The Tewkesbury is a 26-unit condominium building at 6425 14th Street, NW, developed by Blue Skye Construction. Blue Skye worked with PGN Architects, to completely renovate the vacant apartment building that had been a blight on the Brightwood community for more than 20 years.

The $3.8 million project includes units that range in size from 900 to 1,200 square feet and an 800 square foot community room. Half of the housing units are affordable. The District contributed the land and the existing structure.

The Deputy Mayor’s Office for Planning and Economic Development in May of 2008 issued a solicitation for development partners for the site. Four teams responded. Blue Skye offered the best proposal and began construction in April of 2009. Working closely with the community, Blue Skye held 15 community meetings and contributed $25,000 to the Brightwood community for its use. Blue Skye also plans to build 54 single room occupancy (SRO) units for seniors at a property the team controls at 1330 Missouri Avenue, NW.

Built in the 1950s, the four-story property was known as the Tewkesbury and has been vacant since the 1980s. During that time, the property owner was cited for more than 100 code violations. In the spring of 2008, the District spent $3 million to purchase the property.

Development Partners:
Blue Skye Development

Location:
6425 14th Street, NW