LeDroit Park

Thurs. Afternoon Rental Option – Ledroit Park

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 1903 3rd Street, NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Bright and Spacious 2 bedroom/2.5 bathroom apartment located on Anna J. Cooper Circle in the heart of LeDroit Park. This historic renovation offers brand new everything and is ready for an immediate move-in.

Highlights of the apartment include:
Roughly 1,100 square feet of living space
Beautiful flooring throughout
Two closets in the entryway and plenty of storage
Powder Room
Eat-in kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances
Large Master Bedroom with walk-in closet and ensuite Bath
Large Second Bedroom with walk-in closet and ensuite Bath

Dimensions of the Master Bedroom: 14′ by 14′
Dimensions of the Bedroom #2: 10′ by 20′

The apartment is near public transportation and just five blocks to Metro.

LeDroit Park is a hip, well past up-and-coming, neighborhood with tree-lined streets tucked in between Bloomingdale and Shaw, a few blocks east of the U Street Corridor. Close to everything but secluded enough for privacy.”

I love this house. Does $2350 sound reasonable for this 2 bed/2 bath?

Attempted Sexual Assault in 500 block of Florida Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

On February 5, 2011, at approximately 3:30 a.m., a female complainant reported that a male subject forced his way into her home located in the 500 block of Florida Avenue, N.W. At that time, the male suspect attempted to sexually assault her. There is a lookout for a black male, weighing approximately 200lbs, 6’2” in height, wearing a black beanie on his head, dark hoodie, dark pants, and carrying a black back pack. Anyone with information is urged to please contact Detective Carmichael of the Metropolitan Police Sexual Assault Unit on 202/727-3700.

In addition, residents are reminded to always be aware of surroundings, avoid walking alone at night, and call 911 to report any suspicious activity. Thank you.

Ken’s Carryout No More?

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

Not too long ago you wrote a post judging Ken’s Carryout. I don’t live too far from it, and happened to walk by while a sign for something called Wincrest Commercial was being put up with zip ties, covering the Ken’s Carryout sign. You can’t see it in my blurry picture, but the sign has two 703 area code phone numbers listed on it. I haven’t seen Ken’s open since early December at the latest, so I wouldn’t be surprised to learn that Ken’s is no more, as this sign hanging would seem to indicate.”

Ken’s is located at 400 Florida Ave NW and when we judged them in Oct. ’10 we learned that it was already on the market for $249k. It looks like Wincrest could be a commercial real estate company. Whoever they are, I hope they keep this sweet mural.

Florida Coffee House Coming to Bloomingdale/Ledroit Park

By Prince Of Petworth

I’m happy to report that Bloomingdale/Ledroit Park/Truxton Circle residents will be getting a new coffee house very soon. The Florida Coffee House will be opening (hopefully) next Sat. at 220 Florida Ave, NW:


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I ran into one of the owners (who was super nice) and was able to get a sneak peek. It is a very small space that can probably fit about 15. There will be a few outdoor spaces available out back when the weather warms up. In addition to coffee, pastries and some other eats will also be available at the coffee house.

Local residents will recognize that this space is only 1 1/2 blocks away from the very well regarded Big Bear Cafe located at 1st and R St, NW.

The Florida Coffee House looks like it can become a very quaint neighborhood spot. I don’t think people will travel miles to visit, like some do for Big Bear, but I do think this new spot will serve the neighborhood(s) very well. I’m super eager to try out the coffee. And they’ll have free wifi too!

While final touches were ongoing at the time of my visit, you can see a couple of photos of the inside after the jump. (more…)

Beautiful Row House at 5th and Florida Ave, NW Getting Renovated

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to a reader for sending the heads up that this former beauty is currently getting fixed up. I’m not sure if it’ll be split into condos/apartments or a single family residence. But I’ll be sure to update as the renovation progresses.

I once noted that the looking at the basement apartment sign could instantly transport you back in time, so for posterity here it is one more time before it gets removed:

It’ll be great to see these awesome details come back to life:

Judging Restaurants – Zee’s Restaurant

By Prince Of Petworth

Zee’s restaurant opened up back in Nov. at 600 Florida Ave, NW in Ledroit Park. Today, the Post’s Tom Sietsema gives them a great review. I’m particularly eager to try this one out:

“Curried goat, cooked over a low fire until the meat is tender, is almost a meal for two when you factor in the accompanying lettuce salad, the chunky potatoes and the folded flatbread known as roti.”

Anyone else check them out yet? Another must order dishes? You can take a look at the inside and some photos of the menu here.

Horrible Fire in Bloomingdale/Ledroit Park Monday Afternoon

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Justin Burkhardt

“Dear PoP,

Horrible fire on the NE corner of 2nd and Thomas St, NW around 4pm Monday afternoon.


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I don’t know how it started or if there were people inside; haven’t seen anyone (civilians) be taken out; very scary and sad; under control but flames still teeming from the roof. It started in 1923 and spread to 1925; firemen burst into 1927 as well but not sure if that house (3rd from end) received damage from the fire. Scary.”

Another reader writes,

“All I know was that the fire started in the basement. No one was hurt; the person in the adjacent house was treated for minor smoke inhalation, as well as some of the firefighters.”


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Mon. Afternoon Rental Option – Anna J. Cooper Circle (Reader Request)

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

Not sure if you’ve run across this new rental property in that huge mansion on Anna J. Cooper Cir. Below is the Zillow result I found it listed. That house still continues to fascinate me.”

Awesome, I’m a huge fan of Anna J. Cooper Circle. We actually looked at the neighboring house in early Nov. which has some good history. Zillow lists the house for rent at:

Address: 1903 3rd St NW, Washington DC 20001
For Rent: $2,350/mo
2 Beds, 2.5 Baths, 1,100 sqft

It must be split up because that home looks way larger than 2 beds.

The 5pm Post – Dynamic Community Arts Organization in Shaw – CapoeiraDC

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

On the 600 block of Florida Avenue there is a dyanamic community arts organization called CapoeiraDC (www.capoeiradc.com). CapoeiraDC is a community-run nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering the Afro-Brazilian martial art of capoeira in the nation’s capital through classes, community outreach and access, and youth development. Capoeira is a unique blend of martial arts, dance, and music that evolved from the vibrant Afro-Brazilian culture.

We are the largest and longest standing capoeira contemporânea academy in the DC metro area. In addition to to offering seven adult Capoeira classes and two youth capoeira classes to nearly 100 students, we are committed to making Afro-Brazilian arts accessible to the community by offering free Capoeira and Samba workshops several times a year and teaching free Capoeira classes at afterschool and summer programs at the “Capoeira Spot” and in the Adams Morgan, Columbia Heights, Petworth, and Anacostia neighborhoods.”

Sounds great. I’m sure lots of folks have walked by this space dozens of times. Very cool to learn more about it. You can find more info here.

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