Mount Pleasant

Fri. Afternoon Rental Option – Mt. Pleasant

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 16th and Lamont St, NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

”
I’m so sad to leave this wonderful large, modern studio with hardwood floors and a great view! The building management is great, very responsive. You can see the Washington Monument and the National Cathedral. Beautiful sunsets. Clean and remodeled just before I moved in. There’s also a nice huge walk in closet/dressing room, for privacy when you have guests. There are total 3 huge closets, actually. Microwave included. AC.

On 16th St. NW at Lamont – superb location. Two blocks to Columbia Heights metro, and the S1, S2, S4 and S9 metro buses stop literally at the front door. Mt. Pleasant’s wonderful little strip of restaurants and shops is less than a block away. Rock Creek Park and Meridian Hill Park are within jogging distance. Target and the nice big Giant are less than two blocks away. Tennis courts across the street. I seriously love this place and am sad to have to move abroad right now!

Available October 1. No deposit (but there is an application fee of a couple hundred I believe.) Some of my furniture is also available for purchase if interested.”

Does $1330 sound reasonable for this studio?

Wed. Afternoon Rental Option – Mt. Pleasant

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 3314 Mount Pleasant Street NW:


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The listing (via craigslist) says:

“Bedrooms: Efficiency
Bathrooms: One
Neighborhood: Mount Pleasant
Kitchen: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop and Oven, Disposal, Refrigerator, Ice Maker and Freezer.
Laundry: W/D in Building
Sq Ft: 386
Application Fee: $40/Applicant
Deposit: Equal to One Month’s Rent
Move Fee: $250
Fireplace: None
Floors: Hardwood
A/C & Heat: Wall Unit A/C and Radiated Heat
Furnishings: NONE
Closets/Storage: Double Door Wall Closet, Hallway Closet”

Does $1,350 sound reasonable?

Missing Person from Mt. Pleasant

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

My friend and neighbor asked me to report to the police that his roommate was missing. It’s two weeks later and his roommate is still missing. Poor guy is illiterate, speaks very little English. We’ve checked with ICE, the hospitals, the Honduran consulate. We filed the police report but sense the police can’t/won’t do anything. My friend asked me to make the attached poster which I’ll start posting around the neighborhood (Columbia Heights/Mt. Pleasant) and also by the restaurant where he worked as a dishwasher (M. Street Bar and Grill).”

MISSING PERSON

JESÚS PORTILLO a.k.a. “Nazario”

• Approx 30 years old
• Missing since August 9, 2010 from Columbia Hts/Mt. Pleasant
• Metro Police Missing person report # 116425

Please call 202-280-4006 if you have any information about his whereabouts.

DESPARECIDO

Jesús Portillo (apodo: “Nazario”)

30 años de edad
Desparecio el día 9 de agosto desde
Mt. Pleasant/Columbia Heights
No. de Reporte de desparecido: MPD# 116425

Favor de llamar al 202-709-0494 si tiene informacion cerca
nuestro amigo.

Judging Buildings – Meridian Hill Baptist Church

By Prince Of Petworth

While this Church has been for sale for years and though it was damaged by the big Deauville fire, I still think it is an amazing building. I’m hesitant to nominate it for a horse’s ass award because, well, it was a church and I don’t want to go to hell but…

Well, what do you guys think of the building itself? Do you think it warrants a horse’s ass award nomination?

I do love the old school sign…

Good Deal or Not? “utilitarian but underneath is tons of character and charm” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 1646 Park Road, NW:


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The flier says:

“Owned by the Missionaries of Charity and very well cared for. House has been made very sparse and utilitarian but underneath is tons of character and charm. Large rooms filled with lots of light. Has 2 parking spaces in back with electric gate. Walking distance to Metro & Columbia Heights shopping corridor. On Sentri-lock, vacant, go anytime. Sold As-Is.”

You can find more info here and photos here.

Thanks to a reader for sending this one in. Back in July a reader had noticed that the shrine had been removed out front. Now we know why. Does $649,000 sound reasonable for this 4 bed/2.5 bath house?

