Photo via @Ardvaark
@IAFF36 tweets around 8:15pm:
“WORKING FIRE. 3711 14th St NW. Vacant boarding house. #DCFD on the scene.”
and around 8:50pm:
“Update. 14th St NW. The old C&K Hotel. Fire on all floors. Injured firefighter reported. 1 victim self rescued.”
And around 9:10pm:
“Final update. C&K Hotel. 3711 14 ST. NW. Fire under control. Searches negative.”
Photo via @quincyreba
14th and Meridian Pl, NW
From CM Jim Graham:
I wanted to share with you an update on the empty building at the Bacon Funeral Home at 3449 14th St., NW.
As you may know, for years I have been involved and worked to have this dreadful cinder block shell finished and put to productive use. District agencies have responded. The Office of Tax and Revenue placed the highest real estate tax possible on the property, the blighted rate. This has also come before DCRA’s Board for the Condemnation of Insanitary Buildings, which took up the matter on November 14 and ordered that the building be secured, windows and doors boarded up and a missing portion of the roof replaced.
On Wednesday, March 13 the condition of the structure was again taken up by the Board. I was holding a hearing but a member of my staff attended. Documentation was presented showing the windows and doors have been secured, but a significant portion of the roof is still open to the elements and has not been enclosed.
The Board again took action and approved a motion to wait for thirty days to allow the owner to take concrete steps to enclose the roof. After thirty days the request will be forwarded to the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, Enforcement Branch to do this work. In other words, if the owner does not put a roof on the building, the city will hire a contractor to complete the entire roof and charge the owner by placing a lien on the property.
There was a welcome announcement. Counsel representing Mr. Bacon informed the Board that financing to resume construction on the property is moving forward and presented a letter of commitment from a bank and closing is expected by the end of the month. I am certain this is welcome news to all.
Securing the building is necessary but not enough. I have received multiple complaints over the years that this building is an eyesore to the community of benefit to no one. I commend the owners for their efforts to finally get this building finished and look forward to the day I can share that news.
3710 14th St, NW
Utopia Nails and Spa only opened up back in July ’12 (near Red Derby) but for some reason have already closed. Thanks to all who sent emails and tweets.
1370 Park Rd, NW across the street from Giant
A very good source tells me that Sticky Fingers is applying for a liquor license in Columbia Heights. I imagine they’ll have a terrific gluten free beer selection…
This rental is located at 732 Gresham Place, NW:
The listing says:
“Best of The Block! This Lovely 3 Bedroom, 1 Full and 2 Half Baths Row House. With Living Room, Separate Dining Room, Huge Table Space Kitchen., Sitting Room off of Kitchen, and Fully Finished Basement. Lounge on the Front Porch. Close To Hospitals and Metro. A Must See! Renters Insurance Required.”
This 3 BD/1 Full, 2 Half BA is going for $2,700/Mo.
This rental is located at 1440 Columbia Road, NW:
The listing says:
“Adoreable 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo located in the heart of Columbia Heights. Open floor plan with hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, washer and dryer in unit and cable ready.”
This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $1,650/Mo.
Thanks to all who sent word and Ben for the photo above of 3714 14th Street, NW which last week sprouted a Quick Cash Pawn Shop sign.
Thanks to Katie Yaeger Rotramel for sending more shots of Columbia Heights pre-DC USA. These were taken in May, 2005 on Irving Street “about a quarter block from the metro where the DSW entrance is now along with the IHOP.”
Amazing!
You can see some previous shots, also from 2005, along 14th St, NW here.
If anyone has a photo of an area/building/lot that has changed please send me an email at princeofpetworth(at)gmail with ‘Remember When?’ in the subject line. Thanks!
From MPD:
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Youth Investigations Division are seeking the public’s assistance in reference to a sexual assault, which occurred at the corner 11th and Clifton Streets, NW.
On Monday, March 4, 2013, at approximately 4:00 pm, a 14-year-old female reports that she was walking at 11th and Clifton Streets, NW, when a black male suspect who was driving, pulled up next to her, forced her into his car and sexually assaulted her.
The suspect is described as a black male, thick build with braids, driving a black SUV style vehicle, smelled of alcohol and had a Jamaican accent.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.
This rental is located at 1418 Euclid Street, NW:
The listing says:
“Gorgeous, Renovated, Terrace Level Apartment with Porcelain Tiles through-out. Beautiful Kitchen w/stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, and lovely pendant lighting. The exposed brick adds to the contemporary vibe. Elfa closet storage system. Washer/Dryer. Walking distance to U Street restaurants & shops, the metro, and a quick bus or bike ride to downtown D.C.”
This 2 bed/1 bath is going for $2,200/Mo.