H Street NE

H Street Playhouse Space to Become a Crossfit DC in Spring of 2014

By Prince Of Petworth

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1365 H Street, NE

From an email:

“It’s fitting, we think, that the newest addition to H Street comes from the oldest CrossFit affiliate in the DC Metro area: CrossFit DC. It’s with great pride that we announce the opening of our second CrossFit affiliate inside the historic 4500 square-foot space at 1365 H Street NE, formerly occupied by H Street Playhouse.

CrossFit DC was the first CrossFit affiliate to open in the DC-Metro area back in 2005 – one of the first 50 in the world, actually. But beyond our history, what really sets us apart is how we apply our knowledge and experience. We emphasize coaching and community above all else. Everyone who comes through our doors is treated as an equal, regardless of background or ability, and workouts are designed to be accessible to members from all walks of life. What we’ll bring to H Street is far more than just a gym; ours is a professional strength and conditioning training center with an emphasis on fun, challenging workouts and community through fitness.

We anticipate opening our doors in early Spring of 2014, and look forward to becoming a great neighbor and a vital part of the H Street community – whether by sponsoring charity events, partnering with local businesses, or simply maintaining a high-quality facility that channels the vibe of the neighborhood.”

H Street, NE Closures between North Capitol and 5th St, NE from Dec. 6 – 19th

By Prince Of Petworth

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From DDOT:

“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has announced the DC Streetcar construction team will implement intermittent closures of the eastbound and westbound lanes of H Street, NE between North Capitol Street, NE and 5th Street, NE starting on Friday, December 6, 2013 through Thursday, December 19, 2013. The closures are needed for the installation of overhead catenary system (OCS) and to complete the permanent traffic barrier at the Western Turnaround.

To mitigate traffic impacts, crews will attempt to maintain one direction of traffic; however, there will be occasional simultaneous eastbound and westbound closures. With the exception of a two-day period for the installation of contact wire (1/2 day closure in each direction), crews will attempt to limit the closures to one direction per day.

For any combination of closures, local traffic will be permitted access to/from the Union Station garage and Kaiser loading dock entrance. Traffic Control Officers (TCO) will be present to assist with pedestrian movements, to direct vehicles in and out of the garage, and to control traffic at H Street, NE and North Capitol Street, NE.

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Pho Bar and Grill For Lease on H Street for $10,500 per month

By Prince Of Petworth

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1360 H Street, NE

Frozen Tropics noted and a reader also sends word that the Pho Bar and Grill space on H Street is now for lease:

“Approximately 1,800 sqaure feet available for 10,500 per month plus passthrough charges. No tenant improvements needed. Restaurant on 1st floor and bar on 2nd floor. Liquor License is included. The H Street Corridor/North Capitol Hill area has established itself as one of the best submarkets in DC for the restaurants and bar business. The renaissance of H Street is exemplified by the recent Whole Foods lease announcement and the City’ s recent investment of $65M in aesthetic improvements to streetscape. Former Pho Bar Restaurant Property Type: Restaurant Available: For Lease Address: 1360 H Street NE”

In early October we noted that Pho Bar and Grill had closed for “renovation and training”.  We judged them back in Dec. 2012 (they opened in Oct. 2011.)

Photo from PoPville – Then and Now

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user NCinDC

NCinDC writes:

“A commercial building located at 804 H Street NE in the Near Northeast (H Street corridor) of Washington, D.C. Built in 1890, the property originally served as a private residence. It was later converted into Peoples Drug Store No. 5 where apparently they always sold the best. (here’s additional historic photos of this Peoples location) The left photo was taken sometime in the 1910s by the National Photo Company (via the Library of Congress). The building on the far left in the old photo was replaced with a bank building in 1921 while the building on the far right was probably destroyed during the 1968 riots.”

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Ticketing to Begin on H Street Dec. 1st if You Park “within a streetcar guide-way or adjacent to a streetcar platform”

By Prince Of Petworth

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I spotted some of the warning violations last weekend, real ticketing starts Dec. 1st. From DC Streetcar:

“District law prohibits parking, stopping or standing a vehicle on or within a streetcar guide-way or adjacent to a streetcar platform. A vehicle in violation of this law shall be subject to fine and removal or impounding. The streetcar guide-way is defined as the area where streetcars operate, including the concrete track slab the tracks rest on.

Streetcar vehicles will be on the H Street/Benning Road Corridor soon to test and train for passenger service. Cars parked outside of the lines, including illegally double-parked vehicles, will impede the streetcar, delay service along the line, and result in a ticket and/or tow for your vehicle.

Real ticketing will start in December.

Be safe and smart when parking, and remember: STAY WITHIN THE LINES.

For more information call 855-413-2954.”

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H Street Getting a Huge New Sports Bar – Sin Bin Sports Bar & Restaurant

By Prince Of Petworth

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1336 H Street, NE

More big news for H Street – a liquor license application posted outside 1336 H Street, NE (across from Rock and Roll Hotel) says Sin Bin Sports Bar & Restaurant is coming:

“Restaurant serving an array of appetizers entrees, burgers and sandwiches with seats for 200 patrons. Total occupancy load of 400. Entertainment endorsement to include dancing and cover charge and summer garden with 50 seats.”

Updates as construction progresses.

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Props to the Cops – Suspect Arrested after Robbing Victim at Knifepoint on H Street Bus

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user KJinDC

From MPD:

“On Saturday, November 16, 2013 at approximately 9:45 PM, a complainant reported that he was the victim of a Robbery. The complainant reported that while on a Metro bus in the 1200 block of H Street, NE. A suspect approached him, produced a knife and demanded his property. After obtaining the complainant’s property the suspect left the scene. The complainant observed an Officer in the 1200 block of H Street and advised him about what had just happened. The officer immediately gave a description of the suspect to other officers in the PSA. Within moments a suspect was stopped and after an investigation by Detectives from the First District the suspect was placed under arrest for Robbery.”

Overhead Wires for Street Cars Getting Installed on H Street Tomorrow

By Prince Of Petworth

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From DDOT:

“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has announced the DC Streetcar construction team will begin installing head span wire along the H/Benning corridor on Wednesday, November 13, 2013. Well into the final stage of construction along H/Benning, the hanging of head spans marks a milestone in the timeline for delivering streetcars to the H/Benning corridor in December to begin their official in-traffic safety testing process.

Motorists should be aware that rolling closures up and down H Street, NE will be implemented to facilitate this installation. At approximately 7:00 am on Wednesday, November 13, 2013, the construction team will begin installing each section of head span wire from the south side of H Street, NE to the north side, between 3rd Street, NE and 14th Street, NE. Each closure will take approximately 2-3 minutes, stopping traffic going eastbound and westbound as the construction team moves along the corridor hanging wire.

The thin, stainless-steel wire supports the contact wires that will power the streetcars. Once the head span wire has been installed and safe connections are made to Overhead Catenary System (OCS) hardware and poles, all lanes will be reopened. Contact wire will be strung in the next phase of work and an additional notice will be sent out at that time.

Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the installation of head span wire. DDOT and WMATA are working together to make certain their level of service is maintained along the corridor.

The construction team will make every effort to mitigate impacts to parking during this work. The continued support and patience of the community is essential in order to meet this aggressive completion schedule. We ask that motorists and pedestrians use caution as they travel through or near the work zone, and follow all restrictions.”

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