A reader writes:

“A pop DOWN! North Capitol and T Stret, NE.
Looks like a ditch was dug around the house, the basement deepened, and a walkout will be created.”

Wild, I wonder how the cost of building a pop down compares with building a pop up?

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From MPD:

Early this morning, at approximately 3:00 AM, 3 suspects in a gray or silver Dodge approached 2 citizens with a gun in the 2300 block of Ontario Rd. NW, and demanded their money. One of the citizens resisted the demands by the suspects and was shot in the upper back by one of the suspects. All 3 suspects then fled in their vehicle northbound on Ontario Rd. NW. Nothing was obtained during the robbery. The injured citizen was taken to a local hospital where he is being treated for his injuries, and is considered to be in fair condition. The second citizen was not injured. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Third District Detective’s office on 202-673-6915 or 202-727-9099.

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@IAFF36 tweeted:

“Shooting (230am) – unit blk S St NE – male shot in head, treated & transported to trauma center, life threatening”

Update from MPD:

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting which occurred in the Unit block of S Street, Northeast.

On Saturday, May 18, 2013 at approximately 3:20 am, units from the Fifth District responded to the sound of gunshots report in the Unit block of S Street, Northeast. Upon their arrival, they located an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Personnel from DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services transported the victim to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

The decedent is identified as 21-year-old Dontel Price of Northeast, Washington, DC.

The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons wanted for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.

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The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect wanted in connection with a First Degree Sexual Assault and Burglary which occurred in the 1900 block of Lincoln Road, NE.

On Sunday, April 14, 2013, at approximately 3:45 am, an adult female received a knock at her door. Upon answering, an unknown male asked to use the telephone, at which time the victim agreed. Once inside, she was sexually assaulted by the suspect.

The suspect is described as a black male, 5’8” to 5’10” in height, dark complexion, short hair, with no facial hair. He was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, and khaki pants.

Anyone who has knowledge of this case, knows the identity of the suspect or sees him, should take no action, but should immediately call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.

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This house is located at 226 Seaton Place, NE:

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The listing says:

“GREAT VICTORIAN HOME LOCATED IN THE FLOURISHING ECKINGTON COMMUNITY. ALL BRICK 3 LVL END UNIT FEATURES 4 BR, 2 BA, HIGH CEILINGS ON 1ST FLOOR, FIREPLACE, SEPARATE DINING W/ EXPOSED BRICK,BUILT IN BUFFET. SEPARATE FRONT ENTRANCE FOR BASEMENT. ORIGINAL FEATURES INCLUDE POCKET DOORS AND WOOD MOULDING”

You can see more photos here.

This 4 bed/2 bath is going for $450,000.

The Promise Bridge connecting Bloomingdale and Eckington has sprouted a few more locks – and a new sign too.

This house is located at 172 U St, NE:

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The listing says:

“ECKINGTON IS FIRE!! LOOK NO FURTHER,This 3 bdrm 3.5 Bath with 2 Master Suites is A MUST HAVE! Hwood-flrs on all 3 Lvl, Exposed Brick, Open Kitchen w/SS Appl, Granite Counter tops, Powder rm on the main Lvl, Fireplace w/granite mantel and stone finish,fenced yard w/deck, w/2nd deck off the master Suite, LL Fam/rm w/ Wet Bar, Multiple sky lights, W/Dryer on 2nd LVL..& soo much more”

You can see more photos here.

This 3 bed/3.5 bath is going for $599,500.

This rental is located at 219 T Street, NE:

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The listing says:

“Location, location, location!!! Beautifully updated condo is just a few minute’s walk to 2 Metros, the Metropolitan Branch Trail, shopping, and restaurants. The unit includes washer/dryer, Jacuzzi tub, extra storage, bike storage, and access to the roof top deck. Pets considered case by case. EZ 2 show!”

This 2 bed/ 1 bath is going for $1,700/Mo.

This rental is located at 330 Rhode Island Avenue, NE:

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The listing says:

“BUILDER’S MODELwhen this was new. Penthouse level, sunny two separate MBR with private baths.Washer/dryer in unit,bike storage.Pets welcome.Gas/water included in rent. Walk to NY Ave. METRO, shops, restaurants. Avail.Feb.1 EASY to show.”

This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $1,895/Mo.

Photo by PoPville flickr user Vileinist

Dear PoPville,

I have a 1912 Wardman rowhome in Eckington, designed by Albert Beers, 10 minutes from Big Bear and Rustik, on the G8 and 80 bus routes, about 12 minutes from Rhode Island Ave Metro Station. We’ve renovated but have kept all of the original details like trim, built-ins and parqkay floors. The house is spacious, move in ready, with a large yard and two parking spaces. We’re thinking of selling, but the realtor thinks that no one’s interested in houses with original character, and recommends pricing it well below other updated homes that have open floor plans and no original details, because she assumes that someone’s going to want to do a major upgrade. Is she right? Is no one interested in a historically interesting home? If he’s wrong, does anyone know of a DC realtor who specializes in selling homes with original character that aren’t a top of line upgrade?

This rental is located at 31 Florida Avenue, NE:

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The listing says:

“Very Spacious four bedrooms two full and two half baths with a fully finished basement. In the newly rivatilized florida ave NE. Walk to shopping, Metro Bus and Train, Walk to Union Station and Capitol Hill, Walk to Bus Terminal and DC farmers Market. Priced to rent quickly. Dual Zone use.”

