Not charger in question, just one I passed in front of a house the other day.
“Dear PoPville,
We hired a professional electrician to install an EV charger in front of our home in DC (it is on our side of the property line). Fast forward six months, we just received a $4700 fine in the mail from DC for (more…)
photo by wizzyliz
Update from ANCJosh (Josh Jacobson):
“Diving board: hoping to replace with a 0.5m board pending DC Health follow up. Diving board standards changed, and pool is not deep enough to support a 1m board. The depth further from board might not be enough for a 0.5m board. Hoping to have more info on approval in 2 weeks.
best case is that a shorter board comes back before end of summer. The pool might not be deep enough to meet health code though.”
“Dear PoPville,
Do you now what happened to the diving board at Banneker pool? Is it coming back?”
I asked DPR 11 days ago (June 5) and was told, “I’ll see what info I can get for you on this.” Unfortunately no further updates despite continued requests. Will update when/if they follow up.
“Dear PoPville,
I have a friend coming to visit in a few weeks, they plan to drive and have a new/nice car. I have seen many vehicles in my neighborhood (NW) get their windows busted out, but even more concerning, I have seen very new cars have their tires stolen. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I’ve noticed this public parking space on New Hampshire right by Bandit Taco off of U st. The motorcycle is normally parked directly in front of the truck, looks as if the person permanently blocks the spot with the motorcycle (attached photo) when they use the truck? Is this legal?”
“Dear PoPville,
I mailed a check to DC Office of Tax and Revenue. The check was intercepted and altered on the payee line, paid to order of an individual. Which Law Enforcement agencies will help investigate and recover the funds? My bank is physically located in San Francisco. Thank you.”
If this is you, please email me at [email protected] and I’ll connect you with OP.
“Dear PoPville,
Earlier this week on Monday, June 13, I fell off my bike trying to go up a curb around Dupont Circle and fell. I didn’t have any serious injuries but I hit my mouth and the bleeding made me think my injuries were worse than they were (and note that I was wearing a helmet).
No one was around to see me fall but I flagged down a woman as she was walking out of a building between 21st/22nd st and N St. She helped me call 911 and stayed with me until the ambulance came, (more…)
4810 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Update from Emma and ah: “I am told that the owner recently passed away – unexpectedly – and there may not be a clear succession plan in place.”
City Bikes tweeted May 18: “It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Charlie McCormick, founder and CEO of City Bikes. In this period of grief, and respect for Charlie’s legacy, we have temporarily closed the doors of the business while we are evaluating the next steps.”
“Dear PoPville,
Drove by their location on Wisconsin and the store was temporarily closed with a sign on the door. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
In October of 2022, I was told by my property manager to vacate my garden-level condo due to a leak which required removal of drywall. All of my belongings had to be out of my living room and bedroom to manage the leak and drywall removal. Upon removal, they found the foundation of the building had been compromised and needs substantial reconstruction. The foundation wall was improperly reinforced when a real estate developer cut into the footings to flip the space into condos in the 80’s.
The HOA Board is *slowly* working on the issue and getting assessments from engineers and contractors to do the work. VERY. SLOWLY. (more…)
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Ed. Note: Witnesses can email me at [email protected] and I’ll forward on to OP. Thanks.
“Dear PoPville,
I am looking for witnesses to a pretty dramatic near-collision that happened a few minutes ago (Tuesday, 6/13 2:45 PM). I was in a light blue Mini traveling westbound on Porter St NW, waiting at the red light right at Connecticut. I was in the center lane that takes you straight across Connecticut.
I could tell the car in the left turn only lane wanted to go straight, but this isn’t even about that driver. I mention it only because when our light turned green and that driver and I both started to go across CT Ave together, with that car behind me and to my left, clearly trying to merge in behind me, about halfway across the intersection I saw a giant silver GMC pickup barreling up CT Ave northbound through the red light, about to t-bone me.
I swerved pretty wildly into northbound CT Ave to avoid the crash. Thank god there were no pedestrians. There was no impact; I have minor injuries from being slammed around inside my own car.
I pulled over on CT Ave northbound and put my flashers on. The truck, to my surprise, stopped as well. I spent several seconds just sitting to collect myself and then got out to talk to the other driver. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
We bought an affordable housing unit (non-IZ) in a two-unit condo building near H St NE a few years ago, as did the other unit owner. We share an entrance, porch, and yard, and while we’ve generally co-existed pleasantly, he recently decided to buy another house with his girlfriend and rent out his condo unit on Airbnb.
The DC short term rental regulations require attestation that the condo rules don’t prohibit short term rentals and/or written permission from the board to get a short term-rental license; our rules prohibit it and we’ve never given permission, so not sure how he got a license. But he got one, and judging from the constant stream of tourists he’s raking in that sweet Airbnb cash.
While of course we’re sick of the noise and strangers smoking on our porch, it really doesn’t sit right with us that this is an affordable unit/building with affordability covenants on title that’s being used for personal profit when affordable housing is in short supply. (more…)