DC Building permit records show that James Alefantis performed upgrades to a property in DC that he does not own.
http://google.dc.gov/search?q=cache:ykTYvwc6seMJ:dcra.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/dcra/publication/attachments/Building_Permit_Issued_2015_1001_2015_1031.pdf+James+Alefantis&output=xml_no_dtd&ie=UTF-8&client=dc_v2&proxystylesheet=dc_v2&site=&access=p&oe=UTF-8
Two things were done
Replacement in kind of interior wall coverings. Replacement in kind, when applied to
architectural features, means replacement with a feature of like material that replicates the
existing feature in proportion, appearance, texture, design, detail and dimensions
Replacement in kind of up to 5 fire windows. Replacement in kind, when applied to
architectural features, means replacement with a feature of like material that replicates the
existing feature in proportion, appearance, texture, design, detail and dimensions.
Did he hide something in the walls? Soundproof the windows?
Stranger yet, he does not own the property
https://www.taxpayerservicecenter.com/RP_Detail.jsp?ssl=2833%20%20%20%200099
The owner is Boris Rochilin, who ever that is.
Some of the records that a company called CASTELLUM ACHILLES asked for permits.
http://otr.cfo.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/dcra/publication/attachments/201501Building_Permit_Issued_Jan_2015.pdf
When you look for this company you find information about a company called CHRISTOPHER ACHILLES LLC .
https://opencorporates.com/companies/us_dc/EXTUID_2878514
Owned by JAMES ALEFANTIS, ! His lawyer, ROBERT A. HARRIS IV has opened many LLC with Alefantis.
The house don't look like a place a rich, well connected person like James Alefantis would live:
http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3518-11th-St-NW-Washington-DC-20010/472684_zpid/
Why would James Alefantis (a chef and restaurateur) use an LLC to do home renovations on a house he doesn't even own?
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peteczar ago
I just found something interesting too.. the date on the "construction" images in the Jimmycomet Instagram account, (97 weeks ago, add 3 or 4 weeks for how long ago the screenshot was taken) match up to the dates for this building permit. Did he get a building permit for a building, and then use it to do work at Comet???
Here's the construction image: https://img1.steemit.com/0x0/http://imgur.com/b8kKyZ1.jpg 100 weeks ago was January 9 2015. Building permit issued January 6 2015.
Something stinks here...
reasonedandinformed ago
This work has been traced to a location in Williamsport, PA (Jeff Smith's workshop at the Pajama Factory): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgE1fT6472U&feature=youtu.be
DCmommaBear ago
I saw James posts referring to "a basement", but not sure this picture is the basement of Comet Pizza. Mainly because of that open door on the left there with the light beaming in. Watch this video I saw today of the back of Comet Pizza and Besta Pizza and see what you think.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMGGSY0A8r8
SIMONBARROW ago
The open door gives access to the car park.
Godwillwin ago
Good connection of dots
ThePuppetShow ago
You can't get a building permit for one address and "use" it for another, you would be better off just doing the work "under the table".
Maybe CPP isn't the "holding tank" (for lack of a better phrase) and just the POS (point of sale). Maybe this place is.
nomorepepperoni ago
Was just thinking this. Or the curtained back rooms are like showrooms. They pick their model, pay, and leave with their newly-acquired kid through the tunnels or even just out the back (because people would notice old guys coming in alone and leaving with children).
And in any event, CPP is but a pawn in the scheme.
Atlantean120 ago
or they just 'make their selection' in the back room, and meet them later in the holding house. fuck...
NotAnIdiot ago
It's entirely possible that Comet is mostly for money laundering.
28leinad82 ago
holy crap...