Mid City Deli is located at the corner of 14th and P Streets, NW. This is kinda funny as I’ve often admired the sign:
But I had no idea they were actually open. While I’m obviously not expecting fine dining here, I’m just wondering if this is a good spot to grab an egg sandwich? Anyone ever stop by?
@metrocurean shares the news on twitter that “Ezme is having its grand opening today at 2016 P St, NW”. We spoke about Ezme a few weeks ago. That was a quick arrival!
And in other restaurant news the original Thai Tanic at 1326 14th Street, NW is looking to expand into their second floor.
These new spots opened up at 1337 14th Street, NW back in October. We took an early look here. But now that it’s been open for a while a reader wrote in requesting an update. She was curious about Birch & Barley (the restaurant) but I’m also interested in what you think of Churchkey upstairs (primarily a bar though food is also served). Both of these spaces seem to be packed every weekend. Have they lived up to the hype? Have you discovered a new favorite beer? What’s the best dish?
This condo is located at 1441 Rhode Island Avenue, NW:
The flier says:
“Top floor studio w/ amazing southern light & views, large walk-in closet & bath, hardwoods, oval & arched windows, granite kitchen, great use of space. Located in sought-after 5YO bldg w/ concierge, fitness center, club room. AMAZING LOCATION – Only 1-2 blks to the best on 14th Street + Whole Foods, coffeehouses, etc.”
You can find more info here and virtual tour here.
We haven’t looked at a big building like this in a while so I thought it’d be interesting to check the prices. This one is a studio going for $314,900 with a $278 condo fee. Think that sounds reasonable given the location?
And because it’s a big building there were a couple more units for sale. A 2 bed/1 bath is going for $469,000 with a $470 condo fee. And a 1 bed/1 bath just went under contract for $425,000 with a $377 condo fee.
While we’ve known about the opening for a while, the finished space looks great. I’m especially liking the sign.
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Featured Properties: 1522 Kingman Pl NW
Original List Price: $995,000.
List Price at Contract: $995,000.
List Date: 9/6/2009
Days on Market: 248 (had been listed from Feb-July ’09 with other agent at $975,000.)
Settled Sales Price: $945,000.
Settlement Date: 2/4/2010
Seller Subsidy: $5000.
Bank Owned?: No
Type Of Financing: Conventional with $193,000. down payment
Original GDoN Post is: here.
Recent Listing is: here.
Kingman Place is a lovely one block long street just off of Logan Circle. I might not even be aware of its existence, except that a friend of mine developed a small condo building on that block a few years back. As commenters to the original Good Deal or Not (GDoN) post noted, it is a sweet location, considering that it’s tucked away and quiet, as well as a quick stroll to Whole Foods and other downtown neighborhood amenities.
I believe the current PoP criteria for official house porn designation is a list price over $1,000,000. From a real estate agent’s or lender’s perspective, it’s more accurate to look at luxury levels according to the need for jumbo financing. Typically, loan amounts above $729,000. require a purchaser to put a higher percentage of down payment, to have more cash in reserves, and to pay a slightly higher interest rate. Given that folks looking in this price range are often using cash from the sale of a property they already own and have sold or are selling, as well as investments held in securities, this segment of the market has not been moving quite as rapidly as the first time buyer market over the past year.
We’re still waiting for the final tabulation of specifically DC numbers to be published by Metropolitan Regional Information Systems (MRIS), so I can’t compare overall sales yet, but here’s a general overview of the trend in fee simple (no condos or co-ops) home sales in NW DC over $900,000. From 1999 to 2003, there was a steady increase in the number of sales over $900,000., starting with 103 in all of NW in 1999, and ending with 406 in 2003. All of the years between 2004 and 2007 saw greater than 500 sales over $900,000. in NW DC. In 2008, there were 480 sales over $900,000. in NW, compared to even fewer (439) in 2009.
This condo is located at 1401 Church Street, NW:
The flier says:
“Finally a spectacular one bedroom loft at the sought after Loft 14, which features authentic & spacious lofts. This unit includes exposed brick, 11″ concrete ceiling, bamboo flooring, Europen Scavolini cabinets, track lighting, granite counter, upgraded stainless steel appliances & commercial grade windows!Don’t forget, its at Logan Circle!”
You can find more info and photos here.
Since they had an open house right after the snowstorm I thought it appropriate to make them a GDoN?
Does $499,500 sound reasonable? And does it make sense to have an open house the day after a historic snowstorm…?
At first I thought it was a good looking snow fort but they were actually building an igloo. Not sure if they ever got the roof up but I respect the effort!
And in non snowsanity related news – a burger joint is coming to the Old Garden District space located at 14th and S Streets, NW. This is the space that was gonna have a creperie for a hot second. Thanks to all the readers who sent in the word. One reader writes:
“The old garden district at 14th and S will be re-imagined as a beer garden (I’ve always said DC is sorely missing this!) Apparently it will be started by a twenty-something Bates College grad.”
The liquor application says:
“New restaurant serving hamburgers and french fries with 15 seats. Occupancy load of 170. Request a sidewalk cafe with a seating capacity of 67 and summer garden with a seating capacity of 63”.
Sounds pretty sweet, yeah?
