1337 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Ed. Note: We first heard plans for a hotel here back in 2018.

The liquor license placard for Sixty DC says:

“A new Retailer’s Class “C” Hotel with a total of 80 rooms. Summer Garden with 140 seats and total
occupancy of 160. Read More

Thanks to J. for sending: “Sadly, looks like about a month or so, the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf in the Washington Hilton was replaced by a generic, Starbucks-serving-but-not-a-Starbucks clone. I loved the Coffee Bean iced coffee. Bah!” Read More

10th and K Street, NW

Thanks to Jared for sending: “new restaurant just opened in the Embassy Suites downtown at 10th and K St. NW. Replaces Finn & Porter”

Check out the menus here.

Thanks to Fox for sending around 8:20 this morning: “Still smells so had to have happened in the overnight hours.”

From DC Fire and EMS: “Update 2 Alarm fire 900 F St NW. 10 story occupied hotel with fire in walls & ceiling 6th & possibly 7th floor. Occupants evacuated. No injuries.”

“Box Alarm 9th & F Sts NW. #DCsBravest on scene with outside patio area on fire. Fire extension to building awning. Checking for extension into interior.”

“2 Alarm fire 900 block F St NW. Fire in walls 6th floor apartment with extension to 7th floor of 10 story building. Aprox 20 units & 100 personnel operating.” Read More

1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW photo by Jared Alves

First the blight is removed, then the Waldorf Astoria opens, then the Old Post Office Clock Tower reopens and now the big news from José Andrés this morning (“A vibrant mix of sophisticated cuisine by @chefjoseandres & playful lounge spaces”): Read More

1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW photo by Jared Alves

At the now open Waldorf Astoria. Thanks to Jared for sharing: “The Old Post Office Clock Tower has quietly reopened to visitors. Free, no tickets needed, and as of yet, no lines. Great endcap to a lunchtime walk.” Read More

1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Thanks to Josh for sending the other day: “The Waldorf Astoria opened today. Didn’t take long at all for the Trump Hotel switchover.”

1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Ed. Note: You can read an awesome history of the Old Post Office Building here.

Thanks to Martin and Mark for sending. Mark writes: “The Waldorf Astoria team rented multiple lifts to expedite removal of the Trump Hotel branding.” Read More

From DCRA:

“The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) announces that it is extending the application grace period for Short-Term Rental Licenses to June 9, 2022.

In support of the Short-Term Rental Regulation Act of 2018, DCRA began accepting applications for Short-Term Rental Licenses on January 10, 2022. To give short-term rental hosts enough time to get the required documentation and obtain licenses, a 90-day grace period was implemented.

To assist hosts who have not yet obtained their licenses, and to allow them confirm eligibility for the Homestead Deduction or obtain a Certificate of Clean Hands from the DC Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR), DCRA will extend the grace period for an additional 60 days until June 9, 2022.

Things to Know About Short-Term Rental Licensure

Two license types available to those wishing to conduct short-term rentals in the District: Read More

2505 Wisconsin Ave, NW Update: from Alex

Thanks to Rene for sending: “Sleepy Glover Park getting in on the international action.” Read More