Capitol Hill

Toscana Cafe Closed, Reportedly will reopen after renovation with new ownership

By Prince Of Petworth


601 2nd Street, NE at F Street

“Dear PoPville,

Have you heard anything about Toscana (2nd and F NE, by Union Station) closing? I walked by around 530pm yesterday and there was a sheet over the front door, most of the bench tables outside were gone, and all the tables in the covered porch were stacked. They’re clearly closed today, but maybe just on vacation or renovating? There wasn’t any note to indicate. Would love to know if you’ve heard anything, I don’t want to lose their happy hour!!”

Eater DC reported they closed August 3rd and that: ” It’s expected to undergo a complete renovation — complete with a full bar — and reopen this fall under new ownership.”

STAY TUNED.

Today’s Rental is “In a townhouse built in 1890”

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 302 D Street, NE. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1950 / 1br – 800ft2 – Close-in Capitol Hill: Location, Location, Location. Garage negotiable

$1,950 or offer; willing to work with you on price if you’re responsible and have good references. Responsible landlord. Easy, online no-fee application. Garage parking negotiable.

In a townhouse built in 1890, the apartment is naturally cool, with central heat and air. The bedroom is large and bright, with bay windows, and has a built-in book case with exposed brick. (more…)

Judge Rules in Favor of the District allowing eventual opening of a long closed Capitol Hill alley

By Prince Of Petworth


George Farris, September 2017

There is an update to the post “George has chained himself to his house”. From the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia:

“Judge Rigsby found in the District’s favor a few days ago, and granted the injunction that will allow DCRA to abate the fault with the foundation that has closed access to the alley for years. His order (which also made several other findings) is attached.”

Farris_Order (PDF)

Trickling Springs Creamery Nears Opening near Eastern Market

By Prince Of Petworth


7th and Pennsylvania Ave, SE

Sweet! The D.C. summer of ice cream (and much more here) continues with Trickling Springs Creamery. Thanks to Howard for sending. You can see their goods here.

“Trickling Springs Creamery was founded in 2001 by two friends who aimed to produce fresh, exceptional- tasting dairy products while promoting local farmers doing an excellent job with their farms. (more…)

Today’s Rental is a “A gorgeous 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath corner apartment in one of the most historic neighborhoods in DC”

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 330 5th Street, SE. The Craigslist ad says:

“$2300 / 2br – 1000ft2 – Beautifully Renovated 2 Bdrm, 1.5 Bath Apt in Capitol Hill Available

JUST LISTED!! – 330 5th St SE – A gorgeous 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath corner apartment in one of the most historic neighborhoods in DC for $2300/ month!
This magnificent two-bedroom, 1.5 bath aprox. 1000 square feet apartment boasts loft-like dimensions, spectacular light and endless designer touches in an elegant- historic Capitol Hill apartment building just off 5th St and D St SE. A rare value rent for the location and elegant style.

This gorgeous apartment features: (more…)

Today’s Rental “Sunny and Spacious Capitol Hill Studio with View of the Capitol Dome!”

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 9th St NE at East Capitol. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1750 / 1br – Sunny and Spacious Capitol Hill Studio with View of the Capitol Dome!

Our charming studio apartment will be available for rent starting Sunday, July 15. Please contact me (Becca) to arrange to see it!

LOCATION: 18 9th St, Washington DC 20002

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT THE HOME
• Windows look out over Capitol Hill with a spectacular view of the Capitol Dome a few blocks away (there is no other home on the Hill that has this view!)
• Hardwood floors, high ceilings, east- and north-facing windows that flood the apartment with light (more…)

“Despite being a basement level unit, this junior one bedroom condo moved fast”

By Prince Of Petworth

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: 311 4th St SE #1
Legal Subdivision: Capitol Hill
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Capitol Hill
Bedrooms: 1 Baths: 1 Parking: Street Ownership: Condo
Living area square footage per tax record and listing: 491
Original List Price: $299,900. List Price at Contract: $299,900.
List Date: 6/15/2018 Days on Market: 5
Settled Sales Price: $302,000.
Seller Subsidy: $500.
Settled price per square foot: $614.
Settlement Date: 7/17/2018
Transaction type: Standard

Original GDoN post can be seen: here.

The original listing can be seen here: here.

Despite being a basement level unit, this junior one bedroom condo moved fast and settled a tad above asking. Located on The Hill, between two Metros, in a 7 unit boutique building, it perfectly fit the market for a first time buyer or as a pied a terre. (more…)

Some People Have Way TOO Much Free Time Vol. 48

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

To be clear, I parallel parked like normal, and went into Church only to come out to find this. I may have tapped the car behind me, and to be honest, my bumper isn’t the mess this note suggests. I went over to the police department to see if anything had been filed. Nothing.

Does anyone else find it odd this person typed this up? Is it possible others have received these and this is just a scare tactic?”

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