Brookland

“A question: anyone had any experience with ADUs? and a compliment to DC Water”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by genghizKen

“Dear PoPville,

1) My husband and I live in a single family home in Brookland. Our house is a classic early 1900s bungalow. We looked at adding a dormer to the back of the top floor of the house to add room for an extra bedroom and bathroom. Long story short it was a little outside of our current budget. Now we have started toying around with the idea of an ADU (“accessory dwelling unit” aka tiny house) or even revamping an Airstream to park in our driveway with the hope that my husband can use it as an office thus freeing up an extra bedroom. I know the city changed the regulations regarding ADUs back in 2016, has anyone had any experience with ADUs? Curious to hear if this is even feasible.

2) We had a very unpleasant surprise last week (more…)

Developing Situation in Brookland with possibly two victims shot.

By Prince Of Petworth


10th Street, NE between Jackson and Irving. Photo by Jeannine

Update from MPD:

“Alert: Shooting in the 900 Block of Irving Street N.E. Lookout for a black 2020 Dodge Charger, occupied (3) times. Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/text 50411″

Starting around 4:45pm readers have reported:

“More than twenty police vehicles and a couple fire trucks rushing through Brookland on franklin and 12th.”

“2 people shot at the metro”

“Bunch of police cars blocking off 9th St now.”

“one victim at Metro and the other a number of blocks south on 9th street.”

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, in the 900 block of Irving Street, Northeast.

At approximately 4:34 pm, members of the Fifth District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. A second adult male was located in the 800 block of Michigan Avenue, Northeast, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victims to a local hospital for treatment. After all life-saving efforts failed, one the victims was pronounced dead. The other victim was treated for non-life threatening injuries. (more…)

“2929Twelve is a two-story boutique condominium community with six two-bedroom residences”

By Prince Of Petworth


2929 12th Street, NE. Photo Credit Kuna Malik Hamad of HomeVisit

From a press release:

“Emotive Architecture, the boutique architecture firm focused on high-end residential and mixed-use, multi-family development in the nation’s capital, is pleased to announce the opening of its latest urban development, 2929Twelve. Located at 2929 12th Street, NE, Washington, DC 20017, 2929Twelve is a two-story boutique condominium community with six two-bedroom residences each with integrated, private Juliet balconies. This prime location is in close proximity to multiple dining and entertainment spots, just steps from the heart of Brookland and Edgewood neighborhoods. (more…)

“Any ideas?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Chris for sending:

“So my girlfriend and I were walking across the front lawn at catholic university and found an interesting object laying in the grass. Any ideas? It almost looks like an alligator foot, but what would am alligator foot be doing on the CUA campus.”

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