Between the beautiful Little Rome grounds, Turkey Thicket Recreational Center, large backyards and nearby woods, Brookland has a remarkable amount of green space and park-like areas for the diversified community to enjoy. The neighborhood is unified, reasonably affordable and rich with history and architectural appeal from Queen Anne to Craftsman. It boasts a real sense of cohesion, having been active in civic associations and other neighborhood groups as a community both now and historically.

Situated in the Northeast quadrant of Washington, D.C., Brookland saw its inception in the early 1870s and matured when the railroad ran a branch line through the area.The development was named after Colonel Jehiel Brooks whose beautiful farmhouse, the Brooks Mansion, sat alongside the rail line. In the late 1880s, Catholic University was established and drew developers quickly.