HPB25-0656

1600 WASHINGTON AVENUE, 425 16th STREET AND1601 DREXEL AVENUE

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Proposal

The applicant requests a Certificate of Appropriateness for the total demolition of two structures and the construction of a new 15-story mixed-use building. The project includes 210 residential units and approximately 7,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space.

From the Letter of Intent

The Applicant intends to redevelop the Property with a mixed-use building including ground level commercial and approximately 210 residential units. This is a resubmittal following feedback from the Historic Preservation Board.

• Demolition of existing two-story historic structure
• Construction of new mixed-use building with ground level commercial
• Construction of approximately 210 residential units
• Etching facade of demolished historic structure into lobby glazing for memorialization
• Building shifted north to create varying balcony depths
• Installation of metal railings, louvers and solid stucco on terraces
• Enhanced landscaping and pedestrian treatment of alley entrance

Staff Recommendation

Compliance Findings:

Key Issues

• Demolition of Contributing structure (425 16th Street - Laurel Apartments)
• Building height and FAR increase contingent on pending zoning amendments
• Design modifications to address pedestrian treatment and facade articulation
• Structural deficiencies in existing Contributing building

Mailing Labels

Mailing Labels 10-21-25

962.76 KB

Traffic Study

Traffic Study 10-21-25

12.68 MB

Structural Assessment

Structural Report 10-21-25

3.05 MB

Staff Report

Land Use Document

786.02 KB

Staff Report & Draft Order 04-14-26

466.5 KB

Staff Report & Draft Order 10-21-25

704.86 KB

Letter of Intent

Letter of Intent 10-21-25

274.46 KB

Letter of Intent 04-14-26

734.1 KB

Historic Resources Report

Historic Resources Report 10-21-25

8.33 MB

Architectural Plans

Architectural Drawings 10-21-25

20.15 MB

Narrative Responses (Architectural) 10-21-25

153.01 KB

Architectural Plans 04-14-26

33.04 MB

Landscape Plans

Landscape Drawings 10-21-25

3.94 MB

Narrative Responses (Landscape) 10-21-25

88.24 KB

Landscape Plans 04-14-26

8.69 MB

Survey

Survey 10-21-25

4.42 MB

Checklist

Checklist 10-21-25

238.48 KB

Other

School Concurrency 10-21-25

118.67 KB

Hold Harmless Agreement 10-21-25

820.46 KB

Presentation 10-21-25

31.82 MB

HPB25-0656._1600_Washington_Ave_-_StaffReport.Apr26.docx

466.61 KB