Petworth

“They Know They’ve Made More Than One or Two or Three Mistakes”

By Prince Of Petworth

The following was written by PoPville contributor David McAuley, founder of Short Articles about Long Meetings.


3905 14th Street, NW at Randolph St. back in 2016

Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 4C/Petworth has voted unanimously to oppose an application by Golden Paradise Restaurant (3903-3905 14th Street NW) to operate a 26-seat sidewalk café with alcohol service. The vote took place at the ANC’s regularly-scheduled meeting on August 8.

“I did not get a single email in support. Everybody wants us to oppose this license,” one ANC Commissioner said.

The ANC’s draft letter to DC’s liquor licensing authorities notes that, in the last two years, there were 27 police reports in connection with the establishment. Over the same period, there were five additional police incidents that did not result in reports, as well as 16 occasions when the establishment was the subject of action by liquor licensing authorities, including three separate incidents which resulted in fines. Golden Paradise Restaurant also had its license suspended for four days in October 2016 as a result of a stabbing that occurred in May of that year.

“This is a tenfold increase on any other bar,” said Commissioner Jonah Goodman (district 10).

“Yes, they have a track record of incidents,” said Ana De Leon, who represented the owners at the meeting. “If you look at this, they feel they are being targeted.”

De Leon apologized for not reaching out to the ANC sooner, and promised to investigate every incident on the ANC’s list. (more…)

Sold in 15 Days

By Prince Of Petworth

Good Deal or Not Revisited (GDoN-R) is a weekly post that reviews the settled sales data of a recent individual real estate transaction in the District of Columbia. Each post is intended as a case study and a snapshot of the real estate market at a particular moment in time. GDoN-R generally posts on Friday in the late morning.

GDoN-R has been written exclusively for PoPville since 2009 by Suzanne Des Marais. Suzanne is a practicing Realtor with Compass. 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 Bright MLS, which is the local multiple listing system and/or Smartcharts by Showingtime. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Featured Property: 5409 4th St NW
Legal Subdivision: Petworth
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Petworth
Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3.5 Parking: Detached Garage Ownership: Fee simple
Original List Price: $750,000. List Price at Contract: $724,900.
List Date: 6/28/2018 Days on Market: 15
Settled Sales Price: $725,000.
Seller Subsidy: $4000.
Settlement Date: 8/06/2018
Transaction type: Standard

Original GDoN post can be seen: here.

The original listing can be seen here: here.

Listed initially at $750,000., the seller made a quick decision to reduce the price of this renovated Tudor, positioned just south of Kennedy Street, to $724,900. after one weekend on the market. Typically in DC, the first weekend of being active will provide the agent with feedback to determine how the price sits with buyers. (more…)

Shooting in Petworth around 1:30am

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“On Wednesday, August 8, 2018, MPD units responded to a call for shooting victim in the 800 block of Decatur St NW [“Shooting at 0136 hrs in the 800 block of Decatur Street, NW. No Lookout.”] The victim was located in the block, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Just prior to locating the victim, units responded for the sound gunshots in the 900 block of Crittenden Street, NW. It is believed that these 2 calls for service are related. There were no other injuries reported or any property damage.

The Metropolitan Police Department is actively investigating this incident. Anyone with information is requested to call on (202)727-9099.”

Today in Hawks around Town – One Badass Eagle in Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to DM for sending from 7th and Randolph Street, NW. Awesome.

If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

Mini Futsal court opens in Petworth!!

By Prince Of Petworth


801 Taylor Street, NW. Photos by Sarah Gabriel

Thanks to Sarah for sending the Futsal news:

“DC United , DC Scores, DPR, Friends of Petworth Park all celebrating together! Free ice cream truck plus pickup/ scrimmage with DC United players officiating. Hot but it did not slow anyone down. Please Spread the word so others who enjoy the beautiful game can come and enjoy this public space!” (more…)

CherCher Ethiopian reportedly opening another restaurant on 14th Street

By Prince Of Petworth


3608 14th Street, NW

A tipster sends word that a lease was just signed for CherCher Ethiopian restaurant at the former Dollar Plu$+ store on 14th between Spring and Perry Place, NW. STAY TUNED.

This is very good news, CherCher was awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient in 2016. The first opened up on 9th Street in Shaw back in 2012.


1334 9th Street, NW

Shots Fired in Petworth/Brightwood Park just before 1am

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“On 8-4-18 at approximately 12:50 am, MPD units received a call for the sounds of gunshots in the 5100 block of 8th Street, N.W. A canvass of the area revealed three shell casings at the intersection of Gallatin and 8th ST NW. There was no evidence of property damage or any injuries reported.

The Department is requesting that anyone with information related to this event call 202 727-9099.”

“They’re looking for a tenant to fill the many needs within the area (coffee, plant shop, bookstore, home goods, etc etc)”

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and Randolph Street, NW – mural now covered by a new building going up next door

“Dear PoPville,

As has been reported recently, there has been increased crime happening on upper 14th street. This involves the sale of drugs, human trafficking, the source of which seems to culminate in front of a few vacant properties along the 3600 & 3800 block of 14th St NW.

This has become a growing problem, and in an effort to figure out what’s going on with these landlords who are just sitting on properties I reached out to the leasing agent of two properties on the 3600 block of 14th st NW between perry and spring which I walk past daily. He mentioned that the landlord is actively trying to find local small businesses to move into these locations and wants to find a great tenant to aide in the continuous improvement of upper 14th st. (more…)

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