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NoMa / Union Market

Exterior view of the NoMa-Gallaudet U Metro station entrance, featuring its distinct white, wavy steel and glass canopy over the escalators, with pedestrians walking along the wide, modern sidewalk of Florida Avenue.

Getting Around: The NoMa-Gallaudet U Station

Commute beautifully. Theory is a quick and safe stroll past Union Market's vibrant shops and dining to the NoMa-Gallaudet U Metro for seamless Red Line access.

A modern apartment bedroom with a bed, nightstand, and a partially open closet revealing custom built-in vertical shelving and a clothing rod

Spacious Closets with Built-In Shelving

Modern living at Theory upgrades the typical bedroom closet.

LEED Silver Building Design

Blending curated, high-design interiors with sustainable living.

Trader Joe's charming brick grocery storefront near theory apartments

Grocery Stores & Gourmet Markets near Theory

If you love food, you'll love living in Union Market.

An interior view of the Shop Made in DC store in Union Market, featuring bright, modern shelving filled with locally made gifts, jewelry, and art. A large wooden sign in the center reads "Small Batch, Big Impact," highlighting the shop’s mission to support the D.C. maker community.

Great Places to Shop in Union Market & NoMa

From REI's flagship to vinyl shops, artisan cheese bars, vintage finds, curated fashion, and more.

A stunning lineup of six colorful craft cocktails garnished with fresh fruit and herbs on a rooftop table at Sly. The sun-drenched terrace at The Morrow Hotel shows a blurred NoMa-Union Market skyline under a clear blue sky, capturing the upscale rooftop nightlife of Northeast D.C.

A Night Out in NoMa-Union Market: Bars & Nightlife

From panoramic rooftops to hidden speakeasies and local distilleries.

The "Theater Room" at El Presidente DC, featuring a dramatic 33-foot desert mountainscape mural by Annelisa Leinbach. The room is designed with deep scarlet velvet seating, dark red drapes, and a tiered layout that creates a cinematic, "more-is-more" atmosphere inspired by Mexico City.

The Best Restaurants in Union Market / NoMa

The ultimate foodie crawl.

Exterior view of Theory apartments in DC's Union Market District, showing the modern glass architecture, rooftop lounge, and proximity to trees and parks.

Union Market Vs NoMa: Which is Best for You?

Explore the vibes, landmarks, and top amenities of both, plus why Theory is the perfect hybrid for DC living.

Glass-walled conference room at Theory with patterned wallpaper, green rug, gray upholstered chairs, oval table, sculptural pendant light, and wall-mounted screen.

Private Business Meeting & Conference Rooms

Colorful décor, polished seating, and built-in tech for productive meetings.

Modern living room at Theory with floor-to-ceiling windows, leather sofa, large potted plant, patterned rug, and city views of nearby Union Market buildings.

Floor-to-Ceiling Windows, DC Views

Expansive windows flood every home with natural light, blending sleek architecture with wellness-inspired modern living.