Vela

Vela is The Yards' most anticipated contemporary residential building, bringing Scandinavian-inspired design and elevated amenities to the Navy Yard waterfront. This 11-story development features 379 luxury apartments, penthouses, and townhomes with one- and two-bedroom floor plans embracing lightness, beauty, and simplicity. Residences showcase floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood flooring, island kitchens, walk-in closets, premium appliances, and modern finishes that create calm, balanced living spaces. The building embodies vital qualities of warmth and comfort with wide views reaching in every direction across the Anacostia River and DC skyline. Community amenities include a rooftop pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, clubhouse with gathering spaces, bicycle storage, and landscaped outdoor areas. The property includes 21,000 square feet of street-level retail running along the western and northern perimeters, activating the streetscape and connecting to The Yards' pedestrian-friendly environment. Currently under construction, Vela will offer residents immediate access to Yards Park, waterfront dining, the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail, and all the amenities that make The Yards one of DC's premier residential destinations.