Thanks to Jay for sending – always a painful sight:
“Bad weekend for crime in Brookland. Following the CVS pharmacy being robbed at gunpoint Sunday afternoon, someone on 12th & Franklin woke up to this today.”
Ed. Note: Regarding the CVS robbery – from MPD: (more…)
This rental is located at 2018 Monroe Street, NE. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1200 / 1br – 800ft2 – Large, Renovated Brookland Apartment with Laundry +Pkg
Welcome home to this large, completely remodeled apartment. Located on the terrace level of a single family farmhouse in quiet Brookland, this unit has its own laundry, luxe full bath, gracious living and sleeping areas, full kitchenette (fridge installed since pics taken) and separate entrance. (more…)
This rental is located at 2011 Quincy Street, NE. The Craigslist ad says:
“500ft2 – Brookland Basement Studio Apartment $1100
Hello! We are looking for 1-2 renters for our basement studio apartment. $1100 a month if signing a year contract, $1300 a month for month to month. Perfect for people working in the city along the red line or affiliated with medstar washington hospital center, catholic university, or providence hospital. (more…)
Good Deal or Not Revisited (GDoN-R) is a weekly post that reviews the settled sales data of a recent individual real estate transaction in the District of Columbia. Each post is intended as a case study and a snapshot of the real estate market at a particular moment in time. GDoN-R generally posts on Friday in the late morning.
GDoN-R has been written exclusively for PoPville since 2009 by Suzanne Des Marais. Suzanne is a practicing Realtor with Compass. Unless specifically noted, neither she nor the company that she is affiliated with represented any of the parties or were directly involved in the transaction reported below. Unless otherwise noted, the source of information is Bright MLS, which is the local multiple listing system and/or Smartcharts by Showingtime. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Featured Property: 1008 Shepherd St, NE
Legal Subdivision: Brookland
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Brookland
Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Parking: Carport Basement: Yes, Partially finished Ownership: Fee Simple
Original List Price: $819,000. List Price at Contract: $819,000.
List Date: 5/1/2018 Days on Market: 8
Settled Sales Price: $819,000.
Seller Subsidy: $0.
Settlement Date: 6/25/2018
Transaction type: Standard
Original GDoN post can be seen: here.
The original listing can be seen here: here.
I had the opportunity to show this house, located just behind the Turkey Thicket Rec Center and ginormous playground, to buyers in early May when it was on the market. Those buyers ended up buying a house further east, much larger, and less pricey, however, this one was super cute.
Something really important to values and the pace of market activity is how the perception of buyers changes over time based upon comparisons and expectations. Fortunately, the internet offers up a time machine of information to this point. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I live in a new apartment building in Brookland/Edgewood. Recently a building nearby installed some crazy bright flood lights on their roof. It’s ridiculous how bright they are. They turn on and off, and shine into our apartment. It’s very annoying.
I found the building on Google Maps, and called the management company, who brushed me off and said it wasn’t them and it was the building next door. I thought maybe I got it wrong, and confirmed the address again, and verified that I had the correct one. When I tried to call back, they stopped picking up their phone. (more…)
This rental is located at 7th and Quincy Street, NE. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1700 / 1br – 820ft2 – Large, Bright 1 BR + Den Brookland – CUA Metro
3904 7th St NE, Washington, DC 20017
$1,700/mo
KEY FEATURES
Year Built: 1934
Sq Footage: 820 sqft.
Bedrooms: 1 Bed
Bathrooms: 1 Bath
Parking: 1 Off street
Lease Duration: 1 Year (See Details Below)
Deposit: $1,700
Pets Policy: No Pets Allowed
Laundry: In Unit
Floor: 1
Property Type: Apartment
DESCRIPTION (more…)
Good Deal or Not Revisited (GDoN-R) is a weekly post that reviews the settled sales data of a recent individual real estate transaction in the District of Columbia. Each post is intended as a case study and a snapshot of the real estate market at a particular moment in time. GDoN-R generally posts on Friday in the late morning.
GDoN-R has been written exclusively for PoPville since 2009 by Suzanne Des Marais. Suzanne is a practicing Realtor with Compass. Unless specifically noted, neither she nor the company that she is affiliated with represented any of the parties or were directly involved in the transaction reported below. Unless otherwise noted, the source of information is Bright MLS, which is the local multiple listing system and/or Smartcharts by Showingtime. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Featured Property: 1523 Newton Street, NE
Legal Subdivision: Brookland
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Brookland
Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4.5 Parking: Street Ownership: Fee Simple
Original List Price: $985,000. List Price at Contract: $985,000.
List Date: 4/24/2018 Days on Market: 7
Settled Sales Price: $1,010,000.
Seller Subsidy: $0.
Settlement Date: 5/31/2018
Transaction type: Standard
Original GDoN post can be seen: here.
The original listing can be seen here: here.
At this half way point in 2018, there have been a total of three seven figure sales (and one at $999,900.) in Brookland so far this year. One was across the street from the subject property, on the same block, and the other one block over on the 1400 block of Otis. There are also currently two pending sales nearby that are listed over $1,000,000. (more…)
From MPD:
“5D is currently investigating the following shootings that took place on Sunday, June 3, 2018:
1. 3500 block of 10th St., NE at 12:33 a.m. The victim was approached by two suspects who demanded the victim’s property at gunpoint. After obtaining the victim’s property, one of the suspects shot the victim in the leg and arm. The victim transported themselves to an area hospital for treatment.
2. 1400 block of W St., NE at 1:44 a.m. The victim was approached by the suspect who demanded the victim’s property at gunpoint. When the victim ran, the suspect shot the victim in the lower extremities. The victim transported themselves to an area hospital for treatment.
3. Unit block of Q St., NW at 2:44 a.m. The victim was walking in the block when he was approached by two suspects. The suspects began to shoot at the victim, striking the victim in the leg. The victim transported themselves to an area hospital for treatment.
Anyone who may have information pertaining to these offenses is asked to call 202-727-9099, or may send a text message to 50411.”
via google map
Update from MPD: “Good morning, the below offense occurred in the 3100 block of 12th Street, NE.”
From MPD:
“Members of the Fifth District are currently investigating a shooting that took place in the 1200 block of Franklin Street, NE during the early morning hours of May 24th. Officers were summoned to the area for the sound of gunshots and, upon arrival, located an individual suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Anyone with information regarding this crime is encouraged to contact MPD at 202-727-9099 or text information to 50411.”
3000 12th Street, NE via Primrose DC
From an email:
“Primrose has just launched Weekend Lunch, offered every Saturday and Sunday from 11am – 2pm, in the restaurant or on their newly opened patio.
courtesy Primrose
Primrose Weekend Lunch Menu (PDF)
Guests can enjoy French classics like Croque Monsieur with black forest ham, béchamel and gruyere or Soupe à l’Oignon Gratinée as well as well as breakfast favorites including Parfait au Yogourt with honey, berries and toasted oats and French Toast topped with strawberries, basil and a drizzle of maple syrup. To wash down the French fare, Sebastian Zutant, co-founder and certified sommelier, curates a robust wine list including a shareable rosé by the liter: J. Mourat Noir Blend rosé ($44). Guests can opt for signature cocktails or non-alcoholic beverages including a selection of teas, as well as espresso and Americano.”