11th and Lamont St, NW
Six years ago the corner of 11th and Lamont Street was home to the 11th Street Deli and served breakfast all day. Today of course it is home to Room 11. Anyone remember the old 11th Street Deli. They made a mean iced-tea.
Columbia Heights
Thanks to all who’ve sent emails and tweets. The photo above was sent by PM around 8:50 pm:
“4 fire trucks, 6-8 cop cars blocking off 14st”
@ShermanAve_DC tweeted around 9:00pm:
“Major police activity at #dcusa mall. 14th st closed. Officer said gas leak maybe fire”
More info as it becomes available.
Dear PoPville,
Looks like Douglas Development and subcontractor McCullough Construction are close to breaking ground at 2221 14th Street NW, a 30-unit residential building with ground floor restaurant/retail at the corner of 14th & Florida, the former Latino Auto Sales lot. McCullough is the same group that brought us the Room & Board Building, so I have high hopes for the project. Douglas’ website says the building is going rental and will feature mostly one bedrooms and some studios.
From Douglas Development:
New construction of a 6 story building featuring ground level retail/restaurant with the upper 5 levels featuring 30 apartment units. The building will also feature under ground parking for residents, balconies and bay windows.
Construction is expected to begin in early 2013.
Facts:
– 33,232 SF (2,792 SF retail)
– Acquired 2011; Redeveloped 2013-2014
– 6-story building
– 30 rental apartments
– 10 parking space below grade
Renderings via Douglas Development.
Dear PoPville,
My wife and I have noticed that the “Swiss Upholstery Shop” right next to the Cardozo-Shaw laundromat (at 11th and Fairmont) seems to be under construction of some sort. Do you know what the story is? The shop has been boarded up for years…is this a sign that the building sold?
11th and Lamont St, NW
Eater DC shares the news:
“Chef Adam Howard and Columbia Heights wine bar Room 11 have parted ways.”
They also say that former chef (and partner in Room 11) Ben Gilligan has returned to the kitchen until they find a new head chef. I know I echo the sentiments of many who wish Ben Gilligan would stay on permanently!
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.