Development

Row House from early 1870s at 1823 S St, NW Being Converted Into Condos

By Prince Of Petworth

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I just noticed that that the tall yellow row house at 1823 S St, NW is being converted into condos. This one has been house of the day a few times. Kinda hard to tell from the photo above but it has a cool double bay window that spans two floors.

Some history from the Historic Preservation Board:

“1823 S Street, NW is a three story Italianate frame rowhouse that likely dates from the early 1870s, just prior to the building code prohibition of frame construction in 1877. The façade features a two story frame projecting bay, bracketed wood cornice, and two over two windows.

The property, together with a two story frame house to the east, is set back approximately 5’ from the building restriction line and the adjoining late 19th century rowhouses and early 20th century apartment houses. The rear elevation has been substantially altered from its original condition; it is covered in a thick layer of stucco and has a fenestration pattern and windows that are not original and appear to date from the second half of the 20th century.

The house is unusual, both for the Dupont Circle Historic District and city wide, as frame houses in Washington are more typically two stories rather than three. It is possible that the house was originally constructed as a twin of the two story frame house next door with the third floor added at a later date.”

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Close up of the rendering after the jump. (more…)

Construction Starts on 240-unit Mixed-Use Project Coming to the old Flea Market space at 9th/8th and Florida Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

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9th and Florida Ave, NW

Shaw’s stunning transformation continues. From Residential Architect:

“Developer JBG has hired the Seattle-based firm as the design architect for a 240-unit mixed-use project in D.C.’s rapidly gentrifying Shaw neighborhood. Occupying two sites across the street from each other.

For now the units will be rental apartments, with floor-to-ceiling windows and an average approximate size of 700 square feet, and common courtyards will top the 30,000 square feet of ground-floor retail.”

You can see some renderings here.

More photos after the jump. (more…)

First Sign of Progress at Old Church at 10th and V Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

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10th and V Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I almost wrecked my car when I saw this just now. I asked one of the workers what was happening and he said they were “installing some new windows to respond to concerns from the community.”

This community member is sincerely grateful for it. SORG should get credit when deserved; they’ve certainly gotten much deserved criticism over the years for this property. I’m hoping there will be some lighting to go with it, but this is a huge, if principally cosmetic step. I wish SORG would engage with the community. They’d have a lot more friends in the neighborhood if they did.

Other neighbors have spoken to other workers and have been told that they are starting on a condo project, not just installing windows on the ” target=”_blank”> church at 10th and V. Either way, it’s great to see progress.”

Vacant Lot at 11th and P St, NW Finally Getting Developed – Mexican Restaurant Coming Nearby?

By Prince Of Petworth

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11th and P St, NW

Thanks to a couple of readers for sending word (and photos.) One reader writes:

“I live at 11th and P and there is an abandoned lot and abandoned building (well, it’s not abandoned when homeless people and drug dealers are there, technically!) that for years have been in the permitting process.

Well, permits are up on both places for new condos coming.”

On a side note – I heard some scuttlebutt recently that a Mexican restaurant is coming soon somewhere around 11th and P St, NW as well. Updates on all development as construction progresses.

Floor Plan and Pricing for The Apartments at CityCenter Now for Lease

By Prince Of Petworth

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Rendering courtesy The Apartments at CityCenter

From a press release:

“Potential residents now have the unique opportunity to review floor plans and reserve their desired apartment. The leasing center, located at 900 New York Avenue, NW near the corner of 9th and I Streets, will give renters a first-hand look at the thoughtfully designed residences.

Responding to the District’s growing demand for well-appointed rental homes in convenient locations, The Apartments at CityCenter is comprised of 458 residences featuring a wide range of amenities that will enhance the daily living experience. With restaurants, shops, major employers and Metro rail stops within a short walk, The Apartments at CityCenter will set a new standard for urban living in D.C. Residents will be able to begin to move into their new community in November 2013.

The apartments range in size from studios to one- to three-bedrooms and will offer dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows and bamboo flooring throughout with open plan kitchens that boast quartz countertops and European-style cabinetry. Selected floor plans incorporate dens, balconies and terraces. The exclusive amenities include CenterClub, a two-story fitness center with state-of-the-art cardio and weight equipment as well as a yoga room; HydroClub, a rooftop pool, lounge and club room; Connections Café, an internet lounge with wifi; and SkyBark, a rooftop dog walk. The community also features indoor parking, electric car charging stations and a residential recycling program.

The Apartments at CityCenter has been designed by the well-respected architectural firm Shalom Baranes Associates of Washington, DC. Landscape architect Lee and Associates had responsibility for the design of rooftop amenities, terraces and other common areas.

The Apartments at CityCenter is one of five major components of CityCenterDC. The mixed-use development also includes 216 luxury condominium residences, 520,000-square feet of Class A office space, and more than 60 shops and restaurants, in properties designed by internationally renowned architects Foster + Partners and the D.C.-based Shalom Baranes Associates. In addition, CityCenterDC will also feature a 370-room hotel.”

Full floor plan and pricing after the jump. (more…)

From Apollo Theatre to H St. Storage/Murry’s Grocery Store to $120,000,000 Apollo Mixed-Use Development

By Prince Of Petworth

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Crandall’s Apollo at 616 H Street, NE in 1920s via Library of Congress

Well this is awesome. In today’s ‘next up in new murals’ we looked at an Acorn on 6th and H St, NE. Thanks to a commenter for sharing some awesome info. The Apollo Theatre was located at the site of H Street Storage near Murry’s grocery store:

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Murry’s in 2013 looking east on H Street

From Insight Property Group:

“Insight plans to re-develop the site into a high-end mixed-use community that would include approximately 321 residential units and 23,000 square feet of retail space. Total Project Cost: $120,000,000”

Ed. Note: You can see their Phase II plans (across the street) here.

And here’s what the acorn is set to grow into:

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Rendering via Insight Property Group

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