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...
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.