, which sits on the very peak of Capitol Hill, along with the Senate and House office buildings, the Supreme Court, the Library of Congress, the Marine Barracks, and the Washington Navy Yard. Capitol Hill’s housing was initially built for members of Congress to use while serving in Washington; even today, it’s estimated that about a third of congresspeople stay in Capitol Hill. But plenty of non-politicians live in Capitol Hill as well, long-time residents who treasure the neighborhood’s walkability, the blocks of pretty rowhouses, and the knowledge that history is being made in their backyard.