Columbia Heights

Red Derby Getting a Roof Deck!

By Prince Of Petworth

We first learned back in April ’09 that Red Derby (3718 14th St. NW at Quincy) was looking to get a roof deck.

Thanks to a reader for the heads up – permits have been issued, construction has begun and I’m told the progress is advancing ahead of schedule! You can see there is a huge gap in the ceiling:

The bar will be closed Wed. for more construction updates. I’m told that in addition to a deck, there will also be a bar on the roof and it will have a similar configuration to the one on the first floor. If all goes according to schedule the new roof deck should be open by the first week of August.

And let’s give big props to those working and supporting the Derby while construction is ongoing because when I stopped by Tues. night there was no air conditioning. I will gladly patronize the Derby in 90 plus degree heat without a/c if we are rewarded with a roof deck!


Stairs to the roof likely to go where the closet above is now

Tues. Afternoon Rental Option – Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 1304 Park Road, NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Large English Basement Apartment in an ideal setting. Just one and a half blocks from the Columbia heights Metro. Super Safeway on the corner, with multiple shopping and dining experiences within close walking distance. This apartment has two entrances, parquet hardwood floors, gas fireplace, washer/dryer/ air-conditioning and small shared patio area. Tenant(s) share water bill with household above. Tenant(s) also required to pay gas and electric.”

I’m a huge fan of this location. Do you think $1250 sounds reasonable for this basement apartment?

Cardozo High School to get Renovated

By Prince Of Petworth

From CM Jim Graham:

“Good news, the design RFP for the reconstruction of Cardozo High School has been issued. A prebidders conference will be held this week. This is the key first step in the restoration and rehabilitation of this great high school building , located at 13th and Clifton since 1915. The athletic field has already been restored.”

Mr. T in DC showed us a postcard of what the school then Central High School, today Cardozo, looked like back in 1926.

Meridian Pint Opening Date Update

By Prince Of Petworth

I’ve been getting lots of emails about when folks can indulge in the table taps at at Meridian Pint opening soon at 11th and Park Road, NW. While they were shooting for a June 17th opening obviously that didn’t happen. As with many bars around town there are some last minute permit/inspection issues. My understanding is that the new opening date will be in the next 2 weeks. It’s gonna be a long 2 weeks but I suspect it’ll be worth the wait. Stay tuned for a new post when an exact opening date is set in stone…

Take a Break from a Group Home and Dog Sit in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user D©Bloom

“Dear PoP,

In my group house days I was always eager for a chance to pet-sit for friends as a way to enjoy a night or two alone, enjoy their generally better amenities like cable TV and hot tubs and maybe explore a new neighborhood. I know there are a lot of group-house people on this site, so now that I have the house, the dog and the amenities myself, I’m looking to find someone who might like to do the same.

I just posted on Craigslist under “housing swap” so anyone can contact me that way. (Or just type “dog sit prince of petworth” in the search craigslist box.”

This sounds pretty cool. But just to be clear, this is from a reader and you will be dog sitting a dog, not the prince of petworth.

Wed. Afternoon Rental Option – Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 1451 Park Road NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“410 sq ft Studio on the 3rd floor.

All newly renovated luxury kitchen with:
Stainless steel appliances that include
Refrigerator, Washer-Dryer Combo, Electrci Stove,
Dishwasher.
Granite Counters
All new decroative bathroom tile
All plumbing and fixtures
New vanity with marble top.
New maple wood floors
New light fixtures
New paint.
New blinds
Central Air and Heat- all electric no gas.

Secured building
Secuirty Guard 6 nights a week
Cameras
Elevator building
Laundry room on first floor”

Does $1201 sound reasonable for this studio?

Going – Books and Clothing

By Prince Of Petworth

The Christian Science Bookstore (I think it was a bookstore) has been vacated at 1405 Park Road, NW. It’s a small storefront so it’ll be interesting to see what will move into this space.

And Up Against the Wall clothing store has closed up at 2301 Georgia Ave, NW. Though I think they still have a Georgetown location at 3219 M St, NW. City Paper’s Housing Complex noted that retail on lower Georgia Ave was pretty sad. It really is amazing that having Howard University nearby wouldn’t support a more vibrant retail scene.

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