This one is located on the 2800 block of Sherman. Thumbs up or down?
Keep in mind it looks like it has a sweet roof deck:
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Park View
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“Steaks and other fine foods”. Too good. Too good.
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This home is located at 783 Irving Street, NW.
The flier says:
“Wouldn’t you like to own this cozy 2 level townhome in Columbia Heights?Close to everything, these units boast 1,400 sqft+ of new construction living space that teems w/ natural light. Designed for modern living w/ spacious interiors, backyard decks, & parking.”
More info and photos found here.
We once spoke about this house because it was odd that the shutters were missing from the left hand side. But other than that it turned out pretty good. What do you think of the home itself? It seems the house has been split into two units – “Now taking reservations on both Unit 1 & 2. Unit 1:$434,500/Unit 2:$449,500”. Do those prices sound reasonable?
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Brilliant. Anyone recognize the street. This is going to be a difficult one…
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Anyone recognize it? The hint would be the awning seen on the left hand side of the photo…
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Any fans of Everlasting Life super market and health complex located at 2928 Georgia Ave? Sounds pretty interesting. The sign says it is community owned and not for profit. Do you have to pay a membership fee? How are the prices in general?
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Hey PoP:
I’ve been living in the columbia heights/petworth area for about 6 months now and I always pass the Nation house located at Sherman and Park. Does anyone know what it is? There are always kids hanging around outside it and I just wanted to see if anyone knew anything about it.
Peace,
Curious
Dear Curious,
I wondered the same thing back in April. I learned they have a great Web site that says:
“NationHouse was founded in July 1974 in Washington, D. C. NationHouse grew out of the student activism of Howard University community in the late 1960s.
We are one of the oldest independent Afrikan centered schools in the United States and in the DC metropolitan area serving the specific needs of children of Afrikan heritage from pre-school to twelfth grade. Today, NationHouse continues to serve families in the development and enculturation of responsible youth who are committed to their families, their community and their Afrikan culture/heritage.
Currently, NationHouse maintains three fully functioning programs. Watoto School, serving pre-kindergarten through fourth grade students and Sankofa Institute, for fifth through twelfth grade students, are the major programs. The Afrikan Youth Organization (AYO) provides after school activities for students.
Our graduates from Sankofa Institute, eighth grade and twelfth grade have gone on to be successful students at their matriculating high schools and colleges respectively. Amongst our alumni, we have, successful mothers, fathers, husbands, wives, doctors, future lawyers, teachers, musicians who have graduated at the top of their class…. Our graduates have attended B. Banneker H.S., Howard University, U.D.C., Hampton University, Spelman, Morgan State University, Coppin State, Cheney State University, etc…
True to its dedication to the preservation and transfer of Afrikan heritage, NationHouse has counted within its community families from all over Afrika and the diaspora; from Ethiopia, Azania, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Mali, Senegal, Zimbabwe, Liberia and Gambia; the Virgin Islands, Trinidad and Jamaica; from Los Angeles to Miami, New Haven to Chicago and back again; from Anacostia and the Gold Coast, suburban Maryland and Northern Virginia; and from all economic strata – professionals, students, and the unemployed. The common thread has been conscious will to protect, preserve and transmit our unique cultural heritage to our children and the broader world community.”
Cheers,
PoP
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Recently we had a rather lengthy discussion about whether or not our community needs more community centers. Over the course of 2 days and 160-some comments we heard (or read) many different opinions – some a bit stronger than others. I can’t say that I know enough about the presence or use of existing community centers to really choose a side in that debate, but I will say that I think what Sylvia Robinson has done with the Emergence Community Arts Collective, in Pleasant Plains, will bring nothing but cultural, spiritual, emotional, and historical wealth to the community.
The Emergence Community Arts Collective is located at 733 Euclid Street and housed in a building that has a great deal of historic importance. Since 1863 the building has been owned by the National Association for the Relief of Destitute Colored Women and Children. Over the course of many years it’s function evolved, and up until 1999 it was operating under the name of Key Day Care Center. Due to a number of setbacks, the day care center ultimately wound up abandoning the building and it sat – empty – for a number of years.
Enter Sylvia Robinson, a DC native who grew up on Quincy Street. Eventually, she moved out of the city, but stayed nearby, in Wheaton MD. After a few years in a technical career, in a move that I’m sure sparks envy in many, Sylvia made the bold decision to abandon her desk job and take some time to travel, learn and “do what called her.” Among those activities, were teaching Tai Chi in Takoma, taking lessons in Capoeira, working as a drug and alcohol counselor. Sylvia felt a true passion for what she was doing and a desire to bring it all together in one space – to build community through cultural arts, education and positive social interaction. Story continues after the jump. (more…)
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A number of people have written me about this condo project located at 3318 Georgia Avenue. I was finally able to check it out this weekend. My first impression is that I’m super psyched it was built on this section of Georgia. I really think this a good sign towards the revitalization of Georgia Ave. The building itself is quite nice. It is brand new construction and seemed to be very solid not just a quick rehab. It’s a rather small building with only 12 units. There is a pretty sweet roof deck that was a bit spartan but could be a great spot to bbq and read a book in the future. The units are split between one bedrooms and two bedrooms. The first one bedroom I saw was a bit disappointing. It was rather on the small side. Fortunately the two bedroom I saw was phenomenal. It had a huge row of windows that I imagine would flood the room with light. The kitchens are nice and open and the ceiling are really high. There are some other nice details as well like wrought iron handrails in the main staircase. It’s the little touches like that which, I really thought were cool.
I’m not quite sure how I feel about the location. It’s right near Lamont Street which means it is a bit of a walk to the Petworth or Columbia Heights metros. I do, however, think that this section of Georgia will continue to get better and better. It seems like a perfect spot for some good restaurants etc. Time will tell I suppose.
The one bedrooms I saw range from $234,900 to $289,900 with $208 condo fees. The two bedrooms were $459,900 or $469,000 with condo fees of $300 (and they come with one parking space). You can find more information at their Web site Sidney on the avenue.
I really like the look of the building and the condos themselves were among the nicer I’ve seen. I think the success of this building is going to depend a lot upon the improvements along Georgia Ave. But it seems like the city has made a significant investment in Georgia Ave. so it’s hard to imagine how vibrant it will be in a few years. What do you think about this location?
More photos after the jump. (more…)
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A reader invites you to early yoga at yoga house and in September a donations only yoga class in her home:
“Want to make your day go better with an early yoga class?
Neighborhood yogini Atieno Fisher teaches a flow class at Yoga House on Georgia Ave (yogahouse.org) at 6:30am every Tuesday that focuses on getting your mind where you want it to be for the day – focused, alert, and consciously centered in your chosen values.
Beginning in late September, there will also be a donations-only community practice Tuesday night 6:30 class at Atieno’s Park View home at 3208 Park Place NW. Polished wood floors and an open space plan make this address an ideal yoga-studio-by-night. Come early to help set up or drop some green fat in the jar!
To learn more, contact Atieno at 202 550 5462 or atieno at gmail.com
Namaste!”
Incidentally, where is your favorite yoga spot in the city?