PROJECT DESCRIPTION

IBG Partners is in the process of studying the feasibility of renovating 700 Constitution Ave., N.E., Washington, D.C. 20002 into a Class-A apartment building with approximately 140-units and 86-parking spaces.

This website was created to provide an efficient way to keep the community and other interested parties informed as to the status of plans for the renovation. Please be aware that these plans are subject to change as input is received from both the community and D.C. agencies. An effort will be made to post revisions as quickly as possible and posted materials will be dated.

The plans that have been developed to date relate primarily to historic preservation and design considerations subject to review pursuant to the City's historic preservation legislation. IBG has submitted an application for conceptual design review by the Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB). This application will be considered at the HPRB's February 23, 2012 meeting. IBG has a limited amount of time under its agreement with the owner to secure HPRB approval and otherwise determine if the project is feasible and financeable. Support from the community, and in particular ANC's 6A and 6C, will be very helpful in securing HPRB approval and helping IBG to move forward with the project.

SUMMARY OF PLANS

The current plans call for the demolition of the low, metal structures added to both the front and rear of the property in the 1970's as well as the other metal elements at the roof cornice and historic entrance on Constitution Avenue. There will be no increase in the height, FAR, or lot occupancy from these changes. In fact, the lot occupancy will be reduced as a result of the changes. The 8th Street entrance including the doors, canopy, and stairs will also be demolished. The existing roof structures will be demolished and a single new mechanical penthouse will replace them.

Along all street facades, the existing one-over-one windows will be changed to six-over-six windows to match the original windows. Brick bay windows are being added to the portions of the property that were built during the 1950's and are not considered historic by the D.C. Historic Preservation Office (HPO). The new bays will add interest to what is currently a flat, unadorned exterior and will provide a step down of the building toward the sidewalk. The original building at 8th and Constitution Avenue, N.W. was constructed in 1928 and contributes to the character of the Capitol Hill Historic District. It will be restored as closely as possible to its original exterior condition subject to available documentation. A new entrance to the building would be created on the Constitution Avenue side of the property in the courtyard between the 1950's and 1928 portions of the building. The plans also provide for a landscaped plaza at the rear of the property.