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Posts By Nena Perry-Brown
Following are all articles by UrbanTurf author Nena Perry-Brown, from most recent to least.
328 Units, Live-Work Duplexes and a Park Proposed in Eckington Park PUD
Nena Perry-Brown | April 28th 2017
Last month, UrbanTurf previewed a plan by Foulger-Pratt to deliver 330 apartments over retail to Eckington Park. Now, more details have been revealed.... read»
DC Council Committee Holds Hearing on Anti-Airbnb Abuse Bill
Nena Perry-Brown | April 26th 2017
The DC Council held a public hearing Wednesday on their bill to regulate short-term rentals that function more similarly to hotels. ... read»
A DC Petition Against Rear Addition Restrictions
Nena Perry-Brown | April 26th 2017
Just over a week ago, the Zoning Commission amended its regulations to limit by-right rear extensions for DC residences. Now, a developer has started ... read»
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Edens Seeks Approval to Consolidate Union Market Lots
Nena Perry-Brown | April 24th 2017
Edens is seeking to combine several buildings within the Union Market Historic District -- the first step toward bigger plans.... read»
$643 a Square Foot: A Look at Downtown DC's Numbers
Nena Perry-Brown | April 24th 2017
The Downtown DC Business Improvement District recently released a report on the status of demographics and development in that area of the city.... read»
Cash, Competition and (No) Contingencies: The State of DC's Uber-Competitive Housing Market
Nena Perry-Brown | April 21st 2017
The DC housing market, where offer deadlines, multiple bids, steep escalation clauses and minimal contingencies come as no surprise.... read»
Best New Listings: Industrial in Shaw and Two By the Water in Palisades
Nena Perry-Brown | April 21st 2017
This week's Best New Listings include a model one-bedroom in Shaw and two homes on opposite sides of the Palisades.... read»
Jefferson Apartment Group Acquires Carpool Site, Plans 330-Unit Apartment Project
Nena Perry-Brown | April 18th 2017
Jefferson Apartment Group plans to deliver 330 apartments, retail and a public plaza to the site of a former sports bar in Ballston.... read»
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