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Reports of a Major Gunfight in Park View

By Prince Of Petworth

I got two very similar sounding emails. First from the Lamont & Georgia Area:

“In the last 30 minutes – multiple volleys, 60+ initial shots. Major police / fire / ambulance response.”

Second from the Warder and Newton Area:

“Around 9:45pm this evening, I heard a number of what sounded to be gunshots (I have a hard time telling… there were fireworks going off in the neighborhood as well tonight). It sounded pretty intense, with some squealing tires following and tons of emergency services sirens shortly thereafter. I also heard some my neighbors’ kids outside screaming, “Someone got shot!” Perhaps you can verify and/or shed some light?”

I haven’t seen any police reports but will update as soon as I do. Did anyone else hear/see this incident?

UPDATE:

“There is now a police or news helicopter circling the area. My neighbor indicated that a black SUV right outside our building at the 3500 block of Warder has 3 bullet holes in it and that the gunfight initially began on Quebec Place, NW. Likely related is an overturned car near Georgia Ave. ”

This has just been a brutal day…

Huge News For Petworth – New Bar Coming To Georgia Ave.

By Prince Of Petworth

OK, we’ve known each other a long time now, right? I’ve rarely steered you wrong so you’re gonna have to trust me on this one. I was not able to get the owners on record as of yet but I have it from an extremely good source that there is a new bar opening right next door to Looking Glass Lounge at 3632 Georgia Ave. My source tells me it is very likely the space may compose the store fronts from 3628 (where Michael Brown had a campaign office) all the way to 3632 Georgia Ave. There will definitely be at least one new bar opening very soon. The owners are certainly people that you will recognize (not the Thievery Corp. Folks). But I think you’ll be pretty excited to have some more life on this strip of Georgia. I’m sorry I can’t share more info at the moment but promise to do so as soon as I’m given permission. I thought you’d like to know about this imminent development though. For it is very good news, in my opinion…

Good Deal or Not? “Gleaming Totally Redone Rowhouse” Edition (Reader Request)

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 537 Kenyon Street, NW:


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The flier says:

“Gleaming totally redone rowhouse w/ legal sep unit able to bring up to $1K/mo in rent! Granite/SS breakfast bar kit, sunroom, 2-car off-street parking, deep yard. Great, modern baths, good closets + light! Sep unit w/ own entrances, SS kit, gorg granite bath, good light. In middle of CH/Petworth commercial districts! GREAT PRICE – WOW!”

More info and photos found here.

This looks like a nice reno. I dig the kitchen and am intrigued by the backyard. What do you guys think of the house? I wonder if the legal separate unit can really bring in $1k per month? Does $475,000 sound reasonable for this 4 bed 2.5 bath house?

Dear PoP – What’s Going on At the old School at Sherman and Kenyon

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

They’ve been renovating that old school building at Sherman and Kenyon for a while now. Any idea what they’re turning it into?”

This is going to be the new home of the Cesar Chavez Public Charter School. We looked at it back in January. At the time the Principal, Andrew Touchette, wrote:

“it is still our plan to occupy the building in early August. Our students (about 230 in grades 6, 7 and 8) begin school on Monday, August 24.”

When I walked by this past weekend, the scaffolding was new to me and I saw workers inside. Think they’ll be done by Aug. 24th?

Good Deal or Not? Reader Request

By Prince Of Petworth

This condo is located at 437 Manor Place, NW:


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The flier says:

“This sleek and stylish unit features soaring vaulted ceilings, exposed brick, a gas fire place, an open gourmet kitchen, luxurious bath with a jacuzzi tub. The unit also has a huge private deck off of bedroom, tons of overhead storage, and a separately deeded parking space. Enjoy the wonderful Columbia Heights location on a beautiful quiet street near two metros!”

More info and photos found here.

The photos look pretty good. I dig the exposed brick and it’s nice that it has that private deck. But I’d have to say this is most definitely in the Park View neighborhood. So the 2 bed 1 bath is going for $339,000. Sound reasonable?

Good Deal or Not? Pride of Ownership Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 634 Otis Place, NW:


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The flier says:

“Location, Location, Location! Community reflect pride of ownership. Very stable Columbia Heights neighborhood. This three level homes is perfect for the first time home buyer including HPAP program participants. Close to public transportation, Howard University School and Hospital.”

More info and photos found here.

This looks like a home that lots of my friends live in. It is a classic rowhome not completely pimped out but very nice. But for the fact that there is only 1 bathroom I think this sounds pretty good at $350,000. Sound reasonable to you?

For those that just want some Friday fun the condo above is a 2 bed 2.5 bathroom located at 1229 10th St, NW. There is a sweet virtual tour here. It’s asking price is $669,000.

A Reader Reports on the New Gas Station at Sherman and Harvard

By Prince Of Petworth

“A week or two ago you wrote about businesses on Sherman Ave and asked if anything could be sustained. The Apex had closed along with Coco Libre across the street. Well I’m glad to report that the gas station has reopened as a Chevron. The gas prices are competitive ($1.99 for regular vs $2.19 at a local BP), they sell real food like milk and eggs cheaper than Giant, a staff on duty all the time and they have been diligent about keeping it clean. I thought you might like to do an update as this is the responsible type of business the community needs to support. Oh, and they still carry salty snacks and cigarettes for those old Apex shoppers, just not as much.”

Good Deal or Not? Complete Renovation Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 425 Irving Street, NW:


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The flier says:

“3 levels of fully finished space, completely renovated from top to bottom and nothing spared as part of this spacious and spectacular renovation. Hardwood floors throughout, a spectacular kitchen with an amazing backyard for all those great Summer parties coming up. From here you have amazing Metro & bus access to around the city. Park the car and kick up your feet!Open House 4/19/09 1-5pm”

More info and a virtual tour found here and the home’s Web site found here.

I’m always curious to hear what you guys think of complete renovations. Does $445,000 sound reasonable?

What Will Become of Retail at Harvard and Sherman?

By Prince Of Petworth

It was briefly mentioned in a comment yesterday that the Apex Gas Station has closed (perhaps permanently?) on the southwest corner of Harvard and Sherman. And of course we learned a couple months ago of the closing of the coffee shop, Coco libre (and before that Nani’s kafe) pictured above. So it got me wondering what type of retail do you think can be sustained at this intersection? I actually think it’s a great intersection as it is really close to all the development going on around 11th Street (not super close, but close enough). A reader was gchatting with me that she thought a Chipotle would be perfect in this spot! Now there is some foot traffic around here but it’s certainly not as dense as around 14th Street. Anyway, what type of retail do you think could work at this location? Do you think once 11th Street builds up a little more that the retail growth will naturally expand one block east?

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