Brilliant.
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Author: Prince Of Petworth
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This home is super cool because it used to be a bank. Ed. Note: Nichole was able to give me a bit of a tour around the Hill and provide some background info – like the fact that this home used to be a bank. Super cool. It also has a very odd lawn decoration.
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This actually looks to be a relatively new sign. I totally dig the chef. It’s rare to see a carry out get such a nice sign. Props to them (located on Georgia Ave.)
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I think this one looks phenomenal. Dang, I can’t remember what street it’s on. Anyone recognize it. Even so, thumbs up or down?
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Thanks to a reader for sending this photo. The ballerina crew is of course in reference to yesterday’s post on crews in DC. The reader writes:
“We decided we weren’t afraid of the Ballerina Crew….
The city painted over it 3 days after it was painted on.”
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This is of course the location of the recent building fire that closed down so many streets the other day. Councilmember Graham responded to concerns about the building security in an email:
I share your concern about safety and security in and around the Perseus YMCA/housing development project. This is an especially important project for the revitalized 14th street corridor in Ward 1. The project will redevelop the historic Anthony Bowen YMCA, creating a new 45,000 square foot facility, including a 25-meter pool, gym, day care facilities, and community meeting space. The project will include 231 units of rental housing, of which 18 will be affordable units at 60% or less of the area median income, 12,200 square feet of ground level retail, and 170 below grade parking spaces.
On December 16 I sponsored an emergency bill to provide much-needed tax relief for the Perseus YMCA development. The emergency the Council adopted provides a real property tax freeze for the next ten years, with a ramp-up to full taxation over the following ten years. This law also provides immediate sales tax relief on construction materials for the project.
Perseus purchased the 14th street townhouses almost one year ago. Since then, Perseus Reality, through Clark Construction, has invested thousands of dollars to keep the property secure. I am told that the recent fire at the project was allegedly started by a homeless person with an outstanding arrest warrant for starting fires at vacant properties. Since the fire, the property has been secured.
Over the next few months, my colleagues and I are committed to securing funds to pay for this tax relief. In the meantime, I am assured by Perseus that they “will continue to be vigilant about propert[y] security, appearance and cleanliness prior to construction.” My office will also remain vigilant.
After the jump check out a timeline of security measures taken provided by John Wood Bolton, Jr., Executive Vice President & Principal, Perseus Realty, LLC. (more…)
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This condo is located at 1700 15th Street, NW:
The flier says:
“Victorian “mansion”flat in 7 unit bldg. LOW CONDO FEE!East facing corner flat with treetop views fr 7 huge windows. LIGHT FILLED/open layout/great flow/ good room porportions. LR w/ fplc/sep dining area and adjacent home office/ dual entry BA. Dramatic inviting space. IN the Heart of it all nestled’tween Dupont & Logan. WALK TO EVERY amenity. PRIMO LOCATION. PETS ok.”
More info and a virtual tour found here.
That living room is sweet! What do you think of the rest of the condo? I did a bit of tease with the “under $400k edition” because it’s only a one bedroom/one bathroom. But it’s yours for $359,900. I’m thinking that’s a bit high. What do you guys think? (Next week I’m going to widen the search to include some more neighborhoods, suggestions are always appreciated!)
Thanks to all who wrote about the small feature of me in this week’s issue of the Current Newspapers. The correspondent was far too kind. Sadly, the current on line only has PDF versions of their archives. For those that are interested you can read the article in PDF by clicking on the link below:
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 week?
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2009 is here, and if you are single, you might be thinking it’s time to step up your search for Mr. or Ms. Right. A few weeks ago, you may have read my Online Dating Dos and Don’ts, which sparked a lively conversation. Check it out if you are thinking about online dating. If you are looking to meet people the old-fashioned way (face-to-face) here are some ideas that don’t involve picking someone up at a bar or club.
The Metro
Don’t attempt the Metro flirt in morning rush hour because everyone is too cranky/preoccupied on their Blackberry. This is best done at an off-peak time. If you see a cute guy/girl on the Metro, try to snag a seat near them, and start up a conversation.
When I was waiting for the train a few summers ago, a guy asked if there was space on the bench next to me. We started talking while waiting for the train and continued chatting after boarding. We exchanged information and ended up dating for about two months. Continues after the jump. (more…)