The Marlyn building, 3901 Cathedral Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. -- just a short walk from J. Edgar Hoover's own home on 30th Place, NW.
Yes it's true. The actual apartment of Clyde Tolson, long-time friend, companion, associate (and more?) of long-time FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover, is now for sale and your's for the tantalizing, reduced price of $379,900. Thanks to our friend Ryan Stroschein for sending us the link to this amazing real estate listing. He how the agent describes it:
Hoover and Tolson with matching hats, circa 1950s.
"Reduced 14K! Historic 2 BR condo w/ updated kitchen & Ba. In James Goode's book Best Addresses" Unit 515 @ The Marlyn was a long term residence of FBI Dir. J. Edgar Hoover's closest colleague - Assoc. Dir. Clyde Tolson. The unit has a sense of openness & old world charm w/ a DR leading to step down LR w/ a picture window to enjoy sunset views. Garage pking & storage unit. Pets OK."And yes, the apartment is just a short walk or drive from Hoover's own home during the period on 30th Place, NW.
Interested? Here's a link to the real estate listing with lots of photos. Happy shopping !!
