In February 2018, a total of sixteen (16) demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. In comparison, February 2017 was 12; February 2016 was 23; February 2015 was 15; and, February 2014 was 11; Single Family: Twelve of of the permits are for single-family homes and all but one are located in in north Arlington. At least seven of the projects are speculative developments. Four of the homes are located in a National Register Historic Districts: 520 North Jackson…
Alcova is one of the rare single family homes in Arlington which is also a designated local historic district. Built in 1860, it was designated almost 40 years ago, in October 1978. The house name Alcova comes from the first three letters of Alexandria County, Virginia. At one time it was part of a 100+ acres which was subdivided to create the Alcova Heights neighborhood. The 1978 nomination contains additional information on the home. Alcova sits on 3/4 acre and…
In January 2018, a total of nineteen (19) demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. In comparison, January 2017 was 9; January 2016 was 13; January 2015 was 22; and, January 2014 was 12; Single Family: All but one of the permits are for single-family homes and all but one are located in in north Arlington. At least thirteen of the projects are speculative developments. One of the homes was bought by Arlington County to provide a third access…
Running Totals A total of 1322 single family home demolition permits have been applied for in Arlington County over the last nine years. In 2017, the number of applications was 158, an 8% drop from 2016, which followed a 15% drop from 2015. Here is a year by year listing: 2017 — 158 2016 — 172 2015 — 204 2014 — 179 2013 — 179 2012 — 124 2011 — 127 2010 — 93 2009 — 86 Million Dollar Teardowns…
In December 2017, a total of nine (9) demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. In comparison, December 2016 was 10; December 2015 was 10; December 2014 was 15; and December 2013 was 11. Single Family: All of the permits are for single-family homes and all are located in in north Arlington. At least seven of the projects are speculative developments. None of the homes are located in a National Register Historic Districts: Totals for 2017 Homes: 158 –…
In November 2017, a total of eight (8) demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. In comparison, November 2016 was 28 (although only 15 were for single family homes); November 2015 was 17; November 2014 was 19; and November 2013 was 23. Single Family: All but one of the permits are for single-family homes and all are located in in north Arlington. At least six of the projects are speculative developments. Two of the homes are located in National…
In October 2017, a total of twenty-four (24) demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. In comparison, October 2016 was 15; October 2015 was 11; October 2014 was 21; and October 2013 was 27. Single Family: All but two of the permits are for single-family homes, two of which are located in south Arlington and twenty in north Arlington. At least sixteen of the projects are speculative developments. Four of the homes are located in National Register Historic Districts:…
The October meeting of the HALRB (Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board) will be begin at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, October 18 (this is an hour earlier than their usual start time). The agenda includes: COA Consent Agenda for: 2165 North Lincoln Street on after-the-fact request to install two retaining walls in the rear of the property in the Maywood Historic District, click for staff report, and; 3202 23rd Street North a request to replace the cedar-shingle roof with asphalt…
In September 2017, a total of nineteen (19) demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. In comparison, September 2016 was 16; September 2015 was 19; and September 2014 was 21. Single Family: All of the permits are for single-family homes two of which are located in south Arlington and seventeen in north Arlington. At least eight of the projects are speculative developments. Six of the homes are located in National Register Historic Districts: 2001 North Nottingham Street, Highland Park/Overlee…
In August 2017, a total of fifteen (15) demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. In comparison, August 2016 was 19; August 2015 was 14; and August 2014 was 17. Single Family: All of the permits are for single-family homes with 14 of them in north Arlington and one in south Arlington. At least seven of the projects are speculative developments. One of the homes is located in Arlington’s only single family neighborhood which has a historic designation, but…