Lakers center Dwight Howard has listed a penthouse in Washington, D.C., where he spent last season with the NBA’s Wizards, for $2.475 million.

The 10,134-square-foot residence occupies the top two floors of the historic Pierce School building, an 1893 schoolhouse that was converted about a decade ago into a nine-unit residential development.

Designed by German immigrant Adolf Cluss, the penthouse has 30-foot ceilings, original brickwork and period fixtures. The school’s original chalkboards, lockers and cubbies were retained and incorporated into the penthouse’s new design.

1 / 18 The 1890s-era Pierce School building. (Jason Shelton) 2 / 18 The entry. (Jason Shelton) 3 / 18 Original chalkboards adorn penthouse walls. (Jason Shelton) 4 / 18 A bathroom with original fixtures and plumbing. Many original schoolhouse features were incorporated into the unit’s design. (Jason Shelton) 5 / 18 A living and dining area. (Jason Shelton) 6 / 18 The kitchen. (Jason Shelton) 7 / 18 The appliances are industrial grade. (Jason Shelton) 8 / 18 The dramatic great room. (Jason Shelton) 9 / 18 The great room has a fireplace and a wet bar. (Jason Shelton) 10 / 18 The great room. (Jason Shelton) 11 / 18 The master suite. (Jason Shelton) 12 / 18 The master suite bathroom has a fish tank in the shower. (Jason Shelton) 13 / 18 A massive wardrobe in the master suite. (Jason Shelton) 14 / 18 A bathroom. (Jason Shelton) 15 / 18 A bedroom. (Jason Shelton) 16 / 18 The home theater. (Jason Shelton) 17 / 18 The massage room. (Jason Shelton) 18 / 18 The rooftop deck. (Jason Shelton)


At the heart of the penthouse is a two-story lofted living room with a brick fireplace and wet bar. The kitchen is outfitted with commercial appliances and a massive island. There are five bedrooms and four bathrooms including a master suite bathroom with a custom fish tank in the shower.

An industrial steel staircase leads to a private rooftop patio with 360-degree views. A full gym and a block-bottom swimming pool are among the building amenities.

Howard, 34, bought the property two years ago for $2.3 million, records show.

The veteran big man, now in his 16th season, is an eight-time all-star and a three-time NBA defensive player of the year. After joining the Lakers this summer on a one-year deal, he has averaged 7.7 points and 7.6 rebounds in 43 games this season.


Troy Patterson and Eric Nicholson of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty hold the listing.