Dear PoPville,
I noticed some work going on at the commercial property located at 5505 5th St, near the corner of 5th and Kennedy. The old sign indicates it was the home of the National Association of Former Foster Care Children of America. Know what’s up?
3145 Mt. Pleasant St, NW
We’ve spoken about what developments/improvements that we are most excited about. And fortunately there have been many successes. But today I want to talk about those that seem to be stagnating. For me – four places automatically jump out at me. I’ve walked past these places for years and despite numerous press releases, pronouncements, declarations, applications… they always look the same. Following is my top 5:
First is the Uline Arena at 1140 3rd Street NE in NoMa. Second is the building at 11th and K St, NW while a raze permit has already been applied for, it would be amazing if it could be saved to some degree. Third is the old Gales school at 65 Massachusetts Avenue, NW slated to become the new home to the Central Union Mission shelter. Fourth is the old Ontario Theater in Adams Morgan.
And finally is the one that bothers me the most – the old Deauville apartment building which burned down back in March 2008 at 3145 Mt. Pleasant St, NW.
Which property’s current state of affairs is most upsetting/disappointing to you? What properties would you add to the list?
1614 14th Street, NW
This prime building is located at the corner of 14th and Corcoran St, NW (next to Black Jack). The listing says:
“Located in one of the hottest areas in Washington, DC. This building has four levels. The top twqo levels were at onetime rental units and the ground levelis currently a hair salon. The potential uses of this building are many. This propery is sold as is-where is.”
It’s yours for $3,000,000.
Update: I’m told this only half (the south side) of the building.
From an email:
When: Saturday, September 8, 2012, 2:00 p.m.
What: Salute to Summer’s End Historic Tour opens the gates to the history and architectural beauty of St Elizabeths East and its formerly closed campus. The Salute to Summer’s End tour concludes a Season of Discovery, which has offered unprecedented access to the landmark campus in advance of its redevelopment as a new center for community, innovation, education, enterprise, and security and sustainability. For information, visit www.stelizabethseast.com.
The tour is in conjunction with the second location of the Ward 8 Farmers Market, open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 8.
Who: Hosted by the District of Columbia Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development.
Tour led by Hayden M. Wetzel, creator of the African-American Discovery Trail and popular guide for such firms as Capital Segway, DC Cruises, and Washington Walks. Hayden Wetzel is a member of the Landmarks Committee of the DC Preservation League and the Guild of Professional Tour Guides of Washington DC.
Where: St Elizabeths East, 2700 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, Washington, DC, adjacent to Congress Heights Metro station (Green Line) in Southeast Washington. Parking available across Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue at Friendship PCS Southeast Elementary Academy.
St Elizabeths East At the center of the District of Columbia’s historic neighborhoods in Ward 8, St Elizabeths East is an exceptional opportunity for the City and the private development community to create a landmark for the 21st century: a well-planned, mixed-use, mixed-income, walkable, livable community. St Elizabeths East holds immeasurable potential as a gateway to a new future and a catalyst for economic development and growth – not only in the neighborhoods surrounding the iconic campus, but throughout the District, the region, and the nation. Visit www.stelizabethseast.com.
14th and Belmont St, NW Looking North
A reader sends word that the Capitol View on 14th building is set to be completed in November.
The UDR Website says:
Capitol View on 14th Apartment Homes features studios, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments for rent in Washington DC. Steps from the bistro dining of the U Street Corridor, Capitol View is brand new apartment community moments from the Metro, Lincoln Theatre, and the National Mall. Your Capitol View home features elegant granite countertops, hardwood floors, and an in-home washer/dryer. Capitol View residents enjoy a fitness center and sparkling pool.
Prices range from $2070 for a studio to $5,786 for a 2 bed.
The transformation of 14th Street, NW continues – like the way the building turned out?
14th and Chapin St, NW Looking South
Anyone remember the Nehemiah Shopping Center:
June 2008
1050 21st Street, NW
From the Mayor’s office:
Mayor Vincent C. Gray today announced the selection of the Akridge-Argos development team and Ivymount Schools and Programs to redevelop the historic Stevens School in the West End neighborhood of Ward 2. The two teams bring extensive commercial-development and educational expertise to the project, assuring a productive use for a building that has been vacant since the close of the 2008 school year.
“My administration has worked closely with West End residents and Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2A to ensure that we made positive choices for the future of the Thaddeus Stevens School building,” said Mayor Gray. “We believe that Akridge-Argos and Ivymount are well-respected institutions with proven track records of success that will turn this unique development opportunity into a victory for economic growth and special education here in the District.”
