The building is a contributing property to the Dupont Circle Historic District and its property value is $5,692,000. The cast members' four-story brownstone mansion was originally constructed in 1891 for a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad executive, James Mosher, and his new wife, Minnie. The cast members lived in a 10,800 ft2 (1,003 m2) house located at 2000 S Street, NW in Dupont Circle, a gay neighborhood known for its historic buildings, dining establishments, and embassies. Mayor Adrian Fenty welcomed the production, pointing to the impact of young people on the national scene.
it adds a whole new dimension to the great characters and drama our viewers expect and love from The Real World.' Washington, D.C. We are thrilled to be filming our classic franchise in the heart of where history is being made. According to MTV's President of Programming, Tony DiSanto, 'The charged atmosphere of Washington D.C., the center of our country's social and political change, will provide an electric setting for this next season of The Real World. The season premiered on December 30, 2009.
Filming began on Jand completed on October 12, 2009. was officially announced as the location for the newest season on June 10, 2009.
