Here’s the rendering for 1020 Girard St, NW. Since it’s been vacant for so long, I’m thinking this is promising, though it’ll be interesting to see if the pop up fits nicely on the block. What do you think – thumbs up or down?
Columbia Heights
Photo by PoPville flickr user kc.corcoran
This sounds like it’ll be a nice addition:
“The Columbia Heights Community Marketplace invites artists to apply to sell their own creations at the Marketplace.
Please send your contact information, description of your work and the products you will have for sale (100 words max/ please note that your statement will be used during the evaluation process) and five images of your work to:
[email protected] with “Artist application” in the subject line,
or you may send the application to:
Columbia Heights Community Marketplace
c/o CHANGE, Inc.
1413 Park Road, NW
Washington, DC 20010″
Details after the jump. (more…)
In a press release sent late last night MPD writes:
“A few minutes ago, members of the Third District Crime Suppression Team acted upon information received from the community and was able to stop an adult male dressed in all black in the company of another adult male, in the 1300 block of Park Road, NW. As a result of the information received and the actions of the officers during the stop, the team recovered a .38 cal handgun from the adult male and has since placed this individual under arrest without incident.. Thanks to all that contributed! Another gun and another gun user off the street!”
About a month ago I mentioned that the retail space at 2750 14th St, NW was getting a dentist (next to the Dunkin Donuts). Turns out that in addition to a dentist they are getting an Urgent Care Center.
In other Columbia Heights Retail news, the scuttlebutt from last month that the non-profit group called 826 DC is coming into the old Scores retail space at the Columbia Heights Plaza has been confirmed. Some build out of the space is currently on going.
For those that missed the last discussion you can read more about this great group here.
In case you don’t want to watch Happy Gilmore at the Cap. Riverfront you have another outdoor movie watching option in Columbia Heights. From an email:
“THURSDAY: Movie Nights in the Heights presents “Hairspray”
8PM: Live Music, 8:30PM: Feature Film
Thursday, July 29: Hairspray & DJ Chris Burns
Thursday, August 12: Shrek & DJ Gavin Holland
Harriet Tubman Elementary Field
11th and Kenyon Streets NW
** NO ALCOHOL**
Remember to pick-up your trash
Flashlight recommended”
Also on Thursday evening is:
“Ward 1 Councilmember Candidate Forum
Jim Graham (incumbent)
Marc Morgan
Jeff Smith
Bryan Weaver
Thursday, July 29, 2010
6:00-8:30p.m.
(Program will start promptly at 6:30p.m.)
True Reformer Building, Lankford Auditorium, 1200 U Street NW
The forum is free and open to the public. Audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions.”
The reader writes:
“This might be the best pop-up ever. It used to be 2 stories and has been a rental for the ten years I’ve been on the block. The house was gutted and now has 4 units. The pop-up looks totally natural and blends nicely into the block, which is home to differing styles of houses. Next door, by the way, is a house deserving of a horses ass award. 1342 (the address reads 1324) has been under construction for at least 10 years. It’s ugly but I suppose it could be worse – at least it’s occupied.”
So this is a two parter – thumbs up or down for the pop up above first and second do you think the house to the right deserves a horses ass award nomination?
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This condo is located at 1200 Euclid St, NW:
The flier says:
“HARD-TO-FIND! NEW in ’07- ALL SYSTEMS/AMENITIES. Full 3rd flr of rowhouse in Columbia Hts boutique bldg. LRG, penthouse-like END UNIT. Bamboo floors, many lrg windows & recessed lighting thru-out. Big balcony. Sep DR & desk areas. Gourmet kitchen w/ granite, ss appls, incl French dr refrig & gas stove!Low fees, 1 prkng spot w/ 2nd avail. Treetop views incl Capitol.”
You can find more info here and here and more photos here.
What do you think of the unit itself? Does $425,000 ($258 condo fee) sound reasonable for this 1 bed/1bath?
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Back in March we heard that proposals were being looked at for 1421 Euclid St, NW. Dante Partners (the folks that showed us the Vida Senior Residences in Brightwood last week.) was selected.
I’ll be sure to update with photos as the project progresses.
This rental is located at 2480 16TH ST NW:
The Craigslist ad says:
“Nestled right on 16th street, The Dorchester House is steps from Columbia Heights metro and Adams Morgan nightlife. You will also be just steps from fine restaurants, shopping and every day conveniences. Treat yourself to our beautiful hardwood floors, gas cooking, spacious homes and much more.
Special Features included:
Rooftop Terrace
Laundry Care Facility
24 hour Front Desk
Fitness Center on Site
Parking Available
Central AC/Heat”
I like the proximity to Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park. What do you guys think – does $1325 sound reasonable for this efficiency?
“Dear PoP,
I am a potential first time home buyer that found a place I love on the 2900 block of Sherman ave. However, my concern is that it is over-priced and that the area is neither aesthetically pleasing or safe at this time. As this is the biggest purchase of my young life, I want to make sure anything I do is well thought out. Therefore, and although you may be biased, what are your thoughts on making huge investments in this area (to the tone of $390K)? What do you think the impact will be of the Sherman ave. reconstruction? Do you think said construction well be completed as envisioned in the design phase? Anything else you would like to add would be extremely helpful. One last thought, I am a male in my mid-20’s, and in more than one discussion since contemplating this purchase I have heard something to this effect “a male living in this area equals OK, but don’t even think about getting a female roommate or having a girlfriend over because it is still that unsafe.”
I’m one of the folks who believes that Sherman Ave has huge potential. If I were looking to buy a home now I would not hesitate to buy there, knowing that it will take a number of years before it reaches its potential. But like others have said, I like the proximity to 11th St, NW and all it has to offer. I’ll let the folks who live there discuss the safety issues. Good luck!