Big scuttlebutt this week for Mt. Vernon Square residents. I’m hearing that the leasing/sales office next to the hardware store on 5th St, NW just north of K is going to be rented out soon. I hear the two big contenders are a wine bar or a Chipotle. Perhaps there are other contenders but those are the 2 main ones that I’ve heard. So City Vista and Mt. Vernon square folks, which would you rather have – a wine bar or a Chipotle?
Convention windows get some new art.
This week’s horse’s ass award goes to the owner of the building directly across the street from the convention center. They’ve been a boarded up mess for years. Like most of these horse’s ass award nominees, these boarded up buildings are a disgrace to the neighborhood and to the city.
If you have a horse’s ass award nominee please send me an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with a photo if possible.
Looks like Decoy right?
Ed. Note: While I took this photo over the weekend, I walked by it again yesterday and it has already begun to peel off the wall.
Lots of exciting developments for the Mt. Vernon Square neighborhood. I happened to walk by a sign for a new bicycle shop coming to town at 459 I St, NW. BicycleSpace’s Web site (splash page) says they will be a hub for cycling activity in the city. I spoke with one of the principals, Erik Kugler, who echoed this sentiment and mentioned the many bike routes that are being scouted for fun community rides. And of course you can buy a new bike and/or get your bike fixed. While they hope to open in the next month or so, in the meantime they are fixing bikes for free (see photo above) Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., from 5pm – 7pm. I’ll be sure to update as an opening date approaches. The folks were super nice, so I’m eager to track their progress and planned activities.
Well you can see how this new tavern/bistro got its name (the red building was a former fire station) however it’s not clear if the bar will also take up the old fire house space. The signs for the alcohol application were located on the newer section to the right of the above photo. But the liquor application says that the address is 400-438 Massachusetts Ave., NW so it wasn’t clear to me where 400 began and 438 ended. This section of Mass Ave is heating up with the recently opened Buddha Bar. According to the alcohol application, Sixth Engine will be a:
“New Tavern, American Bistro with full entrée menu serving breakfast, lunch and dinner;
recorded music, no entertainment no dancing. Seating capacity is 270 and total occupancy load is
350. Sidewalk Café with 64 seats.”
This rental is located at 1111 5th ST NW:
The Craigslist ad says:
“Have your own space on a quiet, tree-lined street just steps away from all the action of DC! Newly renovated one bedroom, one bath studio basement located at ultra-convenient 1111 5th ST NW. Access to such amenities including a brand new Safeway, Busboys and Poets, Ace Hardware, restaurants, massage, etc. only one block south. The location cannot be beat – only TWO blocks to Mt. Vernon metro (green/yellow) and 6 blocks to Chinatown metro (red). Separate front entrance, all new kitchen appliances, bathroom, carpeting. Personal washer/dryer included. Rent includes free wi-fi but share of other utilities (gas, electric, water) due each month. Please, no pets. Deposit of one month’s rent due at signing for security. Minimum of six-month lease required. Looking for move-in date of ASAP.”
Does $1100 sound reasonable for this one bedroom, one bath studio basement?
Photo by PoPville flickr user akramer16
Old City Green located at the corner of 9th and N Streets NW is hosting, “Shaw Main Street’s
First Annual Garden Tour. We’ll have jazz and more. Starts at 2pm this Saturday @ Old City Green.”
This rental is located at 1233 4th Street, NW:
The Craigslist ad says:
“• Lovely renovated townhouse on a serene street yet close to everything.
• Beautiful hardwood floors throughout, washer& dryer, central AC.
• Large open floorplan with new kitchen and lots of space for seating and dining.
• Bonus 1st floor room for den or even extra bedroom
• Light filled 2nd floor with large open bedroom, bathroom, bed nook or den, and fully-fitted walk-in closet.
• Private shaded garden with stone terrace and mature landscaping.”
Well, this is def. a unique property… Do you think $2495 a month is reasonable?
From MPD:
“Around 1:30 am this morning (Sunday) an adult male was shot in the lower leg in the 1300 block of 7th NW. He was treated and released from the hospital.”
Last week we learned of an ATM Robbery Suspect. I’m happy to share this news from MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a series of armed robberies of citizens that occurred at ATMs in the First and Second Police Districts. To date, there have been at least 10 similar robberies that may be related. During this investigation detectives identified a suspect in one of the offenses and on May 18, 2010 an arrest warrant was obtained for 44 year old John Fenley Woodland, for the Armed Robbery that occurred on May 5, 2010 in the 600 block of Massachusetts Avenue, NW.
At approximately, 8:20 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 agents of the United States Secret Service were in the 800 block of 17th Street, NW, when they observed a subject committing an armed robbery of a citizen at an ATM. The agents interrupted the robbery and arrested the assailant, who was identified as John Fenley Woodland. Members of the Metropolitan Police Department responded to the scene and immediately recognized the arrested suspect as John Fenley Woodland. Mr. Woodland was charged with two counts of Armed Robbery, as well as an outstanding bench warrant. Detectives are continuing to investigate Woodland’s connection to the other similar offenses.”