7-11 to Remain Open for Two More Years

SWDCBlog has learned that the 7-11 store on South Capitol and M Street has signed a two-year lease to remain on its current site.

We had reported that it was to close, as early as July 2009, we were told, but since Vornado/Charles E. Smith, the underlying propery owner, has not been able to secure financing for any development on the site, 7-11 sought out the short term lease. It looks like SW will continue to have its second largest grocery store available for a bit longer.

The buildings on the property behind the store on M Street have been razed and a pay and display $5-a-day parking lot has taken their place.