Willoughby Condominium

The Willoughby is a 24-story residential tower in Friendship Heights Village with 815 units ranging from efficiency apartments to three-bedroom homes. The complex includes an exercise room, swimming pool, library, and extensive parking with more than 700 spaces available.

The structure was designed in 1969 by architect Vlastimil Koubek and initially operated as rental apartments before Riggs National Bank assumed control due to financial difficulties. Ownership shifted to residents in 1982 following a period of multiple property transfers.

The building enforces strict community rules including no-smoking and no-pets policies, creating a structured neighborhood where residents gather in shared spaces. These guidelines shape how people live together and use common areas throughout the complex.

Located near the Washington DC border, the complex benefits from convenient regional accessibility. The site functions as a private residential community primarily for residents, so public access is limited.

When it opened, this was the largest residential complex in the Washington DC area, a distinction it held for its generation. Its transition to resident control in 1982 demonstrated an early example of community ownership in the region's housing landscape.

Location: Montgomery County

Inception: 1969

Architects: Vlastimil Koubek

Floors above the ground: 24

GPS coordinates: 38.96250,-77.08980

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:12