Onyx on First

Onyx on First
General information
Status	Completed in August 2008
Location	Washington, D.C., United States
Coordinates	38°52′38.3″N 77°0′19.6″W / 38.877306°N 77.005444°W / 38.877306; -77.005444Coordinates: 38°52′38.3″N 77°0′19.6″W / 38.877306°N 77.005444°W / 38.877306; -77.005444
Construction started	2006
Completed	2008
Height
Roof	130 feet (40 m)
Technical details
Floor count	14
Design and construction
Architect	Esocoff & Associates
Developer	Faison/Canyon-Johnson Urban Fund

Onyx on First is a high-rise building located in the United States capital of Washington, D.C.. The high-rise was developed by the Canyon-Johnson Urban Fund.^[1] Demolition of the original buildings in the location began in September 2006 and construction began on October 31, 2006 ^[2], being completed in August 2008 ^[3]

The building rises 130 feet (40 m), with 14 stories and 4 below-grade parking levels. The building is an apartment complex with 266 units.^[4]

See also

• List of tallest buildings in Washington, D.C.

References

1. ^ Steve, Sugerman (2006-08-06). "Faison -- Press Conference". Faison. Archived from the original on 2008-05-10. http://web.archive.org/web/20080510170529/http://www.faison.com/press/press_08-02-2006.html. Retrieved 2008-07-08. 
2. ^ "Onyx on First begins in SE". Washington Times. 2006-11-01. http://www.washtimes.com/news/2006/nov/01/20061101-094753-4696r/. Retrieved 2008-07-08. 
3. ^ "Onyx on First". http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=59127. 
4. ^ "Onyx on First". Capitol River Front. http://www.capitolriverfront.org/go/onyx-on-first. Retrieved 2008-07-08. 

External links

• Official website