PQ Building Permit Update
The 455 Mass Ave NW office building gains another tenant
10/20/2008
Permit # B0801458
455 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW
SQUARE 516S OFFICE VENTURE LLC
INTERIOR ALTERATION & REPAIR TO SUIT TENANT RENO CAVANAUGH PLLC APPROX 8400 SF ON THE 4TH FLOOR
More after hours work on E St, but the permit contains our favorite verbiage
10/21/2008
Permit # AH0900027
901 E ST NW
THE PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS
AFTER HOURS PERMIT FROM 12AM TO 6PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY FROM 10/20/2008 TO 12/20/2008. IN CONJUNCTION WITH PA40191. ANY COMPLAINTS FROM COMMUNITY WILL VOID THIS PERMIT.
The Metro Center Marriott Hotel makes some changes
10/20/2008
Permit # B0801656
775 12TH ST NW
HMC RETIREMENT PROPERTIES
INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS TO MAIN LOBBY AND RESTROOMS. NEW FINISHES, REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURES WITH ENERGY EFFIICIENT MODELS. REPLACE EXISTING ROTATING DOOR IN KIND. NEW AND REFURBISHED MILLWORK FOR BELL STATION AND FRONT DESK.
10/20/2008
Permit # B0801976
775 12TH ST NW
HMC RETIREMENT PROPERTIES
THIRD PARTY REVIEW INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING FLOOR TILE REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING COFFEE BAR W/A STARBUCKS CONVERT EXISTING RETAIL SPACE INTO SEATING FOR STARBUCKS REPLACE EXISTING LIGHT FIXTURES W/ ENERGY EFFICIENT TYPE. MISC ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING FOR NEW EQUIPMENT LOCATION
10/20/2008
Permit # B0801657
775 12TH ST NW
HMC RETIREMENT PROPERTIES
INTERIOR LOAD CHANGE FROM 456 ROOMS TO 459 ROOMS. CONVERT EXISTING CONCIERGE LOUNGE INTO 3 NEW GUESTROOMS. ALL NEW BATHROOMS AND MEHANICAL UNITS FOR THE 3 GUEST ROOMS. FINISHES, PAINT, WALL COVERING AND CARPET; POD.
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washingtonydc: Yes, I’ve observed the work too, but still haven’t seen any permit activity. We’re keeping an eye on it!
The former Juan Valdez site is being converted into a Tangysweet frozen yogurt shop.
http://washington.bizjournals.com/washington/stories/2008/10/20/story6.html
Oh, yay! I love the tart frozen yogurt and this will definitely make a great afternoon snack since it’s within a block of my office!
Right on, Kimberly.
Yes, a tall tart frozen yogurt will be a welcome addition to the delectable offerings of PQ. Make mine strawberry 
That is some of the best news I’ve heard in a while. We were just talking about how we would love to have one of those yogurt places in the neighborhood.
safeway, nandos, soon to come wagamama’s and now tangyweet… can’t wait to order an original with toppings of lychee, mango and coconut.
now all we need is a cupcake joint 
BTW: The Pew Building (9th and E) is an AMAZING idea: a village of non-profit organizations who get to rent the space at below-market rates. GREAT!
From the BID’s newsletter:
Private Sector – Pew Charitable Trusts
Pew Charitable Trusts, a major nonprofit charitable organization based in Philadelphia, purchased the 10-story building at 901 E Street for $155 million in February 2008 to create a “Nonprofit Village,” where 90% of the space will be leased to nonprofit groups at 10% to 15% below market rates. Comparable commercial space in the area ranges from the mid-$50s to the mid-$60s per square foot. In addition, the building houses Pew’s Washington staff, which has grown from 10 to 150 in eight years and will double to 300 by 2011. Pew is currently renovating the building to meet LEED certification.
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I keep seeing a bit of work done in the old Juan Valdez. Any idea what’s going on in there?