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“I’d like to know if anyone else has had similar experiences and what they did to successfully remedy this type of horrible situation.”

Published January 13, 2023 at 2:35PM

“Dear PoPville,

I’m a small-time landlord of a studio apartment in NW DC. I bought the studio for myself in 2018 and it was my dream apartment, so when I moved in with my now-fiancé I was looking forward to renting it out to someone who would (hopefully) love the space as much as I have. It was the first apartment that was all mine and I’m a sentimental person, so it meant a lot to trust someone else living in it.

My 1st/current tenant is the absolute worst and owes 3 months of rent and late fees outlined in the lease agreement. (more…)

#landlord rights

What are folks waiting in line for today?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 13, 2023 at 1:10PM | Updated January 13, 2023 at 2:10PM

Update: “Its for the embassy tattoo friday the 13th flash deal!”

Thanks to dc and Holly for sending from Adams Morgan at Columbia and Champlain: “Around the block lines…” (more…)

“Small Wins!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 12, 2023 at 3:15PM

“Dear PoPville,

Just writing to thank the stranger that found my lovely Christmas glove in DuPont Circle. (more…)

#good people

“fake temporary tags?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 12, 2023 at 2:35PM | Updated January 13, 2023 at 2:55PM

“Dear PoPville,

In case anyone was wondering who’s behind the fake temporary tags? From Pennsylvania Avenue SE (westbound before the Sousa Bridge).

If “DL” is “driver’s license”, seems like a blatant advertisement for crime…”

#signs of the times

What’s going on at “16th and T St NW – New Hampshire Market”?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 12, 2023 at 1:35PM

16th and T Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Any idea what’s happening with the old New Hampshire Market on the corner of 16th and T Streets? A wall collapsed a few years ago now and the property is just sitting there, vacant and blighted. It looks like a real hazard.” (more…)

“Potential Utility Scammers in Petworth”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 12, 2023 at 1:05PM | Updated January 13, 2023 at 9:18AM

“Dear PoPville,

While my girlfriend and I were eating dinner, someone came to the door. They showed me a “badge” from “MPEG.” They talked to me about our neighborhood receiving a “high carbon” notice, and that they are looking for high emitters. (more…)

#PSA
#scam

“Neighbor Replacing Sewer Line”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 11, 2023 at 2:35PM

photo by Rob Cannon

“Dear PoPville,

I live in a rowhouse (about 90 years old), and my neighbor is set to begin replacing a sewer line in their basement. I was wondering if the jackhammering could put my foundation at risk. Should I try to do anything beforehand? Is my neighbor inherently responsible for anything that could go on with my home? Any info is appreciated!”

Checking in on the old Cobalt space on 17th Street

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 11, 2023 at 1:45PM

1639 R Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Looks like they are not going to replace the original turret. Surprised historic allowed this. And they put regular shingles on the roof vs slate which looks cheap.” (more…)

“Sighting of the coffee date predator”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 11, 2023 at 12:45PM

“Dear PoPville,

Wanted to write in to let readers know the man who approaches women on the street asking for a coffee date is still around.

I was walking super fast on F street NW heading toward 6th Street NW trying to get to the metro when a man stopped me. (more…)

#PSA

“are wheel thieves worried about their safety? seen these on any other vehicles?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 11, 2023 at 10:05AM

“Dear PoPville,

saw this hybrid Toyota SUV up on these on our walk this morning – from a distance I thought it was just a bad wheel upgrade – on Newton near Brown in MtP. All 4 wheels. I’m strongly assuming wheel theft but the upgrade from plastic crates is interesting.”

“Guni wheels are used for moving a car around a body shop or garage. not driving on roads. (more…)

#stolen wheels