Eckington

Today’s Rental is a “light-filled 2BR in Victorian Corner Unit”

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 1845 North Capitol Street, NE. The Craigslist ad says:

“$2600 / 2br – 950ft2 – Beautiful, light-filled 2BR in Victorian Corner Unit

950 sqft; 2 BR/1 BA; elevated 1st floor of beautiful Victorian corner unit with turret and bay; large windows in all rooms let in tons of light; open floor plan; exposed brick; entire building features top-rate soundproofed floors and ceilings; low-e windows with security glass. Top-notch finishes and amenities, including hardwood floors; Italian tiles; central HVAC; island kitchen with granite counter tops; stainless steel appliances; full-size LG washer & dryer; decorative fireplace; recessed lights; top-down/bottom-up cellular shades; modern ceiling fans & light fixtures. . . (more…)

“The group of around 7 girls pushed the victim down on the sidewalk, and repeatedly kicked and punched her in the face and body.”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

A woman was physically attacked on 2nd St. between T St and Seaton Place NE across the street from McKinley. The assault took place around 11:30 PM EST Saturday night, one block from the victims’ home. She was walking from T St towards Seaton when a group of girls came running from behind and forcefully pushed her to the ground.

Although they were girls, this was no child’s play. The group of around 7 girls pushed the victim down on the sidewalk, and repeatedly kicked and punched her in the face and body. There was no provocation prior to the incident whatsoever, no words were spoken, no name calling. They just came running full speed behind and pushed her down and started attacking. They did NOT ask for money, however, they did grab her cell phone after it fell out of her pocket during the assault. A police report has been filed. (more…)

Today’s Rental is a “dramatic renovation that honors the architectural elegance of the building”

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 230 Rhode Island Ave, NE. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1881 / 1br – 3rd & Rhode | Newly Renovated | Historic

This gorgeous community is located on the southeast corner of Rhode Island Ave. NE and 3rd Street. 3rd and Rhode is a historic building with a dramatic renovation that honors the architectural elegance of the building, while modernizing its interiors. As we finalize our renovation, we are offering amazing move-in specials.

UTILITIES COVERED:
-Water, Trash, Sewer
-Residents are responsible for: cooking gas, electricity, and cable/internet

APARTMENT FEATURES: (more…)

Today in Hawks around Town – Hold your small children and pets tightly – Parakeet!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to James for sending this beautiful beast from Eckington.

If you spot a hawk or any other bird of prey or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

Qualia Coffee’s 2nd Location Still Coming to Eckington – Soon(ish)

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Lauren for sending:

“Coming soon signs for Qualia have been up for at least a few weeks at Harry Thomas Way and Eckington Place NE (bottom of the Gale apt. complex).”

The owner of Qualia tells me that while construction has been completed they are still working on the permitting process. Stay tuned for an opening date in the near(ish) future!

Qualia‘s original Petworth shop is located at 3917 Georgia Ave, NW.

Whoa – Eckington Just Got Some Delicious Looking Sandwiches

By Prince Of Petworth

Wait a second, how am I only hearing about Yang Market [138 U St NE] now?!?!? Well better late than never cause this sandwich looks freaking amazing.

“Sammys the size of your head are coming to @yangmarketne & they are insanely delish.”

Someone please report back on if they are as delicious as they look!!


Yang Market mural in progress at 138 U St, NE by @crubens01 via Facebook

Carbque in Eckington this Morning

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader reports this was spotted “across the street from the SiriusXM building. Took it at 8:57. Police were there, fire fighters showed up at 5 minutes later and got it under control” “

“We are certain we have bed bugs!”

By Prince Of Petworth

bedbugs

“Dear PoPville,

We are certain we have bed bugs! Not too many…yet. A couple live ones today but no other real signs except for a some bites that have been going on for the last few weeks.

Not sure if they’re coming from one of our next door neighbors, which are both group houses (with landlords that aren’t rolling in dough) or from our frequent travel. Could have come in with our dog from boarding or the dog park… But the origin doesn’t matter as much as the solution – except the neighbors aren’t going to pay to remediate based on our experiences (nor should they) so any solution that costs a lot and leaves us open to reinfestation seems silly.

We are planning on bagging the box spring and mattress, washing and drying the hell out of bedding, vacuuming, etc etc. Seems like a decent path to at least try… (more…)

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