RSS FeedJuan Valdez Café To Close On April 30th (7th & E St NW)
Karl just wrote in with this rumor: Just heard that the Juan Valdez Café at 7th & E will be closing on April 30th. Bad new for folks who enjoy an alternative to “Charbucks”.
Fire Breaks Up Mah Jong Tables In Chinatown (605 I St NW)!
This is from the DC Fire Department’s website:
- April 12, 2007…Vito Maggiolo
Some big money activity in a Chinatown gambling den came to an abrupt halt when firefighters arrived to fight a small blaze there on Thursday, April 12.
The fire involved the window frame and vent fan assembly on the basement level of a row dwelling at 605 I Street N.W. As firefighters began to attack the blaze, players at several high stakes mah jong tables in the basement grabbed their cash and made for the doors.
The fire was quickly controlled with a box alarm assignment.
It is interesting to note that Gould development’s 600 Mass Ave project, which spans from 609-631 I St NW, is slated to envelop most of the empty space in the 600 block of I street. However, it appears that 605 I St NW will be spared from the development.
This reminds us of the “Tanning Salon” on 521 G St NW. It seems like buildings that are involved in organized forms of illegal activity are able to escape redevelopment.
Is NPR Moving Away From Penn Quarter?
Anon sends in this pointer to a Washington Business Journal article:
- National Public Radio is looking for a new headquarters. The network wants nearly 400,000 square feet of office and studio space to consolidate the offices it currently has in D.C. and make room for digital media programs proposed for the future.
Radio waves: National Public Radio plans to sell its current headquarters on Massachusetts Avenue NW for larger space somewhere in the Washington area.
When NPR opened up shop in Penn Quarter, the neighborhood was not nearly as developed as it is now.
Building Permit Update In Penn Quarter
04/13/07
1201 F ST NW
ALTERATION AND REPAI
INTERIOR ALTERATION AND REPAIR, NEW DOORS, SOME WALLS AND MOSTLY FINISHES.
TISHMAN SPEYER
04/13/07
1201 F ST NW
ALTERATION AND REPAI
INTERIOR ALTERATION, SOME WALLS TO CREATE OFFICES, SOME DOORS, MOSTLY FINISHES.
TISHMAN SPEYER
04/13/07
601 F ST NW (Greene Turtle)
ADDITION
Interior alteration : walls, ceiling, floors, elec, HVAC no plumbing as per plans alteration of existing dining area only no kitchen on bar equip
Verizon Center
04/13/07 (EMD SERONO)
975 F ST NW
ADDITION/ALTERATION
INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND REPAIR TO SUIT. NEW TENANT “EMD SERONO” APPROX 2360 SF ON THE 3RD FLOOR.
JOHN AKRIDGE COMPANIES