These two homes, 3004 13th St. above and 2719 13th St. below, have been shells/eyesores for a quite a while. They are looking really good now. Making one of my favorite streets in the city even nicer. Which style do you like better?
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Columbia Heights
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I’ve been obsessed with these “prison doors” on the 2500 block of 13th St, NW for a few years now. I was surprised to see that one of them had been removed.
Think the white one works better?
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Photo from PoPville flickr user rosiedawn
A reader writes:
“Last night around 6:30pm, the CH Giant was evacuated due to some fire alarms. Carts and baskets left strewn throughout the store. Fire Trucks came and left. I waited at Sticky Fingers for sanity to resume then moseyed back on over. I was told the store was closed due to malfunctioning sprinkler system and “too bad”. So I got my parking receipt stamped and left, sans the groceries I had spent nearly an hour collecting and then waiting to pay for in astronomical lines. On my way out of the garage I notice that all of a sudden folks are going back in to shop. This was almost immediately after a police officer and store employee told me they were closed down by the fire department. What the heck happened here?”
Anyone experience this as well?
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This home is located at 1017 Fairmont Street, NW:
The flier says:
“Totally Renov 3-Lvl Brick TH * 3-Bdrms 3-Full Baths Master Bdrm Suite w/ Jacuzzi & Closet Sp Galore Gourmet/Chef’s Kit 42″Cabs SS Appl Granite Counter Tops Open Sp Flr Plan w/ Surround Sounds HW Flrs Hi-Ceilings w/ Recessed Lighting CAC & Heating & Washer/Dryer Rr Priv Fenced Garden Designer Stair Railing Skylites Galore”
You can find more info and photos here.
I was surprised to learn that this was a 3 bedroom. From the outside I thought it would only have 2 bedrooms. What do you think of the renovation itself? Does $449,995 sound reasonable for this 3 bed/3bath?
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Back in November of 2008 we were expecting the arrival of Guatemala Bakery at 3531 14th Street, NW. Sadly this weekend the inevitable was confirmed. Fortunately SweetTime bakery is still open a few storefronts away at 3535 14th Street, NW.
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“Dear PoP,
I just walked past the gorgeous mural on Irving in between 11th and 13th and noticed that some jerkwad spray painted my favorite part! I’m so pissed!
Here’s wishing that 2010 is better than 2009.”
Very upsetting. It also appears that the mural at Bloombars on nearby 11th Street was also tagged, though already fixed.
From a Bloombars Facebook message:
“Some of you may have heard the unfortunate news that the mural on the side of our space was defaced by gang tags. It is sad bit of news that everyone does not share the same appreciation for something that brought so much joy to the neighborhood.
Your gut reaction might be anger and disappointment. But we ask that you set aside those feelings and see this as an opportunity to focus attention on one of the greatest challenges facing our community—young people choosing unproductive and destructive ways to spend their time.
It begs the question: Do you believe there are enough creative and productive alternatives for young people that support their growth and development?
If your answer was no, we ask that you explore ways that you can help lend some of your time to address this challenge—A challenge that will not go away with letters to elected officials or complaints to the police.
As you know, BloomBars has been working to be a part of the solution. Our most recent efforts include programming like Guitars not Guns and Poetry in the Morning. And with your support, ideas, and resources, we hope to offer many more opportunities for youth in 2010. In addition, we would love for our space to serve as a meeting place where you can engage your neighbors in a dialog about this and other challenges facing our community, so be on the lookout for an invitation to our first organized community forum.
It’s important to note that there are also several other organizations here in Columbia Heights whose footsteps we follow, like the Latin American Youth Center, and the Emergence Community Arts Collective. We hope you will also look for ways to support these fantastic organizations.
Back to the issue of the gang tags. I’ve spoken to Joel Bergner, the muralist, who has offered to fix the damage. We’re also bouncing around ideas to create a program to introduce the youth who have been doing the tagging to art of murals. But again, these efforts can only be successful with your support.”
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Thanks to a reader for sending these incredible photos from the alley between Monroe and Park, taken about 4am on Friday.
Thanks to a reader for sending:
“We have a water main break at the 1500 block of Spring Place NW. Residents notified WASA’s emergency line at 8 PM on December 30 and have been without water since 9 PM on December 30. WASA began digging up the street at 8 AM, December 31.
It is a sewer and main line break, “very bad” in WASA’s words.”
From WASA:
“So right now, we have both a water main and sewer break. Spring Place between 16th and Perry is shut down in order to facilitate repairs. Our Water Services Foreman said that crews are working hard to restore water today.”
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I’ve mentioned these buildings on 15th Street, NW just north of Meridian Hill/Malcolm X park before. A few months ago there was some scaffolding up and I’ve eagerly been awaiting to see the results. I think it looks great. This whole property is incredible. Due to the trees it’s hard to get a picture of the entire property so these photos don’t totally do it justice…
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“Dear PoP,
Just wanted to take a second to give two thumbs up for the new nail place at 14th and Park. The store is clean and pleasantly decorated, the staff know what they’re doing and are customer service oriented, and the prices are in line with DC standards ($32 for a mani/pedi). I’m sitting in the fabulous massage chair right now and couldn’t be happier! A great addition for Columbia Heights.”