The "Closing of a Public Alley in Square 2068, S.O. 25-01801, Act of 2025" is a legislative proposal aimed at closing a specific 15-foot-wide L-shaped portion of the public alley system in Square 2068, which is adjacent to Lots 92, 811, and 818. This closure is intended to facilitate the consolidation of properties and support the construction of a new three-story residential building, including a penthouse, by 3500 CT LLC and Uptown Heights LLC. The project will encompass approximately 13,180 square feet of residential space and provide parking for 12 to 14 vehicles. Importantly, the closure of this alley will not hinder access to services for surrounding properties, as alternative access points are available via other alleys off Ordway and Porter streets.
The bill outlines the necessary legal framework for the alley's closure, stating that the Council finds the alley portions in question unnecessary for public use and orders them to be closed, with title to the land vesting as indicated on the Surveyors plat. The legislation also includes a fiscal impact statement and specifies that it will take effect following the Mayor's approval, a 30-day congressional review period, and publication in the District of Columbia Register.