Kingman Park

“We have a developer in our neighborhood who came in and flipped a house on only two postcard permits.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I am interested to know if any of your readers have suggestions on how to handle a situation. We have a developer in our neighborhood (Kingman Park) who came in and flipped a house on only two postcard permits. This includes adding two full bathrooms, an HVAC, moving the main plumbing line and shifting the entire kitchen, moving the electrical, gas, and plumbing. After complaining to DCRA for almost a month, during which time the house was actually listed on the market/came under contract, the city finally issued a Stop Work Order.

DCRA assured us that the realtor would have to make the Stop Work Order known to the new potential buyer, but honestly we are not sure. Since the order has been put on the house, the developer has covered the windows and started doing work again inside the house. (more…)

District Bowl coming to Kingman Park

By Prince Of Petworth


15th and D Street, NE. Photo by Barred in DC

Back in July we noted that K Burger had already closed after only being open for a few months here.

Thanks to Barred in DC for the update:

“Something called “District Bowl” (captioned “Urban Eatery”) to the former Far East Taco, then briefly K-Burger, space in Hill East near 15th and D NE”

Updates as we learn more.

15 Year Old Shot and Killed around 1pm near Nats Park; Shooting Homicide around 9:45pm in Kingman Park

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Shortly after 1pm today, we received a call for gunshots heard in the vicinity of the 1300 block of Half Street, SW. Our officers were in the area and responded to the block. We located a male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the court yard area. He was ultimately pronounced dead and our Homicide Unit assumed the investigation. As of now we have a look out for a black male, thin in stature, wearing dark clothing.

We ask that anyone with information or video regarding this incident call us immediately and share that with us. Please call 202-727-9099 or text us at 50411. As always information leading to the successful prosecution of homicide cases may be eligible for rewards up to $25,000.”

NBC Washington reported: “A 15-year-old boy (Thomas Johnson) was shot and killed near Nationals Park Wednesday afternoon, hours before thousands of Nats fans were set to attend a playoffs watch party at the stadium.”


via google maps

From MPD:

“On Wednesday October 9, 2019 at approximately 2143 hours police officers from the Fifth District responded to a call for a shooting on the 1600 block of Rosedale St NE. Once on scene the officers located two adult male who had sustained traumatic injuries and were unconscious and not responsive. This is an active investigation being conducted by detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department Violent Crimes Bureau. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact MPD at 202-727-9099.”

4:40pm “at least one of the vehicles was firing a gun as the cars traveled West on D Street NE”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Councilmember Charles Allen

From MPD:

“Earlier today at approximately 4:40 PM there was the sound of gunshots in the area of 21st Street and D Street NE. An on scene investigation revealed that two vehicles were involved and occupant(s) of at least one of the vehicles was firing a gun as the cars traveled West on D Street NE. The crime scene stretched from 21st and D Streets NE to 15th and D Streets NE. (more…)

“a stray bullet penetrated the front door of her home and she was injured when the round grazed her”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“On Thursday August 29th at approximately 2312 hours in the 700 block 19th St NE- The victim, an adult female reported to Fifth District Officers that she was inside of her residence when there were sounds of gunshots outside on the street. V-1 reports that a stray bullet penetrated the front door of her home and was injured when the round grazed her right side . V-1 was treated on the scene by DC FEMS and transported to an area hospital for additional treatment and is in stable condition. The Fifth District Detectives Office is actively investigating this crime.”

“Looks like K Burger is Gone”

By Prince Of Petworth


15th and D Street, NE

Thanks to m. for sending: “Stopped by K Burger on Friday to find the doors locked, with two additional food trucks parked and shuttered out front. Google maps says they are permanently closed.”

Were there any fans of K Burger?

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