Columbia Heights

Thurs. Afternoon Rental Option – Pleasant Plains

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 701 Lamont Street, NW:


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The listing says:

“GREAT sun-filled loft w/ Amazing DC views of the Washington Monument and more! Right around 1103 sqft. RENOVATED / Converted in 2005. Washer/Dryer in Unit. Spacious, rooftop terrace for entertaining including use of common hot tub. Features SS appl & open floor plan. Storage avail. Close to Columbia Heights AND Georgia Ave metrorails & Metrobus. Near stores, shops and minutes to downtown DC.”

This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $2,800/Mo.

Dear PoPville – Be Alert for Snatchings at all Times of the Day

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr. T in DC

Dear PoPville,

Someone attempted to snatch my phone on Friday, July 27 at 9AM on 16th Street between Irving and Columbia Rd – tons of people around – super brazen. He tried to steal my iPhone but he failed. Then on Monday July 30 at 11AM I saw a guy on a bicycle on the sidewalk on 14th Street near Columbia Rd slowly pulling up behind women scoping how what they had – he had a special interest in women with strollers looking to see what they had on the top, etc. He saw me looking at him and he took off.

Then, the coup de grace was at Meridian Pint at about 730PM that same Monday (yesterday). With no less than 50 people around (Red Rocks deck, Meridian Pint outside seating, dog park and passersby) a guy snatched something (I think it was an iPhone) from a guy and took off running. Though the guy ran after him, he never did catch up to him and he got away.

Both incidents the cops were called and it took over 15 min for them to show up though we know they are around the hood quite a bit. Totally ridiculous.

I am writing to help spread the word about all the snatchings in Columbia Heights and to warn people to keep their phones hidden and be very aware of suspicious people AT ALL TIMES OF THE DAY!!!

Wed. Afternoon Rental Option – Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 1213 Girard Street, NW:


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The listing says:

“ART LOVER’S DREAM-Grand Bay Front Federal – 3 blocks to Metro. Huge LR with ornate wood mantel & staircase. High ceilings w/ dental crown molding & HWD’s thru-out. French doors w/ ornate leaded glass transom-spacious DR. Bright entertainers KIT with granite counters and glass door to rear deck & shared parking.Two large BR’S/w BA’S + top floor Master w/Jacuzzi bath & roof deck. Rent furnished!”

This 3 bed/3.5 bath is going for $4,500/Mo.

Cava Grill Opens Today in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth


3105 14th St, NW

Good news to start the week off – Cava Grill opens today in Columbia Heights at 3105 14th St, NW (between Irving and Keynon in the former Radiance Medspa space.) Their philosophy:

“We believe in big flavor with a small footprint. Our food is made from delicious, simple, authentic Greek and fresh local ingredients. All our meats are hormone- and antibiotic-free. All our dips and spreads are all-natural. Our bowls, drink cups, cutlery, napkins, and paper bags are compostable, and we recycle our glass and plastic.”

You can see their menu here. They are open daily from 11 am – 10 pm.

El Rinconcito Applies for Longer Hours in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth


1326 Park Road, NW

Back in May I mentioned that El Rinconcito had an awesome outdoor dining area at 1326 Park Road, NW in Columbia Heights. More good news – they’re applying for longer hours. They are currently open until 12am and hope to extend their hours until 2am Sun-Thurs and 3am Fri-Sat though the outdoor area would still close at 12am.

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