First check out Kenyon just west of Georgia Ave:
You like the way this one is turning out?
And here’s the five story apartment building coming to the corner of Kenyon and Georgia just east of Georgia:
You like the way it’s turning out?
Development
Rendering via Marriott Marquis Washington, DC
From a press release:
“Marriott Marquis Washington, DC, opening May 1, announces five Americana-inspired dining experiences for the District’s soon-to-be-largest hotel. The varied food and beverage establishments, located on the hotel’s ground floor, will further position the property as a brand-new social hub for its vibrant downtown Shaw neighborhood.
Marriott Marquis Washington, DC will debut: Anthem, casual dining restaurant; The Dignitary, an upscale lounge; High Velocity, a high-tech sports bar; a dramatic, high-design Lobby Bar; and a specialty restaurant (to be announced). The hotel’s culinary vision will be helmed by Executive Chef Matthew Morrison, a DC native who was most recently executive chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner, Virginia. The hotel’s dining experiences will feature fresh, seasonal menus sourced from both local and Mid-Atlantic purveyors as well as the hotel’s on-site rooftop garden.
More details on the restaurants/bars after the jump. (more…)
@TheShayDC tweets us and writes on their facebook page:
“As you know, The Shay will be a dual-building community along 8th & Florida in Shaw. Here’s a first look at the East building.
The Shay will be designed to evoke an industrial past. It will display exposed concrete, expansive glass window walls and industrial detailing. Community amenities will include parking, bike storage, conference areas, a dog washing station, resident lounge with a bar, pool table and media center, swimming pool, two landscaped roof decks, and more.”
Thanks to a reader for sending:
“Went to the ANC meeting last night. Douglass development was there to discuss their plans. 3 floors of retail (1 of which would be underground). Apartments/condos on top. 32 Total units? No parking. Possibly a zipcar spot. Studios – 2 bedrooms. Earliest they would break ground would be February 2016, but this is not likely they said. Will be later.
9730 sq ft of retail on the largest floor. Also, this will have a stone facade, Not brick. This is the old HSDC building.
We knew it was coming but it’s finally official – Washington Business Journal reports the raze permit was issued Friday and:
“The District issued a permit to ICG 16th Street Associates to construct a nine-story office building at 16th and Eye streets NW.”
As of Saturday a crane was already in place. Though there were some admirers and many detractors – it’s time to say goodbye.
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Rendering of 3707 14th Street, NW via Zusin Development
Back in April ’13 when we spoke about the old C&K Motel getting demoed a reader commented:
“I spoke with the developer the day they were demolishing the building. He said 20 condos. He said the retail space on the 1st floor would be a 7-11. He said they were improving the neighborhood. A 7-11 sounds like a bad improvement to me, I hope it doesn’t hurt the local corner stores.”
Elevation DC now confirms:
“Zusin is in the process of selecting a contractor to build out the new structure, which will be four floors of condominiums above a 7-11 convenience store.”
Stay tuned.
3707 14th Street, NW is located across the street from Red Derby and the soon to be Lyman’s Tavern and Taqueria Habanero. So while the 7-11 is less than exciting, there’s still a couple more good things coming to the area.
Here’s what the space looked like at the start of demo back in April:
There have been chain link fences surrounding this development on the 900 block of 12th Street, NE just south of Florida Ave for as long as I can remember. I finally see the fences came down and some landscaping was going on out front when I walked by. Units are now for sale too – the one at 923 12th Street, NE says:
“5-LEVELS AND NEARLY 4000 SQ/FT OF LIVING SPACE IN THE HOT H STREET CORRIDOR. FEATURES INCLUDE 5 BR, 5BA, GOURMET KITCHEN WITH GRANITE & ELECTROLUX, HUGE FINISHED BASEMENT, SEPARATE LAUNDRY ROOM, PARKING, GREEN ROOF WITH PATIO AND SPECTACULAR CAPITOL VIEWS & MUCH, MUCH MORE. KVS TITLE IS PREFERRED ($500 BUYER CREDIT FOR USING KVS).”
Sadly their are no interior photos listed.
7th and P St, NW
We’ve given lots of love to the neighboring CityMarket at O but it’s worth noting that the Jefferson MarketPlace is also nearing completion:
“Jefferson MarketPlace is a mixed-use development located at the corner of 7th and P Streets in Northwest Washington, DC. The project will include 281 luxury apartments, 230 below-grade parking spaces, and 13,400 square feet of retail space. First units will deliver in spring 2014.
Jefferson MarketPlace will feature modern amenity spaces that will include a boutique-style lobby with a 24-hour concierge, state-of-the-art fitness center, resident business center, and community lounge with bar and gaming areas. Residents will also have exclusive access to two private courtyards on the ground floor, a landscaped roof deck on the seventh floor, and a large pool deck on the 8th floor roof.
Jefferson MarketPlace is located less than three blocks north of the Mt. Vernon Square Metro Station and two blocks south of the Shaw-Howard Metro Station. The project has tremendous visibility with over 455 feet of frontage along 7th Street NW and will be located adjacent to the future City Market at O, a 1 million square foot mixed-use project anchored by a new 58,000 square foot Giant Supermarket.”
And here are some of their amenities:
“Well, you certainly can in our rooftop pool. Or get yourself in tip-top shape at our state-of-the-art 24-hour fitness center and take the streets of DC by storm directly from your apartment in Shaw. Want to stay in? That’s covered too. Entertain your friends, in any number of ways, with our stylish, convenient and fun amenities.
– Resort-style rooftop pool with sundeck, lounging areas and grills
– Resident clubroom with bar, televisions, billiards, shuffleboard and indoor/outdoor bar seating
– Modern, stylish lobby with 24-hour concierge services
– 24-hour fitness center with club-style equipment and yoga zone
– Two private courtyards with indoor bar and outdoor pub with bocce court
– Fully-equipped business center with computers and printers
– Wi-Fi in amenity spaces
– Dynamic 7th floor outdoor mezzanine with fire pit, grilling area, bar rails and outdoor TV with lounge seating
– Controlled-access parking garage
– Pet-friendly community
– Close to Shaw-Howard U and Mt Vernon Sq Metro stations
– Views of Washington landmarks, including Washington Monument and National Cathedral
– 14,000 sq. ft. of retail conveniently located in the building”
7th and Q St, NW
Formerly Kelsey Gardens – from 2009:
Renderings courtesy of Atlantic Plumbing
This is also the spot where the new Landmark Movie Theater is coming in 2015.
More renderings after the jump. (more…)
14th and U Street, NW
An interesting tweet from @WashBizNeibs about a permit for the McDonald’s at 14th and U:
“Permit issued Thursday for big changes to McDonald’s at 14th and U. New facade. McCafe. Remodeled bathrooms, etc.”
Gotta keep up with the Joneses I guess.