Dear PoP – Public Education Facilities Modernization FAIL

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

Here’s something amusing. The DC Office of Public Education Facilities Modernization last week initiated a project at Bancroft Elementary, in Mount Pleasant, for expanded and improved playgrounds. There’s been some controversy about that, mainly because the neighborhood found out about this project only when the heavy equipment showed up, on August 3, and reduced the existing playground to rubble, including the gardens visited by Michelle Obama last spring, and the little-kids playground paid for and installed by the neighborhood just seven years ago. It would have been nice if the DC Government had let the neighborhood in on its plans for the neighborhood elementary school.

Um, about the sign — curious that they don’t know how to spell Councilmember Graham’s name. And the tape? That’s been put there to cover over a tart comment about the project hand-written on the sign by some disgruntled neighbor.”

Good Deal or Not? “claw foot soaking tub and ambient heated floors” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 1530 Monroe St, NW:


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The flier says:

“Victorian Beauty in the heart of Columbia Heights! Rich period details include High ceilings, hardwood floors & exposed brick. Spacious kitchen w. breakfast bar. Master Suite w. tiled shower, claw foot soaking tub and ambient heated floors. Lower level office/4th bedroom w. rear entrance and ample storage. Fenced in backyard, double decks and 2 parking spots. Motivated Seller!”

You can find more info here and photos here.

What do you think of the house itself? Does $674,999 sound reasonable for this 4 bed/2.5 bath?

The 5pm Post – Tomato Festival, Open House, Green Construction Tour Sunday

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr. T in DC

“Dear PoP,

The farm where my firm gets their CSA shares is partnering with Volt Restaurant of Frederick, MD, to host an heirloom tomato festival at their farm this weekend. Tickets are still available:

Spend a relaxing afternoon in the country, sample over 40 varieties of heirloom tomatoes, wines from top VA & MD wineries, cheese, olive oil imported from Greece and other delicious gourmet items. This event will feature the best restaurants & celebrated chefs from Maryland, DC, and VA. Meet the chefs, play croquet & horseshoes, bring a blanket & stay awhile. This is a child friendly event and will include hay rides, farm tours, music, baby goats for petting and much, much more!

Admission includes all restaurant tomato creations & vendor samples, a huge variety of heirloom tomato samples, wine & cheese tastings, hay rides, and farm tours.”

And if you’re looking to stay in the city and are tired of virtual house tours one reader recommends seeing this one in person at 1500 Vermont Ave, NW. Though if you just want the virtual tour of this million condo, you can see it here.


Photo from www.greenmyrowhome.com

“PLEASE JOIN US FOR A GREEN CONSTRUCTION TOUR

Sunday August 29th, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
1877 Ingleside Terrace NW

Balancing the best energy-efficient green building practices is challenging in existing homes, especially historic homes. Come join Historic Mt. Pleasant for a tour of a green home rehab in process. You can see how the homeowners, who are doing much of the work themselves, are reinventing the floorplan while keeping the historical integrity of the home. They will discuss their strategies for reducing energy and water use, improving indoor air quality and making decisions on green materials.

You will see the unique framing, insulation, plumbing, and HVAC of this row house, which will certify Platinum under USGBC’s LEED for Homes program. Get a sneak peak and keep up with progress at www.greenmyrowhome.com.”

Tues. Afternoon Rental Option – Mt. Pleasant

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 3201 Adams Mill Rd, NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“This ground floor 1 BEDROOM apartment, located in historic Mt. Pleasant, is steps away from the Zoo and Rock Creek Park. The address is located on the H bus line or .5 mile from Cleveland Park Metro (Red line). The street is not zoned so parking for a non-DC resident is NOT a problem.
This unit is newly renovated and VERY CONTEMPORARY. The property is located on the corner; there is LOTS of light.

The apartment features:
– Beautiful stainless steel appliance kitchen with Carrera marble counter tops
– Slate tile floor in main area, carpet in the bedroom
– Washer/Dryer
– 3 closets
– Full bathroom (with a bathtub)
– Outdoor space
– An alarm system”

Think $1500 sounds reasonable for this 1 bedroom?

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