Capitol Hill

Good Deal or Not? “richly endowed home” edition (reader request)

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 103 8th St, NE:


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The flier says:

“This dazzling jewel speaks to the character/charm of this 1890’s Stately 3 story Victorian. From the cupola to the English bsmt. this richly endowed home gleams from western light & is blessed w delightful location, equal distance to Stanton & Lincoln Parks & short strolls to Eastern Mkt. or Union Station metros. Excellent spaces to entertain!”

You can find more info here and photos here.

The reader writes:

“Okay – What I am missing in this listing? Why is this place so cheap? There are some realtor notes that the say only kitchen is in the English basement, no yard, and no parking. But, truly, for that price I will add another kitchen and get over the lack of parking and yard.”

What do you guys think – is $489,500 for this 3 bed/2.5 bath the “best deal ever”? What do you think it’ll actually go for?

Kingsman Dog Park Open at 5pm Friday in Capitol Hill

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user jsmjr

The Kingsman Dog Park is located at 14th Street and Tennessee Avenue, NE.

From Hill Hounds:

Kingsman Dog Park will open to the public at 5:00 pm this Friday, March 25th. To celebrate, please join us for an informal get-together from 5-7 pm at the new park. We invite everyone to come by, take a look around, play a little fetch and make some new friends from the neighborhood. Members of the Hill Hounds Steering Committee will be there to answer questions about the park and to hand out free treats to your very patient pooches.

The park will be open until 10:00 pm on Friday. Starting on Saturday, March 26th, the park will be open from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm every day of the year.


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Robbery and Stabbing at 13th and G St, NE Thurs. Night

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“At approximately 8:40 P.M., two female victims were approached by two male suspects. The suspects demanded their property, the victims refused, at which time a physical struggle ensued. During the struggle one of the victims was stabbed three times. The victim was transported to the hospital, with non-life threatening injuries. The suspects were last scene running east on Maryland Avenue. The case is being investigated by the First District Detective’s Office.”

Judging Restaurants – B. Smith

By Prince Of Petworth

B. Smith is located in Union Station at 50 Massachusetts Ave NE. Their Website says:

“B. Smith’s at Union Station features a combination of Cajun, Creole and Southern cuisine. Located in Washington, DC’s Historic Union Station, B. Smith’s grand Beaux Arts style dining room with its 30-foot ceilings, period chandeliers and turn of the century elegance, is a national landmark and has been called one of the most beautiful dining rooms in America. Specialties of the house include Swamp Thing – a mixed seafood dish over southern style greens in a mustard based seafood sauce; Grilled Lamb Chops with mint-flavored au jus; Fried Green Tomatoes and Spicy Cajun Jambalaya. In it’s own separate space, the bar at B. Smith’s serves as a gathering place for Washington’s political movers and shakers, celebrities and people who just want to have a good time.”

You can see their menu here. Any fans? Any must order items?

Looks Like Lola’s Expanding into 2nd Floor on Barracks Row Plus Cupcakes

By Prince Of Petworth

Lots of exciting changes coming to Barracks Row on 8th St, SE. Yesterday we learned about more Bike options and I forgot to mention next door to City Bikes is some progress on the Hello Cupcake at 705 8th St, SE:

And last weekend I noticed some workers on the 2nd floor of Lola’s at 711 8th St, SE. Stay tuned for lots more news from that strip in the coming months.

Good Deal or Not? “handsome bayfront offering 3 levels of fun, flexible living” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 403 E St, NE:


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The flier says:

“Super combo of location, space & value! Tall, handsome bayfront offering 3 levels of fun, flexible living! 2-3 BR, 2 newer BA, & a terrific open kitchen w/ lots of options for hanging out & dining. Cute private patio right off the kitchen! Warm wood flrs thru-out, CAC, & W/ D on BR level. Home Warranty provided. Great location near Stanton Park, Union Station, & Metro!”

You can find more info here and photos here.

We recently looked at one of these styles for a house of the day a few weeks ago. I’m just gonna say it – I would buy this one. Do you guys see a flaw that I’m missing? Are the floors/rooms really small or something? I bet this sells in a month unless I’m missing something. (I’ll make sure hipchickindc revisits this one after the sale.)

This 3 bed/2 bath is going for $549,000.

Retail Space at Corner of of Potomac and Pennsylvania Ave, SE Sells – Annie and Teddy’s is No More

By Prince Of Petworth

Back in Oct. ’10 we looked at the prospect of Annie and Teddy’s coming to the 1400 block of Pennsylvania Ave, SE, on the same strip as Wisdom and Trustys. It sounded awesome:

I’m sad to say (as many have surely guessed/assumed by now) this venture is no longer going to be. In fact this retail space has recently sold. However, the new owner is currently in talks with prospective established business owners to open a new venture here. Some ideas that have been discussed include a coffee shop/cafe offering breakfast lunch and dinner. The space already has a liquor license so beer and wine could possibly be served in the evening hours. Since the retail space has only just sold it is likely that we won’t see a new tenant here for about a year.

I’ll be sure to update when a new tenant signs on.

In the meantime – for those that know this area – do you like the idea of a coffee shop/cafe filing this space?

City Bikes Very Close to Opening Up on Barracks Row

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo courtesy of Barracks Row Main Street

City Bikes looks very close to opening up on Barracks Row at 709 8th St, SE in the old Capitol Hill Bikes space.

Capitol Hill Bikes is now located down the block at 719 8th St, SE.

I’m typing this post from NW but I’m pretty sure I just heard a very loud “God Dammnit” echo through the wind…

Think Barracks Row can support two bike shops?

Fri. Afternoon Rental Option – Capitol Hill

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 104 13th Street SE:


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The Craigslist ad says:

104 13th St. SE, #2B — Second floor one bedroom apartment in a small building facing Lincoln Park near Eastern Market. Living room fireplace, a/c, basement laundry room, new wall-to-wall carpet, and dishwasher. Available immediately. $1,220 + utilities (water/sewer and WiFI connection included in rent). NO PETS or SMOKING, please.”

$1220 sound right for this 1 bedroom?

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