Mayfair (Washington, D.C.) Explained

Mayfair
Settlement Type:Neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:District
Subdivision Name1:Washington, D.C.
Subdivision Type2:Ward
Subdivision Name2:Ward 7
Leader Title:Councilmember
Leader Name:Vincent C. Gray

Mayfair or Parkside-Mayfair is a residential neighborhood in Northeast Washington, D.C., United States., on the eastern bank of the Anacostia River. It is bounded by Jay Street NE, Foote Street NE, Kenilworth Terrace NE, Anacostia Avenue NE, and Kenilworth Avenue NE.[1] Mayfair is encircled by Jay Street and Hayes St., which met at the back of the neighborhood.

Nearby schools include Neval Thomas Elementary, located on Anacostia Avenue, Cesar Chavez Public Charter School For Public Policy (Parkside middle and high school), located on Hayes Street NE, and just over the bridge crossing I-295, Friendship Collegiate Academy, Carter G. Woodson Campus.

Notable residents

Notes and References

  1. News: 2020-12-14. 'Why would I leave? It's my home.'. Washington Post.