Development

Former AM PM Carryout Building Gutted at 14 and V St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Back in Dec. 2011 a reader noted that work had begun on the former AM PM Carryout roof at 14th and V St, NW. Permits still list Dupont Italian Kitchen as the owner though it’s still not clear if they plan on opening a Tex-Mex place called La Fonda in the space. What is clear, is that this project is huge. They have gutted the entire building:

And it runs along the entire building:

You can go to the alley and look in the back and see all the way through to 14th Street:

I can’t wait to see how this turns out. And who moves in…

Major Transformation Coming to 1324 14th St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


1324 14th St, NW

I’m noticing signs for Cas Riegler all over town. Check out what they have in store for 1324 14th, NW:

Their Website says:

The urban quality of life at 1324 14th, NW, soon to be Lionel Lofts, will be unmatched for this scale of product. Lionel Lofts is located only 2.5 blocks from the metro, steps from the Central Business District (CBD), and in the midst of the most vibrant retail, shopping, nightlife and neighborhood amenity corridor in the City – which includes over 266,000 sf of retail (Whole Foods, Vida Fitness and a variety of restaurants and nightlife). Buyers will literally live in the most ‘walkable’ neighborhood in DC (see Walk Score of 94 out of 100).

There are only five units in what will be an immaculate restoration of the old Lionel Trains store. Each unit will feature a private outdoor space, high end finishes, gourmet kitchens, and double height space with lofted bedrooms.

Nice, though it will be tough to say goodbye to the Lionel Trains sign:

Update on 14th and Belmont/Chapin St, NW (Old Nehemiah Strip Mall)

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and Belmont St, NW looking north

So wild to watch the changing landscape. You can watch the progression of the Old Nehemiah Strip Mall to demo to construction here. It will:

“consist of 255 residential homes, ground floor retail, two-level underground parking structure, and associated amenities.”


14th and Chapin St, NW looking south

Saving Houses in Mt. Vernon Square

By Prince Of Petworth

Dear PoPville,

I’ve always been fascinated with the science and precision behind moving houses. Sending you a few pics of the triangle between New York Ave and K Street, NW. This small building is off its foundation and ready to go.

The old Victorian house (photo below) is stabilized for the move, but hasn’t gone anywhere yet. It’s my understanding that all of these historic structures will be aligned next to one another somewhere on the block to make room for the new Medical School Association building. Is this correct?

For those not familiar with the project, WBJ reported:

“The Association of American Medical Colleges has selected Douglas Development Corp.’s site overlooking Mount Vernon Square for its new headquarters. It plans to occupy the property by the fourth quarter of 2013.”

No doubt this is gonna be another amazing transformation. Glad to see they are saving these great old houses too. We’ll revisit as construction progresses.

Work Begins on Long Vacant Building at North Cap & P Streets, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Dear PoPville,

Yesterday and today, while biking to work, I noticed folks beginning reconstruction/renovation work on the retail building at the SW corner of North Capitol and P Streets. The building was obviously hit by a car many years ago . . . doing significant damage to the corner of the building. It’s been a vacant eyesore for many years and I’m hopeful that the building’s restoration might lead to a new non-bullet-proof-glass retail business on a depressing stretch of North Cap that’s dripping with potential.

Anyone hear any rumors of who may be moving in?

Movement on the Building at Vermont and V St, NW?

By Prince Of Petworth

Dear PoPville,

Just noticed some work going on at this building at the corner of Vermont and V St, NW. While this may just be another improvement to avoid the dreaded abandoned building tax (just like the windows on the second floor), I couldn’t help but notice that the For Sale sign is gone as well.

My hope is that a skilled reader in PoPville may be able to dig something up to see if this property has gone through any recent changes.

I also thought it was cool to see the glass beneath the boards. Looks like this used to be a Glidden paint store, which explains the oval void on the wall where there used to be a sign.

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