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Georgetown Post Office May Be Partially Converted into Condos
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The Georgetown Current reported yesterday that the Georgetown Post Office may be partially converted into condos. According to the article, the Postal Service is planning to sell the property to East Banc and Julian Josephs Co.
The developers would keep the post office open on the first floor, but the second floor would be converted into apartments. Also a new structure would be constructed off the back of the building for more apartments. The construction would result in 13 – 17 new units. Continue reading
Filed under Real Estate
New Georgetown Shop Employing Greatest Marketing Strategy Ever
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WUSA reports on the brilliant marketing stratgey of a new men’s clothing shop at 1033 31st. St. called Lost Boys. The plan? Offer free beer and personalized attention from a beautiful woman. Ka-ching!
(ed. Is it really the case that you don’t need a liquor license to hand out free beer? That doesn’t sound right…)
Filed under Retail
Georgetown Loses Trial Lawyers, Gains Boutique Hotel
The Washington Business Journal is reporting that a joint venture between Castleton Holdings and ICG Properties is planning to open a “ultra high end” boutique hotel on 31st st. below M st.
According to WBJ, the actual hotel operator hasn’t been disclosed yet. The market has been traditionally dominated by local independents, but chains are making their way into the business. This has apparently fed the market’s growth despite the economic downturn. Reuters reported that:
It’s a trend pre-dating the global slowdown: big hotel chains are moving into the quirky boutique sector to tap into a niche of profitable growth…With rates nearer four-star than five-star, the newcomers’ hope is that novelty will replace glamour and ostentation for those who manage to defy corporate thrift and travel. The hope is that character will help carry their brands.
Whether an independent or a chain, the hotel will be located at 1050 31st St. in the space recently vacated by the American Association for Justice (nee American Trial Lawyers Association):
Filed under Development
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