interested?

now even better

these gooseneck lights were a fantastic addition to the newly redone 1916 MLK exterior:



still waiting on a tenant, though. and a sweet sign.

Extreme Makeover: 1916 MLK Edition

okay, so the first picture is from april, but it kept the overgrown flaking paint chained up appearance until last week, when all of a sudden this aqua makeover started. Lookin' good.

if it looks jarringly sea-green in the pic, it really is pretty classy in person. and with its location right across from the future Anacostia Square (see reflection in the windows) and at the heart of the gateway, this is/will be a hot ticket spot for a jazzed-up storefront.

to lease this space, contact Douglas Development's Normal Jemal at 202-638-6300

1916 MLK Upgrades

looks like Douglas Development is finally starting to work on one of their properties, located just west of the MLK / Good Hope intersection. Workers were installing new storefront windows and a new glass door today, as well as beginning to repoint the brick.

It looks like they are actively seeking a retailer or restaurant for the space:


i wish that the storefront windows were full-size...



Building Permit:
Repair and renovation to existing facade, including new windows, door, storefront and masonry repairs.

photos by DG-rad