Columbia Heights

PoPville PSA – Be Cautious Wearing Headphones at Night – Mugging Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Jess J

“Dear PoP,

Last night around 7:40pm I was walking home from Giant in Columbia Heights when I was attacked by two teens from behind near Holmead & Otis. One of the kids threw punches at my head and the other kid tried to snag my bag. I had my arms full with my bag, grocery bag, and umbrella but started yelling for help which scared them off and the both ran separate ways (one went east on Otis and the other kid started running south on Holmead). I wasn’t able to fight back and at that point I wasn’t sure if they had any weapons on their person. Fortunately, I didn’t sustain any serious injuries from the blows and I was able to hold onto all of my stuff. I was probably an easy target because I’m a short female and I also had my headphones on. I called the cops and spoke to two detectives. Just wanted all the readers to be aware and be cautious when/if listening to MP3 devices/phones. I definitely learned my lesson.”

I’m very sorry to hear this happened. I know MPD echoes your advice – when in doubt, if walking alone home at night, please remove your earbuds/headphones.

On a side note, you can learn about starting a neighborhood watch program here and 3D (including Northwest Columbia Heights) is offering training March 17th. Details after the jump. (more…)

Paila Chilean Grill and Cafe Opens up at 1424 Park Rd, NW in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

For those who aren’t fans of the chain restaurants in Columbia Heights, you can add another great independent spot to your list! Paila Chilean Grill opened up a week ago just west of DC USA at 14th and Park Rd, NW.

After a reader wrote in saying the new space looked great and the food was equally great, I stopped by Sun. morning for a quick look. Indeed the space looks fantastic and I’m happy to say the owners were also super nice.

When I asked for the menu to share with you guys they also sent this note in an email:

“We are a small, family run, kid-friendly, Chilean grill with a preoccupation with freshness, goodness, and great taste in everything we prepare. Despite this we offer scrumptious food at very reasonable and affordable prices. Cleanliness is next to godliness for us, too! None of our entrees have been frozen or pre-made.

We have yummy Chilean churasco sandwiches and 100% all beef kosher frankfurters “vienesas” loaded with fresh avocado, tomato, and other fixings! Another personal favorite of mine is our super fresh baja fish tacos Chilean style on a fresh corn tortilla with lime, cilantro, cabbage and our own homemade tartar sauce.

We open for breakfast Mon-Fri at 7 am / 8 am on Saturday and Sunday, and close at 10 pm Friday and Saturday nights. Monday – Thursday, & Sunday we close at 9 pm.”

You can see the full menu below in pdf:

Paila Chilean Grill and Cafe Menu

A few more photos after the jump. (more…)

The 5pm Post – IHOP Pancake Fundraiser for Lymphoma Society

By Prince Of Petworth


Columbia Heights’ IHOP located at 14th and Irving St, NW

From a press release:

The National Capital Area Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is proud to announce its continued partnership with the Washington, DC area IHOP restaurants and their celebration of National Pancake Day.

National Pancake Day will take place on March 1, 2011. As part of the celebration, all participating, local IHOP restaurants will give away a free short stack of pancakes in the hopes that patrons will make a donation to support the fight against blood cancers. Last year, National Pancake Day raised $76,000 for the National Capital Area Chapter of LLS and this year the hope is to raise even more – $100,000 to be exact.

Mon. Afternoon Rental Option – Columbia Heights/Mt. Pleasant

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 3300 16th Street NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“405 Sq. Ft. 7th floor studio available now for $1,295.00

Bright and sunny studio updated kitchen and bath with a great view
2 blocks from Columbia Heights Metro
Target, Bestbuy, Washington Sports Club, Giant grocery and restaraunts
Free bike storage, and a huge 24-hour on-site laundry room
Parking is available for an additional fee

Are you a student or a recent graduate? Please ask Keener Management about our student special discounts.”

Does $1,295 sound reasonable for this studio?

GDoN Revisited by Hipchickindc – 1322 Kenyon St NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Voted one of the best real estate agents in DC by the Washington City Paper Readers’ Choice Poll in 2009, hipchickindc aka the not-so-hip Suzanne Des Marais is an Associate Broker with Urban Pace. She lives (and sells a lot of houses) in Bloomingdale, but works all over DC, with everyone from first time buyers to highly regarded developers. Unless specifically noted, neither she nor the company that she is affiliated with represented any of the parties or were directly involved in the transaction reported below. Unless otherwise noted, the source of information is Metropolitan Regional Information Systems (MRIS), which is the local multiple listing system. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Featured Property: 1322 Kenyon St NW
Legal Subdivision: Columbia Heights
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Columbia Heights

Original List Prices

Unit 1: $499,900.
Unit 2: $589,900.
Unit 3: $609,900.
Unit 4: $650,000.

List Prices at Contract

Unit 1: $479,900.
Unit 2: $589,900.
Unit 3: $609,900.
Unit 4: $650,000.

List Date: 10/29/2010
Days on Market: 23-47

Settled Sales Price

Unit 1: $467,500. Subsidy: $0. Price per Sq Foot*+: $277
Unit 2: $580,000. Subsidy: $0. Price per Sq Foot*+: $368
Unit 3: $584,000. Subsidy: $0. Price per Sq Foot*+: $370.
Unit 4: $620,000. Subsidy: $10,000. Price per Sq Foot*: $404.

*Sq footage calculation includes deck or terrace
+Unit conveyed with parking but note that price per sq ft adjusted to not include parking

Settlement Dates: 01/20/2011-02/21/2011
Bank owned?: No Short Sale? No
Type Of Financing: All Conventional

Original Good Deal or Not post for the condos: here. PoP also looked at the pre-conversion listing, for which the GDoN post can be seen here.

The listings can be seen: here. To see pics, open the listing links, click on the main pic and scroll through.

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Judging Classic Cars – 1962 Chevy Biscayne

By Prince Of Petworth

I know we normally judge buildings in this time slot but I couldn’t resist this beauty from Girard St, NW in Columbia Heights. The owner happened to pass by when I was taking photos and let me take a peek inside. Sweet!

From the Hood:

Price? $1700 from Craigslist. Leopard skin cloth included:

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Dear PoP – Assault last night at 14th and Fairmont NW

By Prince Of Petworth


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“Dear PoP,

Last night around 6:45pm a young woman (friend of mine) was assaulted at 14th and Fairmont NW in Columbia Heights. A young man came up behind her as she was approaching her apartment building, hit her multiple times and demanded she give him her blackberry. She sustained serious injuries including a fractured jaw. On the bright side, police were actually able to catch her attacker just hours later. Just wanted to remind readers to be alert and careful no matter what time of day.”

The 5pm Post – Great American Square Dance Revival

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

The all new DC Square Dance Collective presents a traditional
Appalachian square dance!

Saturday February 26, 8:30 – 11:30 pm
Saint Stephen’s Church, 1525 Newton St. NW, Washington DC (Newton and
16th, short walk from Columbia Heights metro)
$5 cover, All ages welcome, no experience or partner needed

Live music by the Possum Wranglers (Paul Brown and Scott Prouty on
banjo & fiddle, Brandt Ryder on guitar, Kevin Enoch on bass)
Calling by Janine Smith and friends

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