Buena Vista (Washington, D.C.)

Buena Vista is a residential neighborhood in Southeast Washington, D.C., in the United States. Buena Vista is located in Ward 8. The neighborhood is dominated by detached single-family housing and multi-family apartment complexes.

The neighborhood at the Intersection of Douglass Rd and Douglass Place SE, April 2018

Map of Washington, D.C., with Buena Vista highlighted in red

Buena Vista is in a hilly region. Roads in the area follow the topography, with most streets narrow and winding. Buena Vista's high elevation means that the neighborhood has expansive views of downtown Washington, including the U.S. Capitol and the Washington Monument. One of the largest condominium complexes in the neighborhood is Washington View.