801 N Howard St

The Plaza is a mid-rise condominium complex in Alexandria built in 1974 and organized around a landscaped interior courtyard and pool. The five-story buildings contain primarily two-bedroom floor plans alongside some one-bedroom layouts, offering a mix of traditional and open-plan interiors with features commonly reported across units such as hardwood or laminate floors, updated kitchens with granite or quartz counters, in-unit washer/dryer hookups, private balconies or patios, and a range of bathroom types from tub/showers to walk-in and stall showers. Common-area systems include on-site management, an elevator, secure climate-controlled storage, assigned garage parking plus ample surface parking, and an intercom/package delivery room. Outdoor amenities emphasize recreation and green space: pool, hot tub/sauna, tennis courts, extensive hardscaping and walking paths. Indoor shared facilities include a fitness room, clubhouse/party room, library/game room and basic building services like a hair salon and dry cleaner present historically in the community. The association is described as active and budgeted for capital work such as window and sliding-door replacement. The property sits near Seminary Road with direct Metrobus service to Pentagon and easy access to I-395, Reagan National Airport, INOVA Alexandria Hospital, Old Town Alexandria and employment centers including the Mark Center and National Landing, supporting both car and transit commuting. The community is pet friendly with rules for permitted animals.