“Dear PoP,
The rowhouse at 1470 has been gutted and extended to be made into condos, and a big pop-up is being added. So far, I’m a fan, but it’s far from complete.”
What do you guys think so far?
You can find more info about the project here. I’ll be sure to update with a proper judging buildings post when construction is completed.
It’s supposed to eventually look like this:
This home is located at 1103 Harvard St, NW:
The flier says:
“BLOCKS TO COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOWNTOWN & METRO!! 3BRS, 2.5 BATHS, 3 LEVELS, NEW HARDWOODS, NEW CARPET, FRESH PAINT, NEW GRANITE, NEW TILE, NEWER APPLIANCES, NEW WASHER/DRYER, NEW CLOSET DOORS AND MORE! RELAX BY THE FIREPLACE DURING COLD WINTERS! WALK TO EVERYTING FROM SHOPPING TO RESTAURANTS (WALKABILITY INDEX OF 85!)STOP BY AND SEE FOR YOURSELF. P’KING $90/QTR”
You can find more info here and photos here.
Wow, looks like this one just dropped $100k (unless this is a typo). It was originally going for $499,900 but is now listed at $399,900 ($230 monthly homeowners fee). What do you think this 3 bed/2.5 bath will go for?
“Dear PoP,
Just wanted to shoot you an e-mail to see if you saw or knew anything about what appears to be new vintage shop opening up on 14th Street in Columbia Heights. It’s called “It’s Vintage Darling” and in the same building as Quiet Mind Yoga. A sign went up this weekend, but the windows are shuttered and there’s no sign announcing when it’s opening or anything like that. Hope it’s soon… would be a great addition to the neighborhood!”
I stopped by on Saturday and am happy to say that they are open are the space looks great!
It’s Vintage Darling is located at 3423 14th Street NW (by Newton) and run by partners Amira Hikim and Kindall Hudgins. Some folks may recognize Hikim and Hudgins (photo after the jump) as they run a popular vintage stand at Eastern Market. They had their grand opening on 1/1/11. They offer men’s, women’s, accessories, jewerly and inventory changes every day. Prices range from $20-$500 but the average price is $35. You can reach them by phone at 202-525-1327.
Lots more photos after the jump. (more…)
This rental is located at 13th and Irving St, NW:
The Craigslist ad says:
“1 Br apartment available early January. Tenants relocating and apartment wont last long. Current tenants have been the only renters since remodeled in 2007. New SS appliances, berber carpets and tile throughout. Shared patio in backyard. Great Neighbors. 1 block to Columbia Heights Metro. ALL utilities included in rent (Dish TV, Water, Electric, Internet, Phone local and long distance, ADT Security). Apartment is ready to move in with no worries about hooking up any utilities. Apartment Available Mid January to the right tenants. Accepting applications immediately. Pets considered. Reduced rent negotiable if you take on utilities.”
The reader writes:
“My landlord is really awesome, responsive and has made the rent all inclusive for the next tenants! The place is really turn-key. Utilities included are: ADT security system, Dish network (HUGE HD package with everything, all the premium channels), phone, internet, water/sewer, and electric. And a really nice full size washer and dryer.
And the next door neighbors have been a Garden of the Day before”.
What do you guys think – does $2100 sound reasonable?
Photo courtesy of Dance Institute of Washington
“Dear PoP,
Should be a great show! Please spread the word. These kids are really talented!”
The Dance Institute of Washington says:
DIW’s Annual Kwanzaa Celebration Concerts present a captivating pageant of dance, poetry and song in honor of the African American holiday of Kwanzaa.
DIW’s Annual Kwanzaa Celebration Concerts
at GALA Hispanic Theatre
3333 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC
Event Dates: Dec 29, 2010-Dec 30, 2010
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/140444All tickets are $15 – general admission
THE DANCE INSTITUTE OF WASHINGTON
Fabian Barnes, Founder and Artistic Director
PRESENTS
DIW’s Annual Kwanzaa Celebration Concerts
at GALA Hispanic TheatreWednesday, December 29th:
Opening Night Performance, 7pm start; doors 6:30pm
&
Thursday, December 30th:
Afternoon Show, 2pm start; doors 1:30pm
Evening Show, 7pm start; doors 6:30pmAbout the Concerts: The Dance Institute of Washington’s Annual Kwanzaa Celebration Concerts present a “shake-the-rafters, rattle-the-floorboards, unabashedly uplifting” (The Washington Post) pageant of dance, poetry and song in honor of the African American holiday. The seven principles of Kwanzaa come alive as never before through passionate performances by DIW’s professional dancers Washington Reflections Dance Company, youth ensemble, students and special guest artists: master drummer G.H. Abasi Johnson; Ghanaian artist Michael Kweku Owusu; and the African Continuum Theater Company’s Off the Cicuit Performance Ensemble. Don’t miss this wonderful holiday favorite.
