Eckington

Man Shot in Back After Resisting Robbery in Adams Morgan, Man Shot in Head in Eckington

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From MPD:

Early this morning, at approximately 3:00 AM, 3 suspects in a gray or silver Dodge approached 2 citizens with a gun in the 2300 block of Ontario Rd. NW, and demanded their money. One of the citizens resisted the demands by the suspects and was shot in the upper back by one of the suspects. All 3 suspects then fled in their vehicle northbound on Ontario Rd. NW. Nothing was obtained during the robbery. The injured citizen was taken to a local hospital where he is being treated for his injuries, and is considered to be in fair condition. The second citizen was not injured. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Third District Detective’s office on 202-673-6915 or 202-727-9099.


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@IAFF36 tweeted:

“Shooting (230am) – unit blk S St NE – male shot in head, treated & transported to trauma center, life threatening”

Update from MPD:

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting which occurred in the Unit block of S Street, Northeast.

On Saturday, May 18, 2013 at approximately 3:20 am, units from the Fifth District responded to the sound of gunshots report in the Unit block of S Street, Northeast. Upon their arrival, they located an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Personnel from DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services transported the victim to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

The decedent is identified as 21-year-old Dontel Price of Northeast, Washington, DC.

The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons wanted for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.

MPD Reports Sexual Assaults in Eckington, Carver/Langston and Pleasant Plains, Suspect Arrested in Pleasant Plains Case.

By Prince Of Petworth


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The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect wanted in connection with a First Degree Sexual Assault and Burglary which occurred in the 1900 block of Lincoln Road, NE.

On Sunday, April 14, 2013, at approximately 3:45 am, an adult female received a knock at her door. Upon answering, an unknown male asked to use the telephone, at which time the victim agreed. Once inside, she was sexually assaulted by the suspect.

The suspect is described as a black male, 5’8” to 5’10” in height, dark complexion, short hair, with no facial hair. He was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, and khaki pants.

Anyone who has knowledge of this case, knows the identity of the suspect or sees him, should take no action, but should immediately call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.

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Fri. Afternoon Rental Option – Eckington

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 219 T Street, NE:


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The listing says:

“Location, location, location!!! Beautifully updated condo is just a few minute’s walk to 2 Metros, the Metropolitan Branch Trail, shopping, and restaurants. The unit includes washer/dryer, Jacuzzi tub, extra storage, bike storage, and access to the roof top deck. Pets considered case by case. EZ 2 show!”

This 2 bed/ 1 bath is going for $1,700/Mo.

Fri. Afternoon Rental Option – Edgewood

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 330 Rhode Island Avenue, NE:


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The listing says:

“BUILDER’S MODELwhen this was new. Penthouse level, sunny two separate MBR with private baths.Washer/dryer in unit,bike storage.Pets welcome.Gas/water included in rent. Walk to NY Ave. METRO, shops, restaurants. Avail.Feb.1 EASY to show.”

This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $1,895/Mo.

Dear PoPville – When Selling a House What is more important – Historical Details or an Open Floor Plan? Any Realtor recommendations for the former?

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Vileinist

Dear PoPville,

I have a 1912 Wardman rowhome in Eckington, designed by Albert Beers, 10 minutes from Big Bear and Rustik, on the G8 and 80 bus routes, about 12 minutes from Rhode Island Ave Metro Station. We’ve renovated but have kept all of the original details like trim, built-ins and parqkay floors. The house is spacious, move in ready, with a large yard and two parking spaces. We’re thinking of selling, but the realtor thinks that no one’s interested in houses with original character, and recommends pricing it well below other updated homes that have open floor plans and no original details, because she assumes that someone’s going to want to do a major upgrade. Is she right? Is no one interested in a historically interesting home? If he’s wrong, does anyone know of a DC realtor who specializes in selling homes with original character that aren’t a top of line upgrade?

Fri. Afternoon Rental Option – Eckington

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 31 Florida Avenue, NE:


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The listing says:

“Very Spacious four bedrooms two full and two half baths with a fully finished basement. In the newly rivatilized florida ave NE. Walk to shopping, Metro Bus and Train, Walk to Union Station and Capitol Hill, Walk to Bus Terminal and DC farmers Market. Priced to rent quickly. Dual Zone use.”

This 4 BD/2 Full, 2 Half BA is going for $2,800/Mo.

Metropolitan Overlook Condominiums Coming to Eckington

By Prince Of Petworth


1831 2nd Street NE

From a press release:

2nd Street Community Partners, a joint-venture between Ward 5 real estate developers The Menkiti Group and Dantes Partners, announces construction will begin on Metropolitan Overlook – a sleek, modern residential condominium community in the Eckington neighborhood. The project is a rehabilitation of an existing 37-unit apartment building that has stood vacant for more than two decades.

A groundbreaking ceremony will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at the building site, 1831 2nd Street NE. Members of the press and local community are encouraged to attend.

Metropolitan Overlook will feature a mixture of market rate, workforce and affordable for sale condominium units. By joining forces with DC-based non-profit City First Homes, 2nd Street Community Partners has guaranteed that 11 of the 37 units will remain affordable in perpetuity. City First Homes will provide ongoing stewardship and support for affordable unit owners.

“We are committed to creating workforce and affordable housing of the highest quality – housing that is on par with market rate units across the District,” said Bo Menkiti, founder and chief executive of The Menkiti Group. “With this project, we intend to raise the bar on what is achievable in workforce and affordable housing and set new expectations in the marketplace.”

The development team acquired the building through a property disposition agreement with the District’s Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). A solicitation for development proposals was advertised to the public by DHCD in October 2010.

“The development of this project fits our mission to create and preserve affordable housing options for District residents or people interested in making this city their home,” said DHCD Director Michael P. Kelly. “As housing prices increase, our long term goal is to provide homeownership opportunities that remain accessible for low- to moderate-income households.”

The project was designed by Miner Feinstein Architects in collaboration with Indigo Engineering, M. A. Design Group, ReStl Designers and Capitol Engineering Group. Additional consulting services for the project were provided by Compass Design and Development and CDKM Consulting. The General Contractor is Keystone Plus Construction.

Homicide at 4th and V St, NE Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

At about 9:30 pm Wednesday, October 31, police were called to the area near 4th and V Sts., NE, for the sounds of gunshots.

At the corner at corner of 4th and V, they found an adult male who had been shot.

The man was dead at the scene and homicide and 5D detectives are working on the case.

We ask that anyone who may have heard or seen anything, or who may have any information at all, call our Command Center at 727-9099.

Thurs. Afternoon Rental Option – Eckington

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 314 V Street, NE:


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The listing says:

“Bright open unit. Hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances with maple cabinets. Recessed lighting and high ceilings. Washer & dryer in basement (free usage) and home is blocks away from the metro (Redline: Rhode Island/Brentwood). This is a wonderful unit. Don’t miss out on an excellent opportunity. All utilities included as a possible option”

This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $1,100/Mo.

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