Who knows what the domed structure to the right of the Capitol is? After learning what it was I was super embarrassed. Does anyone regularly use it?
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Capitol Hill
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I can’t believe I’ve waited so long to check these out. They are incredible. I remember Nichole mentioned them way back in the day but I saw them for the first time this past weekend. By the by, anyone know when Eastern Market is slated to be totally fixed up and opened again? Check out some close ups after the jump. (more…)
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This home is located on a really small hidden street called Brown’s Court. The exact address is 605 Brown’s Ct, SE:
The flier says:
“SWEET DELIGHTFUL CONTEMPOARY! PERFECTLY LOCATED STEPS TO EASTERN MARKET & METRO! EXTRAORDINARY LIGHT! HIGH CEILINGS! WONDERFUL EXPANSIVENESS THROUGHOUT! GORGEOUS WOOD FLOORS! GAS FIREPLACE FOR SNUGGLING! TERRIFIC MEWS SETTING.”
More info and photos found here.
This is a really open layout. What do you think of the staircase? While small this house definitely looks pretty cool. Though you do lose out on a yard and porch. I don’t know this area that well but it felt quite nice. For those in the know does $547,500 seem reasonable? Dig the house itself?
Photo of what the block looks like after the jump. (more…)
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I’ve captured tons from Mt. Pleasant and a few from Kalorama. So I was pysched to see there are still more to be found. This one is from near Eastern Market.
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This is a wild building. It is located on a “historic” street in Capitol Hill and does not blend in that well. So I’m curious to know what you think? I think in and of itself it’s not so bad. But I don’t really think it works on this block. What do you think of the home itself? And do you think it’s cool to have such a different style home on a block like this? Here’s what the house next door looks like:
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This is the 7th Day Adventist Church located at Mass and 10th Streets, NE.
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This home is super cool because it used to be a bank. Ed. Note: Nichole was able to give me a bit of a tour around the Hill and provide some background info – like the fact that this home used to be a bank. Super cool. It also has a very odd lawn decoration.
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“My daughter will be interning from January 12th-May 09 in the Senate building, and we have been trying to locate reputable, temporary housing for her, via the internet. This is quite challenging, since we live in Tennessee, and she will not be traveling to D.C. until two days before she reports to work. Do you have a community bulletin board that is available to the public, which might list rental property? What communities are considered safe and offer a short commute to the Senate building? Any info would be appreciated.”
I was going to take a crack at this but decided to punt it to Nichole who lives on the Hill. So below please find Nichole’s advice.
The first thing I’d recommend is Craigslist for temporary housing. With the transition, rentals are moving quickly with so many new people coming into town. As for neighborhoods, the first I’d recommend is Capitol Hill, which is definitely walking distance to the Senate. The Senate offices are on the Northeast side of the Hill, but really, it’s all walking distance. (I live on the NE side at the corner of 10th and Constitution NE, and one of my neighbors works in the House, the other in the Senate and they both walk to work) The Hill has been experiencing a great rennaissance, and the “safe places” are expanding every year. The “Hill East” area (which is roughly east of 12th St. SE/NE) is becoming a great neighborhood, with several restaurants and the new Harris Teeter grocery store, and easy access to the Potomac Avenue metro.
A little north of Capitol Hill is the H Street area. You might see it called “Atlas District” in listings. This is another great neighborhood, and the demographic is a little younger than Capitol Hill. Prices there should be a little cheaper than on the Hill, and it’s still an easy walk to the Senate buildings. I will be very honest though: a single young girl should be very cautious walking at night. This rule is true of everywhere, even in the nicest of city neighborhoods – but I will say that both the Hill East and H Street areas are constantly evolving and are considered “transitional.” That said, I’d still highly recommend both areas because of their proximity to amenities and the Senate and I don’t think they are unsafe areas.
I took a quick look at craigslist and found a couple of postings that looked promising, depending on your price range: (Continues after the jump) (more…)
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I’ve been asked by a number of folks some options for new years. So I had Raz, Tina, Nichole as well as myself put a few together. If you have any recommendations please put them in the comments. Thanks.
From Solly’s:
Celebrate the New Year with the Washington Irish Rugby Team!
Tickets include 2 hour complimentary Surreal Vodka, Heineken Light, and PBR until 10:30PM.
Admission also includes:
* Buffet of great food
* Live band covering your favorites
* $3 Surreal Vodka after 10:30PM
* $3 Heineken Light and PBR
* Champagne Toast
New Year’s Eve Irish Fundraiser
When: New Year’s Eve – 8pm to Close
Where: Solly’s U st Tavern, 11th and U st NW
What: Open Bar and food from 8 to 10pm, bands, prizes, good times
Cost: $45 before the event
**Buy your tickets here http://www.washingtonirishrfc.org/nyePay.php
More after the jump. (more…)
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This building at 243 15th Street, SE is called the Axis Condos.
The Craig’s List ad says:
“Fabulous new construction– units are going to settlement now! Boutique building with only 20 units. Outdoor space in every unit and common rooftop deck. Garage parking available for purchase. Elevator in building. Unusually high ceilings.”
More info and photos can be found here.
Does $314,900 sound reasonable for a 1 bedroom/1 bathroom at this location? What do you think of the condo/building itself?