North Facade of Proposed 49 Unit Condo Building at 1215 K Street, NE.
Developer Habte Sequar To Build 49 Unit Condo Building Near Atlas District
by Larry Janezich
Last night, Washington developer Habte Sequar of Pierce Investments told ANC6A’s Economic Development Committee of his plans to build a 49 unit, five floor residential building at 1215 K Street, NE, in the space now occupied by Jimmy’s Tire shop. The site lies just outside of the Atlas District, three blocks north of H Street, and two blocks east of Gallaudet, at the intersection of Florida Avenue, K Street, and 12th Street, NE.
When questioned about how the units will be marketed, Sequar said, “they will definitely be condos.” The 50 foot matter of right building will provide 30 underground parking spaces. The plans call for 16 two-bedroom units and 33 one bedroom units, ranging from 600 square feet to 950 square feet. Inclusionary zoning requirements will provide five or six affordable housing units, maintaining the 2-1 ratio regarding unit size. Sequar expects to break ground in 30 days and complete the project 15 months later.
Sequar is the developer behind The Cardozo, a 28-unit apartment building at 11th and V Streets, NW; The Aston, in Logan Circle; The Renaissance at Logan; and Josephine Condos at 440 Rhode Island Ave., NW.
CAPITOL HILL CORNER 
So, basically these hideous things would be right behind the 5-story monstrosities on 12th St? Seriously? Why not focus on redeveloping existing buildings? What about parking? What about the residents who are going to have to deal with construction, again, after YEARS of the condos on 12th?
not to mention the condos next to the hideous (although the new pain makes them look a little nicer) condos on 12th that are planned to go up too. That’s a lot of people in a very small area.
Always wished someone would put a kid friendly breakfast place there with a playground.