Latest Update on East Capitol Weed Issue
by Larry Janezich
Posted June 10, 2025
On Tuesday afternoon, Council member Charles Allen sent an update to neighbors of the proposed retail weed establishment at 421 East Capitol.
In his message, Allen shared that, in a meeting with ABCA, the property owner and tenant agreed to remove the sign and alter the name of their establishment, which did not match the alcohol license renewal application. In the meeting, ABCA emphasized that the new business could not sell or gift cannabis—nor could they apply for a medical cannabis license, owing to zoning. ABCA emphasized they would enforce the letter of the law.
During the meeting, the tenant and business owner declared a desire to “only to sell groceries, beer and wine if the license is approved, and they’d like to sell cigarettes and cigars.” Based on the original name and choice of sign, Allen expressed “strong skepticism.”
The ABCA is preparing a memorandum of these events for their Board to consider when reviewing the liquor application of the business owner.
CAPITOL HILL CORNER 
” . . . and they’d like to sell cigarettes and cigars.” Yea, right. The entire idea is to sell cigarettes, cigars, and cannabis accessories. They’ve already said that. Down the street from the congressional day car center.
I don’t believe a word of the owner’s desire to sell other items. I do believe the signage, CAPITOL SMOKERS, and the hirsute character flashing not a bottle of catsup, but a joint.
And exactly who is this business owner, so far unidentified? Caveat vicinus. No neighbor can say they have not been warned.
The DC SCOUT online application shows a general business license at that address issued to “Naked Selections.” DC’s corporation search tool at corponline.dcra.dc.gov shows a company called Naked Selections, L.L.C. with a business address of 301 Seaton Pl NE. Google street view shows what appears to be a four unit apartment building at this location.
The non-commercial registered agent listed is Saoussen Besrour whose address is listed as the same (which could suggest the individual is the company owner or is a friend or relation). Corponline includes an gmail address for the registered agent.