This is one of the reasons I love PoPville – I got almost a dozen photos from readers this morning all saying that work had begun at Parc Deux coming to Logan Circle. Thanks everyone!
This reader notes:
“Looks like they are finding out what was underneath that plywood exterior.”
Great news for a beautiful 70 degree day! While Standard reopened on March 1st at the corner of 14th and S St, NW I just realized a new (to me) addition. I knew they’d been planning on adding more tables but I was psyched to see they were finally there:
Dear PoPville,
I’ve noticed the infamous homeless guy who was living on the outside of the run down laundry building is no longer there. Do you think they could be ready to start construction on the rumored restaurant there? Additionally, there’s no trespassing signs on the window and PepCo was at the building two weeks ago doing work.
I also noticed the homeless man, Michael and things had been removed:
In early Feb. we learned that a Voluntary Agreement has been signed paving the way for construction to begin on the new restaurant by Stephen Starr to be called Parc Deux. Looks like things are indeed moving forward. They’ve also applied for an outdoor seating area. We’ll revisit as construction progresses.
This rental is located at 1301 Vermont Ave NW:
The listing says:
“Beautiful efficiency available in Logan Circle!
1301 Vermont Ave NW washington DC has a Walk Score of 97. This location is a Walker’s Paradise which means daily errands do not require a car. This address is in the Logan Circle neighborhood in Washington D.C., which has a neighborhood Walk Score of 95.
You can walk to coffee at Ghana Cafe LLC and buy groceries at Mi Bendicion.
Nearby restaurants include Teak Wood Group Inc, Birch & Barley, and Yums II Inc.
Nearby parks and schools include Mary McLeod Bethune Council House and Thomson Elementary School.
This address is a Rider’s Paradise and has a Transit Score of 100. There are 79 nearby routes: 74 bus, 5 rail. The closest transit routes are the 52 Bus, the 63 Bus, and the 52 Bus.
Harwood Floors
Utilities Included except electric
Bike Room
On-site Laundry Facility
Incredible Neighborhood
The Eddystone offers spacious apartments with hardwood floors and updated kitchens. The building is conveniently located downtown at Thomas Circle.”
This efficiency is going for $1525.
This rental is located at 1101 L St, NW:
The listing says:
“Charming one bedroom in superb location. Freshly painted and ready for occupancy. Wonderful mid rise building close to all Metro lines, downtown. Close to shopping, restaurants. Sorry no pets and no smokers. Minimum one year lease. Good credit report required Owner/Agent.”
This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $1,600/Mo.
A reader writes:
“Major fire activity at the Pulp/Rue 14/Standard bldg. ladder up to the roof, hoses, the whole thing.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user fromcaliw/love
From DDOT:
On Thursday, February 23, at approximately 10 am, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will temporarily power down the traffic control signals located at Logan Circle in Northwest Washington. The signals will be turned off for several hours to allow technicians to upgrade the traffic control signalization system.
Logan Circle is located at the intersection of 13th Street, P Street, Rhode Island Avenue and Vermont Avenue, NW.
Traffic control officers will be onsite to direct traffic through this area. Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians approaching and traveling through the circle are urged to use caution. Travelers may also want to consider alternate routes to avoid delays.
Hipchickindc is a licensed real estate broker. She is the founder of 10 Square Team and is affiliated with Keller Williams Capital Properties. 10 Square Team is a princeofpetworth.com advertiser. Unless specifically noted, neither she nor the company that she is affiliated with represented any of the parties or were directly involved in the transaction reported below. Unless otherwise noted, the source of information is Metropolitan Regional Information Systems (MRIS), which is the local multiple listing system. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Featured Property: 1514 Kingman Place NW
Legal Subdivision: Old City #2
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Logan Circle
Original List Price: $1,349,000.
List Price at Contract: $1,274,900.
List Date: 01/07/2012
Days on Market: 47
Settled Sales Price: $1,250,000.
Settlement Date: 02/15/2012
Seller Subsidy: $6000.
Bank Owned?: No Short Sale? No
Type Of Financing: Conventional
Original GDoN post is: here.
The listing can be seen: here. To see pics, click on the main pic after opening the link and scroll through.
Located just off of my favorite circle in DC, Kingman Place is a charming one block long street that feels tucked away despite being surrounded by such amenities as the Studio Theatre, Whole Foods, and Caribou Coffee. It doesn’t seem that long ago to me that real estate agents were advertising listings in this neighborhood with “Fresh Fields coming soon!” (Maybe it was Whole Foods by then, but I called it Fresh Fields until the mid-2000s anyway).
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From an email:
Tortilla Coast Logan Circle is launching their happy hour! It will run Monday through Friday, 3:30pm-6:30pm, in the bar only. There will be discounts on a selection of signature cocktails including the classic and frozen margaritas, made with organic nectars, fresh lime juice, and agave. They will also offer sangria (available by the jar!), micheladas (the chelita and la sangrita), beer, and house wines. Please note this is specific to the Tortilla Coast located in Logan Circle.
Tortilla Coast’s Logan Circle spot is located at 1460 P Street NW at the corner of 15th and P.
Yesterday I requested folks send some nominees for Danger Watch to princeofpetworth(at)gmail. I got lots of good nominations but one that jumped out at me was Parc Deux because I had been emailing ANC2F02 Commissioner Nick Barron for an update on the old Shirt Laundry space at 14th and Q St, NW in Logan Circle. I first shared scuttlebutt that a Stephen Starr restaurant was interested in this space back in May 2011. In Nov. 2011 a liquor license application was listed for Parc Deux to become
“a French restaurant, bistro, and café serving classic French cuisine for breakfast, lunch dinner and brunch.”
To make a long story short, Commissioner Baron answers that a Voluntary Agreement has been signed. This paves the way for construction to begin soon. Stay tuned.
And in completely unrelated news – these pigeons on the church behind the space were freaking me out:
