Langston Slater Surplus Declaration and Disposition Approval Act of 2025

DC school redevelopment includes affordable housing

The law declares the former Slater and Langston schools at 33–45 P Street NW surplus and authorizes their redevelopment. The roughly 30,000-square-foot District property is Lot 0827 in Square 0615. The selected developer, Lebanon Village at Langston Slater MD LLC, is to build rental and for-sale housing for different income levels. At least 30% of the homes must be affordable housing. Rental portions use a ground lease longer than 15 years; for-sale portions use an outright private sale. The developer must agree to certified business participation of at least 35% of contract dollars, 20% of equity, and 20% of development. It must also sign a First Source Agreement covering employment obligations. The development agreement must follow business terms sent February 28, 2025, and amended November 21, 2025, unless the Council approves changes. The Mayor’s disposal authority expires three years after the law’s effective date. The law’s effective-date rule requires mayoral approval or a Council veto override, followed by a 30-day congressional review period.