From Mt. Pleasant. Great details up top, bay window and porch Very cool windows on the side too:
Mt. Pleasant
3145 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW June 2013
@DCRA tweeted the good news Friday:
“Yesterday, we issued bldg permits for the reconstruction of 3145 Mt Pleasant St NW.”
On March 13th 2008 a reader alerted us to the sadness:
“We are homeless.
Love,
the former residents of 3145 mt pleasant st. washington, dc
(it burnt down)”
Another resident writes:
“i was living on the first floor, the fire started in the basement. i saw the fire started on some machinery, after i put a extinguisher on it, it kept reigniting, by the time the fire engines showed up, the first basement was out of control.”
On March 17th 2008 a reader updated us:
“I can only imagine what those without renters insurance are going through but the community has come together to help make things a bit easier. Unfortunately no phone calls have been returned/and no statement has been made from the management company/owners of the building (just goes to show you how concerned they are). We hope all the other residents are doing well.”
It’s been a long time.
You can read all back posts on the former Deauville, now the Monseñor Romero Apartments here.
Photo by PoPville flickr user beaufinley
Dear PoPville,
A nice kid came to my door and animatedly pitched how he is raising money for traveling with the Cardozo Senior Marching Band. I gave him $20 to reach his $650. He wrote down my email so that the band director could send me a receipt.
I emailed the principal. They do not allow students to solicit money.
This rental is located at 3157 Adams Mill Road, NW:
The listing says:
“A stately, impeccableTudor 3-bed 2.5-bath residence w/ sylvan views! Set back & towering over Rock Creek Park and National Zoo. Rich architectural & custom details: Archways, 9′ Ceilings. Expansive LivRm w/ Fpl. Entertainer’s DinRm. Dine-in Kit. Private backyard & patio. Hot tub. Garage parking. Columbia Hts or Cleveland Pk Metro. Next to Adams Morgan, breeze to DT, Hill or VA via Parkway.”
This 3 bed/2.5 bath is going for $4,100/Mo.
Dear PoPville,
I just wanted to share my experience and ask if anyone had more information about the string of muggings that has hit Mount Pleasant lately. Apparently on Friday night there was a mugging/assault on the corner of Brown Street and Oak. According to the cops I met on Saturday (more on that later) the suspects were two black males.
On Saturday night at around 3am I heard a noise outside my window, looked out and had front row seats to a brutal assault and mugging on Brown Street. At first it appeared that it was a 3-on-1, they easily knocked an older Latino man unconscious, his head hit the curb as he fell. Two of them took his wallet and ran, while the 3rd oddly stayed back and laid down on the ground next to the unconscious man and pretended to be hurt as well. I turned away to call 911 and when I turned back the two assailants were back, robbing the second guy! He had been hit/stabbed in the head with a wooden stake and was bleeding profusely from the head. The perps were both Latino and young. One was about 6’1″ 175 and the second was 5’5″ 140.
I spoke with the cops for about half an hour and told them what I’d seen. They seemed set on the assailants being black, but I assured them they were not. The police said there had been a string of muggings lately in the area. It seemed like the assailants were targeting (very) drunk men leaving the Mt. Pleasant Street bars who walk down Brown to their homes.
I had heard rumors that the incident on Friday night was of a woman walking her dog, and possibly involved a sexual assault, but I have not heard anything confirmed about that. My roommates and I have been trying to find any new information, but have gotten nothing. Any information would be welcome.
Ed. Note: MPD writes via the 4D-Listserv:
“Two complainants report being assaulted and robbed by two suspects around 3am in the 3400 blk of Brown St NW. There is no useable lookout for the suspects. Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
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Featured Property: 1614 Newton St NW
Legal Subdivision: Mount Pleasant
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Mount Pleasant
Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Basement: Yes Parking: Off Street
Original List Price: $615,000.
List Price at Contract: $615,000.
List Date: 04/04/2013
Days on Market: 11
Settled Sales Price: $650,000.
Seller Subsidy: $0
Settlement Date: 05/10/2013
Bank Owned?: No Short Sale? No
Original GDoN post is: here.
The listing can be seen: here. To see pics, open the link above and click on the camera icon to scroll through pics.
This property was listed and went under contract in the month of April, which is pretty much the height of the Spring real estate market. Given that the price escalated above list and the language in the listing reads (all caps direct quote): “OFFERS DUE BY 1PM ON FRIDAY”, let’s assume more than one person wanted to buy this house.
For would be buyers who are sick and tired of tripping over competing buyers at open houses, it might be good news that in April 2013 the Washington, DC real estate market overall saw a 17.39%* increase in listings compared to April 2012. In the zip code 20010, which includes the subject property, there was a massive 37.4% increase in active listings compared to last April. That should mean some relief, right?
In April 2012 there were 27 new listings in zip 20010, and April 2013 jumped up to 37. In reality, that’s not a whole lot more listings. The number to look at in relation are whether the number of pending sales changed. In DC overall, comparing year over year April numbers for 2012 and 2013, the numbers of new pendings increased by 13.19% (remember inventory went up 17.39%). In zip 20010, the number of pendings remained exactly the same, suggesting that some of the new inventory was not absorbed as quickly. So, frustrated buyers…hang in there! Your new house may be out there yet.
