Join the DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) for an in-person Public Hearing on plans for 905 R Street NW!
The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), pursuant to the requirements of D.C. Official Code Section 42-3171.03, has scheduled a public hearing on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in DHCD’s Multi-Purpose Room, 1909 Martin Luther King Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20020, to consider the proposed disposition of the property noted below. You can register here to attend the event: PADD Public Hearing - 905 R Street NW!
- SSL: 0363 0003
- Property Site: 905 R Street NW
- Ward: Ward 2
- Zoning: RF-1
- Historic District: Yes
- Neighborhood: Shaw
DHCD’s Property Acquisition and Disposition Division (PADD) offered this property as part of a Solicitation For Offer (SFO). The parcel was Solicited on December 9, 2022. The SFO sought proposals for the acquisition and development of the subject property. The competitive process resulted in the selection of the Embolden Real Estate LLC, the “Developer”, who has been awarded the property. The offer was approved by DHCD management and the Public Hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
The public hearing is being conducted to ensure that citizens are informed about the disposing and development of the properties identified above to the named Developer, and to ensure that all citizens have the opportunity to present publicly their views concerning such disposition.
Public Hearing - 905 R Street NW
Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: DHCD’s Multi-Purpose Room
1909 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020
Register Here: PADD Public Hearing - 905 R Street NW
Testimony: If you would like to present oral testimony, you are encouraged to register in advance either by e-mailing Ms. Chantese Rogers, [email protected] or by calling 202-478-1355. Please provide your name, address, telephone number, and organization affiliation, if any.
Language and Translation Services: Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) relay service is available by calling (800) 201-7165. A sign language interpreter and language translation services are available upon request by calling Pamela Hillsman at 202-442-7251. If you require language translation, please specify which language (Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese-Mandarin/Cantonese, Amharic, or French). Language translation services will be provided to pre-registered persons only. Deadline for requiring services of an interpreter is 7 days prior to the hearing. Bilingual staff will provide services on an availability basis to walk-ins without registration.
Written Statements: Written statements may be submitted at the hearing, or until 4:45 p.m., Tuesday, May 13, 2025, and should be addressed to: Colleen Green, Director, DC Department of Housing and Community Development, ATTN: PADD, 1909 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20020.