Case 21489

Case Overview
Application of:   BIG 1401 NY OWNER, LLC
Case Summary:   To expand an existing habitable penthouse of an existing 12-story commercial building (plus roof deck and below-grade parking) in the D-6 zone.
To expand an existing habitable penthouse of an existing 12-story commercial building (plus roof deck and below-grade parking) in the D-6 zone.
Address:   1401 New York Avenue, NW (Square 222, Lot 24)
ANC:   2C01
Relief:  
TypeReliefPursuant To
Special ExceptionThe penthouse habitable space requirements of Subtitle C § 1501.1(e)Subtitle X § 901.2
Case Type:   Special Exception
Case Status:   Closed
Result:   Approved 5 - 0 - 0
Past Hearing Date(s):   09/16/2026
Property Information:  
SquareLot(s)
02220024
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Exhibits
row_num#Exhibit #Exhibit DescriptionNumber of PagesExhibit DateAction
11Application Form15/8/2026View
22DC Surveyor's Plat15/8/2026View
33Letter of Authorization15/8/2026View
44Zoning Self-Certification - SUPERSEDED - SEE EXHIBIT #2235/8/2026View
55Color Photographs25/8/2026View
66List of Names and Mailing Addresses of Property Owners within 200 Ft.15/8/2026View
77Certification of Proficiency15/8/2026View
88Burden of Proof45/8/2026View
99Cover Letter from Applicant35/8/2026View
1010Architectural Plans and Elevations105/8/2026View
1111Statement of Existing and Intended Uses15/8/2026View
1212Portion of Zoning Map15/8/2026View
1313Letter in Support from U.S. Secret Service45/8/2026View
1414Tenant Mailing Addresses25/8/2026View
1515Certificate of Occupancy15/8/2026View
1616Resume of Expert Witness (Matthew Hart)405/08/2026View
1717Outline of Witness Testimony105/08/2026View
1818ANC 2C Report - SUPERSEDED - SEE EXHIBIT #23105/13/2026View
1919Receipt.pdf15/18/2026View
2020BZA Notice of Virtual Public Hearing 405/28/2026View
2121BZA Attestation/PHN List of Referrals105/28/2026View
2222Corrected Zoning Self-Certification37/10/2026View
2323ANC 2C Report17/13/2026View
2424BZA Attestation/PHN List of Referrals108/07/2026View
2525Affidavit of Posting408/25/2026View
2625Applicant's Prehearing Statement38/17/2026View
2726Returned PHNs208/27/2026View
2827OP Report59/4/2026View
2928Affidavit of Maintenance19/11/2026View
3029Applicant's PowerPoint Presentation199/15/2026View
3130List of Witnesses September 16,2026109/16/2026View
3231Summary Order309/22/2026View
3332Attestation109/22/2026View
Orders
OrdersAction
Summary OrderView
Transcripts
Transcript DateMeeting TypeAction
09/16/2026Public HearingView
Videos
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Board of Zoning Adjustment Public Hearing on 09/16/2026View
Public Hearing Public Hearing on 09/16/2026View
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