This bit of graffiti struck me as odd because it looks like the bulk has been covered up by the new building but instead of painting over the last little bit sticking out they decided to let it be. This is located on 14th Street just north of P. I wonder if the folks at the Sam’s Pawn Shop wanted to keep it for posterity. In an odd way, I kinda dig it.
It’s a bit bright in the photo but you can see that these numbers almost look like they were hand drawn. I think it looks pretty cool. And certainly better than these ridiculously large numbers on a building after the jump. (more…)
I’ve always thought this house was a bit interesting as it sits back from the curb behind a low brick wall. There is a plaque that says it is the O House. Oddly, it’s located on P Street…
I just noticed that the corner spot at 4424 Georgia Avenue is getting a flower shop called Mother Virginia’s (the store is named after the owner’s mother). It is located next to the Ethiopian restaurant, Abol. It hasn’t yet opened yet because they are still waiting for their certificate of occupancy. Ah, you got to love DC’s bureaucracy. They hope to the proper certificate by Valentine’s Day, for obvious reasons, but they’ve been told many times before the documents are imminent. Anyway, I think this is a great addition to Georgia Ave.! I’ll post a note when they open up.
There have been lots of discussions about the property being built above the Petworth metro. First they were going to be condos then we heard they were going to be rentals then there were rumors that they were going to be condos again. Well, the mystery is finally solved. I spotted this sign this weekend:
So rental it is…
“So every six months to a year, I have to buy new shoes. I hate new shoes. They hurt to break in and once they’re broken in, the soles where down. I walk everywhere. Someone reminded me of being able to resole shoes. I thought this was a great idea. So my question to the collective readership is: where might I get my shoes resoled? Can any pair be resoled or does it require it to be a higher end style? In other words, can my sale rack DSW black men’s shoes be resoled within walking distance of CH or PW metros?”
Good question. If I ever had to get my shoes repaired I’d got to the store pictured above located on U Street between 11th and 10th because, uh, well it has the greatest name ever. But for those really in the know – where’s a good spot to get your shoes repaired? I’d be curious to know of really good recommendations even if they are not in CH or PW.
photo by Julia
A great shot from Julia M. from the Chinese New Year parade in Chinatown, DC. Did anyone else check out the parade/fireworks in Chinatown on Sunday?
Join the PoPville flickr pool here. A couple more great shots from the parade after the jump. (more…)
Last week a reader asked why the prices at the Chastleton, located at 1701 16th Street, NW, were so reasonable. Their Web site says the units are available from “the upper $100’s to the upper $400’s”. Lots of info, history and pictures found here.
While the range is a bit large do you think these sound like reasonable prices for such a prime location? Who knows the haunting history?
They do have a sweet doorway:
You can talk about whatever is on your mind – quality of life issues, a beautiful tree you spotted, scuttlebutt, or any random questions/thoughts you may have. I’ll open this thread every Monday and Friday. So anything good happen to you this weekend?
Here’s hipchickindc’s original post on DC’s liquidation of vacant properties. The Post did a small write up on it. But I got a few updates from some readers that I thought I’d share:
“Several weeks ago I came across a post about the D.C. Government auction. Several members posted comments pertaining to what they thought the “going prices” would be for several of the homes listed. Well I attended the auction and to my dismay the properties went for well over the $50,000 – $75,000 some of your members estimated. I thought they might be interested in learning the “hammer price” for several of the “hot” properties included in the auction. The prices listed below do not include the 5% buyer’s premium that will be included in the final purchase price.
2305 1st street NW Washington, DC 20001 – $320,000
3004 13th street NW Washington, DC 20009 – $380,000
57 Bryant street NW Washington, DC 20001- $320,000
100 Bryant street NW Washington, DC 20001 – $380,000
475 Florida Avenue NW Washington, DC 20001 – $300,000
If you recall most of these properties appeared to be little more than shells. Good Deal or Not? You tell me.
I would be interested in finding out what your readers think of these prices.”
Another great reader’s take after the jump. (more…)