Columbia Heights

Good Deal or Not? “ORIGINAL POCKET DOOR BETWEEN LR & DR” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 3624 New Hampshire Ave, NW:


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The flier says:

“GREAT LOCATION, READY TO MOVE IN. COMTEMP-DESIGNED, 3BR, 3BA HOME IN COLUMBIA HEIGHTS. CLOSE TO GA & COL. HGTS. METRO & ONLY 15 MIN WALK TO ADAMS MORGAN & U ST CORRIDOR. KITCHEN W/ CHERRY CABS, GRANITE & STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, ORIGINAL POCKET DOOR BETWEEN LR & DR, MBR W/ BATH, HARDWOOD FLOORS & FINISHED BSMT.”

You can find more info here and photos here.

Some may recognize this house as one of the first GDoN posts we looked at back in Oct. ’08. At the time the asking price was $519,000 (interesting to note the description is nearly identical from back then) – today asking price for this 3 bed/3 bath is $515,000. Sound right nearly three years later?

Park Triangle Building for sale in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

A PoPville twitter reader writes:

“With Park Triangle in Columbia Heights up for sale, can you point readers to what happens if an apartment building goes condo?”

The reader is referring to a Washington Business Journal post:

Park Triangle, a luxury apartment complex in Columbia Heights that was completed in 2006, is on the market.

Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. is marketing the 117-unit building on behalf of its owner, Mid-Atlantic Multifamily Group. The building also includes 18,500 square feet of ground level retail space at 1370 Park Road NW.

This is the building above the Columbia Heights plaza.

We had a similar discussion when the nearby Allegro was foreclosed and later sold.

For the Park Triangle building I would be very surprised if the new owners immediately convert it to condos, I’d guess it will remain rentals. But just out of curiosity – does anyone know what happens when a rental building is converted to condos? Does the tenant get first dibs at a purchase?

For those who live at the Allegro and stayed through the sale – did you notice any changes? Was your rent raised/lowered?

Two Dead/One Critical: Triple Shooting on 1400 Block of Parkwood Place, NW Early Sat. Morning

By Prince Of Petworth


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“Dear PoP,

I was getting ready to take my dog out this morning when something made me pause. I felt like I was hearing more sirens than normal. So I waited, I don’t why, I never think about things like that. Anyway, when I did go out about 6.45am, I saw several police cars, etc across from Ogden Market (I think it would be Center Street if Center crosses Ogden, never looked). Anyway, police tape is up on the side of the large apartment complex, police, detectives walking around looking at the ground. I assume they are looking for evidence.”

From Council Member Jim Graham Press Release:

“Sadly, I must inform you that, just before 6 AM this morning, three people were shot in the 1400 block of Parkwood Place. Two were shot in the head and are dead. A third victim is in critical condition. The ages and identities of the victims have not been determined, but preliminary reports are that they may have been adults. More will be known soon.

A weapon was recovered from the victim who went to the hospital.

Two Black males were seen running from the area on foot. But no suspects at this time.

Motives unclear, although there is a suggestion that they may have been gambling on the scene.

More information to be provided as it becomes available.

Councilmember Jim Graham”

The 5pm Post – The Family Hammer at Acre 121 in Columbia Heights Saturday Night

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

Acre 121 (the new bar that opened up where Commonwealth used to be) will be hosting a CD
release show/party for local bluegrass band, The Family Hammer, from 7-11 PM on Saturday.

The Family Hammer has been steadily building up a fan base in Washington, DC and will be releasing its new album, “Shake the Barnyard Down” at the show, which is free and open to the public.

Location: ACRE 121 – 1400 Irving Street, NW, Washington, DC
Time: ‎7:00PM Saturday, July 9th

(Was it) Good Deal or Not? “TOO MANY BEAUTIFUL FEATURES TO LIST” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 1107 Clifton St, NW:


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The flier says:

“TOO MANY BEAUTIFUL FEATURES TO LIST. THIS HOME WILL APPEAL TO ANYONE WHO LIKES HISTORIC PROPERTIES YET IUPDATED TO INCORPORATE TODAY’S CONVENIENCES. WALK TO METRO; HARRISON SQUARE, U-STREET CORRIDOR AND MORE. FRONT YARD AND PATIO REFLECT OWNER’S LOVE OF GARDENS. 2-CAR DET. GAR. , FRONT PORCH & MORE.”

You can find more info here and photos here.

Wow, this one went under contract fast but since I love the garden and always wanted to peek inside, I thought I’d throw it out there for like-minded folks. This 3 bed/3.5 bath was going for $675,000 – sound right or do you think it went over list? What do you think of the inside?

The 5pm Post – Meridian Pint Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary Tonight

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“It was one year ago this Thursday that Meridian Pint finally opened it’s doors to the Columbia Heights community and since then 11th Street has never been the same. Bringing such a wonderful blend of great food and craft beer to this area has been an amazing experience that we have all cherished. It is with great pleasure that I announce our 1st Anniversary Celebration this Thursday, June 31, 2011. Please join us in celebrating this milestone on Thursday as we offer all DC Brau beers for $3 all night long as well as tap their first ever cask.

