1515 17th Street, NW

From an email:

On September 4, local Micro-Roaster Vigilante Coffee is opening DC’s first gourmet coffee Pop-up Shop! It will be located at Mr. Yogato (17th and P) from 7 am – 10:00 am everyday and operate as a completely separate store. Vigilante will feature a full espresso bar, single origin pour overs, Cold Brew Iced coffee, and a quick cup option for those on the run.

Vigilante is the only DC micro-roaster to feature Hawaiian beans; instead of importing from South America, co-founder Chris Roessler travels to farms on 4 different Hawaiian Islands to find the best American-grown beans! He is officially a “local micro-roaster,” meaning he roasts the beans here in DC in very small batches (less than 5 pounds) as opposed to the normal 20+ pound batch!


Photo courtesy of Vigilante coffee



Former Post Office on 14th St, NW between Wallach and T Street in Logan Circle/U Street

The former T Street Post Office recently reopened in the Reeves Center at 14th and U Street, NW. Now the entire building is gone. Thanks to all who sent word. This will become a new building from Level2 Development at 1919 14th St, NW:

A mixed-use apartment community featuring seven stories with 144 studio and one-bedroom rental apartments, 1919 14th Street will offer chic, efficient floorplans with 9′ ceilings and floor to ceiling glass, and beautifully appointed interiors. Located in the bustling U Street neighborhood of downtown Washington, DC, the apartments offer efficient living and an urban lifestyle with the hottest restaurants, bars, boutique shops and public transportation just steps away. The project’s design combines a modern glass structure with elements of a brick warehouse to complement the architecture of the U Street Historic District. Level 2 is developing 1919 14th Street in partnership with Keener Squire Properties.


Rendering via Level2 development

Updates as construction progresses. In the meantime check out the demo:

Also the future Matchbox next door at 14th and T Street, NW is making nice progress:


Thanks to a reader for sending word that the ‘Before I Die…’ project was being removed from 14th Street in Logan Circle on Saturday.  Back in early May we first saw the cool project, Before I Die…, outside the new restaurant (Parc Deux) to the former laundry at 14th and Q St, NW. In late May I wondered if the project had started to become an eyesore. At any rate, the demo on the old laundry building seems to be nearly complete – stay tuned for updates as construction progresses.


This rental is located at 1444 Church Street, NW:


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The listing says:

“Great large open unit in “The Metro” on Church St. 2bed & den with 2 full bath, patio, parking.Very well maintained modern building. Easy commute to downtown DC. If you like having everything around you convenient this just might be the condo for you. Close to everything! whole food, vida, starbucks!! Vacant and ready to move in.”

This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $3,800/Mo.


This rental is located at 1821 15th Street, NW:


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The listing says:

“2-bed/2/bath condo for rent in boutique 4-unit building located in wonderful Logan Circle. Unit has three exposures and is flooded with natural light. Finishes include granite counters, hardwood flooring, stainless steal appliances, and recessed lighting. Building was built in 2010. Off-street parking and security system are included. Available for immediate move-in. Also known as 1467 Swann St.”

This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $3,600/Mo.



1415 P Street, NW

Their Web site says:

Well into its thirty-fifth year of operation, the New Vegas Lounge is a Washington, DC institution preceded by its reputation for great music. The Out of Town Blues Band is comprised of lead vocalists Jimmy Johnson and the venerable Dr. Blues as well as a 7-piece rhythm and blues band that includes a saxophonist, trumpeter, keyboardist, percussionist, and a bass & lead guitarist. It is comprised of an eclectic group of professional road musicians who have worked in the past with the likes of the late great Wilson Pickett, Gene Chandler, The Delfonics, Solomon Burke, Heat Wave, and Johnny Taylor, just to name a few.

As the flagship band for Dr. Blues Productions, The Out of Town Blues Band has worked with a number of national acts including having served as the back up band for The Delfonics, the late Wilson Pickett, and Stephen Stills (of Crosby, Stills & Nash).

They have also had the honor of having been chosen to play at three inaugural balls including one for President George W. Bush as well as former President William J. Clinton. They have also performed at over 500 weddings including a recent wedding for a White House staffer.

Read an interview with Dr. Blues, here.


This rental is located at 1621 12th Street, NW:


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The listing says:

“Large 2BR Plus DEN, 1836 SQ FT CONDO IN THE HEART OF LOGAN WITH 2 OUTDOOR TERRACES AND PARKING ON 2 LEVELS, HIGH CEILINGS & FLOOR TO CEILING WINDOWS PROVIDE LIGHT RILLED ROOMS. DESIGNER BRIE HUSTED CREATED A GORGEOUS SPACE WITH UNIQUE ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES AND FINISHES, BAMBOO FLOORING, BUILTINS, ABUDANT STORAGE, LUXE BATHS,2 OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING SPACES-APPT ONLY-OWNER OCCUPIED”

This 2 bed/2.5 bath is going for $4,900/Mo.


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