Arlington County, VA – The property at 1401 Langston Blvd., formerly the Key Bridge Marriott, has been officially declared a public nuisance by Arlington County’s Building Official. Following a Notice of Violation issued on May 17, 2024, the property owner has been ordered to secure the building immediately and subsequently raze it due to unsafe and unsanitary conditions.
Arlington County has taken initial responsibility to secure the building against entry. Should the property owner fail to meet the specified timelines, the County will also handle the demolition.
A “whole of government” approach will be utilized to return the property to a safe and secure status. Over the next few weeks, residents will notice increased County presence and activity, which will include:
- Installation of additional security measures such as fencing, exterior lighting, and cameras.
- Deployment of four additional security guards to enforce trespassing regulations.
- Increased police patrols in the area.
- Regular maintenance of the exterior grounds, including landscaping and trash removal.
- Boarding-up of all open windows and doors on the property.
- Outreach teams providing services to anyone found on the premises.
The property at 1401 Langston Blvd. was purchased in 2018 by KBLH LLC, a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based Woodridge Capital Partners. In March 2020, the County Board approved a site plan project from KBLH to partially demolish and renovate the existing hotel and construct two new residential buildings. However, the property owner has not moved forward with the project, leading to the building’s current state of disrepair.
In March 2023, Arlington County’s Building Official condemned the building, deeming it unsafe and unfit for habitation. At that time, the property owner agreed to an action plan that included securing the property and removing trash, debris, furniture, and accelerants. Despite these agreements, the property owner has not fulfilled these obligations, prompting the County’s recent actions.