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's October 21, 2025 meeting.

• Demolition of existing two-story historic structure
• Construction of new mixed-use building with ground level commercial and approximately 210 residential units
• Etching of historic facade into lobby glazing as memorial
• Building shifted north to create varying balcony depths
• Addition of metal railings, metal louvers and solid stucco on terraces
• Enhanced landscaping and pedestrian treatment of alley entrance along 16th Street

Staff Recommendation

Compliance Findings:

Key Issues

• Demolition of Contributing structure (425 16th Street)
• Building height and FAR requiring pending zoning amendments
• Design modifications to address Board concerns
• Structural deficiencies in existing Contributing building
• Ground floor elevation compliance with flood requirements

Mailing Labels

Cover Sheet

Traffic Study

Structural Assessment

Staff Report

Letter of Intent

Historic Resources Report

Architectural Plans

Landscape Plans

Survey

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