3rd and Tingey Street, SE

Thanks to Sarah for sending from Navy Yard.

Who would be your dream tenant be for this space in the historic Building 170?

And thanks to Jeffrey for sending a wider angle: Read More

1119 V Street, NW previously home to Tacos El Chilango

Thanks to L. for sending: “Right next to Izakaya Seki. I had to do a double take when I first saw it, thinking that perhaps they were renovating the original pop-up which is just a block to the east.”

And thanks to J. for sending: “This is one block down from the middle finger pop up for a few years ago. At 12th and V.” Read More

1628 15th Street, NW

Obviously whoever buys this (it’s going for $1,825,000) will likely be doing a massive renovation, understandably. Hopefully they are able to preserve much/some of the exterior (and interior I imagine) awesomeness . The brickwork, the windows, the stairs, the details are incredibly. I’m not holding my breath but hoping for a miracle. Behold some of the awesome: Read More

“Corner of 3rd & D St NE from the Library of Congress collection.”

Thanks to John for sending this awesome bit of history: “Junction Bakery & Buffalo-Bergen share the ground floor(s) of the gingerbread house site now. Read More

This rental is located at 16th and U Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$2,350 / 1br – 700ft2 – Spectacular 1-BR/BA Condo in Dupont/U Street/Adams-M (Dupont/U Street/Adams-Morgan.) Read More

rendering by Hickok Cole

More info on the proposed development coming next to the Scottish Rite/Masonic Temple at 15th and S Street, NW from EagleBank:

“EagleBank, one of the largest community banks in the Washington, D.C. area, today announced that it provided financing to support the construction of a luxury apartment complex in Northwest Washington, D.C.’s 16th Street Historic District. The project is a joint venture led by Perseus TDC and equity partner Allstate Insurance Company.

EagleBank’s loan offering will fund a significant portion of total project costs, allowing Perseus TDC to construct a five-story, 158-unit luxury apartment building with an underground parking garage for both residents and Scottish Rite Temple patrons. Read More

837 22nd Street, NW courtesy Foggy Bottom Association History Project

“Dear PoPville,

I thought you might be interested in the issue addressed in the attached letter. Waggaman letter to GW (PDF)

GW plans to tear down a 135 year old building across from Whole Foods to create a small area of green space and ultimately a new building. Read More

3519 Georgia Ave, NW

Wowza.

In 2007 I wrote, “Remember Mario’s pizza? It was without a doubt the worst pizza I’ve ever had in my life. It sits right across the street from Temperance Hall.”

We’ve come a long way… Read More

900 Wesley Place, SW Photo by SWBID

SWBID with the good word: “Big news: The renovated Southwest Library will reopen on May 6! Hours will be 10am to 6pm Monday through Saturday.”

From DCPL: Read More

Photos and words by @Pharipedia. Phari is one of my favorite photographers who contributes to our Instagram. He’s volunteered to share a bit more with us from his adventures around town. Phari lives on Capitol Hill.

Since its construction in 1860, this late Victorian-style building in Penn Quarter has been home to St. Marc Hotel, Central National Bank, Apex liquor store, Sears, and the headquarters for National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) since 1995. NCNW was founded in 1935 by the great educator, stateswoman, and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune “to lead, advocate for, and empower women of African descent, their families and communities.”