A reader noted that a lot more solar trees are going up around Columbia Heights. I noticed a few near the west side metro entrance. While I was initially suspect about the ones in the Columbia Heights Plaza they have definitely grown on me. Have they grown on you as well? Or do you think there are too many now?
About a month ago we noticed some movement on this long vacant building. Passing by on Sunday, it is nearly completely demolished. Keep your eyes peeled for some cool new stained glass at places like Good Wood or Brass Knob:
You can see what it used to look like before demo here.
Stay tuned for renderings and updates as they become available.
Thanks to a reader for sending in this shot of bike parking outside Meridian Pint (11th and Park Rd, NW) Friday night.
Think the dog park fence provides enough bike parking or should DDOT put in some proper racks?
A few emails went out announcing that roadwork would be completed by July 9th. Bad weather has delayed that time table a bit as there is still a big chunk of work that needs to be completed north of Park Road (pictured above). Though much of that is sidewalk work.
Unfortunately there is still a lot of consternation about the new traffic pattern no longer letting you cross 14th St, west across Park Road.
But south of Kenyon is looking good:
Back in April Pollomio Peruvian Chicken opened up (replacing Kiko’s chicken) at 3703 14th Street, NW. I just noticed that they’ve added a bakery and cakes – think this combination will work? Anyone have a taste yet?
Just received this alert from MPD:
“4D units are on the scene of a shooting 915 Spring Rd NW. At this time we have one Teenage suspect suffering from a gun shot wound to the hand. His injury appear to be a Non-life threatening injury
All we have at this time for a lookout is Black Male wearing a white t-shirt and black jeans 140 lbs Approx 17 yrs medium complexion. Armed with a dark colored hand gun
Last seen leaving westbound from Spring Road
Updates will follow as we additional information
Anyone with information to this crime please call 1 888 919 CRIME or (202) 727 909”
From the folks at Room 11 (corner of 11th and Lamont St, NW):
“Come to Room 11 tonight for a Hendrick’s Gin Happy Hour from 6-7:30pm featuring free samples of Hendrick’s cocktails and drink specials.
Also debuting tonight is our Sexy St Germain Summer Strawberry Sangria!”
This home is located at 3726 9th St, NW:
The flier says:
“It’s the New Place To Be! Just 1blk frm subway, cafe’, restaurants & shopping. A Chamberlain Classic w/ concentration on details that max space & function. An unfettered floor plan ornamented w/ hrdwd flrs, chair railings, cwn moldings & recessed lght. Gourmet kit w/ cabinet bay, granite tops & Maytag. MBR is south facing & drenched in sunlight. Entertaining bsmnt has BA, lndry & leads to garaged pkg”
You can find more info here and photos here.
What do you think of the reno? Anyone ever heard of a chamberlain classic before? Does $559,000 sound reasonable for this 3 bed/3.5 bath?
I received the following note around 10:30pm Sat. night:
“Don’t know if you have heard about the shooting on 11th between irving and columbia. i just got home and saw the police having cordoned off the whole block, so i walked over and asked one of the police officers what was going on. he was really nice and friendly and told me that at around 8pm a “young guy” around 18 years old got shot running up 11th street. he said that the victim was not from the local neighborhood and that no neighbors or other bystanders got hurt.”
I haven’t seen a police report on this incident but will update as more info becomes available.
This rental is located at 1111 Columbia Rd, NW:
The Craigslist ad says:
“Located at 1111 (Columbia Rd) Columbia Heights, this one bedroom apartment is within immediate walking distance of the Columbia Heights metro station and everything that Columbia Heights has to offer. It has also been recently renovated. The rent includes water, and the tenant pays electric and gas. It is available immediately. There is also off street parking available for an extra cost. We are showing it tomorrow, Friday at 6pm, so please come see it.”
Does $1225 sound reasonable for this one bedroom?