This is awesome – thanks to a reader for sending:
“You listed an apartment @ 1201 Clifton St NW [$1,875/Mo], for a 2 bedroom, 1bath earlier this week. But check this ad from June 4, 1910 from Washington Times. Same place but the whole house for $7,750 and came with gas or electric lighting.
Also 1211 Clifton St, the home on the far left of the original ad just sold this past Sept, 2015 for $1.4 million. So $7,750 in 1910 – $1.4million in 2015, talk about return in your investment!”
This rental is located at 1107 Clifton Street, Northwest. The listing says:
“Luxuriously renovated 1-bedroom in Columbia Heights! Open kit w/ granite & stainless appliances. Exposed brick in living rm & bedrm. Recessed lights. Huge spa bath w/ rainfall shower & multiple heads. Tons of closet space. Rent includes monitored alarm & water/sewer. Perfect location: Columbia Heights & U St Metros. Avail 11/15”
You can see more photos here.
This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $1,850/Mo.
This rental is located at 1201 Clifton Street, Northwest. The listing says:
“Unique 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment; freshly painted and new carpet with on-site laundry facility. Enjoy city living and great location in Columbia Heights (U Street Corridor); epicenter of home accessories, groceries, entertainment, dining & shopping (Bed Bath & Beyond,Best Buy,Marshall’s,Staples,Target,Giant & more). Walking distance to Cordoza & Columbia Heights metros.”
You can see more photos here.
This 2 bed/1 bath is going for $1,875/Mo.
“A missed connection Wednesday 10/7 at Room 11 bar –
I (a woman) was in the last seat toward the back and you (a man) sat next to me– taking the last seat available at the bar. You biked up from Logan Circle (or work maybe…) on your cruiser and ordered the pork chops and a cocktail you didn’t love because of the Sambuca…. . We were talking about the drinks, Bad Saint, the Pope, biking and San Francisco. I was meeting a blind date and ended up leaving the bar without being able to tell you I’d be up for talking more if you are. Reach out if you see this—it would be great to re-connect.”
If you’re the lucky guy – you can email me at [email protected] and I’ll put you in touch with OP.
14th Street.
via google maps
From @DCPoliceDept:
“Alert: Shooting in the 3200 block of Hyatt PL NW. Look out for B/M tall blue jacket.”
Thanks to a reader for sending from 13th and Lamont St, NW at 8:35am.
3303 11th Street, NW
A reader reports:
“I just read that El Latino is leaving! I’m going to miss that wonderful smell. A few days ago I noticed that Claws & Paws, the pet food shop near 11th and Lamont (next door to what used to be Arthur’s), was closed and everything was removed from the store, except for plumbing and cleaning supplies. Yesterday it was completely empty. It’s unclear if they’re just renovating, moved, or went out of business. I always enjoyed passing by and seeing the cat who lived in the store and always hung out in the window. I would love to know what happened to the business and my cat friend.”
3314 11th St, NW
A reader reports:
“Every few years, readers would write you and ask “where is that great smell coming from on 11th and Lamont Street in Columbia Heights?” The answer of course was El Latino Bakery.
It saddens me to report that El Latino Bakery is no more. My source from the block said that rent was raised and so they decided it was a good time to move to a bigger space in Maryland. They even had to cut the bars and wall in the front to move the ovens out.”
This is incredibly sad, and inevitable news… It follows news of the closing of Arthur’s across the street. I look forward to learning who will take over the space and I believe there is a strong likelihood it will be something cool – but now is time to grieve. RIP that sweet, sweet smell.
Thanks to a reader for sending an update on the indoor playground coming to DCUSA: “www.magicgground.com (per the gentlemen, opening 10/4), Site not live.”
