ALEXANDRIA, VA – First reported by Dan Brendel in the Washington Business Journal, a prominent North Old Town office building could soon be transformed into housing.
A rezoning application filed with the City of Alexandria proposes converting the Water Environment Federation’s headquarters at 601 Wythe Street into 18 residential units above the existing structured parking.
The five-story, 1980s-era building sits just east of Washington Street, between Trader Joe’s and Harris Teeter. According to city property records, the Water Environment Federation — a nonprofit representing water quality professionals — has owned the property for decades. However, the rezoning request comes from 601 Wythe Street LLC, indicating the building is likely under contract to a new owner…