Watergate complex Watergate complex The Watergate complex is a group of six buildings in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington, D.C., in the United States, known particularly for the infamous 1972 burglary of the offices of the Democratic National Committee and the resulting Watergate scandal, which ultimately led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. Covering a total of 10 acres (4 ha) next to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the buildings include: Built between 1963 and 1971, the Watergate was considered one of Washington's most desirable living spaces, popular with members of Congress and political appointees in
Watergate complex the National Register of Historic Places on October 21, 2005. The Watergate East apartment building is probably the second-best known of the five buildings in the development. It became the most sought-after living location in the city when it opened in 1966. Problems with the building's construction became apparent shortly after its occupancy. The roof was leaking by 1968. "The Washington Post" published reports in October 1968 that SGI refused to fix the leaks unless residents dropped their opposition to the construction of the complex's fifth building. By 1970, problems at Watergate East led the press to dub the building