3232 11th St, NW

Back in April 2012 we noted Room 11 was getting closer to their expansion in Columbia Heights. I stopped by and took a peek at the expanded space on Sunday and there has been serious progress made. One of the owners I spoke with said they were shooting for a Sept./Oct. opening of the expanded space.

And following the news of the explosion of outdoor cafe seating downtown, comes word that Room 11 is also hoping to add more outdoor seats in front of their expanded space in the old Jeans n Things at 3232 11th St, NW. Great news for those who enjoy drinking/dining outside.


11th and Lamont St, NW



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Dear PoPville,

I was walking on the south side of Irving St NW between Sherman and Georgia Ave NW on Tuesday morning at about 7:30am. A black man, who I’d guess to be about 25 years old, stepped out in front of me with his penis exposed and asked me if I “like black d***.” We had both been waiting to cross Sherman at the light and he had run up the street in front of me, clearly planning to expose himself. I figured it was a weird freak thing, but Thursday morning I was in the same place walking home at the same time and he stepped out in front of me from behind a tree with his penis exposed again.

Since he seems to be making this a regular morning thing, I wanted to make sure people in the neighborhood know. Both times I saw him he was wearing black pants and a black jacket. On Tuesday morning he had a black and white head scarf on, but not this morning. I’ve contacted the police. I suggest if anyone else sees him, they do the same. He wasn’t aggressive toward me either time, but who knows what he might do next time.



August 2011

From Fairmont Developers:

1317 Shepherd ST NW Condominiums

This property, consisting of eight completely rehabilitated condominium units, is conveniently located in Columbia Heights, just blocks away from Metro, restaurants, shopping and many Washington DC cultural offerings. All eight units have been constructed using the highest quality materials, including Pella windows, Energy Star appliances and high-tech green insulation.

Unit A – A terrace-level large one bedroom, one bathroom unit, with private entrances and patio.
Unit B – A spacious two bedroom, two bathroom, with private entrance.
Unit C – A spacious two bedroom, two bathroom.
Unit D – Top floor large two bedroom, two bathroom unit with dramatic vaulted ceilings.
Unit E – Three stories, three bedrooms, two and half bathrooms townhouse unit with private entrance and patio.
Unit F – Three stories, three bedrooms, two and half bathrooms townhouse with private entrance and patio.
Unit G – Three stories, three bedrooms, two and half bathrooms townhouse with private entrance and patio.
Unit H – Three stories, three bedrooms, two and half bathrooms townhouse with private entrance and patio.

House of the Day, formerly Tots Development School, from Dec. 2011:


Dec. 2011

Sadly much of the awesome old fence has been removed:



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Dear PoPville,

Just wanted to make you aware of an assault/attempted robbery that occurred last night at 11th and Clifton St, NW around 11:45pm. I heard screaming so I went outside and a woman was on the ground hysterical.

Cops were called and arrived on the scene about 5 min later. Her story was that a man was in the bike lane as she was riding her bike and she slowed down to go around him but he pushed her over and then two guys jumped out of a nearby parked car and began hitting her on the head with an object. She started to scream and the men ran away. They were not successful in stealing any of her stuff. I don’t believe they caught the men.


A reader writes:

“String quartet at Columbia Heights farmers market. Such a treat on Saturday AM while buying my veggies!”

The music is one of the things that makes this farmers market one of the best in the city. The market takes place every Saturday May 12 – December 15
9 am to 1 pm at the plaza on 14th St, NW between Kenyon and Park Rd.


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