Akridge-Argos’s proposed vision for developing the site includes a 10-story, LEED-certified, Class “A” office building named Thaddeus Stevens Place; ground-floor retail; and underground parking. The Akridge-Argos team brings with it decades of development experience. It also has a strong track record of high-quality historic renovation. The team has demonstrated the skills and experience to lead an outstanding rehabilitation of the Stevens School building, as well as constructing a state-of-the art office building to go alongside it.
“We look forward to our continued work with Akridge-Argos/Ivymount, the Stevens School community and with our Council as we navigate through the surplus, disposition and legislative processes needed to make this project a reality,” said Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Victor L. Hoskins.
Ivymount Schools and Programs is a high-quality provider of special-education services that has partnered with the D.C. Public Schools (DCPS) for many years. Ivymount’s proposal for the Stevens School parcel consists of approximately 50 seats for special-needs students and a proposed capacity-building program in partnership with DCPS and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE). Founded in 1961, Ivymount has served over 8,000 children and young adults with disabilities from throughout the Greater Washington area. The school has been awarded several prestigious honors, including twice being named a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education and being named a School of Excellence by the National Association of Special Education Teachers.
“Ivymount Schools and Programs will be an incredible asset to the D.C. community and help us to meet the demand for high-quality educational services for our children and youth with autism,” said Deputy Mayor for Education De’Shawn Wright. “Additionally, the establishment of Ivymount within the District provides a unique opportunity for a robust partnership with DCPS and public charter schools as they seek to improve their capacity to serve a broader spectrum of kids across the special-needs continuum.”
The Thaddeus Stevens Elementary School is located at 1050 21st Street NW. The Stevens building was built in 1868 as one of the District’s first publicly funded schools for African-American children. The school was named for Thaddeus Stevens (1792-1868), a Pennsylvania congressman and prominent abolitionist who championed “free schools” for all. DCPS students in the area now attend the nearby Francis-Stevens Education Campus, located at 2425 N Street NW.
Dear PoPville,
It looks like something is finally happening at the long abandoned former dry cleaners on the corner of 14th and Colorado. I spoke briefly with one of the guys who seemed to be supervising the construction and he informed me that it will be a two story restaurant with a roof deck. It’s great to see that someone is doing something with the space. This side of 16th Street Heights needs this.
Anyone else hear what/who is coming here?
From Safeway:
Safeway will close its Petworth Safeway at 3830 Georgia Ave. NW on Saturday, Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. as the grocery chain begins preparations to construct a new, state-of-the-art facility that will anchor a mixed-use development featuring five floors of residential dwellings at the corner of Georgia and Randolph Sts. The new store is scheduled to open in early summer of 2014.
Once completed, the new 62,000 square-foot facility will be the third largest Safeway in the city and replace the current store, which was built in 1963 and measures 21,250 square feet. The project will feature a full-service Safeway at street level with below grade parking on the first level solely for Safeway shoppers and the second level dedicated exclusively for the building’s residents.
The company will operate a temporary pharmacy in a storefront location at 4034 Georgia Ave. NW for the duration of the construction period beginning Monday, Sept. 10 at 9 a.m. The pharmacy will operated from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. no Sundays. In addition, Safeway will offer free shuttle bus service to its Piney Branch Rd. store three times a week for Petworth customers in need of transportation during the construction period. The service will begin on Monday, Sept. 10 running three days each week (Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays) between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and departing from the temporary pharmacy address. The bus will make return trips to the pharmacy every 30 minutes.
Safeway’s Petworth customers (those residing in specific ZIP codes surrounding the store) can also take advantage of the grocer’s Safeway.com online, home delivery service which will be offering free delivery for purchases of $75 or more (a savings of up to $12.95) until the new store is opened.
Lots of progress on the two new houses being built on the 3000 block of Macomb St, NW by the Tregaron Conservancy in Cleveland Park. You can see what they looked like in April here.
Second house after the jump. (more…)
Former Post Office on 14th St, NW between Wallach and T Street in Logan Circle/U Street
The former T Street Post Office recently reopened in the Reeves Center at 14th and U Street, NW. Now the entire building is gone. Thanks to all who sent word. This will become a new building from Level2 Development at 1919 14th St, NW:
A mixed-use apartment community featuring seven stories with 144 studio and one-bedroom rental apartments, 1919 14th Street will offer chic, efficient floorplans with 9′ ceilings and floor to ceiling glass, and beautifully appointed interiors. Located in the bustling U Street neighborhood of downtown Washington, DC, the apartments offer efficient living and an urban lifestyle with the hottest restaurants, bars, boutique shops and public transportation just steps away. The project’s design combines a modern glass structure with elements of a brick warehouse to complement the architecture of the U Street Historic District. Level 2 is developing 1919 14th Street in partnership with Keener Squire Properties.
Rendering via Level2 development
Updates as construction progresses. In the meantime check out the demo:
Also the future Matchbox next door at 14th and T Street, NW is making nice progress:
