1427 Chapin Street Northwest

This rental is located at 1427 Chapin Street, Northwest. The listing says:

“Well above St. level, not true 1st floor. LOCATION! Renovated and sun-filled 1 bedroom in amazing location, close to Col Hgts and U St Metros and shopping corridors. Near farmer’s markets, parks, EZ access to Dupont, Adams, Downtown! W/D in unit, kit with stainless/granite. Wood floors, stretched closets, roof deck w BBQ, monument view, bike room/storage. EZ street parking on one way Chapin”

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This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $1,695/Mo.


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11th and Lamont St, NW

“Threatening a woman then to ‘smoke my ass'”

“Last night (Thursday) as I awaited the bus ~9:50PM at 11th and Lamont I noticed a commotion down the block – two young men were verbally and physically harassing a woman with her dog outside of the dog park by yelling and throwing things across the street at her. A gentleman came to her aid and yelled at them to leave and I heard her get on the phone with 911. As this was happening a cop car came by, so I flagged it down and pointed to the situation down the street and said “Hey that woman is calling 911 and needs help”.

After acknowledging this the cop car then inexplicably keeps driving in the other direction. This is when one of the young men turns his attention to me (the other has left) and approaches me yelling “hey snitch, hey white bitch” and then “I have a gun and I am going to smoke your ass, snitch” at which point, luckily, the cop car from before has reappeared going the other way and is now behind me in the intersection. The cop jumps out and chases this guy saying “oh you have a gun?” but he makes it over a snow bank, taunts the cop and runs off. The car leaves but the guy circled back and is a block away approaching me yelling curses and taunts, prompting me to run down the street where, thankfully, the bus is showing up.

This was a busy time on a busy bar street, and I feel let down that only me and another gentleman tried to help this woman, and that people just stood and smoked cigarettes outside of the bars across the street indifferent to the situation folding out in front of them. I was also confused by the police response of driving away for a few minutes and discouraged by the weak attempt to apprehend the individual, although on the bus I did notice more cops were arriving so unsure how this played out. ”

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A reader reports:

“At 8:22 the Bus stop at 11th and Clifton St had 5 Containers of yellow fuel tanks label ‘Diesel’ and the name ‘Chiaramonte Construction’ handwritten on the side. I call 911 and ask the HAZMAT come out to dispose of these. At 9am police are on the scene making sure no one walks up to these. This bus stop sits in between Duke Ellington HS and Cardozo HS.”


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From Bloombars (3222 11th St NW):

“Harambee is still ON (Monday) at 9:30am…followed by Canta Conamigo (Spanish-language song/storytime) at 10:30am.

…as are morning programs for kids throughout the week:

Tuesday at 10am – Shadow Puppets
Wednesday at 10am – Little Treasures
Thursday at 10am – Harambee
Friday at 10am – Songs, Stories & Puppets”


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Readers report:

“it just keeps getting more ridiculous… Another snowplow stuck on the streets, this one is abandoned. Both around 11th and Euclid at various times today.”

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“11th and Spring”


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Photo by PoPville flickr user Jess J

If Saturday in Dupont doesn’t sate your thirst now there’s one Sunday too. From Facebook:

“Come to the top of Malcom X/Meridian Hill Park and bring all your battle gear. This will be an all out showdown, winner take all.

Location:
Use 2330 15th St NW DC 20009 in Googlemaps to see how to get to the park. We will be on the top level directly at the midpoint and between Chapin Street and Euclid Street. The closest metro is U street (13th St exit) and the Columbia Heights metro is also an option and pretty much the same distance away.

Time:
The official start will be at noon (first snowball thrown). So let’s try and get as many people as we can to arrive before then. Get there early if you need time to plan strategies and setup.

Setup:
We will have two teams. No need to choose a side now. You can pick which side once you get there.
Team Polar Bear vs. Team American Bald Eagle
Battle lines will be drawn and the first team that has the majority of their team members cross over the opposing teams battle line will be declared the winner. I know it won’t be an exact science when it comes to judging but that’s ok, we’re here to have fun.

Themes:
There is no theme. Come dressed however you want. Bring whatever accessories you want, as long as they’re safe.

Prizes:
I’ll give away a $25 Amazon Gift Card to the person I feel has the “best” overall costume.

Post Snowball Fight Meetup:
Acre121 is located right near the Columbia Heights metro (1400 Irving St NW) and has been generous enough to offer us happy hour all day! So come on by any time after 12pm. $5 for all draft beer and well drinks and select wines. They’ll also add a special cider drink ($7) and Hot Toddies for $5. Here is a link to their happy hour specials which include both food and drink.”


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UPDATE: Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) responds:

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“The sidewalks of the Inter-American Defense board (IADB) where all shoveled and cleaned at 10:30 P.M., 5 hours before the time limit established according to the DC laws and regulations.
The work was accomplished by a Company contracted by the IADB and that work was supervised by staff from this Organization.

The IADB does however welcome your comments and suggestions helping keep the neighborhood clean and safe for all of our community

The IADB also appreciate the positive comments received regarding the care and efforts put in to maintain these areas clean and safe.”

“Dear PoPville,

I would like to report the Inter-American Defense Board for what I think may be violations, but since they are quasi-diplomatic, not certain.

The IADB is located on 16th Street and Euclid Street, NW. In eight years of walking along Euclid Street from west to east and catching the S buses outside of their building on 16th Street, not once have I seen them clear snow or salt around their entire property. They also never pick up any trash along the sidewalk adjacent to their property on Euclid Street between Mozart Place and 16th Street, NW.

Today was no exception. The sidewalks along Euclid and 16th were sheets of ice. Is there anything that can be done about these “bad neighbor” practices? They have a security gate surrounding their property, so I can’t knock on their door. If I call, they will ignore.”

Ed. Note: If you’d like to nominate a violator after the big one – please send an email with a photo and the location to [email protected].


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