Mount Vernon Squangle

Mon. Afternoon Rental Option – Mt. Vernon Square

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at Rear 418 M St NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Mt Vernon Square/Downtown/Shaw
Very nice studio apartment with an open floor plan. Like new kitchen, appliances, tile shower, sink and vanity, hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, two skylights, northern and southern exposures, lots of light, central AC, large California type closet, hot water baseboard heat, gas stove.

Private entrance.

Included in the rent is natural gas (stove and heat), electricity, water, sewer, trash, internet and cable TV.

Coin operated washer and dryer are available.

This apartment is located on the second floor of a historic alley house, in the Mt. Vernon Square Historic District.

Mt Vernon Square Metro is only two blocks (Yellow and Green Lines).”

$1450 sound right?

Taqueria Mexicana Closes in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth

Sad news for Shaw this weekend. Just a couple of weeks ago we judged Taqueria Mexicana to very positive reviews. Taqueria Mexicana was located in the former Cafe Eagle and former Vegetate space at 1414 9th St, NW. I happened to run into the owner who was on a delivery and he told me that he had to close because the rent was simply too high. He’s gonna look for a new location but he is not 100% sure he will reopen. He may continue as a caterer and in the short term will provide catering on weekends.

The 5pm Post – Final Bike House Clinic and Vintage Clothing Sale

By Prince Of Petworth

The last Bike House clinic of the season is this Saturday, December 10th at Qualia coffee (3917 Georgia Ave. NW). Come work with our expert mechanics to get your bike ready for winter–and don’t worry, we have events planned for the months ahead, and clinics will start up again soon.

and a Pop-up vintage event this Saturday, December 10:

It’s a vintage fashion collective, taking place at Bar 7 (1015 7th street NW — Mount Vernon Square) from noon to 6pm. There will be a DJ and full bar, and the event is free to attend. Several of the District’s independent vintage collectors and designers will be exhibiting and selling their wares, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Urban Promise.

Good Deal or Not? “glorious windows” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 905 M St, NW:


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The flier says:

“Tradition updated w/ generous rooms, soaring ceilings, glorious windows, gleaming wood flrs. Incredible decorative elements adorn front ext. TS kit. 2 BRs with baths on 2nd fl. Large BR on 3 could be a suite w/ deck. House has legal 1 BR rental unit. Addl storage, work shop on lower level. Blagden Alley historic dist. is close to Metro, bus, shopping, entertainment.”

You can find more info here and photos here.

One of my favorite houses in the city. What do you think of the inside? This 4 bed/3.5 bath is yours for $1,250,000.

Work Already Begins on New Living Social Office Space at 7th and New York Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Last week the Washington Post reported:

“Living Social continues to rapidly expand and consume new office space in the District to accommodate that growth.

The online coupon company plans to lease 1005-1011 7th Street NW, a historic property across the street from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center commonly referred to as the Acme Stove Building, owned by Douglas Development.”

Walking by last weekend I was surprised to see the building completely covered as work had already begun.


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Fri. Afternoon Rental Option – Mt. Vernon Square (reader request)

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 4th and Ridge St, NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“On quiet, tree-lined Ridge Street NW (one block north of M Street), btwn 4th & 5th Streets NW
Short walk to City Vista, Metro and Downtown

New Construction
1 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath
Large Office
Large Living Room w/ 10-foot ceilings
Large Kitchen with high-end appliances (including Dishwasher & Garbage Disposal)
Private Outdoor Patio with locked gate
Off-Street Parking Space
Plenty of Closet Space
Washer/Dryer
A/C”

$2600 sound right for this 1 bed/1 office/1.5 bath?

Renderings of Naylor Court Stables Coming to Naylor Court

By Prince Of Petworth


Front rendering courtesy of OPaL

Back in early Aug. we learned of plans for the Naylor Street Stables coming to Naylor Court. I’m happy to be able to share an update and renderings from the developer, OPaL. From an email

“-if things go well with the BZA this spring, we would hope to start sales over the summer of 2012 and settle the homes in the fall of 2012
-3 newly constructed rowhomes designed to resemble the existing stables and carriage homes on the alley
-Square footages are approximately 2550 / 3 bedrooms / 4 1/2 baths / media room in full-finished basement / loft level den w roof terrace
-The detached carriage houses will house a single car plus storage and all homes will have an additional surface parking space”


Rear rendering courtesy of OPaL

Another rendering plus how the site looks now after the jump. (more…)

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