Second Try For Somerset House DC Condo Conversion? New condos in DC In 2009, residents opposed to a proposed condo conversion of the Somerset House at 1801 16th Street NW (NE Corner of 16th and S Streets) won their battle against proponents of the plan. See the 2009 report by Washington City Paper. Now, according to a coolDCre.com source, the conversion effort may be beginning again. Reportedly proposed for 1801 16th St NW is an 80 unit condo conversion of mostly studios and 1 BRs, with a total of five exterior parking spaces, to kick off within the next six months. If the proposal succeeds (0 comments)