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The Highline’s collection of eight 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom condos at 30 Florida Avenue NW go on the market today.
Homes at The Highline, another project from the team behind The Skyline (1012 Harvard Street NW), The Jackson (630 14th Street NE) and Huntress Coal Oil (1225 10th Street NW), go on the market today.
Brought to market by S2 Development, Shawn Buehler (Bennett Frank McCarthy Architects), Nicol Construction, and designer Anna Kahoe of GoodWood, the eight 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom condos feature open spaces with expansive living areas and floor to ceiling windows that allow natural light to flood through and feature city views.
The signature designs of Kahoe, owner of the beloved U Street vintage furniture shop, include all-wood cabinetry, Caesarstone honed quartz counters, and wide plank maple hardwood flooring.
Most units include private balconies; the two penthouse units feature private roof decks with views of The Capitol and Washington Monument.
The Highline is located in Bloomingdale, which is being transformed by an influx of new construction projects, retail, cafes and taverns, including Red Hen, Bacio Pizzeria, El Camino, Boundary Stone, Big Bear Cafe, Old Engine 12, Tyber Creek and The Pub & the People. The neighborhood’s housing stock features varied new condominiums and majestic four-story row houses to smaller, alongside older multi-family structures.
Just blocks from downtown, residents are within walking distance to Shaw Metro and NoMa Metro and can easily access the U Street Corridor, Logan Circle, Shaw and Eckington.
The pricing for these condos is as follows: Unit 1 and 2: $499,000, Unit 3 and 4: $525,000, Unit 5 and 6: $550,000, Penthouse 7 and 8: $599,000. One parking spot available for $35,000. Condo fee for all units: $164.16.
These units hit the market today and open house will be held this Sunday, October 22 from 1 pm to 4 pm.
For more information and to receive updates visit the project website here.
Listing the residences will be Rob Sanders and Brent Jackson of The Rob and Brent Group, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty #1 Downtown DC Group.
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City living just blocks from the Fort Totten Metro, luxury townhomes from $549,990, brought to you by Comstock.
From Totten Mews, a new townhome development, you’re just minutes from the Brookland Metro, and less than a mile away from the green, yellow, and red lines at Fort Totten Metro Station. In fact, it’s just 939 steps — we counted!
With the Metro station’s access to both downtown D.C. and Silver Spring, and nearby the Metropolitan Branch Trail — an eight mile paved stretch for cyclists and runners that connects D.C. with Maryland — Totten Mews is a model for transit-oriented development.
Located at 4900 Puerto Rico Avenue, each home at Totten Mews has 2,100 square feet, features three bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and a powder room. There are nine-foot ceilings on ground and second floors.
The kitchen features a side-by-side multi-cycle insulated dishwasher, microwave/hood combination with exterior venting, and gas range with convection oven–all from Whirlpool with Energy Star rating. There are granite countertops and designer cabinets with chrome knobs, pan drawers, and trash cabinet.
A one-car garage has direct access to the home — with garage door openers and two remotes — and a rear porch provides space for outdoor entertaining. (more…)
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Second annual Energy Efficiency Day on October 5 urges Americans to “Save Energy. Save Money.”
Smarter energy use means we don’t have to generate as much power to meet our needs. Energy efficiency offers us the most bang for our buck, helping stretch resources to make our homes, schools, and businesses more comfortable and efficient. There’s a lot of untapped potential, which is why October 5 is so important — Energy Efficiency Day.
A collaborative effort between hundreds of government agencies, businesses, utilities, and individuals working to promote energy efficiency, EEDay started last year, with hundreds of municipalities participating.
Here are five ways you can save energy and money at home.
1. Make the Switch to LEDs
With LEDs as low as 95 cents per bulb at DCSEU Partner Retailers, it’s never been easier to upgrade and save. You can save approximately nine percent of your home’s annual energy costs by switching five of your home’s most frequently used bulbs with ENERGY STAR certified LEDs. Ready to make the switch? Join the lightbulb challenge online here.
2. Seal Leaks
On average, heating and cooling account for almost half of your home’s energy consumption. You can save up to 20 percent on heating costs by caulking windows, sealing leaks around chimneys and recessed lighting, and sliding draft guards under your doors.
3. Heat Efficiently (more…)
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The DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU) helps DC residents and businesses use less energy and save money.
Lighting consumes between 20 and 50 percent of a business’ electricity bill, and LEDs use 80 percent less energy than incandescent bulbs and can last up to 10 times longer. So, it’s a no-brainer how DC businesses can lower not only their electricity bill, but also their lighting maintenance costs.
Now they can save on even the initial cost to upgrade with the help of the DCSEU, through its recently-launched Instant Business Rebates program.
Partnering with District Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) lighting distributors, the DCSEU offers instant rebates on energy-efficient tube, pin-, and screw-based lighting, making it easy and affordable for District businesses to save money.
By purchasing directly from these distributors, businesses who wish to upgrade their lighting to save energy and money will get a $3 to $5 discount per bulb at the time of purchase — a first for DC businesses.
When purchasing from alternative sources, businesses can still take advantage of DCSEU lighting rebates by paying full price for qualified lighting and then submitting an application to receive a rebate from the DCSEU for qualified lighting.
The initiative also supports local businesses by currently only working with CBE distributors. In order to be eligible for CBE certification, a business must meet a local standard to demonstrate that it is a bona fide District-based business.
The DCSEU is committed to creating economic opportunities for District businesses, especially CBEs, through energy efficiency. By working with CBE distributors, the DCSEU can offer lighting rebates to District contractors and businesses at the time of purchase.
For distributors interested in participating, please send an e-mail to [email protected].
For business owners looking to find a CBE and get started with their lighting upgrade, check the DCSEU website.