Logan Lofts Turns Rentals at 1503 11th St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


From Feb. ’11

“Dear PoP,

Got an email from the Logan Lofts people that they’re now renting the units. I guess sales never worked out. These were priced really high from what I remember. You covered the construction here.

Their email gives the following rents, which again, I think are a little high for that neighborhood.

UNIT #1 2BR/2BA $3,100/month
UNIT #2 2BR/2BA $3,250/month
UNIT #3 2BR/2BA $3,350/month
UNIT #4 2BR/2BA $3,450/month”

Logan Lofts is located at 1503 11th St, NW. You can see a virtual tour here. Think those rental prices are realistic?

Your Afternoon Animal Fix

By Prince Of Petworth

If you have any fun or interesting animal/pet photos please shoot me an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say what neighborhood you’re from or upload to the PoPville flickr pool with your pets name and neighborhood. I can’t guarantee I’ll get them all posted but I’ll do my best.

“His name is Julius, he’s a Dogue de Bordeaux (french mastiff), and we
live in Logan circle.”

“Goldie in the sink from Petworth”

“Name: Atticus Finch (he does this every single morning)
Neighborhood: Shaw”

Chloe up for adoption after the jump. (more…)

Thurs. Afternoon Rental Option – Hill East (owner request)

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 15th and Potomac Ave, SE:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Don’t miss out on this unique space! Two levels of living – spacious living room and kitchen downstairs, and huge master bedroom with a full bath, walk-in closet and washer/dryer upstairs. Unit gets a ton of light because it’s the entire front of the house!

The apartment is located on a quiet street 1 block from Safeway, and 3 blocks from the Metro, Harris Teeter, and restaurants. It’s a quick walk to Eastern Market/Barracks Row and Lincoln Park, too. You’ll love this apartment, so come by and take a look! Available starting September 1.

Water is included in rent.”

The owner writes:

“We are raising the rent a bit, and I’d be interested if the commentariat thought it was too much. I feel like there aren’t a lot of 2 story 1 BR in the city, and it’s definitely rare among the english basements on the Hill.”

What do you guys think – $1600 sound right?

Dear PoPville – How to rid flies/mosquitos from Basement Entrances?

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Does anyone have a good solution for discouraging flies & mosquitoes from hanging around in basement entrances? I think they like the cool & dark down there, and so have been especially bad this summer. I power-wash the walls fairly often, keep the drain clear and practice good mosquito-prevention in the yard (no standing water etc.) I hang strips of fly-paper, but there are still lots of them.

I’ve checked out some zappers online but they seem like overkill. Considered spreading some lime or desiccant, but it’s a small area and an active entrance to the basement apartment. Any ideas?”

We spoke about some general mosquito problems here and here but does anyone have specific advise for basement entrances?

Drunk Driver Hit and Run Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

Last night at around 3 AM a drunk driver hit the dumpster in front of 1449 Harvard St NW. The impact moved the dumpster (which weighs several thousand pounds) almost six feet forward, where it then hit the BMW parked in front. The driver was in a black Cadillac Escalade, which had several empty beer cans on the front seat. He left the SUV on the scene and then fled. The police arrived shortly thereafter and are trying to locate the driver.”

That’s insane. And terrifying to think how bad this really could’ve been.

Good Deal or Not? “EXQUISITELY RESTORED ITALIANATE VILLA” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 715 E. Capitol St, SE:


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The flier says:

“EXQUISITELY RESTORED ITALIANATE VILLA combines elegance & charm on Cap Hill’s most prestigious boulevard! Designed to entertain greaciously! Live comfortably! & Enjoy! Gorgeous 11′ ceilings; ornate medallions & mouldings; 9′ handrubbed doors; French country gourmet kitchen w custom designed cabinetry; expansive proportions throughout; one-of-a-kind; beautiful pool & patio”

You can find more info here and a virtual tour here.

Sorry for the back to back house porn posts but I couldn’t resist. This 4 bed/3.5 bath is yours for $2,100,000.

Ripple Hosts Tomatina Festival with Tomato Fight Aug. 31 in Cleveland Park

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

What: Ripple invites guests to enjoy an evening of tomato fights, tasting menus and tipples celebrating the tomato. Inspired by La Tomatina, an annual festival held in Valencia, Spain on the last Wednesday in August in which participants throw crushed tomatoes at each other, Ripple’s tomato extravaganza will take place on August 31st coinciding with the famous Spanish festival this year.

Ripple will offer a five-course menu on this night, created for the occasion by Executive Chef Logan Cox. The restaurant will also host a tomato fight by performance artists, beginning at 7:30 PM and screen the 1978 cult film, “Attack of the Killer Tomatoes” in the dining room throughout the evening.

Priced at $65 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity, the five-course menu will highlight local tomatoes sourced from Northern Neck, VA as well as from The Fresh Link, a co-op in Culpepper, VA. Guests can opt for a beverage pairing, priced at $30 per person, which will include wine pairings, a tomato water cocktail and a tomato beer from Short’s Brewing Company in Bellaire, Michigan fermented with Roma tomatoes and spiced with dill, horseradish and celery seed.

For reservations to the dinner, please call 202-244-7995 or visit the website at www.rippledc.com.

When: Wednesday, August 31, 2011. Reservations will be available throughout dinner service, 5 PM – 10 PM

Where: Ripple is located at 3417 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Judging Restaurants – Island Jim’s

By Prince Of Petworth

Island Jim’s is located next to Colonel Brooks at 901 Monroe St NE in Brookland. I was surprised to see them open last Friday (I think they close during the winter). Is this a fun place to eat crabs? Any fans?

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