About the Dance Institute of Washington: The Dance Institute of Washington is a dance education institution committed to providing children and youth the opportunity to develop artistically, socially, emotionally and intellectually through the discipline of dance. DIW operates a studio school, education outreach program, youth ensemble and professional company, granting young people from diverse backgrounds the chance to experience the performing arts and develop important skills needed for a successful future–in dance and beyond.
A long time favorite of PoPville, Pho Viet located at 3513 14th Street, NW gets some serious love from the Washington Post this weekend:
What makes the broth from this kitchen so intoxicating is its clarity. If it weren’t for the fine white noodles occupying the center of the bowl, a diner could see straight to the bottom. Dip your spoon into the pale golden liquid, raise it to your lips and taste: Nguyen says it can take 12 hours for her to make the stock, which starts with beef bones and water and develops with onion and ginger, and I believe it. The result is limpid yet rich.
And Pho is arguably the best meal for this weather. I celebrated my Jewish Christmas there and couldn’t have been happier. If you are lucky enough to live within a 1 mile radius – they deliver! (202-629-2839) You can see all their Pho options here.
“Dear PoP,
I live on Euclid b/t 14th & 15th, and I was awakened from a dead sleep last night at 11:06pm by a child running down the street screaming for help. This was not a kid messing around, this was full-on panicked screaming, “Help, help, somebody help me please!” And this sounded like a young child, like somewhere between 8-12 years old. I ran down the stairs, and was about to go outside in my bare feet, but my husband grabbed his shoes and said he’d go check it out. We are 3 flights up, and by the time he made it down to the street, the child was nowhere to be seen and he couldn’t hear the screaming anymore.
There’s usually a fair amount of traffic (foot and car) on our street at this time of night, so I’m hoping someone was able to help this kid. I kept waiting to hear sirens, like those following the shooting on the 19th on Fuller Street, but never heard a thing. I’m just wondering if anyone else has reported hearing this or if anyone in the neighborhood heard/saw anything? I’m not sure where else to look to find out what happened, I’ve been checking for police reports, but my imagination is killing me with scenarios of what happened…”
Do any neighbors happen to know what happened? I’ll see if MPD received any reports.
This rental is located at 1415 Chapin Street, NW:
The Craigslist ad says:
“Columbia Heights/UStreet: Renovated Beaux-Arts Bldg: This is a Great Top Floor 1-Bedroom-Wood Floors throughout Living areas, Classic Checkerboard tile in bathroom, Brand New Carpet in Bdrm, Window Furnishing existing, New Decorator Paint, Black Appliances, Security, Weight Room, Sundeck. You can walk to shops & restaurants that are on block and under construction as well as stroll to everything that’s in Colombia Heights, Ustreet, Adams Morgan. This apartment is centally located between all three!!”
I’m thinking $1390 for a top floor 1 bedroom at this location sounds pretty good. You guys?
“Dear PoP,
Found: AT&T blackberry, belonging to “Doug.” Found the phone on the sidewalk along 11th Street between Harvard & Girard, NW at 12:30pm today. I know it’s just a phone, but for the number of times mine has either been stolen or been lost I would have appreciated somebody trying to return it.
It’s a smaller version, gunmetal color. When I found it was split open and battery was out. After replacing the battery the phone turned on and loaded…where I found out it belonged to “Doug.” It’s password protected so I can’t get to any numbers to call a friend and return the phone. If anybody knows a guy named Doug, who is missing his blackberry, let me know and I’ll get it safely back.”
If it is yours please contact [email protected]
Thanks to a reader for sending the heads up on the scaffolding that recently went up. This is the space that used to be Coco Libre and Nani Kafe before that but has been vacant for many months. We speculated on what may would be a good retail option for that corner back in April ’09. Looks like there is finally some movement. Anyone know if a new tenant has been found?
