1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Ed. Note: You can read an awesome history of the Old Post Office Building here.
Thanks to Martin and Mark for sending. Mark writes: “The Waldorf Astoria team rented multiple lifts to expedite removal of the Trump Hotel branding.” Read More
From DCRA:
“The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) announces that it is extending the application grace period for Short-Term Rental Licenses to June 9, 2022.
In support of the Short-Term Rental Regulation Act of 2018, DCRA began accepting applications for Short-Term Rental Licenses on January 10, 2022. To give short-term rental hosts enough time to get the required documentation and obtain licenses, a 90-day grace period was implemented.
To assist hosts who have not yet obtained their licenses, and to allow them confirm eligibility for the Homestead Deduction or obtain a Certificate of Clean Hands from the DC Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR), DCRA will extend the grace period for an additional 60 days until June 9, 2022.
Things to Know About Short-Term Rental Licensure
Two license types available to those wishing to conduct short-term rentals in the District: Read More
2505 Wisconsin Ave, NW Update: from Alex
Thanks to Rene for sending: “Sleepy Glover Park getting in on the international action.” Read More
“Dear PoPville,
Air BnB Hosts might be receiving alerts from Air BnB to make sure to have a short term rental license by April 10th.
A month in, we have learned some things. Specifically a D-30 form that my guess is some other hosts are going to run into a problem with.
You can’t apply for a Short Term Rental License without a Certificate of Clean Hands. Read More
via IG story
Thanks to a reader for sending from the Ellington’s (1301 U Street, NW) IG stories:
“I should note this was not announced to residents…
It appears to be a very dishonest use of the AirBnB ordinance the city is now enforcing. Residents are talking about being offered month-to-month renewals at $700 more per month for a 1-BR apartment and over $1,000 for a 2-BR, 2-BA. Meanwhile, Read More
Photo by Jeff Vincent
“Dear PoPville,
I’ve looked through the past discussions and unless I missed something, I still have a question about these new Airbnb regs and I can’t be the only one. Read More
867 New Jersey Ave, SE
“Dear PoPville,
A new rooftop restaurant is opening across from Whole Foods at the top of Navy Yard next to 395. It will be a part of the AC Marriott opening in February. Read More
photo by Olaf Zerbock
Lots of folks have been messaging me about the recent allegations on social media about incident(s) at the Cambria Hotel. And they are very disturbing and frightening. Have a look here and here.
The Daily Dot reported:
“A spokesperson for Choice Hotels, which manages the Cambria, tells the Daily Dot in a statement:
“We are highly concerned about the incident at a franchised property in Washington, DC that we recently learned about, and we are in contact with hotel management to conduct a full review and investigation of that incident and of reports of other guest experiences. Read More
Adams Morgan Inn Says Good-Bye after 38 Years — by Adam Crain, owner, Adams Inn B&B
“After 38 years, the 27-room Adams Inn on Lanier Place in Washington DC is now closed, another victim of the Covid pandemic. Founded in 1983, Adams Inn’s namesake was its Adams Morgan neighborhood. There were two previous owners before I became owner in 2001. It is sheer coincidence that I share the same name as the Inn.
Adams Inn prided itself on affordability, always offering several rooms for under $90/night. With an average room rate of $128/night, breakfast included, the Inn was flooded with budget-conscious travelers. Our 86% annual occupancy rate was one of the city’s highest year after year. Many guests were repeat visitors, and many stayed for weeks at a time.
The Inn offered an intimacy rarely seen at larger hotels. With a small staff and low turnover, I got to know my staff; and they in-turn got to know our guests. My staff’s work ethic never ceased to amaze me; sick days were a rarity, and the work was fast paced. Most employees lived, at best, paycheck to paycheck, some hovering just beyond poverty. All were consumed with providing for their families, and as a result they yearned for work. I cannot imagine a group of harder working people. Yet because Covid devastated the hospitality industry, many will likely be left behind even as the economy recovers. Read More
1746 Lanier Place, NW
For those not familiar: “Adam’s Inn, a Victorian B&B spanning three 100-year old buildings on a quiet residential street, has been a “home away from home” for international and budget-conscious travelers for 20 years.”
Thanks to all who messaged about Adams Inn closing: “Saw this sign this morning, little sign says Closed 2021. Will miss their crazy Halloween displays!” Read More