I am proud to have been able to impact this community in such a positive way and I look forward to many more years as a member of this great neighborhood. Thank you for all your continued support and I look forward to seeing you soon.”

Meridian Pint, a PoP advertiser, is located at 11th and Park Rd, NW in Columbia Heights. Congrats!

Good Deal or Not? “3 Bedroom & 2.5 Bath condo” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This condo is located at 1118 Monroe St, NW:


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The flier says:

“Welcome to this amazing 2 Level – 3 Bedroom & 2.5 Bath condo in the heart of Columbia Heights! This gorgeous 1,550sf home offers Gourmet Kitchen, Wood Floors, lots of closet space, Opt. gas fireplace, Deck, W/ D & parking for 2-3 Cars! Steps to Target, Restaurants, Metro & Shops!”

You can find more info here and photos here.

$579,900 ($150 monthly condo fee) sound right for this 3 bed/2.5 bath?

Dear PoP – New Bar Opening Up at 14th and Newton St, NW in Columbia Heights?

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

I walked by Quiet Mind Yoga today and noticed a bunch of tables with umbrellas on the patio below. A new fence had gone in out front recently, but I didn’t realize it might be for a bar. The man sitting at one of the tables told me the place (below the vintage clothing store) will be a bar. They were holding a pre-launch party for family and friends tonight. Do you know anything about it?”

I got a number of emails like this yesterday and I’m happy to say that it sounds like Zeba Bar and Grill is finally opening up at 3423 14th Street, NW. We’ve been anticipating their opening for a long time and in April I wrote:

The space was described to me as a bar with really good food rather than a restaurant that serves drinks. They will serve pizza, burgers, shish kabobs and other bar fare.

If they are open and anyone checks them out this weekend, be sure to send me an email and let me know what you think.

Dear PoPville – Small minority opposed to Margot’s Chair schedules meeting w/ Mayor’s Outreach Office

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I wanted to let you and your readers know about a “walk-through” of 11th Street taking place tomorrow which is being hosted by the mayor’s office and a group opposed to Constantine Stavropoulos’s effort to bring a Tryst/Diner/Open City type establishment to 11th Street.

The following message was posted at the 11th Street dog park over the weekend:

“Residents have requested a site walk thru of the 11th street corridor to encourage dialogue and responsible planning of this low-density commercial zone in light of the proposed project, Margot’s Chair coming to their community. Petitions that have circulated through the community have gathered over 200 signatures of residents that are opposed to a business coming to their community of this scale and operating on a 24 hour clock, 7 days a week… Please join us Wednesday 29th at 2:00 pm at 3415 11th street NW. – Francisco Fibres – Office of the Mayor”

It would have been helpful if the mayor’s folks had done a better job getting the word out (I’ve only seen this one sign), and that a time was chosen when most working residents could partake, but as I imagine that is exactly what the opposition group wants. I am confident that the vast majority of neighbors and nearby residents could not be more excited about Margot’s Chair coming to Columbia Heights, the redevelopment of a long vacant eyesore, the much needed jobs the eatery will bring to the area, and the additional security that more eyes on the street will provide. I encourage everyone to contact the Mayor’s office and notify them that a better time needs to selected so that as many people, not just those with an anti-revitalization agenda, can attend. Francisco Fimbres can be contacted at [email protected], (202) 442-8119 or (202) 664-6119″

UPDATE From Francisco Fimbres [confirmed via seperate email from Mr. Fimbres]:

Dear Mr. Krieger:

I am concerned about your messaging to the community. This is not a joint walk-thru or initiative. We are not hosting this meeting. You requested a meeting on site and we agreed to participate. The purpose of our site visit was to listen and observe. Our office is not taking any position on this matter. Your invitation to community stakeholders comes across as, if we are endorsing your position or rallying behind your cause. We are not.

At this time, our office is cancelling our site visit pending further review of your petition.

Best,
Francisco Fimbres

UIP Aquires Three Big Apartment Buildings in Columbia Heights and U Street

By Prince Of Petworth


3435 Holmead Place, NW

I look forward to checking out the renovations when they begin.

From a press release:

Urban Investment Partners (UIP) has acquired three Washington, D.C. apartment buildings at a foreclosure auction for $12,375,000. The buildings, totaling 163 rental units, are located in the Columbia Heights area of northwest Washington.

This acquisition represented three of five properties recently foreclosed by a New York City-based investment group that acquired the debt on the properties from New York Community Bank. The buildings acquired by UIP, a leading real estate investment, development, and property management group based in the District, are:

1430 W Street, NW with 26 units ($3.25 million)
3308-3312 Sherman Avenue, NW, with 34 units ($2,075,000)
3435 Holmead Place, NW with 103 units ($7.05 million)


1430 W Street, NW


3308-3312 Sherman Avenue, NW Courtesy of UIP

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