Sweet balcony.
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Author: Prince Of Petworth
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Thumbs up or thumbs down?
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This was apparently painted in a reader’s home. Very cool. If you have any art in your home that you would like featured please email me a photo at [email protected]
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A few months ago I highlighted a shop that had recommendations for what it should become. Well, I spotted another not too far away at 14th and Crittenden. Although, unlike the last spot this one seems to be super fly. What business do you think would be most viable in this corner spot? (more…)
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Columbia Heights Coffee has recieved its first round of permits to expand its store on 11th Street. That’s the good news the bad news is that they still need another set of permits before demolition can begin. Still positive news.
By this time next year it is likely that Red Derby will have a roof deck. Unbelievably cool.
The building housing Looking Glass Lounge and the Yoga House upstairs has been sold for nearly $1.5 million. Both LGL and Yoga House have leases for the next two years so there is not likely to be any changes. However when the leases run out I am very fearful for the future. If that building was bought for nearly $1.5 mil then I’d have to assume that rents will sky rocket. In my opinion I don’t think this bodes well. My guess is we’ll be seeing more condos up top with, God willing, some type of retail in LGL’s space (and of course hopefully LGL will remain).
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Well, I didn’t see Maureen Bunyan this time but I did see lots of folks having a great time at the show. Bloombars of course is the great new spot on 11th Street next to Wonderland that bills itself as an underground “spontaneous” scene for art and music. It is arguably the coolest new development in the entire city. Despite opening an hour late, a quick power outage and an annoying fire alarm blaring across the street the evening had the same great vibe as the previous performances. There is a wonderful diversity among the crowd and the music of course is terrific. I unfortunately only caught the opening act before having to leave. Did anyone catch the headliners? How was your experience?
Headliners Kissey Asplund (center) and Shantell Martin (right) (more…)
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The house pictured above at 4108 4th Street was on the market for a whole 2 days before selling. The flier said, “This beautiful bungalow style home in the quiet Petworth neighborhood features a large living room and formal dining room, 3 bedrooms, a beautifully renovated eat-in kitchen, remodeled bathrooms, gleaming hardwood floors, and a private back yard…” Apparently it sold for the asking price of $449,000. Do you think it sold so quickly because it is a detached house? Was it a good deal or not?
Thanks to a reader for sending the news from the Washington Business Journal. Apparently Donatelli Development Inc. and the Neighborhood Development Corp. have bid on “The 5,700-square-foot lot at 3825-3829 Georgia Ave. NW and 3,700 square feet in two vacant storefronts at 3813 and 3815 Georgia Ave.” WBJ reports, “Both teams suggested retail and housing, and one of them suggested offices…the teams will present their ideas to the community by Sept. 1 and the District hopes to make a decision by early November.”
Awesome!
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Well apparently they get even better. Not only are they coolest porch decorations in town but they are also functioning planters. Beautiful.
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Wow, they already planted trees in the triangle (future) park at 14th and Park. I only hope the construction doesn’t negatively impact Julia’s Empanadas business. (more…)