Capitol Hill Properties
Narrative Description
Located in the historic district of Capitol Hill, the two sites within one-half mile of each other represent redevelopment opportunities that return the properties to productive use and serve District residents.
525 9th Street, NE is a 5,690 square-foot site located on 9th Street, NE between E and F Streets, NE. Currently, the site features a vacant, two-story building. This building formerly housed the 9th Precinct of the Metropolitan Police Department. This property ceased to operate as a police precinct in the late 1960's.
1341 Maryland Avenue, NE is a 5,485 square-foot site located on Maryland Avenue, NE between 13th and Elliot Streets, NE. Currently, the site features a vacant, two-story building. This building formerly housed Engine Company 10 of the DC Fire Department. This building ceased to operate as a firehouse in 1940.
The $3.3 million project will consist of the redevelopment of both vacant buildings into nine(9) mixed-income residential condominiums: five (5) residential condos for the former police precinct and four (4) residential condominiums for the former firehouse. Four (4) residential units, two (2) units in each building, or 44% of the residential units, will be affordable to households earning at or below 60% of the area median income.
Development Partners
The District has chosen Argos Group to redevelop the two (2) properties.
Location
525 9th Street, NE and 1341 Maryland Avenue, NE
Next Steps
Predevelopment began in April 2009. Construction/Renovation is expected to begin in late April 2010.
Development Program
525 9th Street, NE
1341 Maryland Avenue, NE
Community Benefits
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Civic Investments
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Reflects to desire of local community members (ANC 6A) who expressed a clear and strong preference for the multifamily residential use of the properties.
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Eliminates properties regarded as blights on the community and expands housing options for District residents.
