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B26-0772

Closing Part of 35th Street N.W.

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 4:28 AM

In one sentence

This bill orders the closure of an unused section of 35th Street N.W. in Ward 2 and transfers ownership of that land as shown on a survey map filed under S.O. 26-01008.

What it does

  • Orders the closing of the unimproved portion of 35th Street N.W. next to Squares 1178 and 1179 in Ward 2.
  • States that this part of the street is unnecessary for public road use.
  • Transfers ownership of the closed land according to a Surveyor's plat filed under S.O. 26-01008.
  • Requires sending copies of the act to the Office of the Surveyor and the Recorder of Deeds after it becomes law.

Who it affects

  • Property owners who will receive title to the land as shown on the Surveyor's plat.
  • The Council of the District of Columbia, which must transmit the act to other offices.
  • The Office of the Surveyor and the Recorder of Deeds.

Limits and unknowns

  • This act only takes effect after the Mayor approves it or if the Council overrides a veto.
  • There must be a 30-day period for Congress to review the law before it becomes active.
  • The exact names of the people who will receive the land are not listed in this text, but depend on the Surveyor's plat.

Plain language

Terms to know

Unimproved portion
A section of a street that is not needed for public road use, as determined by the Council.
Surveyor's plat
An official map showing where the land boundaries are and who will own the closed street area.
Squares 1178 and 1179
The specific city blocks in Ward 2 next to the part of 35th Street N.W. being closed.

Official record

Sources

Source attached

Official summary

Closing of the Unimproved Portion of 35th Street N.W., Abutting Squares 1178 and 1179, S.O. 26-01008, Act of 2026

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Under Council Review