RSS FeedCribs XXXI: Yeah We Got This Here Cool Penthouse For You
We always enjoy it when these 3 level plus penthouse roof deck units come on the market for our Cribs posts series so that we can see what owners have done, if anything, to change the stock finishes. In this case, Unit 1146 at 616 E St NW at the Clara Barton condominium is on the market for $1.15 million and we see quite a few updates to the bathrooms and most notably the kitchen.
The kitchen has been completely redone with new high end appliances, sink replacement/repositioning, a new countertop and new cabinets. It’s the best kitchen reno we’ve seen to date in the Clara Barton or Lafayette which together are the 400 plus units that are part of the Jefferson at Penn Quarter project. The building offers a plethora of amenities also including a rooftop pool, theater room, and numerous common spaces.
The condo fee comes in at $1,100 per month and the square footage is listed at 1,635 square feet. This works out to 67.3 cents per square foot per month which is in the middle of the range for Penn Quarter/downtown condo fees. At a $1.15M asking price the sales cost works out to $703 per square foot.
Yeah…it’s one cool penthouse!
616 E St NW – Unit 1146 (MLS DC9963381) [Redfin listing] [MRIS Virtual Tour]
Neighborhood Commission Meeting This Evening (Topics: State Of Ward 2, Pepco Infrastructure, And New Indian Restaurant)
From the Penn Quarter Neighborhood Association, we received the agenda for this evening’s Advisory Neighborhood Commission meeting at 6:30 pm in Room G-9 the Wilson Building (1350 Pennsylvania Ave NW). The meetings are free and the public is encouraged to attend.
Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2C
Tonight, Monday, June 12, 6:30pmJohn A. Wilson Building Room G-9
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NWAgenda
Call to Order | Introduction of Commissioners | Quorum
Approval of Agenda
Approval of May 2017 Meeting MinutesANC Reports
1. Treasurer’s Report by Commissioner Kevin Wilsey, ANC2C03
2. Secretary’s Report by Commissioner Theresa Harrison, ANC2C02Brief Community Announcements and Presentations
1. Ward 2 Councilmember Jack Evans on The State of Ward 2
Jack chairs the Committee on Finance and Revenue and the WMATA Board) 202.724.8058, JEvans@dccouncil.us2. Richard Livingston, Mayor’s Liaison for Ward 2
June LGBTQ Pride Month, 202.805.7122, Richard.Livingstone@dc.gov3. Capt. Jonathan Dorrough, Metropolitan Police Dept. Monthly Update for ANC2C 202.903.4123, Jonathan.Dorrough@dc.gov
4. Pepco’s, Capital Grid Project: A plan to upgrade existing infrastructure
The plan covers upgrading three existing substations, build a new one in Mount Vernon Triangle, and install 10 miles of transmission cables underground. Linda Greenan, External Affairs Manager, Government Affairs & Public Policy Division. 202.872.3301 or 202.203.9509, Linda.Greenan@pepco.com with Mousa Hejazi, 202.872.2842, MHejazi@pepcoholdings.comand Chris Taylor 202.872.3357, CTaylor@pepco.comDC Commission on the Arts & Humanities: ANC Review of Art in Public Space
1. Marion Barry Sculpture at the John A. Wilson Building
Along with the Executive Office of the Mayor, the DCCA&H is proposing to install a bronze statue of Marion Barry on Pennsylvania Avenue in the planted area closest to 13½ Street. Lauren Dugas Glover, DC CA&H Public Art Manager, 202.341.8771, Lauren.Glover@dc.gov2. National Museum of Women in the Arts & Downtown BID New York Avenue Sculpture Project
Request for a letter of support for a project grant. The sculptures are by Betsabee Romero and will be placed in public space along New York Avenue. The Inter-American Development Bank is also supporting this project. Ellen Pollak, Foundation and Government Support Officer, National Museum of the Women in the Arts, 202.266.2801, EPollak@nmwa.orgLocal Events Impacting Community
1. Race for Every Child 5K Run/Walk, Saturday, October 21, 2017
Race benefits Children’s National Hospital. The race begins at 13th & Pennsylvania Ave, heading east with a right turn on to 3rd Street, Independence Avenue and return. George Banker, 301.537.6739, George.R.Banker2.naf@mail.milAlcohol Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA)
1. Karma – ABRA-106319, Retailer’s Class C Restaurant, 611 Eye Street, NW.
A new northern Indian restaurant; total Occupancy 200, Summer Garden holds 30. Summer garden hours of operation are Sunday – Thursday, 11:00am – 11:00pm; Friday – Saturday 11:00am – 12:00 midnight Hardeep Grover, 703.362.48862. Bantam King, ABRA-100622, Retailer’s Class C Restaurant, 501 G Street, NW.
