Environs
Some sites of interest.
Local Blog
One of many Hill blogs. This is one of the better ones. If you are unfamiliar with the area this gives you some idea what it is like to live on the Hill.
Kingman Lake
An undiscovered natural treasure just a short walk from your apartment.
Barracks Row
Many new restaurants plus old favorites
Eastern Market
http://www.easternmarket-dc.org/
An institution
The Hill Cafe is at 15th and A streets NE. 4 blocks away. They don't have a working website. It's that kind of place. Coffee. Sandwiches, Internet. Get the smoked salmon bagel with everything.