This 4 BD/2 Full, 2 Half BA is going for $2,800/Mo.

Hipchickindc is a licensed real estate broker. She is the founder of 10 Square Team and is affiliated with Keller Williams Capital Properties. 10 Square Team is a popville.com advertiser. Unless specifically noted, neither she nor the company that she is affiliated with represented any of the parties or were directly involved in the transaction reported below. Unless otherwise noted, the source of information is Metropolitan Regional Information Systems (MRIS), which is the local multiple listing system. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Featured Property: 302 Todd Place NE #2
Legal Subdivision: Eckington
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Eckington
Original List Price: $264,750.
List Price at Contract: $264,750.
List Date: 8/3/2012
Days on Market: 124
Settled Sales Price: $272,750.
Seller Subsidy: $4362
Listing to Net Sales Price Ratio: 101.37%
Settlement Date: 1/10/2013
Bank Owned?: No Short Sale? No
Original GDoN post is: here.
The listings for both unit 2 & unit 4 can be seen: here. To see pics, click on the camera icon after opening the link.

The legal subdivision of Eckington straddles North Capitol Street north of Florida Avenue and runs all the way to Rhode Island Avenue. The triangle formed by the intersection of Florida Ave, Rhode Island Ave, and North Cap is part of the legal subdivision of Eckington, but is considered part of the Bloomingdale neighborhood by residents. Although one may see real estate listings identified as Eckington on the west side of North Capitol Street, “Real” Eckington is typically considered the neighborhood on the east side.

North Capitol Street creates a significant geographic boundary, and yes, Bloomingdale has risen more rapidly in terms of commercial development and price appreciation. However, the real estate market in Eckington is keeping pace pretty well. Considering proximity to the Red Line, Harris Teeter, NOMA, and Union Market (aka my recent favorite place in DC), there is a good amount of buyer interest in the neighborhood.

Including the sales in this building, Eckington saw a total of 21 settled condo sales between January 2012 and present. Settled condo prices ranged from $51,000. for a 400 square foot basement one bedroom all the way to $539,900. for an 1840 square foot three bedroom duplex unit in a Victorian rowhome. Fee simple sales in 2012 started at $205,000. and maxed at $679,000..

1831 2nd Street NE

From a press release:

2nd Street Community Partners, a joint-venture between Ward 5 real estate developers The Menkiti Group and Dantes Partners, announces construction will begin on Metropolitan Overlook – a sleek, modern residential condominium community in the Eckington neighborhood. The project is a rehabilitation of an existing 37-unit apartment building that has stood vacant for more than two decades.

A groundbreaking ceremony will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at the building site, 1831 2nd Street NE. Members of the press and local community are encouraged to attend.

Metropolitan Overlook will feature a mixture of market rate, workforce and affordable for sale condominium units. By joining forces with DC-based non-profit City First Homes, 2nd Street Community Partners has guaranteed that 11 of the 37 units will remain affordable in perpetuity. City First Homes will provide ongoing stewardship and support for affordable unit owners.

“We are committed to creating workforce and affordable housing of the highest quality – housing that is on par with market rate units across the District,” said Bo Menkiti, founder and chief executive of The Menkiti Group. “With this project, we intend to raise the bar on what is achievable in workforce and affordable housing and set new expectations in the marketplace.”

The development team acquired the building through a property disposition agreement with the District’s Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). A solicitation for development proposals was advertised to the public by DHCD in October 2010.

“The development of this project fits our mission to create and preserve affordable housing options for District residents or people interested in making this city their home,” said DHCD Director Michael P. Kelly. “As housing prices increase, our long term goal is to provide homeownership opportunities that remain accessible for low- to moderate-income households.”

The project was designed by Miner Feinstein Architects in collaboration with Indigo Engineering, M. A. Design Group, ReStl Designers and Capitol Engineering Group. Additional consulting services for the project were provided by Compass Design and Development and CDKM Consulting. The General Contractor is Keystone Plus Construction.

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From MPD:

At about 9:30 pm Wednesday, October 31, police were called to the area near 4th and V Sts., NE, for the sounds of gunshots.

At the corner at corner of 4th and V, they found an adult male who had been shot.

The man was dead at the scene and homicide and 5D detectives are working on the case.

We ask that anyone who may have heard or seen anything, or who may have any information at all, call our Command Center at 727-9099.

This house is located at 120 R Street, NE:

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The listing says:

“Large spectacular home in Eckington. Close to the Metro and public transportation and off-street parking. A real beauty with French doors, double entrance, dramatic staircase and a fireplace. Lots of originals features, plus plenty of storage. Low maintenance front and back yards and a grand porch to sit on to enjoy the serenity of the neighborhood.”

You can see more photos here.

This 3 bed/2.5 bath is going for $500,000.

This condo is located at 302 Todd Place, NE:

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The listing says:

“Great units in rapidly developing Eckington! Wide open living space flooded with light, large gourmet kitchen, glass backslash, crisp bath. Nice tree lined street in a neighborhood bookend with major development at both RI METRO and NoMa Station. Parking $17,500…”

You can see more photos here.

This 2 bed/1 bath is going for $264,750 ($150 monthly condo fee.)