DC Government

“Jail coming to 501 NY Ave NW”?


501 New York Ave, NW rendering via Zoom

“Dear PoPville,

Did you know the little police house at 501 New York Ave in the middle of mount vernon triangle is being turned into the central cell block for dc? All detainees will be held there. And possibly released from there as well. I don’t think the community even knows what’s happening”

Another reader writes:

“Screenshots below from the latest ANC zoom. It will likely become permanent, although they are saving it is opening temporary the DC budget does not show the same commitment.

ANC Commissioner Nigro who represents the area made the call to action after the Zoom call last night.

Below is also the email I received from Brooke Pinto Councilmember, Ward 2 on 7/7″