Mount Vernon Squangle

Dear PoPville – Anyone Know What’s Going on with the Buildings next to Yale Lofts

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Walking home yesterday, I noticed that a fence had been installed around these two buildings next door to Yale Lofts on New York Avenue, NW.

Any news on what the definitive plans are for these to buildings or this lot? One is a gorgeous victorian home, and I would hope that at least the facade is preserved.

Does anyone know if these are going to be part of the Yale complex or is this lot going to be something entirely on its own?

Anyone know for sure?”

I’m really hoping these get restored. I’m eager to see what they end up looking like on the inside. Anyone know who the developer is?

Wed. Afternoon Rental Option – Mt. Vernon Square

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 481 Ridge St NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Beautiful and remodeled semi-detached 2 bedroom/2 bath home.

Great location in revitalized Shaw/Mt. Vernon neighborhood. Located at 481 Ridge St NW 1 block from the intersection of 6th and M St NW, enjoy wonderful access to Logan Circle, Gallery Place/Chinatown and U street.

The home has been completely renovated with nothing but top of the line items and lots of attention to detail.

Bamboo hardwood floors throughout the main level. Beautiful and open Living Room that offers great space and flexibility for separate dining area.

The kitchen is incredible — all Viking Appliances, with cherry cabinets and stunning countertops. Fabulous space and it opens directly to the Living Room. If you love to cook, this is the place for you.

Spacious private courtyard out back just off the kitchen.

Upstairs you will find two very spacious bedrooms, much larger than your standard DC condo bedrooms.

The Master bedroom has wall to wall windows that overlook the courtyard out back. They also have two sharp skylights.

The full bath on the upstairs level (also a full bath on the main level) has brand new shower, brilliant tile finish and classic DC tub you rarely find.

Both bedrooms have walk-in closets.

Brand new HVAC System, last month’s utility bill under $80! Brand new and super efficient Asko washer/dryer combo.

This is a must see available September 15th.”

$2800 sound right for this 2 bed/2 bath?

SUNdeVICH Sandwich Shop Opens at Noon in Shaw near Convention Center

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo courtesy of SUNdeVICH

Great news to end the week. The long anticipated gourmet sandwich shop from some of the folks behind Seasonal Pantry is opening at noon today. It is located around the corner from Seasonal Pantry in the alley off 9th Street behind 1314 9th St, NW.

Their Web site says:

A non-traditional space lends itself to a non-traditional sandwich shop. Most sandwich shops in the city have a flavor profile that carries through their entire product line. Whether it be Italian, Jewish, or Middle Eastern influenced, many menu items taste similar to one another which can get a little boring. At SUNdeVICH we wanted to address this fact by using the world as our flavor guide and our immediate backyard for our ingredients. SUNdeVICH offers a wide range of flavors, textures and combinations that may seem familiar but have a distinct twist.

The objective is to provide a wide range of bold flavors by using fresh and local ingredients. Ideally people can eat at SUNdeVICH multiple times a week; and have a completely different dining experience each time.

You can see their menu here and in PDF below:

SDV_menu

Enter through the alley off 9th St by the Lamont Bishop gallery.

Police Activity at 400 block of Massachusetts Ave NW

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

All of the 400 block of Massachusetts Ave NW was shut down until a few minutes ago. There are a dozen cop cars and police tape keeping bystanders back. Any idea what’s going on? Oh, and one of the very few times I’ve seen an MPD officer w/ an MP5 machine gun.”

UPSStore6047 tweets:

“Armed person arrested and taken into custody on the corner of 5th & Mass Ave NW”

DDOTDC tweets:

“Update: the 400 and 500 blocks of Massachusetts Ave., NW are now back open to traffic.”


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Wed. Afternoon Rental Option – Mt. Vernon Square

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 1126 11th Street NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Bachelor’s Studio located on the 2nd floor available now! Unit has no kitchen. It’s basically a room with closet and bathroom. Walking distance from Mt. Vermont Sq 7th St – Convention Center (Green and Yellow lines), McPherson Square Station (Blue and Orange lines), Logan Circle. Chinatown and near cross-town/downtown buses; Latin American Restaurant across the street, and more! Unit was recently renovated and has wood floors. A $50 application fee, credit screening and one month’s deposit required.”

$750 sound right for a Bachelor’s Studio (no kitchen) here?

GDoN Revisited by Hipchickindc – 500 M St NW #1

By Prince Of Petworth

Hipchickindc is a licensed real estate broker and a professional artist. Her official real estate bio is here and her art website is here. 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: 500 M St NW #1

Legal Subdivision: Old City #2
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Mt Vernon Square
Original List Price: $289,000.
List Price at Contract: $289,000.
List Date: 03/02/2011
Days on Market: 17
Settled Sales Price: $289,000.
Settlement Date: 05/05/2011
Seller Subsidy: $8,280.
Settled Price per Square Foot: $501.
Bank Owned?: No Short Sale? No
Type Of Financing: FHA

Original Good Deal or Not post is: here

The listing can be seen: here. Pics can be seen by clicking on the main photo and scrolling through using the arrows.

Despite being a large attractive end unit Victorian with a sexy round turret, 500 M St NW languished on the market for over 200 days with no takers. Oh yah…it was 1998. In 1998, the entire building was being offered for $219,900. Eventually, it sold in 1999 for $200,000.

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Thurs. Afternoon Rental Option – Mt. Vernon Square

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 1318 8th Street NW at N Street NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Two level house/ no basement.

Renovated 2 years ago. Just half a block from the convention center and Metro, this quaint loft style HOUSE can be used as 2br or 1br + den, the measurements on the second small room being 9’x9′. This house, with open floor plan, huge living space, lots of natural light and backyard that can be used for off-street parking, is central to everything. Dishwasher Washer/ Dryer/ 1 car off street parking and ample street parking/ small private fenced in yard (front and back). House is perfect for an “urbanite” given its proximity to Metro and supermarket (1/2 block), U Street Corridor (clubs, bars, shopping, night life), Verizon Center and Chinatown and many other nearby amenities.

Occupant responsible for water, electricity and gas.”

$2025 sound right for this 2 bed?

Dear PoP – What is the “Good Food” Restaurant Coming Soon on 9th St, NW?

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

This adorable sign went up this week on 9th Street NW between L and M (it’s right next door to Corduroy). Can you find out the scoop for us? This block is full of boarded up buidlings, so whatever goes in here will be welcome!”

You’re gonna be very happy! The building was bought by the owner of Corduroy and he will be opening a more casual restaurant. It’s going to be called Velour and should be open in about a year. Washingtonian reported:

He [Corduroy owner Chef Tom Power] says he wants to keep the prices low—”nothing over $18 or $20″—on the menu, which will include soups, salads, maybe grilled cheese, pizza, and a lobster roll. The press release quotes Power as saying he’ll possibly serve “things like hot dogs from the New Jersey shore, pupusas, a steak, crispy salmon with refried black beans.”

We re-judged Corduroy located at 1122 9th St, NW back in Dec. ’10.

New “European Café with wine bar” Coming to Mt. Vernon Square

By Prince Of Petworth

Looks like some good news for Mt. Vernon Square. The retail space on the corner of the 401 Massachusetts Ave NW (4th and Mass.) will be the home to a new “European Café with wine bar” to be called TEL’VEH. A recent liquor license application says:

New Tavern. European Café with wine bar. Breakfast and lunch with bakery. Small plates during dinner and wine bar, no dancing. Seating capacity is 75. Summer Garden capacity is 40. Total Occupancy Load is 115.

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