The listing agent was Linda Low of Long and Foster. Rod Rochowiak of Stages Premier represented the buyer.
*Stats courtesy of Real Estate Business Intelligence, a subsidiary of MRIS.
I sometimes take for granted how incredible these fire box conversions are. I haven’t seen this one in years. It’s especially awesome how they incorporate both sides into the sculpture. It’s also pretty brilliant how they highlight different periods of history.
Description, artist and dedication after the jump. (more…)
This rental is located at 3339 Mt Pleasant St, NW:
The listing says:
“There’s no better value in the area!
New kitchen counter top
Apartment Home…ONE BEDROOM
Ceramic Tile Bath
Controlled Access Entry Buildings
Reserved Parking Spaces…Resident Parking by Permit
On-site Clothes Care Centers “NEW WASHER AND DRYERS”
Ample Closet Space
Garbage Disposal
Cable Ready
Close to Fine Dining, Shopping and entertainment”
This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $1455.
This unit is located at 3039 16th Street, NW:
The listing says:
“Gorgeous sunny loft w/ 2 story windows (+ electric blind), fireplace, bamboo floors, stainless kitchen, 2 blocks from Metro!! Common area Roof deck (staircase access) w/ stunning views. 2 blocks to Metro, walk to all that Columbia Hgts, Adams Morgan and Mt Pleasant have to offer! (Farmers Mkt Sat.) Big open Loft/bedroom on 2nd floor, and room for a den.”
You can see more photos here.
This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $539,000 ($441 monthly fee.)
3103 Mt Pleasant St, NW
Late last month we noticed the coming soon sign for Sobe Cafe coming to Mt. Pleasant. Here’s a peek inside:
This unit is located at 3430 Brown Street, NW:
The listing says:
“The Rosa Condos -Six, 2 level Townhome Style Units. 3BR Suites w/Private Balconies. Superior materials used in unparalleled features creates a modern motif. Gourmet kitchen sculpted in pure marble w/open flow to living & dining areas.3 sets of Glass doors lead to rear parking, the front sun deck & rear Juliet balcony. Steps to Columbia Hgts metro, shopping & restaurants. You can reserve today”
You can see a virtual tour here.
This 3 bed/3 bath is going for $739,000 ($294 monthly fee.)
Photo by PoPville flickr user ekelly80
Dear PoPville,
I live in a group house in Mt. Pleasant and we noticed that 3 bikes were missing. Turns out, our house was robbed Friday night. It was robbed while we were all in the house, while sleeping and all of the doors were locked. The thieves popped open a window, stuck their hand through the window and unlocked our back door in order to gain entry into the house. In addition to the bikes, they took other items like 2 dvd players, a camera, an external hard drive, etc. Based on when other roommates were or weren’t around last night, we figured out that it had to be between 1-4 am.
You may want to suggest to readers in Mt. Pleasant to be extra cautious. Apparently even if your doors are locked, it doesn’t necessarily mean your safe.
Photo by PoPville flickr user Lauren PM
From an email:
Bloomingdale Farmers Market
Sunday 9-1
First and R NWSpring onions, spinach, mustard greens, asian greens, lettuce, kale, arugula, mesclun, salad greens, beets, sweet Hakurai turnips, herbs, radishes, sugar snaps, collards, rhubarb pie, stawberry-rhubarb pie, mushroom blue cheese quiche, chard and sundried tomato quiche, chicken, pork in all its glory, turkey, eggs, goat, humanely raised veal, sausages, 15 varieties of Keswick grass fed cheeses and yogurt, cookies, croissants, Breton desserts, baguettes, French multi grained breads, hundreds of herbs and vegetable seedlings; 5 kinds of basil, Mexican and Greek Oregano, many thymes, parsleys, sages, rosemary’s, etc. Unusual ly good tomato varieties.
Come by, come see. Rain or Shine. And you can always have a coffee next door at the Big Bear Cafe.
“We do basic maintenance such as patching flat tires, adjust gears and brakes, and fitting/adjusting the bike to the rider. We also give advice on riding in the area, safety, basic repair, and locking up. We are strictly volunteer run, with no shop affiliations, and completely free.”
3155 Mt Pleasant Street, NW
Today’s Drinking Around Town was written by dcreba. She lives – and often eats – in Logan Circle. Previously, she wrote about the newly renovated Art & Soul .
If you can find the Last Exit on your first try, you’re already ahead of the game. Although there is street level signage for the bar outside, the subterranean space is accessed via a side door within the parent bar, Tonic. The subtle signage and “you have to work to find me” vibe whispers speakeasy, but without a hint of pretension or exclusivity. Rather, once you find your way in, the narrow space is intimate and inviting, a bar within a bar.
Last Exit is busy celebrating its second anniversary this spring, and has re-released a list of infusions and classic craft and barrel aged cocktails. Clare Shipley, beverage manager at Last Exit, explains that all infusions are house made. Most are aged for 6-8 weeks, allowing the flavors to gently meld together. The cocktail menu designed by recently departed head bartender Anthony Rivera is composed of stalwarts and old favorites such as the Harrison, a rosemary and black peppercorn vodka creation. Mixed with tonic and served with a garnish of green grapes, it is a wildly successful combination of savory and sweet with a clean bite and smooth finish.
Continues after the jump. (more…)
