Columbia Heights

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

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 1417 Chapin Street, NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Beautiful two-level condo with two balconies. Two bedrooms and one bath with hardwood floors on main living area, beautifully updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Fireplace in living room with balcony. Spiral staircase leading up tp upper level with two bedrooms, balcony off of second bedroom and updated bathroom. Washer and Dryer in Unit! Great location a block from Meridian Hill Park and very close to the metro.”

Does $2495 sound reasonable for this 2 bed/1 bath?

Totally Messed Up and Not a Joke: Illegal Cock Fighting in DC?

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user julianne’s

I was sent the following email and I made sure that the writer notified MPD:

“I went out to the trash cans this morning to put in some recycling, and inside the paper recycling trash can were two dead chickens. Not cut up, plucked, processed chickens that you buy to eat. Whole chickens. Feathers, beaks, feet, everything. They were partially covered by other trash, and I wasn’t trying to get a really close look, but I’m pretty sure that one of them was a rooster. Which means probably exactly what you think it means.”

I know some people will say we have far more serious issues to deal with (shootings, violent crime etc.) but if this really was the result of illegal cock fighting, I’d say it’s pretty disturbing (despite loving that Seinfeld episode). I don’t really have too much more to say than this is pretty messed up. The note came from Columbia Heights.

Restaurants on 1400 Block of Park Road, NW Getting Renovated

By Prince Of Petworth

El Sausalito located at 1424 Park Rd NW and the space next door are getting serious renovations (on the inside not just the facade). I was surprised to find a very good review on yelp of El Sausolito. I’ll be curious to see if they stay in business, expand, or if two new restaurants will be going in. Stay tuned for more info when renovations are completed.

Good Deal or Not? “LARGE WINDOWS AND AMPLE SUNLIGHT” (Reader Request)

By Prince Of Petworth

This condo is located at 3900 14th St, NW:


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The flier says:

“AMAZING RENOVATED ONE BEDROOM/BATH+++UNITS HAVE BEEN RENOVATED WITH GRANITE/REFINISHED HARDWOOD FLOORING/BUILT-IN WASH CABINETS FEATURING FRONT LOADING WASHER AND DRYER!+++SELLER WILL PAY UP TO 3% CLOSING COSTS+++ ALL UNITS HAVE LARGE WINDOWS AND AMPLE SUNLIGHT.”

You can find more info here and photos here.

Does $224,900 ($238 condo fee) sound reasonable for this 1bed/1bath condo?

Columbia Heights Scuttlebutt – New Gym Could be Coming to 11th and Park Rd, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Whenever we talk about the Washington Sports Club located in DC USA in Columbia Heights it brings up strong opinions. For those who aren’t huge fans you may soon have another option. It has come to my attention that the second floor of the building currently home to Meridian Pint at 11th and Park Road, NW may welcome a gym to the second floor. Obviously the space is much smaller than a WSC so I wouldn’t expect a swimming pool or anything but it’ll be interesting to see if this develops. How much square feet do you think is necessary for a proper gym?

Mon. Afternoon Rental Option – Petworth/Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 3654 New Hampshire Ave NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“You now have a great opportunity to lease this nice 1 bedroom apartment located only 1/2 block away from the Petworth Metro Station.

* Heat, water and hot water included with the rent. Tenant pays electricity and cooking gas.

* Laundry facilities in the basement.

* Off-street parking available for $100.00/month on the premises.

* On-site resident manager.

* Cable and high speed Internet ready.”

Does $1180 sound reasonable for this 1 bedroom?

Hadiyah Cafe Becoming Ma Ma’s Southern Cuisine at 3118 Georgia Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Recently I noted that Hadiyah Cafe had closed but I noticed a permit in the window so I had hopes of a proper restaurant coming in. It was a good hunch as a recently applied for liquor license application indicates:

“New southern cuisine restaurant, providing good and healthy foods to the community, and quiet jazz for entertainment. Occupancy load is 23”

I’ll be sure to update when they look closer to opening up.

DC Finally Resolves the Meridian Hill vs Malcolm X Park Debate

By Prince Of Petworth

Perhaps because I’m a bit masochistic I’ve always enjoyed reading people’s opinions on whether or not the park is called Malcolm X or Meridian Hill. Basically the national park service calls it Meridian Hill (which is the technical official name because NPS owns the land) but long time residents as well as the city have generally referred to it as Malcolm X park. The debate has gotten rather contentious and heated at times. As a result I have always referred to it as the Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park. I nearly fell over when I saw the above city sign city sign on U St, NW. At long last, a compromise!

By the by the park (between 15th and 16th St, NW and Euclid and W/Florida Ave) is looking beautiful. Fountains stay on until mid-Nov.

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