Request for a sidewalk café with the following proposed hours of operation for the café: Sunday – Saturday, 11:00am – 11:00pm. Jeff Jackson, 202.251.1566, JeffJackson02@verizon.net 48863. Tokyo Express, Stipulated license, Retailer’s Class C Restaurant, 815 7th Street, NW
Serving Sushi and Ramen noodles. Eugene Mack, 301.237.7850, Eugene.Mack@verizon.netDistrict of Columbia Department of Transportation (DDOT)
1. The Chinese Community Church appears to be requesting a Public Space Permit for Parking in the 500 block of Eye Street
Unfortunately, the draft I received Friday and did not read until late Friday evening did not include information regarding the what, where, and when for the parking permit being requested. The DDOT tracking number is 204547. Linda Wong 202.637.9852, Linda@cccdc.com2. Public Space Permit request to improve the public realm around the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library at 901 G Street, NW
In conjunction with the renovation and modernization of the MLK Library, the DC Public Library is requesting a permit to occupy public space to work on paving and landscaping including curbs, gutters, driveways, bike racks, bike share racks, a bike share station, trash receptacles, tree fences, and tree planting. The DDOT tracking number is 201900. Rob Tate with Jair Lynch, engaged to oversee the construction, 202.462.1092, RET@jairlynch.com along with Wiles Mensch, 703.391.7600, psch@wilesmensch.com and Steve Jensen with the local architect, Martinez and Johnson, 202.333.4480, SJensen@mjarchitecture.com will be making a presentation.3. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture street closing request for the USDA Farmers Market
The USDA is seeking DDOT’s approval to close 12th Street, SW between Independence Avenue and Jefferson Drive. Leslie Burks, Sustainability & People’s Garden Project Manager, USDA, 202.579.8650, Leslie.Burks@dm.usda.gov4. DC Street Light Task Force request to have DDOT use healthier LED lights than now planned
DDOT will be converting current street lights to energy efficient LED lights. However, according to the Street Light Task Force, DDOT is converting to a potentially harmful LED light rather than one that is not harmful or not as harmful. The AMA has raised concerns about the blue light that these LEDs emit. To date, DDOT has only installed cool-white LEDs that have a strong blue-wavelength component and produce a harsh, bluish-white light. The American Medical Association has warned that blue-rich LED street lights cause hazardous glare and are potentially harmful to human health because of their disruptive effect on circadian sleep cycles. The AMA recommends that cities install warm-white LEDs that produce the “lowest emission of blue light possible.” The draft I received does not indicate what the Street Light Taks Force is requesting, if anything, of the ANC. Delores Bushlong, with the DC Street Light Task Force will present.DeloresBushlong@hotmail.comNext meeting:
Monday, July 10, 6:30pm
John A. Wilson Building,
1350 Pennsylvania Ave NW Room G-9July Planned Agenda Items
1. DDOT Penn Quarter/Chinatown Multimodal Value Pricing Pilot Project: Third parking meter rate adjustment.
Within the area bounded by 3rd, 11th, E, and H streets, NW. The pilot aims to reduce time need to find parking, improve turnover of spaces in high demand, offer incentive to use parking space in low demand, reduce congestion and encourage to use other modes of transportation. The new rate ranges from $1/hour- $4/hour. Soumya Dey, Assoc Director, DDOT, 202.671.1369 Soumya.Dey@dc.gov2. Veteran’s Day Parade
Fran Ventura,FVentura@globalema.com and Diane Hines, Diane@globalema.com3. National Symphony Orchestra, Sunday, July 29, at the National Mall
Not part of the ANC Agenda but as a note of interest, the National Symphony Orchestra will also perfom in January 2018 at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Warren Williams, Community Relations,
WGWilliams@kennedy-center.orgQuestions
John Tinpe 2C01@anc.dc.gov
Theresa Harrison 2C02@anc.dc.gov
Kevin Wilsey 2C03@anc.dc.gov
June Penn Quarter Neighborhood Association Meeting At Carmine’s On Thu, June 15 (Topic: WW I Memorial)
By e-mail we were notified of the June Penn Quarter Neighborhood Association breakfast meeting. It will be on Thursday, June 15 at Carmine’s Restaurant (425 7th St NW).
The discussion topic will be the concept plans for Pershing Park which incorporates a World War I (one) memorial.
There is no cost to attend but an RSVP is requested per below. Please indicate if you heard of this meeting from Penn Quarter Living.
Penn Quarter Neighborhood Association Breakfast Meeting
Thursday, June 15, 8:30 amLocation
Carmine’s Restaurant
425 7th Street, NW
Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown, exit 7th and F streetsAgenda
Continental Breakfast: 8:30 am – 8:50 am
Brief Announcements: 9 am
Speaker begins after AnnouncementsSpeaker + Topic
Edwin Fountain, Vice-Chair, WWI Centennial CommissionEd Fountain will present the concept plans for Pershing Park, incorporating a memorial to those who fought in World War I. The park’s original design by landscape architect M. Paul Friedberg became eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places following the Commission’s design competition. The current design includes changes that reflect Pershing Park’s current historic status.
RSVP via email by noon Tuesday, June 13 to: Jo-Ann@PennQuarter.org
Include the first and last names of all those attending and their affiliations.
Ceremonial Removal Of MLK Mural With Mayor Bowser On Thursday, June 8
From the Penn Quarter Neighborhood Association we learned about the ceremonial removal of the MLK mural from the MLK Library at 9th and G St NW. Details follow:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library
Ceremonial Removal of the MLK Mural with Mayor Bowser
Thursday, June 8th, 11:00amJoin Mayor Bowser, At Large Council Member David Grosso, DC Public Library Executive Director Richard Reyes-Gavilan and others in the Library’s Great Hall to celebrate the modernization of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library and watch the removal of the MLK Mural.
The mural will be cleaned and restored during construction.
All are welcome
Please forward this invitation to family, friends, and colleagues
RSVP to: mlk.future@dc.govMartin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library
901 G Street, NW
www.dclibrary.org
Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown, exit 9th and G Streets